On The Tonight Show with Kieran Cuddihy:

With rising resignations, low recruitment and a Garda hospitalised after an unprovoked stabbing in Dublin; just what lies ahead in the in-tray of the new Garda Commissioner?

And, with more than 9 out of 10 Irish people worried about the daily cost of living, and no one-off lump sums expected; are we heading for an austerity Budget for 2026?

🏛️ Regina Doherty MEP, Fine Gael

📰 Cormac O'Keeffe, Security Correspondent, Irish Examiner

🔴 Michael Taft, Research Officer, SIPTU

📰 John Lee, Political Editor, Irish Mail on Sunday

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On The Tonight Show with Kieran Cuddihy:

The government seeks to overhaul planning laws in order to boost housing supply, but should garden cabins really be exempt?

Plus, Europe capitulates to Trump over tariffs, but what does the trade deal mean for budget planning and Irish jobs?

And should the Irish hospitality sector still get its tax cut?

🏛️Billy Kelleher MEP, Fianna Fáil

🏛️Ciaran Mullooly MEP, Independent Ireland

🏠 Robin Mandal, former president, Royal Institute of Architects Ireland

🎓Martina Lawless, Director, ESRI

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On The Tonight Show with Kieran Cuddihy:

The Government unveils its big investment plan for the next decade, with new funding earmarked for housing, water and Metrolink.

But where's the detail to match the ambition?

And what tariffs? Despite dire warnings over trade and FDI, today's budget projections present a "business as usual" tax and spending plan.

🏛️ Emer Higgins TD, Minister of State, Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform

🏛️ Mairéad Farrell TD, Sinn Féin spokesperson on Public Expenditure

📰 Daniel Murray, Policy Editor, Business Post

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