Tuesday 17 June 2025 - Rent Caps, CityWest, and Rising Tensions in the Middle East

On tonight’s episode of The Tonight Show, we break down the government’s push for emergency legislation to extend rent caps nationwide—potentially by Friday. While part of a broader rental reform plan, Housing Minister James Browne admits the changes could leave some renters, including students, without protection. We also examine the government’s €148 million purchase of the CityWest Hotel, now set to become a permanent centre for international protection applicants. Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan defends the move as “value for money.” Plus, we turn to the escalating rhetoric from Donald Trump, who has threatened Iran’s Supreme Leader while claiming control of the skies over Iran. Could this signal deeper U.S. involvement in the Middle East? Joining the discussion: Minister of State Neale Richmond, Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty, and Irish Mirror political correspondent Louise Burne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.