A sharp, agenda-setting look at the week in politics. Each episode, Gavan Reilly breaks down the stories shaping Ireland and beyond — from housing and health to crime and global affairs — with expert guests and real debate.
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Europe on the Brink: Cost-of-Living Protests, Public Sector Pay & Ukraine
Europe on the edge. Violent protests in France are spreading to neighbouring countries amid growing anger over the cost of living and rising fuel prices. Could the continent be facing a winter of discontent?
Gavan Reilly examines the unrest across Europe, while public sector pay talks resume in Ireland following last week's strikes. Could Micheál Martin's call for productivity gains complicate negotiations?
Plus, Ukraine claims it received no advance warning from US intelligence ahead of Russian missile strikes on Kyiv. What does this mean for relations between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky?
With economist David W. Higgins, Maynooth University Professor John O'Brennan and Irish Examiner Political Editor Elaine Loughlin.
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12 Oct 2026
Ireland’s AI Future: Regulation, Job Fears & Public Sector Strikes
Ireland is home to some of the world's biggest AI companies, bringing jobs and billions in corporation tax. But can the Government champion artificial intelligence while also regulating it?
Gavan Reilly is joined by AI Minister Niamh Smyth to discuss Ireland's AI strategy, the threat to jobs and concerns over an AI economic bubble.
Plus, around 300,000 public sector workers are set to strike on Wednesday despite last-minute talks being offered by the Government. What disruption could schools, hospitals and courts face?
With analysis from Alan Smeaton, Eileen Culloty, Chris Donoghue and Deirdre Barry.
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Just hours to go until Budget 2027. What will the Government’s tax changes and cost-of-living supports mean for your pocket — and would Sinn Féin spend more?
Plus, with public sector strike action looming, can a new pay deal be reached?
And following Deepfake Ireland, we examine the growing threat of AI-generated image abuse and whether new laws can stop it.
Gavan Reilly is joined by Pearse Doherty, Kevin Callinan, Sinéad Ryan, Noeline Blackwell, Eoghan Cleary and Ciara O’Brien.
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