GTA 6 Day Off Debate on Ireland AM

What happened on Ireland AM?

On 29 October 2026 the Irish breakfast show Ireland AM talked about people booking time off work or school for the GTA 6 launch on 19 November.

Host Muireann O’Connell said she once called in sick to read the final Twilight book. Co-host Tommy Bowe said he would “absolutely” take the day off for GTA 6.

Why it got heated

• Later, co-host Alan Hughes, who said he never played GTA, read a viewer message. Her husband planned to call in sick for GTA 6 and she said it “wasn’t happening”.
• Muireann replied: “A day off is yours to enjoy.”
• She then turned to Tommy and asked “Well what else are you doing?”, realised she came on too strong, and apologised to Alan.

Why it matters

Taking a day off for GTA 6 is now a talking point on mainstream TV. See our day-off survey and poll and why workplaces could be short-staffed.

Sources

• The Irish Sun: Muireann O’Connell apologises to Alan Hughes after GTA 6 debate on Ireland AM

Labels: Official = Rockstar or the company itself, Reported = previews or press, Unconfirmed = not stated by Rockstar.

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