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English, Periodical/General, 1 season, 542 episodes, 3 days, 10 hours, 27 minutes
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A look at events making the news in Ireland over the last week, presented by Carole Coleman and Justin McCarthy. Listen live every Sunday at 1pm on RTÉ Radio 1.
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What does the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar mean for Israel's war in Gaza and Lebanon?

Tahani Mustafa, Senior Palestine Analyst at the International Crisis Group.
10/20/20247 minutes, 23 seconds
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Prison overcrowding across the country causing issues for prisoners, their families and officers

Our Reporter Gavin O’Callaghan.
10/20/20246 minutes, 33 seconds
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Analysis on the departure of Heather Humphreys from the political stage

Mary Regan, our Political Reporter & Dr. Brendan Flynn, Head of Political Science at the University of Galway.
10/20/20249 minutes, 6 seconds
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Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys steps down as Deputy Leader of her party and will not seek re-election

Heather Humphreys.
10/20/202412 minutes, 56 seconds
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Gaelic Players Association say majority of its members support the formalised payment of inter-county managers

Nickey Brennan, Former GAA President.
10/20/20246 minutes, 24 seconds
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Storm Ashley crossing Ireland this weekend bringing heavy rain, gale force winds and coastal flooding

Keith Leonard, National Director of the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management.
10/20/20242 minutes, 24 seconds
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VP Kamala Harris and Donald Trump continue to campaign in key battleground states 2 weeks away from US election

Niall Stanage, White House Columnist with The Hill.
10/20/20245 minutes, 22 seconds
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What is Israel’s military objective in Lebanon, and how long might its invasion last?

Former Israeli Prime Minister, Ehud Olmert.
10/13/20247 minutes, 47 seconds
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At least 29 killed overnight in Israeli air strikes in central and northern Gaza Strip

Sally Hayden, Beirut-based Journalist with the Irish Times.
10/13/20242 minutes, 56 seconds
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Arrest of a senior figure in the Kinahan organised crime group in Dubai hailed as significant development

Richard Chambers, Interpol’s Director of Organised and Emerging Crime.
10/13/20247 minutes, 6 seconds
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Over 300 Irish troops currently serving as United Nations peacekeepers in South Lebanon

Leftenant Colonel Tom Fox.
10/13/202410 minutes, 2 seconds
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Political Commentator Gerard Howlin on the latest political developments ahead of looming election

Gerard Howlin, Political Commentator, Public Affairs Consultant and Irish Times Columnist.
10/13/20247 minutes
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Family of Private Seán Rooney express frustration over lack of engagement from the UN over examination into his death

Darragh Mackin from Phoenix Law & The Solicitor for Private Sean Rooney's family.
10/13/20245 minutes, 20 seconds
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Sinn Féin loses second TD in two days as Brian Stanley announces resignation

Our Political Reporter, Fiachra Ó Cionnaith.
10/13/20242 minutes, 22 seconds
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Is there a Russian asset in Leinster House?

Neil Robinson, Professor of Comparative Politics at the University of Limerick.
10/13/20246 minutes, 45 seconds
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The Minister for Finance allocates €26 billion to run the health service next year, but will it be enough?

Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly.
10/6/202417 minutes, 8 seconds
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People Before Profit - Solidarity to hold its national conference today

Solidarity TD Mick Barry.
10/6/20245 minutes
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Beirut experiences one of its worst nights of bombings since Israel intensified attacks on Hezbollah

RTÉ's Fran McNulty in Beirut, Deputy Foreign Editor Edmund Heaphy in Tel Aviv and Security Analyst Declan Power on the Israeli border.
10/6/202414 minutes, 4 seconds
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Businesses and residents in the West Cork town of Bantry faced with flooding which has impacted 20 properties.

Danielle Delaney, Chairperson of the Bantry Business Association.
10/6/20242 minutes, 31 seconds
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Gardaí continue to question a man about the murder of a 43-year-old inmate at Cloverhill Prison in Dublin

Our Crime Correspondent, Paul Reynolds.
10/6/20244 minutes, 56 seconds
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RSA chair told staff that she could see how their controversial TV ad campaign would be offensive to non-drivers

This Week’s Elayne Devlin.
10/6/20244 minutes, 54 seconds
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Bereaved families of the Creeslough tragedy say they cannot wait like the relatives of Stardust victims to get answers

Our North West Correspondent, Shane Ó Curraighín.
9/29/20246 minutes, 47 seconds
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Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald

Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald.
9/29/202417 minutes, 5 seconds
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Children’s Rights Alliance calls on the Government to invest more in special services for families

Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys & our reporter Gavin O’Callaghan.
9/29/202419 minutes, 30 seconds
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Israel's military says it has killed another high ranking member of Hezbollah

AP Journalist Kareem Chehayeb & Professor Yossi Mekelberg, Associate Fellow at the Middle East and North Africa Programme with Chatham House.
9/29/20246 minutes, 39 seconds
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Israel and Hezbollah continue intense fighting as 150 rockets are launched into Israel

Hannah McCarthy, Foreign Correspondent based in Beirut.
9/22/20244 minutes, 55 seconds
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Labour Party to hold first conference as new Government in Liverpool today following series of unforced errors

John Rentoul, Chief Political Commentator with the UK Independent.
9/22/20245 minutes
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Plans for new hate speech legislation have been shelved by the government

Justice Minister Helen McEntee.
9/22/202414 minutes, 15 seconds
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Report finds that death of 16 year old Aoife Johnston was 'almost certainly avoidable'

Chief Executive of the HSE Bernard Gloster.
9/22/202421 minutes, 15 seconds
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How are people coping with the cost of living crisis?

Our reporter Gavin O’Callaghan.
9/22/20245 minutes, 45 seconds
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53% of tourism providers saw a decrease in business this year

Gavin O’Callaghan reports from Westport in Co Mayo.
9/15/20249 minutes, 4 seconds
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Budget 2025 will have around €105 billion in spending

Paschal Donohoe, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, on a looming budget, a looming election and a cash windfall from the apple tax case.
9/15/202419 minutes, 41 seconds
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Aontú accuse Government of being 'threat' to Irish security

Peadar Toibin, Aontú leader, on the parties "Think in" in Cavan ahead of the new Dail term.
9/15/20248 minutes, 23 seconds
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The Whistle is blown on building Casement Park in time for Euro 2028

Northern Ireland's Finance Minister and Sinn Féin MLA, Caoimhe Archibald,
9/15/20246 minutes, 18 seconds
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Inquiry to examine murder of Pat Finucane

Democratic Congressman Richard Neal, who is Co-Chair of the Friends of Ireland Caucus, says MI5 must cooperate with an inquiry into the murder of Pat Finucane.
9/15/20245 minutes, 43 seconds
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Government considering redress scheme for survivors of sexual abuse in schools following 2,395 allegations of abuse

Michael O'Neill, Head of Legal at the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission.
9/8/20244 minutes, 51 seconds
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Review underway into Leinster House bike shelter which cost €336,000

Catherine Murphy, Deputy Chair of the Public Accounts Committee.
9/8/20247 minutes, 46 seconds
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Donald Trump & Kamala Harris to debate on Tuesday in Philadelphia

Niall Stanage, White House Columnist with the Hill.
9/8/20245 minutes, 44 seconds
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European Court of Justice to deliver decision on long running Apple tax case next week

Thomas Hubert from the Currency.
9/8/20247 minutes, 7 seconds
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets Taoiseach Simon Harris with a promise to re-set British Irish relations

Paul Johnston, Britain's Ambassador to Ireland.
9/8/20248 minutes, 8 seconds
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Should citizens in Northern Ireland have a presidential vote?

Our reporter Gavin O’Callaghan.
9/8/20247 minutes, 47 seconds
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Minister of State calls for rate of stamp duty on the bulk purchase of new homes by vulture funds to be doubled by 20%

Minister of State, Neale Richmond.
9/8/20246 minutes, 45 seconds
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Fall in no. of children in special emergency care

Kate Duggan, Chief Executive of Tusla.
9/1/202413 minutes, 2 seconds
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X has been banned in Brazil after failing to name a new legal representative in the country

Dr Tanya Lokot, Associate Professor in Digital Media and Society at the School of Communications in DCU.
9/1/20245 minutes, 47 seconds
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Israeli forces recover bodies of six hostages held by Hamas in Gaza

Kazem Abdalmugni, a spokesperson from UNICEF.
9/1/20242 minutes, 50 seconds
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Number of homeless people reaches new record of 14,429, with 4,404 children among them

Dr Aoibheann Walsh, Consultant Specialising in Paediatric Social Inclusion at Temple Street Children’s Hospital in Dublin.
9/1/20247 minutes, 37 seconds
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Fraudsters are increasingly using the details of investment firms to coax people to part with significant sums of money

Features the account of a retired doctor who came close to falling foul of fraudsters & Gillian Heffernan of the Banking and Payments Federation.
9/1/20247 minutes, 39 seconds
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Oasis reunion tour sees over half a million queue for Irish dates as technical issues and price hikes cause outrage

Fine Gael MEP Regina Doherty.
9/1/20245 minutes, 20 seconds
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Only €200,000 of a €2 million Fáilte Ireland grant ended up being rewarded to businesses in areas with accommodation

Our reporter, Gavin O'Callaghan.
9/1/20248 minutes, 6 seconds
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One of every three Independent Ireland candidates were elected in local elections

Michael Collins, Independent Ireland Leader.
8/25/202410 minutes, 17 seconds
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Major escalation in tensions in the Middle East as Israel and Hezbollah launch attacks on each other

Alaistair Bunkall, Middle East Correspondent with Sky News.
8/25/20246 minutes, 16 seconds
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Are Irish American's lamenting the fact that Joe Biden is no longer in the US presidential race?

Our Washington Correspondent, Sean Whelan.
8/25/20245 minutes, 10 seconds
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Gardaí say online threats to use violence could be subject to criminal investigation or prosecution

Bryan Fanning, Professor of Migration and Social Policy at UCD.
8/25/20249 minutes, 21 seconds
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Residents of Sixmilebridge, Co. Clare push back against planning application for major supermarket

Our reporter Gavin O’Callaghan.
8/25/20247 minutes, 15 seconds
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Ban on private vehicles travelling on sections of Dublin's north & south quays comes into effect

Our Eastern Correspondent, Samantha Libreri.
8/25/20243 minutes
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CAO to make first round of offers to leaving cert students this week as 61,000 receive 7.5% average grades boost

Ciaran O' hÓgartaigh, President of the University of Galway.
8/25/20249 minutes, 31 seconds
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Large increase in people using AI tools for job hunting

Siobhan Kinsella, President of the Employment and Recruitment Federation.
8/18/20246 minutes, 42 seconds
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Are there weaknesses in the Gardaí vetting system?

Report from Gavin O'Callaghan
8/18/20247 minutes, 35 seconds
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With six weeks to go until the budget, will the minimum wage go up and by how much?

Neil McDonnell, Chief Executive of employers group ISME
8/18/20246 minutes, 15 seconds
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Democrats gather in Chicago this week to choose Kamala Harris as Presidential candidate

Washington Correspondent Sean Whelan and Scott Lucas, Professor of American Studies at the Clinton Institute at UCD.
8/18/202421 minutes, 52 seconds
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Checking up on candidate selection for the upcoming Irish general election

Sarah Burns, journalist with the Irish Times
8/18/20246 minutes, 6 seconds
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What is Ukraine doing in Russia and where is the conflict at over 900 days in?

James Nixey, Director of the Russia and Eurasia program at Chatham House.
8/18/20245 minutes, 13 seconds
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Do you know how much your delivery driver will make from your takeaway order?

Our reporter Gavin O'Callaghan.
8/11/20248 minutes, 9 seconds
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New York Times opinion polls in key battleground states reveal Kamala Harris leads Donald Trump in presidential race

Niall Stanage, White House Columnist at The Hill.
8/11/20245 minutes, 47 seconds
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Israeli airstrike on school sheltering displaced palestinians in Gaza receives widespread international condemnation

Dr. Randa Slim, a Senior Fellow & Director of Conflict Resolution at the Middle East Institute in Washington DC.
8/11/20245 minutes, 24 seconds
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Ireland celebrates most successful Olympics ever as the games come to a close

Sarah Keane, the President of the Olympic Federation of Ireland.
8/11/202416 minutes, 2 seconds
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Minister for Sport Thomas Byrne on the resources needed to build on Team Ireland's success at the Olympics

Minister for Sport Thomas Byrne.
8/11/202412 minutes, 27 seconds
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Taoiseach Simon Harris sets out plans to clamp down on the handling of online threats by social media companies

Philip Ryan, Political Editor for the Irish Independent.
8/11/20243 minutes, 14 seconds
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Donald Trump launches a series of personal attacks against Kamala Harris at Atlanta rally

Journalist Hannah McCarthy.
8/4/20244 minutes, 15 seconds
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Five medals for Ireland at the Olympic Games so far with more to come in the final week

Our reporter in Paris, Clare McNamara.
8/4/20247 minutes, 51 seconds
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RSA could be stripped of driver and vehicle testing role following proposed significant reforms

Minister of State with responsibility for road transport, James Lawless.
8/4/20249 minutes, 10 seconds
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Risk of regional war in middle east increases as Hezbollah leader vows revenge over Israel's assassination of senior military commander

Lt. Colonel Tom Fox, Commander of the Irish soldiers in Lebanon.
8/4/202410 minutes, 11 seconds
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Several countries urge their nationals to leave Lebanon as fears grow of a wider conflict

Joost Hiltermann Program Director - for the Middle East and North Africa - at the International Crisis Group.
8/4/20244 minutes, 15 seconds
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An Garda Síochána's Security and Intelligence Bureau head says Russia is one of a small group of countries spying in Ireland

Assistant Commissioner Michael McElgunn, Head of the Garda's Security and Intelligence Bureau speaking to our Crime Correspondent Paul Reynolds.
8/4/202416 minutes, 13 seconds
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NUJ asks Garda Commissioner to withdraw request for journalists to turn over footage of Coolock incidents

Seamus Dooley, NUJ Irish Secretary.
7/28/20244 minutes, 39 seconds
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Homeless numbers reach new record with over 14,000 accommodated in emergency shelters last month

Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien.
7/28/202411 minutes, 15 seconds
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Dublin taxi driver sentenced to 30 years in prison for the rape of two women in 2022

Minister of State at the Department of Transport James Lawless & Our reporter, Gavin O'Callaghan.
7/28/20247 minutes, 28 seconds
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Israel blames Hezbollah for attack on Israeli occupied Golan Heights which has killed at least 12

Fawaz Gerges, Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics.
7/28/20247 minutes, 17 seconds
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Another whirlwind week in US politics as Joe Biden stands aside for Kamala Harris in presidential run

Dr. Elisabeth Anker, Professor of American Studies at the George Washington University.
7/28/20243 minutes, 41 seconds
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Ahead of the All Ireland Senior Football Final, what makes a memorable victory speech?

Dr. Siobhán Doyle, Cultural Historian who works at the National Museum & Lecturer at TU Dublin.
7/28/202410 minutes, 14 seconds
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Plenty of Irish in action over the Olympics opening weekend

Damien O'Meara in Paris.
7/28/20245 minutes, 36 seconds
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The Local Drugs and Alcohol Task Forces issues stark pre-budget statement

Grace Hill, the Co-Ordinator of the Tallaght Drugs & Alcohol Task Force.
7/21/20245 minutes, 40 seconds
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Donald Trump confirmed as Republican Party candidate for US Presidency

EJ Dionne, Professor of Public Policy at Georgetown University and Columnist with the Washington Post.
7/21/20247 minutes, 15 seconds
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Opening ceremony for the 2024 Olympic Games to take place this Friday

Our expert Sharon Gaffney.
7/21/20244 minutes, 41 seconds
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What could the implications of a US-EU trade war mean for Ireland?

Conall MacCoille, Chief Economist with Bank of Ireland.
7/21/20247 minutes, 4 seconds
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Simon Harris declares only one Irish nominee will be sent to Brussels following Ursula von der Leyen's re-election

Ireland's Commissioner, Mairead McGuinness.
7/21/202411 minutes, 33 seconds
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Gardaí issue 160 fines to people caught using their phones while driving

Our reporter Gavin O’Callaghan.
7/21/20246 minutes, 38 seconds
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Will Joe Biden battle-on to become the Democratic candidate for November's US election?

Brett Bruen, President of the Global Situation Room and a former White House Official under President Obama.
7/21/20247 minutes, 53 seconds
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Former US President Donald Trump survives assassination attempt at campaign rally

Our Washington Correspondent, Sean Whelan John Brennan, Former Director of the CIA, who served as Chief Counter Intelligence Officer in the Obama Administration Mark Melman, Democratic Pollster and Political Consultant
7/14/202424 minutes, 26 seconds
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Crunch vote to take place on Ursula von der Leyen's future as President of the European Commission

Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Andrews & Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly.
7/14/20248 minutes, 57 seconds
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Gunman who attempted to assassinate former President Trump named by FBI as 20 year old Thomas Matthew Crooks

Daniel Lippman who covers the White House for Politico Dr. Patrick Bury, Former British Army Captain and NATO Analyst, and lecturer at the University of Bath
7/14/20246 minutes, 57 seconds
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HSE Chief Executive expects recruitment freeze to end soon following additional funding

Bernard Gloster, HSE Chief Executive.
7/14/202411 minutes, 31 seconds
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Joe Biden defiantly states he will continue to run for president amid heavy criticism

Bob Schmuhl, Emiritas Professor of American Studies at the University of Notre Dame.
7/7/20246 minutes, 54 seconds
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France on the brink of electing first far right government since WWII as second round of voting commences

RTÉ's Karen Creed & Dr. Elodie Fabre who lectures in Politics and International Studies at Queens University Belfast.
7/7/20249 minutes, 41 seconds
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Political earthquake for the DUP as Ian Paisley Jnr loses seat in Northern Irish election

Alex Kane, Political Commentator and Former Communications Director with the Ulster Unionist Party.
7/7/20246 minutes, 54 seconds
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Former female footballers speak out over alleged unwanted sexual advances made by FAI coaches in the 1990s

Aoife Hegarty, Deputy Editor of RTÉ Investigates.
7/7/20247 minutes, 25 seconds
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Keir Starmer appointed as British Prime Minister

Minister of State for European Affairs, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Jon Tonge, Professor of Politics at the University of Liverpool & Philip Blond, Former Advisor to David Cameron.
7/7/202420 minutes, 17 seconds
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Luas marks 20 years of operation

Peter Walsh, CEO of Transport Infrastructure Ireland.
6/30/20247 minutes
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Industrial Action by Aer Lingus pilots leads to the cancellation of 120 flights for over 17,000 passengers

Eoghan Corry, Owner of Travel Xtra Magazine.
6/30/20245 minutes, 2 seconds
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French voters head to the polls in first round of snap legislative election

Our Europe Editor Tony Connelly & Professor John O'Brennan, Jean Monnet Chair in European Integration and Director of the Maynooth Centre for European and Eurasian Studies.
6/30/20248 minutes, 19 seconds
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RSA goes before the Public Accounts Committee after warning their current funding model isn't sustainable

PAC Member and Fine Gael TD Ciarán Cannon.
6/30/20247 minutes, 44 seconds
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New York Times editorial board urges US President Joe Biden to drop out of election following debate with Donald Trump

Niall Stannage, White House Columnist at the Hill.
6/30/20243 minutes, 17 seconds
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Over 600,000 descend on Dublin for major events including Taylor Swift, Longitude Festival and more

Our Reporter Gavin O’Callaghan.
6/30/20246 minutes, 6 seconds
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International Congress on Obesity in Sao Paulo warns against 'ultra-processed food'

Professor Donal O'Shea, Consultant Endocrinologist and HSE's National Clinical Lead for Obesity.
6/30/20246 minutes, 59 seconds
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Labour on course for huge majority with UK General Election only days away

Dr. Kathryn Simpson, Associate Professor of Politics & Economics at Keele University in Staffordshire.
6/30/20246 minutes, 35 seconds
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Aer Lingus cancel 244 flights amid industrial action from pilots

Fiona Meehan Togher, General Manager at Carne Golf Links in Belmullet, County Mayo Marcus Dowling, Senior Council & Barrister Specialising in Industrial Action and Strikes Mark Tighe, President of the Irish Airline Pilots' Association
6/23/202417 minutes, 17 seconds
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Northern Irish Elections to commence on July 4th with 18 Westminster seats up for grabs

Journalist Amanda Ferguson & Columnist and Political Commentator, Alex Kane.
6/23/20248 minutes, 33 seconds
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Russian strike on residential building in Kharkiv injures over 50 people and kills two

Professor of Politics at DCU, Donnacha Ó Beacháin.
6/23/20247 minutes, 26 seconds
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Protesters condemn soldier who attacked Natasha O'Brien after receiving fully suspended sentence

Diane Byrne, Retired Army Captain & part of the Women of Honour Group.
6/23/20245 minutes, 29 seconds
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Education Minister Norma Foley on new initiative to tackle bullying in schools

Minister for Education, Norma Foley.
6/23/202411 minutes, 26 seconds
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UK general election closing in as Nigel Farage's Reform UK party overtakes the Conservatives

Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor of the Financial Times.
6/16/20246 minutes, 52 seconds
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Israeli army to hold daily pause of military activity in southern Gaza to allow for humanitarian aid

Dan Williams, Reuters Correspondent in Jerusalem.
6/16/20246 minutes, 45 seconds
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European elections outcome shows changing landscape across the EU

Mairead McGuinness, European Commissioner for Financial Services, Financial Stability and Capital Markets Union.
6/16/202413 minutes, 26 seconds
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The rise of GAA in France

Our Reporter, Sharon Gaffney.
6/16/20246 minutes, 6 seconds
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Summer travel facing disruption as Aer Lingus pilot's strike looms

Our Reporter Sally Ann Barrett & Paul Hackett, CEO of Click&Go and also Vice President of the Irish Travel Agents Association.
6/16/20245 minutes, 59 seconds
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Local and European Elections Results Panel

Gerard Howlin, Public Affairs Consultant and Former Advisor to the Fianna Fáil Government and Columnist with The Irish Times & Dr. Theresa Reidy, Political Scientist at University College Cork.
6/16/20249 minutes, 3 seconds
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This Week Election Results Part 1

Barry Lenihan, Brian O'Connell, John Cooke, Kay Sheehy Political Analyst Odhran Flynn, Pollster with Ireland Thinks Dr. Kevin Cunningham & Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent, Fionnán Sheahan Ministers Jack Chambers & Helen McEntee Green Party TD Roderic O'Gorman Sinn Fein Finance Spokesman Pearse Doherty Independent TD, Marian Harkin
6/9/20241 hour, 5 minutes, 6 seconds
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This Week Election Results Part 2

Barry Lenihan Gavin O’Callaghan Political Scientist at University College Cork, Dr. Theresa Reidy, Professor of European Integration at Maynooth John O'Brennan, Political Analyst Odhran Flynn & Political Niall Boylan, Barry Andrews & Paul Murphy Independent MEP Luke Ming Flanagan & Ciaran Cuffe
6/9/202442 minutes, 35 seconds
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Election Panel

Dr. Kevin Cunningham politics lecturer at TU Dublin and Pollster with Ireland Thinks & Hugh O'Connell, Political Editor of the Sunday Times.
6/2/202414 minutes, 12 seconds
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Local & European election candidates aiming to maximise reach to voters using social media

Liz Carolyn from thebriefing.ie.
6/2/20246 minutes, 31 seconds
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Government TD's cite Denmark as influence to reduce number of asylum seekers applying for international protection

Fianna Fáil TD Jim O'Callaghan & Denmark-based Journalist, Eoin O'Sullivan.
6/2/20249 minutes, 6 seconds
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Two Israel Ministers threaten to quit if Prime Minister Netanyahu agrees to Gaza ceasefire proposed by Joe Biden

Associate Fellow at Chatham House, Middle East and North Africa Programme, Elham Fakhro.
6/2/20246 minutes
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Former US President Donald Trump convicted on 34 counts of falsifying business records

Emiritus Professor of American Studies at the University of Notre Dame, Bob Schmuhl & Republican Pollster, Political Consultant and President of North Star Opinion Research in Virginia, Whit Ayres.
6/2/202412 minutes, 9 seconds
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Lifeguards return to beaches across Ireland ahead of busy summer season

Our reporter Gavin O'Callaghan with Colm Newport of the RNLI in Howth.
6/2/20247 minutes, 8 seconds
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Multiple passengers injured due to turbulence on flight into Dublin

Our Correspondent, Maggie Doyle.
5/26/20241 minute, 46 seconds
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23 Dublin Candidates seeking 4 seats in European Parliament Elections

Our Reporter Gavin O'Callaghan Professor of Politics at Dublin City University, Gary Murphy Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor of the Irish Independent.
5/26/202415 minutes, 34 seconds
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Dublin Constituency - European Parliament Election Discussions

Barry Andrews from Fianna Fáil Lynn Boylan from Sinn Féin Niall Boylan from Independent Ireland Sinéad Gibney from Social Democrats Aodhán Ó Ríordáin from the Labour Party
5/26/202434 minutes, 31 seconds
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MEP Clare Daly political update

Our Political Correspondent, Paul Cunningham.
5/26/20242 minutes, 2 seconds
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EU Midlands-North West Constituency Panel

Maria Walsh from Fine Gael, Michelle Gildernew from Sinn Fein, Independent Luke Ming Flanagan, Pauline O’Reilly of the Green Party, and Peadar Toibin of Aontu.
5/19/202431 minutes, 11 seconds
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EU Midlands-North West Constituency Panel Review

RTÉ Reporter Gavin O'Callaghan, Western Correspondent with the Irish Independent Eavan Murray, and Political Scientist at the University of Galway Professor Brendan Flynn
5/19/202414 minutes, 47 seconds
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Tony O'Reilly

RTÉ Correspondent David Murphy
5/19/20246 minutes, 49 seconds
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EU South Constituecy Panel Review

RTÉ Reporter Gavan O'Callaghan, UCC Political Scientist Dr Theresa Reidy, and journalist with the Irish Examiner Liz Dunphy
5/12/202416 minutes, 32 seconds
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Israel Intensifies Military Strikes in Gaza

Bel Trew, the UK Independent's Chief International Correspondent
5/12/20245 minutes, 1 second
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EU South Constituecy Panel

Billy Kelleher from Fianna Fail, John Mullins from Fine Gael, Independent Michael McNamara, Susan Doyle from the Social Democrats and Cian Prendevile from People Before Profit
5/12/202429 minutes, 58 seconds
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TDs criticise RSA following decision to not appear before Public Accounts Committee next month

James O'Connor, a Fianna Fáil TD and member of both the Transport and Public Accounts Committees.
5/5/20247 minutes, 4 seconds
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Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party suffers heavy losses in England's local elections

Dr. Kathryn Simpson, Associate Professor of Politics at Keele University in the UK.
5/5/20246 minutes, 28 seconds
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70 road deaths recorded so far this year

Our reporter Gavin O'Callaghan & Stephen McEvoy of Clonmel Fire Station.
5/5/20246 minutes, 44 seconds
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Poolbeg chimneys in Dublin to receive fresh lick of paint

Emma Gilleece, Architectural Historian.
5/5/20243 minutes, 56 seconds
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Sport Ireland expresses concerns over reports of Chinese swimmers who competed in Tokyo Olympics despite positive doping tests

Gavin Cooney from the-42.ie
5/5/20249 minutes, 6 seconds
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Asylum seekers pitch over 70 tents alongside Dublin's Grand Canal

Our reporter Laura Fletcher & Lucky Kambule, Founder of the Movement of Asylum Seekers in Ireland.
5/5/20247 minutes, 44 seconds
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Social media companies aiming to counter disinformation ahead of local and European elections

John Evans, Digital Services Commissioner with Coimisiún na Meán.
5/5/202411 minutes, 49 seconds
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Reaction to the death of Aoife Johnston

Chief Executive of the Health Service Executive Bernard Gloster
4/28/202416 minutes, 36 seconds
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Influx of migrants to Ireland as a result of UK's Rwanda plan

George Parker Political Editor with the Financial Times
4/28/20246 minutes, 27 seconds
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Online political advertising

Liz Carolan from thebriefing.ie
4/28/20246 minutes, 57 seconds
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Why are journalists becoming advisors to Ministers?

Dr Roddy Flynn of DCU and Irish Times Journalist Justine McCarthy
4/28/20249 minutes, 7 seconds
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EU Migration Pact

RTÉ reporter Gavin O’Callaghan
4/28/20247 minutes, 25 seconds
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Lack of accommodation for male asylum seekers.

Fianna Fail TD Jim O’Callaghan
4/28/20247 minutes, 18 seconds
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US Congress Approves Billions of Dollars for Military Aid in Ukraine

RTÉ Washington Correspondent Sean Whelan
4/21/20245 minutes, 12 seconds
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Eamon Ryan, leader of the Green Party, Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications and Minister for Transport
4/21/202421 minutes, 50 seconds
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Fears of Election Disinformation

This Week Reporter Gavin O’Callaghan
4/21/20247 minutes, 50 seconds
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Opposition Reaction to Stardust Apology

Sinn Féin Senator Lynn Boylan
4/21/20248 minutes, 36 seconds
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Bad Weather Has Caused Problems For Sheep Farmers

Caillin Conneely, Chair of IFA hill farming committe
4/21/20245 minutes, 5 seconds
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Reactio to Iran's Attack on Israel

Defence and Diplomatic Editor of The Independent, Kim Sengupta, and Associate Professor in Politics and International Relations at University College London, Dr Julie Norman
4/14/20247 minutes, 55 seconds
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Changes to the Structure of the Church in the West of Ireland

This Week Reporter Gavin O’Callaghan
4/14/20246 minutes, 24 seconds
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Fianna Fail leader, and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence, Micheal Martin

Fianna Fail leader, and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence, Micheal Martin
4/14/202424 minutes, 47 seconds
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Divorce Courts

Chair of the Family Lawyers Association and Barrister Paul McCathy, and former Legal Affairs Editor of the Irish Times, Dr Carol Coulter
4/14/202410 minutes, 30 seconds
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Reaction of Croatian Community to Violent Death

Member of the Croatian Community Living in Ireland, Leana Stipanicic
4/14/20245 minutes, 55 seconds
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Polling Data on Simon Harris

Managing Director of Ireland Thinks and lecturer in Politics at TU Dublin, Dr Kevin Cunningham
4/7/20243 minutes, 9 seconds
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Debate on Russian Interference in European Parliament

MEP Barry Andrews, and MEP Clare Daly
4/7/202411 minutes, 57 seconds
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Simon Harris Leader of Fine Gael

Fine Gael leader, Minister, and TD, Simon Harris
4/7/202432 minutes, 23 seconds
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Farming Succession

This Week Reporter Gavin O'Callaghan
4/7/20247 minutes, 2 seconds
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Teaching Issues

General Secretary of the Teachers Union of Ireland, Michael Gillespie
3/31/20248 minutes, 24 seconds
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Risks Facing Ireland

Eoin McNamara of the Finnish Institute of International Affairs
3/31/20247 minutes, 21 seconds
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Reaction to Jeffrey Donaldson's Resignation

Editor of the Belfast Newsletter, Ben Lowry
3/31/20246 minutes, 46 seconds
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Truce Talks between Isael and Hamas Continue

Juliette Touma from the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestinians, and Associate Fellow of the International Security Programme at Chatham House, Nomi Bari Yaacov
3/31/202412 minutes, 17 seconds
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Restoration of Excise Duties on Fuel

Reaction from motorists at the fuel pumps today, and Kevin McPartlan from Fuels for Ireland
3/31/20246 minutes, 10 seconds
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Discrepancies in the Number of Injuries Among Cyclists

Cyclist Sean Davey, and Sarah O'Connor from the Road Safety Authority
3/31/20249 minutes, 22 seconds
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Looking Ahead to Fine Gael's New Era

Fine Gael TD for Mayo, Michael Ring. Minister and Fine Gael TD for Longford-Westmeath, Peter Burke. DCU professor Gary Murphy and Editor with
3/24/202434 minutes, 29 seconds
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Russia - Crocus City Hall Attack

Dublin City University's Professor of Post Sovient Politics, Donnchadh O'Beachain.
3/24/20244 minutes, 58 seconds
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Labour Party Leader Ivana Bacik

Labour Party Leader and TD for Dublin Bay South, Ivana Bacik.
3/24/202410 minutes, 28 seconds
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Mount Street to Crooksling

Green Party TD and Minister for Intgration, Roderic O'Gorman. CEO of the Irish Refugee Council, Nick Henderson. Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore.
3/17/202418 minutes, 31 seconds
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Hate Speech Legislation

RTE Reporter Gavin O'Callaghan. Fine Gael Senator Barry Ward. Independent Senator Ronan Mullen.
3/17/202427 minutes, 11 seconds
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Irish Immigrant's Letters

RTÉ Reporter Sally-Ann Barrett
3/17/20247 minutes, 27 seconds
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Ozempic's Global Demand

RTÉ Reporter Gavin O'Callaghan
3/10/20247 minutes, 16 seconds
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Oscars 2024

Reporter Steve Futterman in Hollywood. Producer of Oscar nominated film Poor Things, Ed Guiney.
3/10/20247 minutes, 44 seconds
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The Family and Care Referendums - What Do The Results Mean

RTÉ reporter Gavin O'Callaghan spoke to voters in Killester. Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People, Mary Butler. Sinn Féin TD Donnchadh O'Laoghaire. Aontu leader Peadar Toibin. Established Professor of Law at University of Galway, Donncha O'Connell. Deputy Political Editor with the Irish and Sunday Independent, Huge O'Connell.
3/10/202429 minutes, 3 seconds
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The Garda, the Bicycle, and the Three Year Suspension

RTÉ Crime Correspondent Paul Reynolds
3/10/20248 minutes, 45 seconds
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Live special programme on Family, Care referendums

A This Week Special presented by Justin McCarthy.
3/9/202428 minutes, 11 seconds
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PAC is to recommend that RTÉ is brought under the remit of the office of the Controller and Auditor General

RTÉ Political Correspondent, Paul Cunningham
3/3/20243 minutes, 14 seconds
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Referendum - Care Amendment

Dr Maeve O' Rouke, Lecturer at University of Galway who is advocating a No vote, and Keith Walsh, Senior Counsel and Former Chair of the Law Society of Ireland who is in favour of the proposed amendment.
3/3/202413 minutes, 59 seconds
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Children in State Care

Foster parent, Catherine, and Chief Exeuctive of the Irish Foster Care Association, Roisin Clarke.
3/3/20249 minutes, 51 seconds
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Looking Ahead to Super Tuesday in the United States

US correspondent with the Business Post, Marion McKeone.
3/3/20246 minutes, 26 seconds
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Growing Hopes of a Ceasefire in Gaza

Head of Advocacy at the Norwegian Refugee Council, Samad Hadid, and Associate Fellow with the Middle East and North Africa Programme at Chatham House, Professor Yossi Mekelberg
3/3/202410 minutes, 53 seconds
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Urban Air Taxis at the Drone and Mobility Summit

Reporter Gavin O’Callaghan
3/3/20247 minutes
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Second anniversary of Russian invasion of Ukraine marked this weekend

Professor of Politics at DCU, Donnacha Ó Beacháin.
2/25/20245 minutes, 34 seconds
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Former US President Donald Trump defeats Nikki Haley in South Carolina's Republican contest

White House Columist with The Hill, Niall Stanage.
2/25/20244 minutes, 33 seconds
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Media Minister Catherine Martin to face Oireachtas Committee following Prime Time interview

Sandra Hurley of our Political Staff, Fianna Fáil Senator and Member of the Oireactas Media Committee, Malcolm Byrne & Co. Founder and Director of the Corporate Governance Institute, David Duffy.
2/25/202415 minutes, 1 second
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Referendum Explainer & Debate

Professor of Family Law at UCC, Louise Crowley & Writer, Former Barrister, now stay at home mother, Maria Steen. Also This Week's Elayne Devlin & our reporter, Gavin O’Callaghan.
2/25/202422 minutes, 37 seconds
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Israel's war cabinet discusses negotiations towards hostage deal and ceasefire with Hamas

Reuters Reporter, Dan Williams.
2/25/20244 minutes, 51 seconds
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Nicola Tallant details seizure of crystal meth in Cork estimated to be with €33 million

Investigations Editor with the Sunday World & Presenter of the Crime-World podcast, Nicola Tallant.
2/18/20247 minutes, 5 seconds
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Two years of war in Ukraine will be marked this month as Russia appears content to play the long game

James Nixey, Director of the Russia and Eurasia Programme at the Chatham House Think Tank.
2/18/20245 minutes, 49 seconds
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OpenAI unveils new tech capable of creating lifelike Hollywood-style videos

Adrian Weckler, Technology Editor with the Irish and Sunday Independent.
2/18/20244 minutes, 59 seconds
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Tánaiste Micheál Martin on proposals for Europe to invest in weapons and defence against Russian threat

Tánaiste & Foreign Affairs Minister, Micheál Martin.
2/18/202415 minutes, 36 seconds
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Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns pledges to deliver 50,000 homes per year if party gets into power

Social Democrats leader, Holly Cairns.
2/18/20249 minutes, 55 seconds
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New EU Digital Services Act to ensure social media platforms remove harmful or illegal content

John Evan, Digital Services Commissioner with Comisiún na Meán.
2/18/20249 minutes, 46 seconds
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University Hospital Limerick CEO takes leave amid overcrowding issues

Our Reporter Sharon Lynch & Mary Cahilane from the Mid West Hospital Campaign Group.
2/11/20245 minutes, 6 seconds
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Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald will "correct things" after latest opinion poll puts party at lowest level in 4 years

Political Scientist of University College Cork, Dr. Theresa Reidy.
2/11/20246 minutes, 33 seconds
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Solidarity TD Mick Barry - Party Leader Interviews

Solidarity TD Mick Barry.
2/11/20245 minutes, 52 seconds
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Over half the Irish population uses wearable technology for fitness and exercise goals

Cailbhe Doherty, Associate Professor at the UCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science.
2/11/20246 minutes, 2 seconds
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Over a million people in Gaza's southernmost city of Rafah preparing for Israeli attack

Kim Sengupta, World Affairs Editor with the London Independent & Meinie Nicolai, General Director of MSF.
2/11/202410 minutes, 59 seconds
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US President Joe Biden faces criticism over his memory, age and mental fitness for office

Doyle McManus, Washington-based Columnist for the Los Angeles Times.
2/11/20245 minutes, 9 seconds
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CEO of Tusla Kate Duggan on the placing of children in unregulated emergency accommodation

CEO of Tusla, Kate Duggan.
2/11/202413 minutes, 34 seconds
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Michelle O'Neill elected as Northern Ireland's first Nationalist First Minister

Our reporter Sharon Lynch & Professor of Politics at the University of Liverpool, Jon Tonge.
2/4/202412 minutes, 36 seconds
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USA & UK continue air strikes on Youthi targets following Iran attacks

Dr. Patrick Bury, Senior Lecturer in Security at the University of Bath and a Former NATO Analyst.
2/4/20247 minutes, 54 seconds
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Mary Lou McDonald - Party Leader Interviews

Sinn Féin Leader, Mary Lou McDonald.
2/4/202429 minutes, 49 seconds
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Protests in Germany & Austria continue for a third week against right wing extremism

Berlin Correspondent with The Guardian, Kate Connolly.
1/28/20244 minutes, 47 seconds
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Grant Thornton report reveals board of RTÉ did not sign off on Toy Show the Musical

Fine Gael TD and member of both the Public Accounts Committee and the Oireachtas Media Committee, Alan Dillon.
1/28/20246 minutes, 28 seconds
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Multiple countries including USA & the UK halt funding to UN agency for Palestinian refugees UNRWA

UNRWA's Director of Communications, Juliette Touma.
1/28/20245 minutes, 49 seconds
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Helen McEntee on proposed expansion of 'safe countries' list for International Protection applicants

Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee.
1/28/202417 minutes, 37 seconds
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New deal could lead to the DUP re-entering the Northern Ireland Power Sharing Executive

Northern Ireland Political Commentator, Alex Kane.
1/28/20244 minutes, 28 seconds
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International Court of Justice orders Israel to take all measures to prevent genocidal acts in Gaza

Professor Vincent Durac who lectures in Middle East Politics at UCD.
1/28/20245 minutes, 31 seconds
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Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín

Leader of Aontú, Peadar Tóibín
1/28/20248 minutes, 1 second
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New Irish Electoral Commission to follow Australia's lead in setting up register of disinformation

Australia's Electoral Commissioner, Tom Rogers.
1/21/20249 minutes, 38 seconds
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Tánaiste Micheál Martin - Party Leader Interviews

Tánaiste, Fianna Fáil Leader and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence, Micheál Martin.
1/21/202430 minutes, 5 seconds
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Met Éireann issues status red warning as Storm Isha arrives

Met Éireann Forecaster, Liz Coleman.
1/21/20242 minutes, 13 seconds
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Social Democrats Leader Holly Cairns - Party Leader Interviews

Leader of the Social Democrats, Holly Cairns.
1/21/20249 minutes, 47 seconds
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Looking Ahead to the 2024 US Presidential Election in the State of Iowa

Our Washington Correspondent Sean Whelan
1/14/20243 minutes, 29 seconds
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Concerns Over Misinformation Ahead of Global Elections

Founder of Digital Action Liz Carolan.
1/14/20246 minutes, 54 seconds
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Protest Continuing at Racket Hall Hotel in Roscrea, Co. Tipperary

Our reporter Sharon Lynch
1/14/20246 minutes, 29 seconds
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Party Leader Interviews - Labour Party Leader Ivana Bacik

Leader of the Labour Party Ivana Bacik
1/14/20249 minutes, 40 seconds
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Party Leader Interviews - Green Party Leader Eamon Ryan

Green Party Leader, and the Minister for Transport, Climate, Environment, and Communications, Eamon Ryan
1/14/202420 minutes, 23 seconds
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Reaction to the Targeting of International Shipping in the Red Sea

Senior Manager with the International Chamber of Shipping, John Stawpert.
1/14/20243 minutes, 59 seconds
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New Figures From HSE Show Overcrowding in Hospitals Continuing to Rise

Chief Executive of the HSE Bernard Gloster
1/7/202413 minutes, 52 seconds
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Party Leader Interviews - Taoiseach Leo Varadkar

Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar.
1/7/202434 minutes, 40 seconds
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ISPCA Warns Animal Cruelty Cases Have Reached Unprecedented Levels

Our reporter Sharon Lynch and inspector Conor Dowling.
1/7/20246 minutes, 12 seconds
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Israeli President says war in Gaza will continue for months until Hamas is elimiated

Dan Williams, Senior Correspondent for Reuters in Jerusalem.
12/31/20237 minutes, 34 seconds
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Politics look-ahead for 2024

Daniel McConnell, Editor of the Business Post and Gerard Howlin, Political Dommentator & Columnist.
12/31/202314 minutes, 24 seconds
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Olympic Federation of Ireland plans to send largest team of athletes ever to 2024 games

Our reporter, Sharon Lynch.
12/31/20237 minutes, 52 seconds
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Second US state bans Donald Trump from running for president

Marion McKeown, US Correspondent for the Business Post.
12/31/20236 minutes, 7 seconds
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Figures show 20% of holidaymakers have already booked trips for next year

Paul Hackett, President of the Irish Travel Agents Association and CEO of ClickandGo.com.
12/31/20234 minutes, 45 seconds
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What needs to happen diplomatically to bring an end to the bloodshed in Gaza?

Vincent Fean, Senior UK Diplomat & British Consul General to Jerusalem between 2010 and 2014.
12/31/20239 minutes, 7 seconds
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Children's Rights Alliance raise concern over level of food poverty in Irish communities

Our Reporter Sharon Lynch.
12/17/20237 minutes, 6 seconds
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Teacher Enoch Burke to spend Christmas in jail after refusing High Court order

Donncha O’Connell, Professor of Law at University of Galway and Former Member of the Law Reform Commission.
12/17/20237 minutes, 31 seconds
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Israel's government under increasing pressure to secure release of remaining hostages

Danielle Aloni who was released from captivity in Gaza last month Dan Williams, Senior Correspondent for Reuters in Israel Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Andrews.
12/17/202312 minutes, 6 seconds
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Investigation underway into fire at Galway hotel which was set to house 70 asylum seekers

RTÉ Reporter Donncha Ó Murchú’ & Chair of the Green Party, Senator Pauline O'Reilly.
12/17/20239 minutes, 1 second
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DAA planning major expansion at Dublin Airport

Kevin Callinane, Head of Communications with the DAA & Brian Leddin, Green Party Spokesman on Climate and Transport and Chair of the Oireachtas Climate Committee.
12/17/202312 minutes, 30 seconds
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Calls for European Commission President to resign after allowing EU funds to go to Hungary but not Ukraine

John O’Brennan, Professor of European Politics at Maynooth University.
12/17/20235 minutes, 43 seconds
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Former South Carolia Governor Nikki Hayley emerges as potential US Presidential Candidate for 2024

Doyle McManus, Washington Correspondent for the LA Times.
12/10/20237 minutes, 38 seconds
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Ireland commits to cutting greenhouse gas emissions by a quarter by end of decade at COP28

Minister for Agriculture, Charlie McConologue & Professor in Sustainable Energy and Energy Systems Modelling at University College Cork, Hannah Daly.
12/10/202314 minutes, 18 seconds
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New study reveals interest in a united Ireland

Brendan O'Leary, Lauder Professor of Political Science at the University of Pennsylvania and Chair of the ARINS Public Opinion Committee.
12/10/20237 minutes, 9 seconds
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Visa delays causing chef shortages throughout the country

Dr Máirtín Mac Con Iomaire & Our Reporter Sharon Lynch.
12/10/20237 minutes, 16 seconds
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Humanitarian situation in Gaza described as 'apocalyptic' as doctors continue to struggle

Katrien Claeys, Team Lead for Medicins Sans Frontiers - Doctors Without Borders & Dr. Ahmed Moghrabi, Plastic Surgeon in the Nasser hospital in Gaza.
12/10/202310 minutes, 50 seconds
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The Road Safety Authority in discussions to make changes to the driving test

Our Reporter Sharon Lynch speaking with Robin Maguire.
12/3/20235 minutes, 27 seconds
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Sinn Féin set to table no-confidence motion against Minister for Justice

Sinn Fein TD Donnchadh O’Laoghaire & Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Peter Burke.
12/3/202316 minutes, 28 seconds
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COP28 Update

Our Environment Correspondent in Dubai, George Lee.
12/3/20233 minutes, 55 seconds
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Shane MacGowan's funeral to be held in Tipperary next Friday

Independent Councellor in Nenagh, Seamus Morris.
12/3/20232 minutes, 6 seconds
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Questions asked about how much force Gardaí can use following Dublin riots

Chairman of the Policing Authority, Bob Collins.
12/3/202315 minutes, 13 seconds
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Concerns for asylum seekers with temperatures set to drop below freezing

Director of the Jesuit Refugee Service, Eugene Quinn.
12/3/20235 minutes, 48 seconds
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Growing pressure on Minister for Justice & Garda Commissioner following Dublin riots

Our reporter, Sharon Lynch Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal, Louise O'Reilly Minister for Enterprise, Simon Coveney Community Worker in Dublin, Declan Keenan
11/26/202331 minutes, 31 seconds
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Irish-Israeli girl Emily Hand freed by Hamas after 50 days

Our Correspondent in Tel Aviv, Fran McNulty.
11/26/20234 minutes, 15 seconds
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Number of children living in homeless shelters reaches record high

Stephanie, speaking to Justin McCarthy & Campaign Coordinator from Focus Ireland, Louise Bayless.
11/26/20238 minutes, 20 seconds
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How long can the pause in fighting hold between Israel and Hamas

Dr. Toby Greene from the Middle East Centre at the London School of Economics.
11/26/20234 minutes, 28 seconds
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Irish Times editor describes Ireland's defamation laws as a threat to democracy

Editor of The Irish Times, Ruadhán MacCormaic.
11/19/202315 minutes
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New study reveals benefits behind running vs walking

Professor of Clinical Exercise Physiology at DCU, Niall Moyna.
11/19/20234 minutes, 46 seconds
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Businessman and entrepreneur Ben Dunne passes away

Journalist Sam Smyth.
11/19/202312 minutes
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WHO brands al-Shifa hospital in Gaza as 'death zone'

Our Correspondent in Tel Aviv, Paul Cunningham.
11/19/20233 minutes, 13 seconds
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Minister Paschal Donohoe on trade union talks over new public sector pay deal

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Paschal Donohoe
11/19/202314 minutes, 56 seconds
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Irish-Palestinian Doctor on situation inside Al Shifa Hospital

Irish-Palestinian Doctor, Ahmed Mokhall-alati in Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza.
11/12/20234 minutes, 19 seconds
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Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald

Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald.
11/12/202316 minutes, 7 seconds
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INMO to engage with members on a ballot for industrial action following recruitment freeze extension

Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly
11/12/202310 minutes, 44 seconds
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Latest death toll in Gaza includes two premature babies

Paul Caney of Doctors without Borders.
11/12/20233 minutes, 54 seconds
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Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan on being 'cancelled' over transgender views

Writer & Co-Creator of Father Ted, The IT Crowd & Black Books, Graham Linehan.
11/12/202314 minutes, 1 second
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Unprecedented floods in recent weeks mount trouble on struggling businesses

Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow, John Brady.
11/5/20235 minutes, 15 seconds
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Tánaiste Michéal Martin on Fianna Fáil's Ard Fheis and the unfolding situation in Gaza

Fianna Fáil Leader, Tánaiste & Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence, Michéal Martin.
11/5/202322 minutes, 13 seconds
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Security analysis of Isreal & Hamas situation as fear of conflict widening rises

Our European Editor, Tony Connelly in Tel Aviv & Senior Lecturer Specialising in Warfare and Counter-Terrorism at Bath University & Former British Army Captain and NATO Analyst, Dr. Patrick Bury.
11/5/20238 minutes, 35 seconds
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What has gone wrong in the year since Elon Musk bought X

Technology Editor at the Irish and Sunday Independent, Adrian Weckler.
11/5/20235 minutes, 12 seconds
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Memo issued by the HSE proposes elderly patients must take first offer for nursing homes

Chairman of The Irish Society of Physicians in Geriatric Medicine, Des O'Neill.
11/5/20235 minutes, 23 seconds
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Former US President Donald Trump to take to the stand to defend business practices

Journalist Harriet Alexander in New York.
11/5/20234 minutes, 22 seconds
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Family of man who's dead body lay undiscovered in Cork house fear it may not be isolated incident

Our Reporter, Sharon Lynch in Co. Cork.
10/29/20236 minutes, 43 seconds
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Peace Negotiator Gershon Baskin on discussions with Hamas

Peace Negotiator, Gershon Baskin.
10/29/20237 minutes, 24 seconds
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Friends star Matthew Perry passes away aged 54

Pop Culture & Entertainment Expert, Deirdre Molumby.
10/29/20237 minutes, 9 seconds
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Kemal Husen wins the Dublin City Marathon

Senior Lecturer in the Department of Engineering at Manchester Metropolitan University, Tom Allen.
10/29/20233 minutes, 18 seconds
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Thousands break into UNRWA warehouses in Gaza

Spokesperson for UNRWA, Juliette Touma.
10/29/20235 minutes, 22 seconds
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Child Protection Organisation fear growth of AI generated images of child sexual abuse

Chief Technology Officer of Internet Watch Foundation, Dan Sexton.
10/29/20237 minutes, 4 seconds
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Families of 220 abducted by Hamas express concern over Gaza attacks

The son of abducted Canadian-Israeli Peace Activist Vivian Silver, Hen Zigan.
10/29/20237 minutes, 51 seconds
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The latest on the Israeli operation in Gaza

Our Reporter, Fran McNulty.
10/29/20233 minutes, 30 seconds
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Concerns over empty Dublin offices as more are being built

BNP Paribas's Director & Head of Research, John McCartney.
10/22/20234 minutes, 28 seconds
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Study with departing members of An Garda Síochána reveal serious morale issues

Assistant to the General Secretary of the Garda Representatives Association, Tara McManus.
10/22/20235 minutes, 38 seconds
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Eamon Ryan on Cork floods, health budget & Climate Action Fund

Leader of the Green Party & Minister for Environment, Climate, Communications and Transport Eamon Ryan.
10/22/202313 minutes, 23 seconds
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MSF workers in Gaza recieve first delivery of aid

Our correspondent in Tel Aviv, Paul Cunningham & Head of Mission for Médecins Sans Frontières in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Léo Cans.
10/22/202312 minutes, 51 seconds
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Paddy Cosgrave resigns as CEO of WebSummit

Charlie Taylor from the Business Post.
10/22/20235 minutes, 17 seconds
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Several government departments fail to make payments to Climate Action Fund

This Week’s Elayne Devlin & Social Democrats TD for Wicklow & Spokesperson on Climate, Environment and Biodiversity, Jennifer Whitmore.
10/22/20238 minutes, 44 seconds
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HSE extends recruitment freeze after low budget allocation

Chief Executive of the HSE, Bernard Gloster.
10/15/202317 minutes, 10 seconds
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Israel preparing ground invasion on Hamas after a week of war

Our Reporter Sharon Lynch Correspondent in Tel Aviv, Paul Cunninngham Director of Communications for UNRWA, Juilette Touma Security Analyst, Paul Beaver Fianna Fáil MEP, Barry Andrews
10/15/202324 minutes, 23 seconds
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Polish Election set for tight contest as Irish-Poles cast votes

Our Eastern Europe Reporter in Warsaw, Liam Nolan.
10/15/20235 minutes, 23 seconds
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Constraints on health budget leave no funds for innovative new drugs

Chief Executive of the Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association, Oliver O’Connor.
10/15/20233 minutes, 31 seconds
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What we know about the Hamas assault on Israel

Dan Williams, Senior Correspondent with Reuters in Jerusalem
10/8/20235 minutes, 17 seconds
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Lebanon's Hezbollah fires shells, missiles at Israel

Vincent Durac - Associate Professor in Middle East Politics at UCD
10/8/20237 minutes, 25 seconds
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Israeli Ambassador reacts to Israel conflict and discusses next steps

Israeli Ambassador Dana Erlich
10/8/20237 minutes, 45 seconds
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Small communities come together in rural Ireland to combat isolation and rural decline

RTÉ Reporter Justin McCarthy in Loughmore North Tipperary
10/8/20237 minutes, 6 seconds
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Conflict in Israel spreads, with hundreds killed as Hamas takes dozens hostage

Mohammad Mhawish, a Palestinian journalist based in Gaza
10/8/20238 minutes, 20 seconds
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Budget 2024: Double child benefit payment expected before Christmas

Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys and RTÉ Reporter Sharon Lynch at the races in the Curragh
10/8/202315 minutes, 42 seconds
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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak oversees first party conference as Tory Leader

Financial Times Political Editor George Parker
10/1/20235 minutes, 43 seconds
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Criminal barristers to withdraw services on 3 October

Sara Phelan, Chair of the council of the Bar of Ireland
10/1/20235 minutes, 45 seconds
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The IHCA calls for spinal surgery review to be broadened and independent

Professor Rob Landers, President of the The Irish Hospital Consultants Association
10/1/20235 minutes, 7 seconds
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Ukrainian refugees living out of Stradbally tents

RTÉ Reporter Sharon Lynch
10/1/20236 minutes, 11 seconds
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Crèches in most deprived areas risk closure over financial pressure

Parents and crèche staff of Our Lady's Nursery in Ballymun and Tanya Ward - Chief Executive of the Children's Rights Alliance
10/1/202312 minutes, 11 seconds
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Minister for Justice says new Garda roster is needed

Justice Minister Helen McEntee
10/1/202316 minutes, 17 seconds
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Three Irish Universities ranked in top 100 in Europe in latest rankings

President of the University of Galway Ciarán O hÓgartaigh
9/24/20236 minutes, 31 seconds
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The rise of the Far Right in Ireland

Professor of the UCD School of Social Policy Bryan Fanning
9/24/20235 minutes, 19 seconds
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What led to poor surgical outcomes at Temple Street?

Bernard Gloster the CEO of the Health Service Executive
9/24/202323 minutes, 55 seconds
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Justice Minister seeks security review for the Oireachtas

Antoinette Cunningham General Secretary of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors
9/24/20235 minutes, 53 seconds
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Leinster House protest an 'attack on democracy' - Ceann Comhairle

Senator Lorraine Clifford Lee
9/24/20237 minutes, 55 seconds
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What would be the implications of a Russia-North Korea arms deal?

Donnacha Ó Beacháin - Professor of Politics at the School of Law and Government in Dublin City
9/17/20237 minutes, 38 seconds
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Taoiseach invites environment commissioner to Ireland to discuss nitrates derogation

Junior Minister in the Department of Agriculture Fine Gael TD Martin Heydon
9/17/20236 minutes, 3 seconds
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'It can't just be cut, cut, cut' - big changes ahead for RTÉ

Dr Roddy Flynn - lecturer in the School of Communications at Dublin City University
9/17/20237 minutes, 38 seconds
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Actions, not words urgently needed over Lough Neagh, say campaigners

RTÉ Northern Editor Vincent Kearney
9/17/20235 minutes, 47 seconds
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Varadkar's unity comment sparks verbal ping-pong

Alex Kane, Political Commentator and Former Director of Communications for the Ulster Unionist Party
9/17/20235 minutes, 29 seconds
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Childcare providers to close doors later this month over funding

RTÉ reporter Sharon Lynch
9/17/20237 minutes, 21 seconds
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Aid arrives as Libya copes with flooding aftermath

Dual Irish and Libyan citizen Tibrah Bazama
9/17/20236 minutes, 27 seconds
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Russell Brand faces allegations of rape and sexual assault at height of fame

UK based journalist Enda Brady
9/17/20235 minutes, 36 seconds
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Less than a third of Ireland's plastic packaging waste is being recycled

Warren Phelan from the EPA with report by Sharon Lynch
9/10/20237 minutes, 23 seconds
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Irish doctor in Marrakesh discusses situation in hospitals after earthquake

Doctor Claire McCaughey
9/10/20232 minutes, 28 seconds
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Doubts rise over legitimacy of WB Yeats quote on Dublin City Marathon Medal

Susan O'Keefe - the director of the Yeats Society Sligo.
9/10/20234 minutes, 6 seconds
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Co-owner of Dublin airport land discusses plans to sell and reaction from the Chief Executive of the DAA

Businessman and co-owner of the land, Ulick McEvaddy and Kenny Jacobs - the Chief Executive of DAA which runs Dublin Airport.
9/10/202315 minutes, 51 seconds
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IFA urges Minister Charlie McConalogue to meet the European Comissioner for the Environment face to face to discuss Nitrates derogation

Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue and Tim Cullinane, President of the Irish Farmers Association.
9/10/202315 minutes, 47 seconds
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Tragedy in Marrakesh as earthquake hits

Marrakesh based Journalist Martin Jay.
9/10/20235 minutes, 54 seconds
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Reaction to the new electoral areas

Adrian Kavanagh, lectuerer at the Department of Geography at Maynooth University, and Claire McGing, gender and politics specialist at the IADT in Dun Laoghaire.
9/3/20239 minutes, 43 seconds
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Taoiseach calls for greater enforcement of road laws

Susan Gray, Chairperson of the Road Safety Group PARC, on calls for greater enforcement of road laws.
9/3/20236 minutes, 44 seconds
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The reality of open drug taking on the streets of Dublin

Tony Duffin, CEO of the Ana Liffey project, on the reality of open drug taking on the streets of Dublin.
9/3/202316 minutes, 13 seconds
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Concerns over Gilligan documentary

Jimmy Guerin, Veronica Guerin's brother; and David Harvey, producer of the Documentary
9/3/202314 minutes, 59 seconds
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The rising cost of living after Vat and fuel prices

Michael Ring, Fine Gael TD for Mayo and former
9/3/20235 minutes, 3 seconds
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Tragedy in Clonmel as crash claims four young lives

Principal of Presentation Secondary School, Michael O'Loughlin & Principal of Loreto Secondary School, Anne McGrath.
8/27/202312 minutes, 55 seconds
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Masses take place for young victims of Clonmel road crash

Our Reporter Sharon Lynch Our South East Correspondent, Conor Kane. Parish Priest at St. Mary's Parish in Clonmel, Fr. Billy Meehan School Chaplain at the CBS High School, Fr. Michael Twomey.
8/27/20238 minutes, 35 seconds
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Commisiún na Meán established as new Broadcasting & Online Media Regulator in Ireland

Online Safety Commissioner with Commisún na Meán, Niamh Hodnett.
8/27/20235 minutes, 29 seconds
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Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin killed in Moscow plane crash

Moscow Correspondent with Sky News, Diana Magnay.
8/27/20236 minutes, 8 seconds
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Further criticism of RTÉ management as report unveils details on barter account

Deputy Chair of the Public Accounts Committee and Social Democrats TD, Catherine Murphy.
8/27/20235 minutes, 53 seconds
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Minister for Education Norma Foley on Clonmel incident

Our Reporter, Sharon Lynch & Minister for Education, Norma Foley.
8/27/202310 minutes, 49 seconds
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Figures show demand for teaching courses amid teacher shortage

Liam Walsh, Principal of the Coláiste Pobail Setanta College & Sarah Dowd, Physics Teacher from Limerick & General Secretary Kieran Christie.
8/20/202311 minutes, 39 seconds
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Department of Defence to allow Irish troops to partake in weapons training with Ukrainian Armed Forces

Paul Murphy of People Before Profit & Fine Gael TD Colm Brophy.
8/20/202310 minutes, 1 second
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Two men die at Iron Man event in Youghal Co Cork

Our reporter Jennie O' Sullivan
8/20/20231 minute, 28 seconds
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New figures show majority of prisoners given sentences of less than six months

Fiona Ní Chinnéide is Deputy Director Prisoners and Reintegration with the Probation Service and formerly Executive Director with the Penal Reform Trust.
8/20/20237 minutes, 10 seconds
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Paschal Donohue says “red-hot interest” across politicians for upcoming electoral constituency review

Dr Theresa Reidy, Political Scientist at University College Cork and Dr Michelle Maher from the See Her Elected Programme.
8/20/20238 minutes, 38 seconds
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What's next for Ryan Tubridy and RTÉ following payment scandal?

Hugh Linehan of The Irish Times.
8/20/20235 minutes, 20 seconds
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Study shows burden on healthcare system from patients who return to Ireland following weight loss surgery

Professor Helen Heneghan, Consultant Bariatric Surgeon at St Vincent's University Hospital.
8/20/20236 minutes, 41 seconds
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Excitement builds ahead of the Ladies All Ireland Football Final

Kathleen Jordan from Corca Dhuibhne in West Kerry, Dublin Footballer Kathleen Curran & Former Kerry Captain, Aislinn Desmond.
8/13/20239 minutes, 23 seconds
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Death toll on the rise following devastating Hawaii wildfires

Hawaii's Governor Josh Green & Deanne Greeswal from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
8/13/20233 minutes, 37 seconds
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Data breach causes 'unconscionable horror' for PSNI staff members

Former MI5 Officer who is now with the World Ethical Data Foundation, Annie Machon.
8/13/20237 minutes, 32 seconds
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'Celtic Routes' tourism project plans to promote Wales & Ireland's off-beat attractions

Frank Ryan of Saoirse Cycling Tours & Project Officer with Celtic Routes, Oonagh Messette.
8/13/20238 minutes, 16 seconds
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Farmers attend The Tullamore Show after difficult few months

Our Regional Reporter, Teresa Mannion & Minister for Agriculture, Charlie McConologue.
8/13/20239 minutes, 50 seconds
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Commemoration service planned to mark 25 years since Omagh bombing

Our Northern Correspondent Conor MacCauley Omagh bombing survivor, Monica Taggart Our Northern Editor Vincent Kearney
8/13/202312 minutes, 5 seconds
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Internal divisions in the DUP revealed after Jeffrey Donaldson email leak

Political Commentator & Former Ulster Unionist Party Communications Director, Alex Kane.
8/6/20235 minutes, 36 seconds
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Families struggling to access respite services for adult children

Our Social Affairs Correspondent, Ailbhe Conneely.
8/6/20237 minutes, 4 seconds
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Over half a million expected at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Mullingar

Our Midlands Correspondent, Sinéad Hussey.
8/6/20234 minutes, 50 seconds
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European countries to prohibit loot-box sales in video games over child gambling concerns

Our Reporter, Ryan Clarke.
8/6/20236 minutes, 58 seconds
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Former US President Donald Trump claims former VP Mike Pence has 'gone to the dark side'

National Political Reporter with 'The Hill' in Washington DC, Julia Manchester.
8/6/20234 minutes, 17 seconds
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Funeral service announced for Sinéad O'Connor

Our Reporter, Carla O'Brien.
8/6/20231 minute, 28 seconds
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Deadline approaching for Niger response to ECOWAS intervention threat

Chief Africa Correspondent of the New York Times, Declan Walsh.
8/6/20235 minutes, 15 seconds
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TikTok facing large fine after violating children's privacy

Current Affairs Editor of the Irish Times, Arthur Beesley.
8/6/20234 minutes, 29 seconds
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Warnings in place for beaches after days of heavy rainfall

Our Reporter, Peter O'Connell. Green Party Counsellor in Lahinch, Liam Grant. Wild Water Adventures' John Edwards. Senior Forecaster with Met Éireann, Gerry Murphy.
8/6/202311 minutes, 2 seconds
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Sinéad O'Connor in her own words

Sinéad O'Connor & Eamon Dunphy in 2008.
7/30/20235 minutes, 9 seconds
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Levels of rain throughout July close to breaking records

Our reporter, Sharon Lynch. Managing Director of Cool Running Events, Bill Cremin. National Grain Chairman for the IFA, Kieran McEvoy. Head of Climate Services Division, at Met Eireann, Keith Lambkin.
7/30/20238 minutes, 45 seconds
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National Ploughing Championships organisers urged to allow cash payment for entry

Mayor of County Cork & Fianna Fáil Counsellor, Frank O'Flynn & Managing Director of the National Ploughing Association, Anna Marie McHugh.
7/30/202310 minutes, 33 seconds
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European Central Bank announces ninth interest rate increase since last year

Managing Director of Dowling Financial Mortgage Specialists, Michael Dowling.
7/30/20234 minutes, 13 seconds
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Growing tension between Green Party and Fianna Fáil over stalling of road projects

Fianna Fáil's Transport Spokesman, James O'Connor & Pauline O'Reilly of the Green Party.
7/30/202312 minutes, 28 seconds
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St. James' Hospital's decision to restrict blood testing sparks criticism amongst GP's

Chief Medical Officer at Webdoctor, Dr. Sylvester Mooney.
7/30/20236 minutes, 35 seconds
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Mystery surrounds the disappearance from public view of China’s foreign minister Qin Gang

Former Top CIA China Analyst & Current Professor of Asian Studies at Georgetown University in Washington DC, Dennis Wilder.
7/30/20235 minutes, 14 seconds
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Rhodes Wildfire evacuations

Raging wildfires on the Greek island of Rhodes has forced thousands of tourists to shelter in schools and indoor stadiums after being evacuated from their holiday resorts. Damian Mac Con Uladh reports.
7/23/20234 minutes, 10 seconds
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IFAC Government Spending Concerns

The government’s spending watchdog - the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has expressed concern about the government’s plans to breach its own spending limits in October’s budget. The Chairman of IFAC Professor Michael McMahon recounts his concerns towards government. Finance Minister Michael McGrath joins us in studio on the topic.
7/23/202316 minutes, 12 seconds
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Policing in Urban Ireland

An attack on an American tourist in Dublin City Centre last week has prompted calls for more Gardaí to be put policing urban areas. We are joined now by the General Secretary of the Association of Garda Sergants and Inspectors, Antoinette Cunningham who is in our Limerick Studio.
7/23/20235 minutes, 40 seconds
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EU Migration Cut off

An agreement between the European Union and Tunisia aimed at cutting of a key migration route to Europe has been heavily criticised by MEPs. Sally Hayden an award winning journalist & Barry Andrews, Fianna Fáil MEP for Dublin joins us in studio.
7/23/20239 minutes, 14 seconds
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Fogarty Wildlife Resignation

The Campaigns Officer at the Irish Wildlife Trust, Pádraig Fogarty has resigned from his position after a blog he wrote, criticising farming organisations was edited, and parts of it removed.
7/23/202310 minutes, 26 seconds
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Ancient Hurling

Professor Aidan O’Sullivan, the head of the school of archeology at UCD tells us what the Ancient version of Hurling looked like.
7/23/20236 minutes, 4 seconds
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'Made in Ireland' drone part - Ukraine

A Russian drone shot down in Ukraine with part marked 'Made in Ireland' under investigation by authorities.
7/23/20235 minutes, 41 seconds
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Competition and Consumer Protection Commission opens enquiry into GAAGO

Solicitor and Irish Research Council Scholar at the UCD School of Law, Richard Bunworth and Chairperson of the Oireachtas Committee on Sport and Media, Niamh Smyth.
7/16/202314 minutes, 39 seconds
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Electric Dublin Buses can't be deployed due to lack of chargers

Assistant General Secretary of the National Bus and Railworkers Union, Tom O'Connor.
7/16/20234 minutes, 20 seconds
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RTÉ's funding model in doubt following Ryan Tubridy controversy

Assistant Professor at the School of Communications in DCU, Dr Eileen Culloty.
7/16/20235 minutes, 59 seconds
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Fintan O'Toole on Ryan Tubridy's future

Columnist with The Irish Times, Fintan O'Toole.
7/16/20239 minutes, 9 seconds
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Extreme heatwave sweeps southern Europe

Journalist Cliona O'Flynn and Director of Met Éireann & Vice President of the World Meterological Organisation, Oein Moran.
7/16/202310 minutes, 56 seconds
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The Family Courts Bill

Family Law Expert of Patrick J Farrell and Company Solicitors and Representative of the Law Society's Family Law Committee, Helen Coughlan.
7/16/20236 minutes
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RTE upcoming hearings in the coming days

The Oireachtas' Public Accounts and Media committees will hold further hearings in the coming days, RTE's Political Correspondent Micheal Lehane joins us in studio.
7/9/20235 minutes, 33 seconds
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RTE Oireachtas hearing

Hugh Linehan - Irish Times Arts & Culture Editor and presenter of the Inside Politics podcast shares his thoughts on the upcoming hearing. David Duffy, CEO of the Corporate Governance Institute joins the conversation.
7/9/202310 minutes, 17 seconds
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Hottest Temperature Globally

This Week average global temperatures reached their highest ever recorded, Sadhbh O'Neill, Coordinator of the Stop Climate Chaos Coalition talks about the impacts.
7/9/20237 minutes, 24 seconds
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Cork's English Market

Cork locals recount the negative change that has come to the English Markets at Grand Parade in recent years.
7/9/20236 minutes, 47 seconds
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Budget 2024 foundation plans

The Summer Economic Statement revealed that public expenditure would reach 91.2 billion euro in Budget 2024, Seamus Coffey, an economist and lecturer at University College Cork joins from Cork.
7/9/20235 minutes, 47 seconds
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Spine related surgeries waiting list

David Cullinane is Sinn Féin's TD for Waterford, highlights the waiting list issues for children who are waiting on spine related surgery's.
7/9/20237 minutes, 28 seconds
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Alan Dillion's questions for RTE board

Fine Gael TD for Mayo, Alan Dillon, is a member of both the Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee and the Oireachtas Media Committee gives update on whats to come at the hearing.
7/9/20238 minutes, 24 seconds
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Toll charges increase on national roads by maximum amount

Our Reporter, Sharon Lynch.
7/2/20235 minutes, 19 seconds
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The latest on the RTÉ crisis

RTÉ Political Reporter, Tommy Meskill, Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee, Brian Stanley & Barrister Peter Leonard.
7/2/202317 minutes, 51 seconds
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ECJ finds that Ireland has failed in obligation to protect 200 wildlife sites

Padraic Fogarty of the Irish Wildlife Trust.
7/2/20235 minutes, 19 seconds
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Pay inequality for carers and more adding to challenges for people living with dementia

Our Reporter Sharon Lynch, Advocacy Manager with the Alzheimer's Society of Ireland, Clodagh Whelan & Minister of State with Responsibility for Mental Health and Older People, Mary Butler.
7/2/202316 minutes, 21 seconds
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Hundreds more arrested as rioting in France continues

Journalist with France 24, Sharon Gaffney.
7/2/20234 minutes, 27 seconds
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RTÉ executives to appear before Oireachtas Media Committee on Ryan Tubridy controversy

Chairperson of the Oireachtas Media Committee, Niamh Smyth & Minister of State, Patrick O’Donovan.
6/25/202319 minutes, 35 seconds
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New research suggests improvements to treat severe form of morning sickness

Our reporter, Sharon Lynch.
6/25/20236 minutes, 55 seconds
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Vladimir Putin facing mutiny as Wagner group marches toward Moscow

Professor of Politics at Dublin City University, Donnacha Ó Beacháin.
6/25/20234 minutes, 59 seconds
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The long-term consequences of the RTÉ controversy

Dr. Eileen Culloty of the School of Communications at Dublin City University and Hugh Linehan, Arts and Culture Editor of the Irish Times
6/25/20237 minutes, 44 seconds
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New review reveals 9 cases of sexual assault in HSE nursing home weren't investigated

Chief Executive of the HSE, Bernard Gloster.
6/25/202310 minutes, 26 seconds
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Figures rise for children being taken out of school for holidays during term

Principal of Termonfeckin National School in County Louth, Bryan Collins.
6/18/20237 minutes, 14 seconds
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The community in Ennis, Co. Clare celebrate World Refugee Week

Our Reporter, Sharon Lynch.
6/18/20236 minutes, 58 seconds
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Further revelations on PRSI error facing Dublin City Council

Our Political Correspondent, Paul Cunningham.
6/18/20235 minutes, 11 seconds
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President Michael D. Higgins warns of state drifting towards NATO

Sandra Hurley of our political staff & Deputy Chair of the Oireachtas Foreign Affairs & Defence Committee, Barry Cowen.
6/18/20239 minutes, 11 seconds
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Sanctions by the US & UAE mean Kinahans may have to flee Arabian Gulf

The Sunday Times Ireland Security Editor, John Mooney.
6/18/20235 minutes, 23 seconds
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The Special Olympics open in Berlin

Our Reporter Paul O'Flynn, Irish Badminton player Colm Monaghan and his parents Pat and Bríd, & Marketing and Communications Manager with Special Olympics Ireland, Annalena Morris.
6/18/20233 minutes, 41 seconds
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Central Bank warns of risks to commercial real estate market

Director and Head of Research at BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland, John McCartney.
6/18/20233 minutes, 52 seconds
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University Hospital Kerry inundated as heavy rain and thunderstorms sweep the country

Our Correspondent, Conor Kane.
6/18/20232 minutes, 16 seconds
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Mali's Foreign Minister calls for United Nations to withdraw peacekeeping force

Retired Brigadeer General, Gerry Aherne.
6/18/20235 minutes, 39 seconds
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Dublin City Council face multi-million-euro bill following employee PRSI error

Our Political Correspondent, Paul Cunningham.
6/11/20232 minutes, 38 seconds
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Farmers concerned over supermarket price cuts

Agriculture Minister, Charlie McConalogue.
6/11/20239 minutes, 31 seconds
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Former US President Donald Trump to appear in court on 38 criminal offence charges

National Politics Reporter for the Hill, Julia Manchester.
6/11/20235 minutes, 7 seconds
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Mount Everest climbers facing deadliest year yet as fatalities begin to rise

Mountaineer, Pat Falvey.
6/11/20236 minutes, 16 seconds
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Boris Johnson resigns as MP

MP Jacob Rees Mogg & Whitehall Editor of the Financial Times, Lucy Fisher.
6/11/20236 minutes, 58 seconds
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Parking issues continue at Dublin Airport with 1 in 10 people flying this weekend

DAA Media Relations Manager, Greame McQueen & our reporter, Sharon Lynch.
6/4/20238 minutes, 10 seconds
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Almost 300 killed in India rail crash

Reporter Shalu Yadav.
6/4/20232 minutes, 57 seconds
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Final briquette factory in Ireland closes its doors

Our Midlands Correspondent, Sinead Hussey.
6/4/20234 minutes, 31 seconds
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Mike Pence & Chris Christie join race for Republican candidacy in next US election

White House Columnist with The Hill, Niall Stanage.
6/4/20234 minutes, 34 seconds
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Teenager arrested after breaking into Leinster House

Fine Gael TD, Alan Farrell.
6/4/20234 minutes, 56 seconds
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HSE calls for health workers to do extra shifts to reduce hospital overcrowding levels

Communications Officer with the Irish Association for Emergency Medicine, Dr. Fergal Hickey.
6/4/20235 minutes, 1 second
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New EU nature law in doubt as European People's Party leave negotiations

Environmental Journalist John Gibbons, Leader of the Fine Gael group in Parliament Sean Kelly & Ecologist and Green Party MEP, Grace O’Sullivan.
6/4/202318 minutes, 44 seconds
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Fianna Fáil TD Barry Cowen on tax cuts for middle income earners

Fianna Fáil TD, Barry Cowen.
5/28/20236 minutes, 20 seconds
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HSE figures show rise in assaults on health workers

Sinn Féin's Health Spokesperson, David Cullinane.
5/28/20238 minutes, 54 seconds
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New homeless figures reveal over 12,000 living in emergency accommodation

Fr. Peter McVerry.
5/28/20235 minutes, 47 seconds
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Newly released FBI documents detail IRA plot to kill Queen Elizabeth II in 1983

The Business Post's US Correspondent, Marion McKeown.
5/28/20234 minutes, 21 seconds
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Justice Minister Simon Harris on Garda Recruitment

Minister for Justice, Simon Harris.
5/28/202317 minutes, 29 seconds
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The highly contested concept of 'parental alienation'

Sarah Benson from Women’s Aid & Family Law Solicitor, Donagh McGowan.
5/28/202310 minutes, 4 seconds
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Farmers concerned over new EU laws that require re-wetting of bogland

Our Reporter Sharon Lynch, Fintan Kelly from the Environmental Pillar & Minister for Agriculture, Charlie McConalogue.
5/21/202313 minutes, 26 seconds
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Families in Carrigaline, Co. Cork in crisis with no access to overnight child respite services

Our Southern Editor, Paschal Sheehy.
5/21/202312 minutes, 39 seconds
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Protestors in Clare lift blockade on hotel used for asylum seekers

County Clare Senator, Timmy Dooley.
5/21/20234 minutes, 36 seconds
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Sinn Féin now largest party in Northern Ireland after historic election count

First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill & Professor of British and Irish Politics at the University of Liverpool, Jon Tonge.
5/21/20238 minutes, 39 seconds
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New figures reveal over a thousand racehorses died on Irish tracks in the last decade

People Before Profit TD for Dublin South West, Paul Murphy & Director of Equine Welfare at Horse Racing Ireland, John Osborne.
5/21/202311 minutes, 19 seconds
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Anti-Immigration protesters confront Gardaí at the International Protection Office

Chief Executive of the Irish Refugee Council, Nick Henderson.
5/14/20236 minutes, 2 seconds
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Dáil committee to examine comments by Tánaiste Michéal Martin on Paddy Cosgrave

Chief Executive of Web Summit, Paddy Cosgrave.
5/14/202326 minutes, 37 seconds
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Alcohol Action Ireland calls for 0% beers to have different branding to their alcoholic alternatives

Chief Executive of Alcohol Action Ireland, Sheila Gilheany & Director of Drinks Ireland, Cormac Healy.
5/14/20239 minutes, 46 seconds
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The Citizens' Assembly to visit treatment centres in attempt to tackle drug use

Gillian O' Donnell speaking to our reporter, Sharon Lynch & Andy O'Hara, Co-Ordinator at UISCE, a National Advocacy Service for people who use drugs in Ireland.
5/14/20238 minutes, 49 seconds
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Special housing projects delayed due to building cost inflation

President of the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland, Kevin James.
5/7/20237 minutes, 53 seconds
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Growing number of GAA matches being locked behind paywall

Sportswriter Kieran Cunningham of the Star, Celine Clarke of Age Action & our reporter Sharon Lynch.
5/7/202310 minutes, 32 seconds
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New ECB interest rate hike piling more pressure on mortgage holders

National Spokesperson for the Money and Advice Budgeting Service, or MABS, Michelle O'Hara & Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson, Pearse Doherty.
5/7/202312 minutes, 14 seconds
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NTA allocates €290 million towards walking and cycling infrastructure

Our reporter, Sharon Lynch.
5/7/20237 minutes, 34 seconds
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HSE to ditch winter plan as hospital overcrowding continues

Chief Executive of the HSE, Bernard Gloster.
5/7/202314 minutes, 36 seconds
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Delays in the granting of probate

Richard Hammond is a senior counsel and partner at Hammond-Good Solicitors
4/30/20236 minutes, 4 seconds
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Snapchat has introduced its own artificial intelligence chatbot

Ava Connolly, regular user of Snapchat, Alex Cooney from CyberSafeKids
4/30/20237 minutes, 37 seconds
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The changing attitudes to the monarchy ahead of the Coronation of King Charles.

CNN reporter Alicia Lloyd
4/30/20236 minutes, 29 seconds
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Ukraine's ambassador to Ireland calls on Irish whiskey maker Jameson to stop selling to Russia.

Larysa Gerasko - Ukraine's ambassador to Ireland
4/30/20237 minutes, 54 seconds
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Tánaiste's attack of The Ditch website

Eoghan McNeill, Editor of The Ditch, Susan McKay, Press Ombudsman
4/30/202325 minutes, 23 seconds
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Eviction ban forcing families to live in B&B's

Our Reporter Sharon Lynch & Executive Director and National Spokesperson from the Simon Community, Wayne Stanley.
4/23/20239 minutes, 20 seconds
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Farmers petrified about possible changes to agriculture tax legislation ahead of next election

Solicitor Aisling Meehan & Sinn Fein's Matt Carthy.
4/23/202312 minutes, 13 seconds
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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar under threat as more key supporters bow out

Ireland Editor of the Irish Independent Fionnán Sheahan.
4/23/20236 minutes, 32 seconds
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GSOC investigator spotted at house party with Gerard Hutch

Paul Healy, Chief Reporter with the Star Newspaper. Antoinette Cunningham - General Secretary of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors. Brendan O'Connor, President of the Garda Representative Association. Labour party Justice Spokesman Aodhan O'Riordan.
4/23/202319 minutes, 16 seconds
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Irish Prison Service confirms overcrowding issues

Our reporter Sharon Lynch & John Lonergan, the former Governor of Dublin's Mountjoy Prison.
4/23/20239 minutes, 38 seconds
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Italian government declares state of emergency following rise in migrants

Deputy Head of Mission for Search & Rescue with Médecins Sans Frontières, Caroline Willemen.
4/16/20235 minutes, 57 seconds
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Voting company Dominion to sue Fox News over claims of election fraud

US-based Libel Lawyer, Martin Garbus.
4/16/20235 minutes, 41 seconds
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An Post CEO David McRedmond has no further interest in role of Director General of RTÉ

Sinead Crowley, Arts and Media Correspondent for RTÉ.
4/16/20232 minutes, 51 seconds
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The death of Vivienne Murphy who died from step A aged 10

Vivienne's parents, Lilly and Dermot Murphy from Millstreet in County Cork.
4/16/202339 minutes, 53 seconds
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Bull Island to restrict access to public to protect biodiversity

Our reporter, Sharon Lynch.
4/9/20236 minutes, 24 seconds
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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar on the Good Friday Agreement, President Biden's visit & the housing crisis

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar.
4/9/202322 minutes, 39 seconds
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Ukraine's children's hospitals using music to tackle trauma

Freelance Scottish Journalist, Jen Stout.
4/9/20234 minutes, 51 seconds
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New survey shows unfilled teaching vacancies in half of second-level schools

TUI President, Liz Farrell.
4/9/20235 minutes, 15 seconds
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US President Joe Biden's visit to the UK & Ireland

Professor Liam Kennedy, Director of the Clinton Institute for American studies at UCD.
4/9/20235 minutes, 31 seconds
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Women who made significant contribution to peace in NI to be honored by Hillary Clinton

Sara Canning, partner of the late journalist Lira McKee.
4/9/20238 minutes, 53 seconds
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Struggling tenants discuss eviction ban

Our reporter, Sharon Lynch.
4/2/20236 minutes, 52 seconds
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Minister Michael McGrath on ending the eviction ban

Minister for Finance, Michael McGrath.
4/2/202313 minutes, 27 seconds
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What are the consequences of overholding after the eviction ban?

Barrister and Board member of Threshold, Tricia Sheehy Skeffington.
4/2/20236 minutes, 28 seconds
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Kellie Harrington facing backlash after being questioned on immigration views

Sport For Business founder, Rob Hartnett.
4/2/20234 minutes, 59 seconds
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Minister Jack Chambers on NCT and driving test delays

Jack Chambers – Minister for State at the Department of Transport at the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications.
4/2/20235 minutes, 43 seconds
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The Indictment of Donald Trump

Former Acting White House Chief of Staff, Mick Mulvaney.
4/2/20237 minutes, 31 seconds
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Newspaper publisher Mediahuis Ireland announces major job cuts

Chief Executive of Mediahuis Ireland, Peter Vandermeersch.
4/2/202310 minutes, 17 seconds
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'Safety net' measures in place from the Government to deal with housing crisis

Our reporter Sharon Lynch & Pat Davitt of the Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers.
3/26/202315 minutes, 36 seconds
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Two people arrested in infamous 'Kerry babies' case from 1984

Treasa Murphy, News Editor at Radio Kerry.
3/26/20235 minutes, 55 seconds
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Government launches campaign to recruit 1,000 new Gardaí

Former Garda, Laura Young & Tara McManus from the Garda Representative Association.
3/26/202321 minutes, 37 seconds
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Labour leader Ivana Bacik on her promise to build a million homes within the next decade

Labour Leader, Ivana Bacik.
3/26/202310 minutes, 33 seconds
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New St John Ambulance abuse report reveals charity failed to act on accusations

Chair of the Oireachtas Childrens Committee, Kathleen Funchion.
3/19/20235 minutes, 52 seconds
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Increased interest rates from ECB will increase pressure on struggling households & banks

Seamus Coffey, Former Chair of the Fiscal Advisory Council and Lectuer in Economics at UCC & Karl Deeter, Financial Adviser and Analyst.
3/19/202312 minutes, 9 seconds
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Putin travels to Crimea after the ICC issues a warrant for the leader's arrest

Hugh Williamson, Director with Human Rights Watch for Europe and Central Asia.
3/19/20235 minutes, 11 seconds
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Senator Pauline O’Reilly on Neasa Hourigan's decision to vote against Green Party

Green Party Chairperson, Senator Pauline O’Reilly.
3/19/20237 minutes, 44 seconds
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What does the future look like for The Late Late Show?

Media Writer for The Irish Times, Laura Slattery.
3/19/20236 minutes, 26 seconds
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Government facing tough week in the Dáil after St. Patrick's Day festivities

RTÉ Political Correspondent, Micheál Lehane.
3/19/20232 minutes, 6 seconds
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President Michael D. Higgins condemns rise in racism in St. Patrick's day speech

Head of Religions and Senior Lecturer in Contemporary Islam at Univeristy College Cork, Aman De Sondy & our reporter Sharon Lynch.
3/19/20237 minutes, 45 seconds
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Michael McDowell brands new legislation on selection of Chief Justice as unconstiutional

Dr. Laura Cahillane, Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Limerick.
3/19/20235 minutes, 7 seconds
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Government to not extend eviction ban ahead of 3 week deadline

David Carroll, Chief Executive of national homeless charity Depaul, & our reporter Sharon Lynch.
3/12/202311 minutes, 16 seconds
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Failure of Silicon Valley Bank raises concern for Irish tech companies

Our Work and Technology Correspondent Brian O'Donovan & Chief Executive of Sisu, Pat Phelan.
3/12/20237 minutes, 26 seconds
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Big Oscars night for the Irish with record 14 nominations

Movies Editor at entertainment.ie, Brian Lloyd & Kerry Condon's former Principal and Drama teacher at Ursuline, Mary Butler.
3/12/20235 minutes, 21 seconds
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BBC struggling to resolve feud with Gary Lineker

Media Consultant and Broadcaster Enda Brady.
3/12/20235 minutes, 59 seconds
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Bank Of Ireland top executives to receive controversial salary bonus

Sinn Féin Finance Spokesman Pearse Doherty & our Business Editor, Will Goodbody.
3/12/202315 minutes, 15 seconds
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Women of Presbyterian Church feel hurt by remarks from incoming moderator

Reverand Trevor Morrow, & our reporter Ailbhe Conneely.
3/12/20237 minutes, 26 seconds
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UN agrees to make 30% of international waters protected areas by 2030

RTÉ's Global Security Reporter, Yvonne Murray.
3/5/20234 minutes, 5 seconds
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Ireland's pandemic response to be investigated in Government inquiry

Professor Hilary Humphreys, Clinical Microbiologist at the Royal College of Surgeons.
3/5/20234 minutes, 49 seconds
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Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill on the DUP's decision for the Windsor Framework

Sinn Féin Vice President & First Minister Designate of Northern Ireland, Michell O'Neill.
3/5/20237 minutes, 26 seconds
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Jim O'Callaghan on the safety of Dublin City amid rise in crime rates

Fiona Daly & Fianna Fáil's Justice Spokesman, Jim O'Callaghan.
3/5/202310 minutes, 3 seconds
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Denis O'Brien to lose majority control of mobile phone business 'Digicel'

RTÉ Business Editor, Will Goodbody.
3/5/20235 minutes, 47 seconds
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Irish families face difficulty as winter energy prices soar

Our reporter Sharon Lynch. Head of Communications at comparisons site Bonkers.ie, Daragh Cassidy. Minister of State Thomas Byrne. Aontú Leader Peadar Toibín.
3/5/202320 minutes, 20 seconds
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Tánaiste Micheál Martin on the Northern Ireland Protocol

Tánaiste & Foreign Affairs Minister, Micheál Martin.
2/26/202313 minutes, 30 seconds
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Holly Cairns declares leadership of Social Democrats

Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central & Sandra Hurley of our political staff.
2/26/20237 minutes, 15 seconds
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China calls for ceasefire amid reports of sending lethal aid to Russia

Steve Tsang, Director of the Soas China Institute in London.
2/26/20233 minutes, 37 seconds
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Irish motorists being penalised for staying loyal to one insurance company

Peter Boland from the Alliance for Insurance Reform & our reporter Elayne Devlin.
2/26/20238 minutes, 25 seconds
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Irish Defence Force personell to join EU mission to train Ukrainian armed forces

Retired Brigadier General, Ger Aherne.
2/26/20236 minutes, 38 seconds
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Hospitality sector criticised after 9% VAT rate extended

Our reporter, Sharon Lynch.
2/26/20235 minutes, 31 seconds
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Should Ireland follow European Commission in banning TikTok from official devices?

Minister for eGovernment, Ossian Smyth.
2/26/20236 minutes, 10 seconds
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Traffic congestion charge in Dublin "cannot be ruled out" by Government

Reporter Sharon Lynch & MEP for Dublin Ciarán Cuffe.
2/19/20235 minutes, 30 seconds
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Ivana Bacik on possible new cross-party taskforce on abuse

Labour leader, Ivana Bacik.
2/19/20237 minutes, 10 seconds
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Analysis of DUP’s 7 tests for progress on NI Protocol

Ronan McCrea, Professor of Constitutional and European Law at University College London.
2/19/20236 minutes, 43 seconds
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Measures to help with cost of living to be agreed by Cabinet on Tuesday

Reporter Sharon Lynch, Joan Bolger, Manager of the Family Resource Centre in Portlaoise & Professor of Economics Edgar Morgenroth of DCU.
2/19/202311 minutes, 20 seconds
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Minister Anne Rabbitte speaks on abuse incident in Gort

Anne Rabbitte, Minister of State for Disabilities and Fianna Fail TD for Galway East.
2/19/202310 minutes, 25 seconds
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Boris Johnson’s intervention on NI Protocol

George Parker, Political Editor of the Financial Times.
2/19/20234 minutes, 5 seconds
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Sea ice around the Antarctic hits record low

Dr. Noel Fitzpatrick, Research Meteorologist with Met Eireann.
2/19/20234 minutes, 32 seconds
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Justin McCarthy reporting from Turkey

Our reporter Justin McCarthy reporting from the affected area in southern Turkey.
2/12/20235 minutes, 40 seconds
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Taoiseach & Fine Gael Leader, Leo Varadkar

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar joins us as part of our series of annual party leader interviews.
2/12/202324 minutes, 39 seconds
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Aontú Leader, Peadar Tóibín

Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín joins us as part of our series of annual party leader interviews.
2/12/20237 minutes, 42 seconds
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'Yawning gap' in sentencing minors for serious crimes

Catherine Ghent is a lawyer specialising in Children's Law and Human Rights.
2/12/20237 minutes, 52 seconds
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Zelensky lobbying Western countries to drive out Russian forces with fighter jets

Richard Shirreff, former Deputy Supreme Allied Commander of NATO in Europe.
2/12/20235 minutes, 20 seconds
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Sinn Féin Leader, Mary Lou McDonald

Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald joins us as part of our series of annual party leader interviews.
2/5/202319 minutes, 46 seconds
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President Higgins describes spreading of far-right extremism as 'unforgiveable'

Lecturer in Politics and Sociology at Maynooth University, Dr Barry Cannon.
2/5/20237 minutes, 45 seconds
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Staff shortages at the International Protection Appeals Tribunal

Managing solicitor with the Irish Refugee Council, Katie Mannion.
2/5/20237 minutes, 51 seconds
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INMO says thousands of HSE nurses are assaulted each year

General Secretary, Phil Ni Sheaghdha.
2/5/20235 minutes, 51 seconds
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Serious concern over Leaving Certificate reform

General Secretary of the TUI, Michael Gillespie.
2/5/20237 minutes, 23 seconds
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123.ie to amend statement on lack of insurance for drivers with invalid NCT

Motoring Journalist, Bob Flavin.
2/5/20234 minutes, 39 seconds
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Study shows 22% of Irish creatives earn less than minimum wage

Actor & Writer Esosa Ighodaro, Irish Equity President, Gerry O'Brien, Chief Executive of First Music Ireland, Angela Dorgan & our own reporter, Sharon Lynch.
1/29/202310 minutes, 10 seconds
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Green Party Leader, Eamon Ryan

Green Party Leader & Minister for Transport, Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan joins us as part of our series of annual party leader interviews.
1/29/202312 minutes, 13 seconds
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World Rugby alters rules in attempt to reduce concussions

Lecturer in Sports Science at the University of Limerick and former Irish Olympic Athlete, Dr Tom Comyns.
1/29/20238 minutes, 20 seconds
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Prof. Candace Rondeaux, expert on The Wagner Group

Prof. Candace Rondeaux.
1/29/20234 minutes, 57 seconds
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End of year homeless figures see record high

Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien.
1/29/202313 minutes, 49 seconds
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International Olympic Committee may allow Russian athletes to compete in next Olympics

Chief Sportswriter with the Sunday Times, David Walsh & former Ukrainian Tennis Player, Sergei Stan-Kovsky.
1/29/20236 minutes, 41 seconds
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Minister Paschal Donohoe to make statement on failure to declare election expenses

Our Political Correspondent, Michéal Lehane.
1/22/20232 minutes, 22 seconds
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Northern Ireland Executive power vacuum affecting health care and front line workers

Our Northern Editor, Vincent Kearney, Director of the Royal College of Nursing in Northern Ireland, Rita Devlin, East Belfast GP & Chair of the British Medical Associations GP Committee in N.I, Dr. Alan Stout.
1/22/20237 minutes, 41 seconds
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*Extended* Inmate in Scottish jail wanted by US authorites claims to be Irish orphan

Our extended interview with journalist Matthew Bremner on the strange tale of Nicholas Rossi.
1/22/202310 minutes, 38 seconds
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Garda suffers 'horrific injuries' in Santry attack

Damien McCarthy, from the Garda Representative Association.
1/22/20234 minutes, 31 seconds
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Inmate in Scottish jail wanted by US authorities claims to be Irish orphan

Journalist Matthew Bremner on the strange tale of Nicholas Rossi.
1/22/20235 minutes, 30 seconds
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Calls for controls on dogs, following attacks on children and animals

Special report by Carole Coleman.
1/22/20237 minutes, 12 seconds
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Fianna Fáil Leader & Tánaiste, Micheál Martin

Tánaiste Micheál Martin joins us as part of our series of annual party leader interviews.
1/22/202321 minutes, 33 seconds
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Elderly man killed in Cork hospital

Our Mid Western Correspondent, Cathy Halloran, reports on a fatal early morning attack on a man in Mercy University Hospital.
1/22/20232 minutes, 32 seconds
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Calls for reform of SIPO

John Devitt, CE of Transparency International Ireland.
1/15/20235 minutes, 19 seconds
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How young men are being influenced by mysogynist Andrew Tate

Associate professor of Digital Media and Gender in DCU's School of Communications, Dr. Debbie Ging.
1/15/20239 minutes, 39 seconds
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Nepal plane crash victims include Irish passport holder

Journalist Rojita Adikari speaking to us from Nepal.
1/15/20232 minutes, 21 seconds
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NCT delays continue with no free tests offered over last 12 months

Fianna Fáil spokesperson on Transport and member of the Oireachtas Transport Committee, James O'Connor.
1/15/20236 minutes, 1 second
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TD for Dún Laoghaire and Leader of People Before Profit, Richard Boyd Barrett

TD for Dún Laoghaire and Leader of People Before Profit, Richard Boyd Barrett joins us as part of our series of annual party leader interviews.
1/15/20236 minutes, 21 seconds
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What's it like to work for, and speak out against, Vladimir Putin?

Former Russian diplomat, Boris Bondarev.
1/15/20236 minutes, 7 seconds
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Co-Leader of the Social Democrats, Róisín Shortall

Social Democrats co-leader Roisin Shortall joins us as part of our series of annual party leader interviews.
1/15/20238 minutes, 42 seconds
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Progress on Northern Ireland protocol to re-establish power sharing

Former Taoiseach who helped negotiate the Good Friday Agreement, Bertie Ahern.
1/15/20238 minutes, 24 seconds
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Ireland's obesity crisis amongst highest levels in europe

Professor Francis Finnucane, Consultant Endocrinologist ar Galway University Hospitals.
1/8/20234 minutes, 29 seconds
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HSE overwhelmed as emergency departments continue to overcrowd

General Secretary of the INMO, Phil Ni Sheaghdha
1/8/20238 minutes, 9 seconds
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Post-christmas hospital ovecrowding continues

Tony O'Brien, a former Director General of the HSE.
1/8/20237 minutes, 3 seconds
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Backlog at NCT centres leading to dangerous vehicles on roads

Myles Worth of SIPTU & Minister of State at Department of Transport and Environment, Jack Chambers.
1/8/202317 minutes, 41 seconds
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Labour Party Leader, Ivana Bacik

Ivana Bacik joins us in studio for the first in our New Years series of party leaders' interviews.
1/8/20239 minutes, 48 seconds
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Reduction in tusla childcare costs could come with large administrative burden

Elaine Dunne from the Federation of Early Childhood Providers.
1/8/20234 minutes, 55 seconds
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50 years since Ireland joined the EU

Our reporter Gail Conway has been looking back at the events around the decision to join and if membership was a benefit to the country.
1/1/20236 minutes, 37 seconds
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The influence of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

Social Affairs and Religion Correspondent, Ailbhe Conneely & Jesuit Priest Fr. Tom Reese, Senior Analyst at Religion News Service.
1/1/20235 minutes, 32 seconds
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The popular pilgrim journey of St. Kevin's Way

Our own Carol Coleman chats to people taking the pilgrim path on St. Kevin's Wat in Co. Wicklow.
1/1/20235 minutes, 26 seconds
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End of year RSA figures show 13% rise in road fatalities

Liz O'Donnell is chairperson of the Road Safety Authority and is with us in studio.
1/1/20236 minutes, 41 seconds
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Minister Heather Humphries on historic reshuffle

Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys was reappointed as Minister for Social Protection, Rural and Community Development.
12/18/20229 minutes, 19 seconds
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EU Commissioner Mairead McGuinness on Qatar lobbying

Mairead Mc Guinness, EU Commissioner for Financial Stability, Services and Capital Markets.
12/18/202211 minutes, 37 seconds
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Two Tribes Documentary

Broadcaster Sean O'Rourke.
12/18/202216 minutes, 3 seconds
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Analysis of Government reshuffle

Dr Theresa Reidy, head of the Dept of Govt and Politics at UCC & Gerard Howlin - Public Affairs Consultant, Columnist, Commentator and Former Senior Political Adviser.
12/18/20229 minutes, 29 seconds
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Remains of Irish peacekeeper Seán Rooney to be flown back to Ireland

RTÉ correspondent Paul Cunningham joins us from Beirut.
12/18/20223 minutes, 5 seconds
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News Headlines

Sharon Geoghegan
12/17/20224 minutes, 13 seconds