TonightVMTV

Debate and analysis on Ireland's only independent TV current affairs programme.
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🗣️ "This is one of those manufactured rows that Fianna Fáil & Fine Gael generate so they can make us believe there’s some sort of policy difference between them,”

@loreillysf on the Minister for Social Protection distancing himself from the Tánaiste’s dole remarks.

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🗣️ “There will be no talk of an alternative to war at this summit, and there should be.

🗣️ There’ll be no talk about peacebuilding, and there should be,”

@loreillysf on the EU summit, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte’s attendance and Ireland’s involvement with NATO.

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🗣️ “It could have been very embarrassing for the unions if only 2-3,000 people showed up.”

🗣️ “More embarrassing for the Government, though.”

The #TonightVMTV panel discuss how roadrestrictions could have affected strike action and why both sides may have benefited from a deal

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🗣️ “Another day of potential [strike] action on the day of the EU Presidency event.

"The Government couldn’t afford the embarrassment of that - so you folded.”

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🗣️ “That’s a 39% increase in the offer. You must be great to play poker against.”

🗣️ “You don’t get everything you want in any negotiations.”

The #TonightVMTV panel discuss the increased public pay offer from the Government.

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🗣️ “The pay issue, which had been the biggest point of contention, has been sorted,”

@Elaine_Loughlin gives an update on public sector pay negotiations.

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📺 On #TonightVMTV

🚨 Last-ditch pay talks: Will Thursday’s strike go ahead?

🚨 Disruption in Dublin: Massive policing operation ahead of EU summits.

🚨 'Punching down' or connecting with his base? Simon Harris's plan to penalise the long-term unemployed.

Tonight’s panel ⬇️

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📺 Watch the full discussion: https://t.co/WIW5zGQayY

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🗣️“We're back to a culture of secrecy and secret deals being struck with star presenters in RTÉ.”

The broadcaster has defended its reforms at the Oireachtas Media Committee amid continued scrutiny over Ger Gilroy's appointment to a new podcast role.

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"Jack Chambers has been appalling on this"

Labour Party TD George Lawlor has criticised the Public Expenditure Minister for the ongoing public sector pay row as strike action looms.

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"If you erode trust in RTÉ...everyone else goes down with it"

Professor Jane Suiter, DCU School of Communications says it is important that it isn't just RTÉ that are labelled as public service media.

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"The first RTÉ heard about any possibility to any reduction in funding was three hours before the budget"

Fianna Fáil TD Peter 'Chap' Cleere says it "wasn't good enough" for RTÉ to be informed about the €20m funding cut it received in the budget.

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"If you can't believe the people sitting across from you on a simple question. Why should you believe them?"

Fionnán Sheehan, Irish Independent says RTÉ's latest appearance before an Oireachtas committee has put into question the credibility of the broadcaster.

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"The dogs on the street know...Ger Gilroy was approached to present this new RTÉ podcast"

Fianna Fáíl TD Peter 'Chap' Cleere says the latest controversy surrounding RTÉ's latest appearance before an Oireachtas Committee.

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"The public are fed up of the stories about RTÉ"

Labour Party TD George Lawlor on the latest appearance of RTÉ before an Oireachtas committee.

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"We're back to a culture of secrecy and secret deals being struck with star presenters in RTÉ"

Fionnán Shehan, Ireland Editor, Irish Independent says RTÉ's appearance before an Oireachtas committe as a "farce".

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"Is MAGA dead?"

Glen Swenson, Republican Overseas UK says JD Vance and Marco Rubio will likely be ruled out of running for President in 2028 because of their ties to the Iran War.

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"The Trump family reportedly made $3.5 billion dollars last year!"

Professor Scott Lucas, UCD Clinton Institute says the Democrats can investigate Donald Trump and focus on brining down the cost of living.

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"Is there a danger the Democrats go down a rabbit hole?"

Professor Jane Suiter, DCU School of Communications says it is important that the Democrats tackle the alleged corruption within the Trump administration.

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"This is a fragmented Republican Party"

Professor Scott Lucas, UCD Clinton Institute breaks down what the Democrats can do once they take control in January.

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