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]]> false Virgin Media Television info+69c1a18afce4b829c538bf9e@mg-eu.acast.com 69c1a18afce4b829c538bf9e monday-with-gavan-reilly episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1774297459663-f1cfc410-8d05-4912-9bec-78386216109d.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/monday-with-gavan-reilly Monday with Gavan Reilly <![CDATA[Micheál Martin on Public Spending & Fianna Fáil Leadership]]> Mon, 11 May 2026 23:19:22 GMT 46:03 6a025e1f92e9663a6fb0e36b false https://play.virginmediatelevision.ie/ 6a025e1f92e9663a6fb0e36b 69c1a18afce4b829c538bf9e micheal-martin-on-public-spending-fianna-fail-leadership full 1 6 An Taoiseach Micheál Martin joins Monday with Gavan Reilly to discuss the Government’s response to the cost-of-living crisis, recent protests, and spending priorities ahead of next year’s budget.


Plus on the panel:

Ivan Yates, Broadcaster

Aisling Moloney, Political Reporter, Irish Independent

Kevin Cunningham, Lecturer in Politics at TU Dublin & Founder at Ireland Thinks

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]]> An Taoiseach Micheál Martin joins Monday with Gavan Reilly to discuss the Government’s response to the cost-of-living crisis, recent protests, and spending priorities ahead of next year’s budget.


Plus on the panel:

Ivan Yates, Broadcaster

Aisling Moloney, Political Reporter, Irish Independent

Kevin Cunningham, Lecturer in Politics at TU Dublin & Founder at Ireland Thinks

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]]> Mary Lou McDonald Under Pressure: Is Sinn Féin Facing a Leadership Revolt? Mary Lou McDonald Under Pressure: Is Sinn Féin Facing a Leadership Revolt? Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:06:42 GMT 46:06 69efc9753f40b76716e36d14 false https://play.virginmediatelevision.ie/ 69efc9753f40b76716e36d14 69c1a18afce4b829c538bf9e mary-lou-mcdonald-under-pressure-is-sinn-fein-facing-a-leade full 1 5 The starting pistol is fired on two key by-elections in Galway West and Dublin Central — but the spotlight is on Sinn Féin.

With the party topping the polls and in government in the North, Mary Lou McDonald joins Gavan Reilly amid reports of a growing mutiny within the party ranks after eight years in opposition leadership.

Plus, a security scare involving Donald Trump in Washington DC, and renewed debate after Jim Glennon apologises for providing a character reference in a sexual exploitation case — should character references from TDs be scrapped altogether?

With analysis from Harry McGee, Martina Devlin and Gary Murphy, breaking down the political stories shaping the week ahead.

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]]> The starting pistol is fired on two key by-elections in Galway West and Dublin Central — but the spotlight is on Sinn Féin.

With the party topping the polls and in government in the North, Mary Lou McDonald joins Gavan Reilly amid reports of a growing mutiny within the party ranks after eight years in opposition leadership.

Plus, a security scare involving Donald Trump in Washington DC, and renewed debate after Jim Glennon apologises for providing a character reference in a sexual exploitation case — should character references from TDs be scrapped altogether?

With analysis from Harry McGee, Martina Devlin and Gary Murphy, breaking down the political stories shaping the week ahead.

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]]> Is Micheál Martin really safe as FF leader? Is Micheál Martin really safe as FF leader? Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:39:03 GMT 46:00 69e6867c66c3374f7eae1a71 false https://play.virginmediatelevision.ie/ 69e6867c66c3374f7eae1a71 69c1a18afce4b829c538bf9e seven-weeks-on-how-does-government-plan-for-the-unplannable full 1 4 It’s now over seven weeks since the Strait of Hormuz was shut off — trapping a quarter of the world’s oil and a fifth of its natural gas. What was hoped to be short-lived has proven anything but, and no one knows when it will end.

So how does a government plan for the unplannable?

Gavan Reilly examines the ongoing energy crisis, the options on the table — including a potential return to energy credits — and the political fallout after fuel protests.

Despite seeing off a confidence motion, the government has lost a junior minister, while speculation continues around Micheal Martin’s leadership.

With analysis from John Lee, Eileen Culloty and Mick Clifford.

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]]> It’s now over seven weeks since the Strait of Hormuz was shut off — trapping a quarter of the world’s oil and a fifth of its natural gas. What was hoped to be short-lived has proven anything but, and no one knows when it will end.

So how does a government plan for the unplannable?

Gavan Reilly examines the ongoing energy crisis, the options on the table — including a potential return to energy credits — and the political fallout after fuel protests.

Despite seeing off a confidence motion, the government has lost a junior minister, while speculation continues around Micheal Martin’s leadership.

With analysis from John Lee, Eileen Culloty and Mick Clifford.

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]]> Fuel Protests Force €500M Government Response | What Happens Next? Fuel Protests Force €500M Government Response | What Happens Next? Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:49:49 GMT 45:58 69dd536d2cfb2f5bcbac56df false https://play.virginmediatelevision.ie/ 69dd536d2cfb2f5bcbac56df 69c1a18afce4b829c538bf9e fuel-protests-force-500m-government-response-what-happens-ne full 1 3 A five-day national protest brings Ireland to a standstill — forcing the government into a €500 million fuel support package. But at what cost?

Gavan Reilly examines the fallout from mass fuel protests, blocked supply lines, and growing political pressure ahead of a no-confidence vote.

With no government ministers available to appear, opposition voices take centre stage as Peadar Tóibín joins the discussion.

Analysis from Louise Byrne, Ronan McGreevy, Muireann Lynch and Seamus Coffey on the economic, political and moral questions facing the government.

Is this crisis management — or political survival?

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]]> A five-day national protest brings Ireland to a standstill — forcing the government into a €500 million fuel support package. But at what cost?

Gavan Reilly examines the fallout from mass fuel protests, blocked supply lines, and growing political pressure ahead of a no-confidence vote.

With no government ministers available to appear, opposition voices take centre stage as Peadar Tóibín joins the discussion.

Analysis from Louise Byrne, Ronan McGreevy, Muireann Lynch and Seamus Coffey on the economic, political and moral questions facing the government.

Is this crisis management — or political survival?

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]]> Fuel Rationing Ruled Out - But How Bad Could It Get? Fuel Rationing Ruled Out - But How Bad Could It Get? Mon, 30 Mar 2026 22:58:03 GMT 44:50 69cafffb92d007a7652aaeee false https://shows.acast.com/monday-with-gavan-reilly/episodes/fuel-rationing-ruled-out-but-how-bad-could-it-get 69cafffb92d007a7652aaeee 69c1a18afce4b829c538bf9e fuel-rationing-ruled-out-but-how-bad-could-it-get full 1 2 The Government has ruled out fuel rationing for now, but warns the current disruption could be the most significant supply shock Ireland has faced. 


Gavan sits down with James Lawless TD Minister for Further & Higher Education to discuss the Government's response.


With analysis from Liz Carolan, Senator Tom Clonan and Kevin Doyle this is a clear, sharp look at the political decisions shaping your week.

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]]> The Government has ruled out fuel rationing for now, but warns the current disruption could be the most significant supply shock Ireland has faced. 


Gavan sits down with James Lawless TD Minister for Further & Higher Education to discuss the Government's response.


With analysis from Liz Carolan, Senator Tom Clonan and Kevin Doyle this is a clear, sharp look at the political decisions shaping your week.

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]]> Government Energy Measures: Will They Go Far Enough for Irish Households? Government Energy Measures: Will They Go Far Enough for Irish Households? Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:31:21 GMT 45:51 69c1cd4962f6c66afed7d736 false https://shows.acast.com/monday-with-gavan-reilly/episodes/government-energy-measures-will-they-go-far-enough-for-irish 69c1cd4962f6c66afed7d736 69c1a18afce4b829c538bf9e government-energy-measures-will-they-go-far-enough-for-irish full 1 1 The government finalises emergency measures to tackle soaring energy costs — but will they be enough? From fuel duty cuts to supports for businesses, Gavan Reilly is joined in studio by Enterprise Minister Peter Burke to break down what it means for you.

As oil prices fluctuate amid tensions involving Donald Trump and Iran, and disruption continues in the Strait of Hormuz, the panel debates the global impact on Irish households.

With analysis from Fionnan Sheahan, Alison O'Connor and Ian Kehoe, this is a clear, sharp look at the political decisions shaping your week.

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]]> The government finalises emergency measures to tackle soaring energy costs — but will they be enough? From fuel duty cuts to supports for businesses, Gavan Reilly is joined in studio by Enterprise Minister Peter Burke to break down what it means for you.

As oil prices fluctuate amid tensions involving Donald Trump and Iran, and disruption continues in the Strait of Hormuz, the panel debates the global impact on Irish households.

With analysis from Fionnan Sheahan, Alison O'Connor and Ian Kehoe, this is a clear, sharp look at the political decisions shaping your week.

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