Monday with Gavan Reilly

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.