I'd agree with you, Dodo. He cuts through the BS in manner similar to a solicitor in court and I love his OTT despair when panelists avoid the question or start waffling. I thought the last night Joan Burton was on with him was hilarious! I think it was Fionnán Sheehan, who was also on with her, who was caught laughing and despairing off camera at some of her evasive responses.
Bullbars, maybe you should give him one more chance. I think a lot of the problem, as you see it, might be a result of his show being shorter than Q&A.
Q & A had better always had better panelists and had to answer direct challenging questions from the audience and host. Vincent Browne's panelists were idealists at best. No real experience, too many opinions just looking to throw out easy answers and blame. It was bar stool politics at times. One episode I did catch had one of "The Apprentice" contestants on giving her tuppence worth of nonsense. It then disintegrated in to a shouting contest.