<description>&lt;p&gt;The panel discussed rising energy costs and calls for government intervention as concerns grow over fuel affordability.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;The panel also examined the escalating Iran war and the potential consequences for global oil supply and the wider economy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;We also looked at the political implications at home, including whether President Connolly’s criticism of the conflict could add pressure on the Taoiseach ahead of his upcoming visit to the White House.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Guest presenter Shane Coleman is joined by:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Louise Burne - Political Correspondent, Irish Examiner&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;James Geoghegan - Fine Gael TD&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Michael Fitzmaurice - Independent Ireland TD&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Oliver Browne - Lecturer in Accounting, University College Cork&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ger Hyland - President, Irish Road Haulage Association&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Katy Balls, Washington Editor, The Times&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The panel discussed rising energy costs and calls for government intervention as concerns grow over fuel affordability. The panel also examined the escalating Iran war and the potential consequences for global oil supply and the wider economy. We also looked at the political implications at home, including whether President Connolly’s criticism of the conflict could add pressure on the Taoiseach ahead of his upcoming visit to the White House. Guest presenter Shane Coleman is joined by: Louise Burne - Political Correspondent, Irish ExaminerJames Geoghegan - Fine Gael TDMichael Fitzmaurice - Independent Ireland TDDr. Oliver Browne - Lecturer in Accounting, University College CorkGer Hyland - President, Irish Road Haulage AssociationKaty Balls, Washington Editor, The Times<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Tonight Show

Tuesday 10th March - Energy Costs, Iran War And Pressure Before The White House Trip

Tuesday 10th March - Energy Costs, Iran War And Pressure Before The White House Trip

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