On a pleasantly sunny morning, the Sunday Show's panel sat down to discuss all the biggest stories from today's papers.

Joining Shane Coleman were chairperson of the Communications Clinic Terry Prone and the Irish Independent's education editor John Walshe.

Discussion began with news that the family of Brian Lenihan asked to attend the banking inquiry to defend against allegations made against the late finance minister.

Prone said the family were likely agitated by Brian Cowen's comments earlier in the week that he did not overrule Lenihan's decision on the bank guarantee in 2010. She said she understood the desire of the family to defend his reputation, as there is no protection against defamation for the dead.

It is now exactly 33 days until the same-sex marriage referendum, and the panel were eager to discuss the approaches taken by both campaigns. 

Coleman mentioned Sam Smyth's Independent article, in which he said the yes vote could be a "casualty of consensus" - and Prone agreed that the 'shy Tory' factor could have a significant effect on results.

Walshe said he expected the yes vote to pass, but "the majority in favour will be quite small." He also told listeners to expect to hear the voice of the no side more often in the run-up. 

As Enda Kenny turns 64, the panel reflected on his healthy complexion when compared to other global leaders, with Prone saying he has "the stamina of a yak." Walshe agreed, and said that despite is "very wooden, very stiff" TV appearances, he is still likely to be the first Fine Gael Taoiseach to hold two consecutive terms.

Both Walshe and Prone agreed that the difficulties suffered by the Syriza government in Greece will negatively affect anti-austerity parties in Ireland, and the electorate is more likely to opt for stability.