Former Hot Press Journalist Niall Stanage reflects on Hansard's determination to forge an independent path after early record label setbacks, creating a lasting career with The Frames and as a solo artist. #TonightVMTV | Watch the full discussion on Virgin Media Play.

🗣️ “The talent was so undeniable.” – Former Hot Press Journalist Niall Stanage reflects on the life and legacy of Glen Hansard following the musician's tragic death. #TonightVMTV #GlenHansard

Has Donald Trump begun to distance himself from Benjamin Netanyahu? Larry Donnelly believes the US President privately recognises he was "hoodwinked" into the Iran conflict. Catch-up on Virgin Media Play. #TonightVMTV

ICYMI: #TonightVMTV 🚨 Zelenskyy meets Trump  – has the relationship thawed? 🚨 Wildfire warning – with blazes tearing through Europe and Ireland, are extreme fire seasons the new reality? 🚨 The All-Ireland celebrations continue as Ballyhaunis 👇

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🗣️ “I do despair a little of the reaction here in Ireland. We appear to be actually going backwards with regard to climate change.” – Climate Journalist John Gibbons on Ireland's response to the climate crisis. #TonightVMTV

🗣️ “We have essentially entered a completely new climatic era.” – Climate Journalist John Gibbons says the growing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events mark a fundamental shift. #TonightVMTV

🗣️ “The biggest crisis France has faced since World War II.” – Shane Coleman 🗣️ “Rather than combating the fire head-on, they are trying to save as many lives as possible.” – Europe Correspondent with The Irish Times Naomi O'Leary on the devastating wildfires in France. #TonightVMTV

🗣️ “It’s something that speaks to the completely diametrically opposite climates that there are in Germany and Ireland relating to Israel’s actions” – Europe Correspondent with The Irish Times Naomi O’Leary on the trial of pro-Palestinian activists in Germany. #TonightVMTV

🗣️ “We just need to have zero tolerance.” – Social Democrats Senator and Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Patricia Stephenson 🗣️ “What is being produced is a critical raw material.” – Fianna Fáil Minister of State Robert Troy #TonightVMTV #AughinishAlumina

🗣️ “We just need to have zero tolerance.” – Social Democrats Senator and Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Patricia Stephenson 🗣️ “What is being produced is a critical raw material.” – Fianna Fáil Minister of State Robert Troy #TonightVMTV #AughinishAlumina

🗣️ “There are clearly questions to be asked about Aughinish Alumina, and it’s amazing so much time went by without this focus coming to bear.” – Europe Correspondent with The Irish Times Naomi O’Leary questions why scrutiny of the Limerick factory took so long. #TonightVMTV

🗣️ “The report came back and found there was nothing untoward happening there.” – Fianna Fáil Minister of State Robert Troy on the report into Aughinish Alumina. 🗣️ “There was a touch of the ‘Yes Minister’ outcome about this, wasn’t there?” – Shane Coleman #TonightVMTV

🗣️ “I think Trump today was sort of having a go at Netanyahu publicly, so that whole relationship has soured.” – Social Democrats Senator and Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Patricia Stephenson on tensions between the two leaders. #TonightVMTV

🗣️ “What Zelenskyy said very clearly is: we cannot go through another winter like last winter, with Russia attacking our energy infrastructure.” – Europe Correspondent with The Irish Times Naomi O’Leary highlights Ukraine’s warning ahead of another winter of Russian attacks. #TonightVMTV

🗣️ "I think, deep down, Donald Trump knows he was hoodwinked by Benjamin Netanyahu into the Iran war." – Law Lecturer at the University of Galway, Larry Donnelly, believes Donald Trump privately accepts the Iran conflict was a strategic error. #TonightVMTV

🗣️ "Now we’re outsourcing our public finances to a handful of US multinationals... that is a very dangerous place to be." The #TonightVMTV panel discussed the debate around income tax cuts ahead of Budget 2027, and whether a narrower tax base could impact future public spending.

On #TonightVMTV at 10pm: 🚨 Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers joins Shane in studio to discuss the Summer Economic Statement. 🚨 RTE executives outshine on-air talent as 9 out of 10 make top earners list.

ICYMI: #TonightVMTV 🚨 Simon Harris makes tax cuts his Budget 2027 priority - but does narrowing the tax base add up, and will his savings scheme help the middle or just the wealthy? 🚨 Burnham slashes UK energy VAT - is Ireland playing it too safe? 👇

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Podcast · Virgin Media Originals · A sharp look at the major stories shaping Ireland and the world.Expect thoughtful analysis and robust discussion on the country’s only independent TV current affairs programme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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🗣️ “We have the firepower, but we’re not going to use it yet - that’s their [Government] line,” says Megan O’Brien, Political Reporter, Business Post. #TonightVMTV

🗣️ “Without any tractors taking to the roads of London, the British PM has realised cost of living is where things are at - why is our Government flailing around?" asks Fionnan Sheahan #TonightVMTV

🗣️ “It’s a bit of a stretch asking people who can’t afford to save to subsidise those who do save,” says @michael-taft.bsky.social #TonightVMTV

🗣️ “The second biggest episode of wealth destruction in this country’s history took place between 2021 and 2023 - about €40 billion of people’s savings - poof - evaporated,” says @danobrien20.bsky.social #TonightVMTV

🗣️ “If the Tánaiste does do this, and it results in assisting the squeezed middle to keep more of their take-home pay, it’s a political win for him,” says Megan O’Brien, Political Reporter, Business Post. #TonightVMTV

🗣️ “Are you seriously saying that your members [SIPTU] would take on overtime where the Government is going to take more money than them... you can't possibly say that's not disincentivising work,” 🗣️ “There's no evidence that it is," #TonightVMTV

🗣️ “If you cut your tax revenue, the Government will be less able to invest in reducing the real living costs people are facing,” says @michael-taft.bsky.social. #TonightVMTV

🗣️ “Now we’re outsourcing our public finances to a handful of US multinationals — that is a very dangerous place to be,” says @michael-taft.bsky.social  #TonightVMTV

🗣️ “The idea that the Government should take more of somebody’s money than the person gets to keep, I think, should be a basic principle,” says @shitpostverdade2.bsky.social  #TonightVMTV

🗣️ “If we’re not going to cut taxes and restore them to pre-crisis levels, 18 years ago, we never will,” says @danobrien20.bsky.social.  #TonightVMTV

On #TonightVMTV at 10pm with Fionnán Sheahan: 🚨 Simon Harris makes tax cuts his Budget 2027 priority - but does narrowing the tax base add up, and will his proposed savings scheme help the middle or just the wealthy? 🚨 Burnham slashes UK energy VAT - is Ireland playing it too safe?

ICYMI: #TonightVMTV A hosepipe ban begins, crèches close early, roads melt and fires rage in Kerry. Where is the plan for dealing with a changing climate? Plus, anger over apartments approved on part of former Bessborough site. 👇

The Tonight Show

Podcast · Virgin Media Originals · A sharp look at the major stories shaping Ireland and the world.Expect thoughtful analysis and robust discussion on the country’s only independent TV current affairs programme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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