In this episode, we examine the urgent shortage of services for children with special needs. Plus, the political deadlock over speaking rights in the Dáil.

Join Gavan Reilly as he discusses the issue with:

• Micheál Carrigy TD, Fine Gael
• Claire Kerrane TD, Sinn Fein
• Rebecca Meehan, parent and campaigner
• Alan Kelly, Principal of Scoil Mhuire Naofa, Leitrim
• Niamh Griffin, Health Correspondent with the Irish Examiner

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With Europe ramping up military spending and America shifting its stance, where does that leave Ireland? On The Tonight Show, we debate whether Ireland should strengthen its defence forces or stick to its long-standing neutrality.

Joining the discussion:

• Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher
• Independent TD Catherine Connolly
• Independent Senator Tom Clonan
• Security Correspondent Cormac O’Keefe (Irish Examiner)
• Prof. Donnacha Ó Beacháin (DCU)

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Beds in sheds – could exempting garden cabins from planning laws be a potential gamechanger? Or is it simply a kneejerk reaction to an entrenched housing crisis?

And as Ireland prepares to attend a G20 summit for the first time, we discuss whether rapidly moving events in Ukraine might impact Irish neutrality.

Gavan Reilly is joined in studio by:

• John Cummins TD, Minister of State for Local Government and Planning
• Conor Sheehan TD, Labour's Housing Spokesperson
• Stephen Rae, Co-Founder, AML Intelligence
• Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent, Irish Independent

Tune in for sharp insights, lively debates, and the stories behind the headlines.

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