Format
The programme, was launched in the late 1980s. Each week the chairperson initiates a discussion between several prominent politicians and commentators. The discussion is led by questions asked by members of the audience. The first question will usually deal with the major political issue of the week. The final question is often a trivial or comic question. ''Questions and Answers'' was usually broadcast from thePresenters
*History
Lenihan Tape Affair: 1990
The programme has occasionally set the national news agenda. During a broadcast in 1990 the thenDoherty on McCabe death: 1996
Sinn Féin's Pat Doherty also used the show in 1996 to deny the involvement of theMcLaughlin and Michael McDowell on Jean McConville killing: 2005
In 2005,O'Dea and the abuser: 2008
On 20 October 2008, Defence MinisterMichael O'Brien vs. Noel Dempsey: 2009
In one of the last episodes, former Mayor ofFinal episode
The final episode was broadcast on 29 June 2009. It featured an interview withDemise
The final ''Questions and Answers'' aired on 29 June 2009. The decision was taken when the presenter, John stepped aside. It will be replaced by a similar programme said to involve public participation and to run in the same time slot on a Monday night. Some politicians were said to have welcomed the show's demise, saying it was "well past its sell-by date". One government Minister told the ''References
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