The Tonight Show
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Wednesday 25 April - Ireland’s Soaring Costs, AI, and a Venetian Wedding For The 1%
46 minutes Posted Jun 25, 2025 at 10:36 pm.
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On The Tonight Show with Gavan Reilly


Driven by economic growth, rising demands and government policies, Ireland is now ranked as Europe’s second most-expensive country. 

But for many, the prosperity is not trickling down.

 

Also, what does the future hold for jobs and the economy in an AI world, and can Ireland keep up? 

 

Plus, gondolas and angry locals: Jeff Bezos’ wedding brings Venice to a standstill.


🏛️ Senator Fiona O’Loughlin, Fianna Fáil 

🏛️ Darren O’Rourke TD, Sinn Féin, 

🎓 Dr Emma Howard, Economist, TU Dublin 

📰 Sinead Ryan, Journalist & Broadcaster

📰 Emmet Ryan, Tech Journalist 

👨‍💻 Mark Kelly, Founder, AI Ireland 


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