Monday with Gavan Reilly – Details, episodes & analysis

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Monday with Gavan Reilly

Virgin Media Television

News

Frequency: 1 episode/8d. Total Eps: 15

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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Andy Burnham Becomes UK Prime Minister: What It Means for Ireland

Season 1 · Episode 15

Monday, July 20, 2026 • Duration 46:00

Andy Burnham enters Downing Street promising a 10-year plan and a “circuit-breaker” for UK politics after becoming Britain’s seventh Prime Minister in a decade.

Gavan Reilly examines what Burnham’s premiership could mean for Ireland, while also asking whether the Government should spend or save ahead of the Budget — and how much of the proposed €7.7 billion package is really available.

Plus, can a new ban on e-scooters for under-18s actually be enforced?

With Paul Johnston, Mary Regan and Kevin Cunningham.

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Aughinish Alumina Jobs at Risk as Intel Invests €5bn in Ireland

Season 1 · Episode 14

Monday, July 13, 2026 • Duration 46:09

A tale of two plants. Hundreds of jobs hang in the balance at Aughinish Alumina as possible EU sanctions loom over the Limerick refinery, while Intel promises several hundred new jobs after investing €5 billion in Leixlip.

Gavan Reilly asks what happens to Aughinish Alumina and its workers if Brussels acts — and whether Ireland is becoming even more reliant on US tech as Europe moves in the opposite direction.

With Kevin Doyle, Noelle O’Connell, Harry Browne and Mayor of Limerick John Moran.

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Government Finances, EU Presidency & Trump’s FIFA Intervention

Season 1 · Episode 13

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 • Duration 46:00

Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers joins Gavan to discuss another strong month of corporation tax receipts has boosted the Government’s finances ahead of Budget 2027, but a looming threat of public sector industrial action remains.

Plus, what does Ireland’s EU Presidency mean for its political priorities - and is FIFA’s integrity under pressure after fresh controversy involving the USA team?

🏛️ Jack Chambers TD, Minister for Public Expenditure

Plus on the panel:

📰 Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent, Irish Examiner

🎧 Elaine Burke, For Tech's Sake Podcast

📈 Kate English, Chief Economist, Deloitte Ireland

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Children’s Hospital Delays & Fuel Supports: Government Under Pressure

Season 1 · Episode 12

Monday, June 29, 2026 • Duration 46:09

Two months after the latest deadline passed, Ireland’s new National Children’s Hospital still has no completion date — despite 19 missed deadlines and a €2.24 billion cost to the taxpayer.

Gavan Reilly is joined by Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill to discuss the delays, the health service and the political pressure facing government.

Plus, excise cuts are set to be extended — but will begin to unwind from September 1st, before the Dáil returns from recess. With Fionnan Sheahan, Jack Horgan-Jones and Priscilla Lynch.

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Housing Minister On Homelessness, Housing Targets & Short-Term Lets

Season 1 · Episode 11

Monday, June 22, 2026 • Duration 45:55

Housing Minister James Browne joins Gavan in studio as he faces Parliamentary Questions amid rising homelessness and ongoing pressure over Ireland’s housing crisis. We ask whether there are any signs of progress or a turning point ahead.

Meanwhile, Keir Starmer has resigned as British Prime Minister, triggering political uncertainty in Westminster and raising questions over what his departure means for Irish-British relations. The panel discusses whether Andy Burnham’s path to No.10 will be contested or a coronation, and what comes next.

🏛️ James Browne TD, Minister for Housing, Local Government & Heritage

Plus on the panel:

📰 Shona Murray, Europe Correspondent, Euronews

📰 Sarah McGuinness, Journalist

📰 Mark Hennessy, Ireland & Britain Editor, The Irish Tim

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Social Media Ban for Under-16s: Will Ireland Follow the UK?

Season 1 · Episode 10

Monday, June 15, 2026 • Duration 45:57

Australia did it first. Now the UK has followed. With a ban on social media for under-16s announced by Keir Starmer, the debate is growing over whether Ireland and the EU could be next.

At the same time, hopes of a ceasefire between the US and Iran have sent oil prices tumbling, raising questions about what the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz could mean for the economy and politics at home.

Gavan Reilly is joined by Liz Carolan, Elaine Loughlin and Cónal Thomas to discuss the stories shaping the week ahead.

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Tánaiste Simon Harris on Rotunda Climbdown & Ireland vs. Israel

Season 1 · Episode 9

Monday, June 8, 2026 • Duration 46:00

Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris joins Monday with Gavan Reilly for a wide-ranging interview on three of the biggest stories of the week.

The Rotunda Hospital has climbed down in its dispute with Government over consultants treating private patients, with Harris responding to the hospital's legal pushback.

With two opposition motions tabled in the Dáil, the FAI is expected to request a neutral venue for the Ireland vs. Israel fixture. We get the Tánaiste's latest position.

Plus, with households continuing to feel the squeeze, Harris faces questions on the cost of living.

Followed by analysis with Bríd Smith, Austin Hughes and Ellen Coyne.

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Holly Cairns Interview, The Left’s Momentum & Ireland’s AI Exposure

Season 1 · Episode 8

Monday, May 25, 2026 • Duration 45:59

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns joins Gavan in studio to discuss Daniel Ennis’s Dublin Central victory, the prospect of left unity, and whether her party is preparing for power.

Plus, the panel examines the fallout for Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin after disappointing by-election results - and asks what they reveal about Ireland’s shifting political landscape.

And, with the IMF warning that more than 40% of Irish jobs could be impacted by AI, just how exposed is Ireland to the global tech crunch?

Plus on the panel:

Lisa Chambers, Director of Public Affairs at Consello and Former Fianna Fáil TD

Daniel McConnell, Editor, Business Post

Kevin Doyle, Group Political Editor, Irish Independent

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Israeli Detentions, RTÉ Finances and The Cost of Living

Season 1 · Episode 7

Monday, May 18, 2026 • Duration 46:00

Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee joined Monday with Gavan Reilly following the Israeli detention of Irish citizens in international waters, including a sister of President Catherine Connolly.

Plus, on the panel:

Eamon Ryan, former Green Party Leader and Minister

Sarah Carey, Columnist

Seán Defoe, Political Correspondent, Bauer Media

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Micheál Martin on Public Spending & Fianna Fáil Leadership

Season 1 · Episode 6

Monday, May 11, 2026 • Duration 46:03

An Taoiseach Micheál Martin joins Monday with Gavan Reilly to discuss the Government’s response to the cost-of-living crisis, recent protests, and spending priorities ahead of next year’s budget.

Plus on the panel:

Ivan Yates, Broadcaster

Aisling Moloney, Political Reporter, Irish Independent

Kevin Cunningham, Lecturer in Politics at TU Dublin & Founder at Ireland Thinks

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Monday with Gavan Reilly – Details, episodes & analysis

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