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Four survivors of institutional abuse who are on hunger strike outside the Dáil

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22551628/

Published: October 13, 2025 16:30

Four survivors of institutional abuse are on hunger strike outside the Dáil. They have specific requests for more State support, in response to what happened to them. They are now on Day 23 of their strike and say they are determined to continue until…

Is a new public rent register a lifeline for renters or an invasion of privacy

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22551629/

Published: October 13, 2025 16:30

Landlords will have to disclose the amount of rent they are charging tenants, in a publicly accessible 'rent register' that's according to a report in today's Irish Examiner. To discuss this Maurice Deverell, from the Irish Property Owners Association &…

Hostage and prisoner release reaction

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22551627/

Published: October 13, 2025 16:30

A day of developments as the Peace Plan continues to take effect. All 20 living hostages have been returned to israel and some 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees have also been released. For reaction Palestinian Ambassador to Ireland, Dr Jilan Wahba…

Are there too many trigger warnings before programmes?

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22551626/

Published: October 13, 2025 16:30

Researchers in Australia have released a study that giving people a trigger warning before they are about to watch offensive content does not change their behaviour and could make them want to watch it. For an insight into why people would be so intrigued…

Political reaction to Budget 2026

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22551047/

Published: October 10, 2025 16:30

Timmy Dooley, Fianna Fáil TD and Minister of State; Rose Conway Walsh, Sinn Féin TD and Spokesperson on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment.

Why wearing an eye patch might be good for sports training

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22551049/

Published: October 10, 2025 16:30

The Italian under-21 football team has been taking an unusual approach to training this week, with their players wearing an eye-patch over one eye, during practice matches. We hear from Ian McKinley, an Irish-Italian rugby player, who represented Italy…

High rates of depression and anxiety amongst doctors and nurses

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22551048/

Published: October 10, 2025 16:30

A new World Health Organisation survey has painted a stark picture today. One in three doctors and nurses in Europe report depression or anxiety. Professor Matthew Sadlier is Vice President of the Irish Medical Organisation

Ceasefire in Gaza

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22551045/

Published: October 10, 2025 16:30

As thousands of Palestinians return home, we assess the challenge ahead. Olga Cherevko is Spokesperson for the United Nations Office for the Co-ordination of Humanitarian Affairs.

Researchers warn that teenage boys are using AI to generate hyper-realistic ‘girlfriends’

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22551046/

Published: October 10, 2025 16:30

Eoghan Cleary is secondary school teacher and educational expert with the Sexual Exploitation Research and Policy Institute.

Inflation hits an 18 month high with no cost of living measurs in the budget

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22550789/

Published: October 9, 2025 16:30

The Budget ink was still wet when the Central Statistics office published Inflation figures this morning. For more on this Dr Oliver Browne from the Business School in UC Cork.

Smartphones and Social Media ban for Teenagers

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22550790/

Published: October 9, 2025 16:30

Yesterday we heard that Denmark and in the last while Australia about how both Countries are looking at a ban on Smartphones and Social Media for Teenagers. For more Dr Eoin Whelan from University of Galway who's published extensive research into…

Minister Hildegarde Naughten on claims by disability organisaions they have been abandoned in Budget 26

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22550466/

Published: October 8, 2025 16:30

Budget 2026 has been described as a “devastating setback” for disabled people who are unable to work, according to the Disability Federation of Ireland. To discuss this Hildegarde Naughton, Minister of State at the Department of Children, Disability and…

Denmark plans a social media ban for under 15's as their PM says phones are 'stealing childhood'

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22550467/

Published: October 8, 2025 16:30

A report from the Danish Wellbeing Commission in February of this year said that 94% of young people in Denmark had a social media profile before they turned 13. Denmark's Prime Minister has said the government is planning to ban social media for Under…

Two years after October 7, we hear from the daughter of two hostages, who says it's time for peace

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22550469/

Published: October 8, 2025 16:30

Senior Hamas officials say that negotiators from the group and Israel have exchanged lists of prisoners and hostages who would be released should a deal be reached during the ongoing Gaza ceasefire talks in Egypt. Sharone Lifschitz is a London-based…

Sinn Fein Senator Chris Andrews tells us about his detention by Israel and how the activists were treated

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22550468/

Published: October 8, 2025 16:30

Another flight with Irish citizens on board who were held by Israel after it intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla arrived back to Dublin last night. One of those on board was Sinn Fein Senator Chris Andrews he spoke to Sarah.

Minister for Social Protection and Rural and Community Development, and the Gaeltacht

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22550172/

Published: October 7, 2025 16:30

Budget day 2025, Drivetime's Cormac Ó hEadhra speaks to Minister Dara Calleary TD

Social Democrats Reaction

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22550169/

Published: October 7, 2025 16:30

To discuss the Social Democrats reaction to Budget 2025 Drivetime speak to Aidan Farrelly, TD and Social Democrats Spokesperson for Youth; Children and Equality

Latte Levy

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22549420/

Published: October 3, 2025 16:30

More than three years after it was signed into law, there is still no start date for implementing a levy on disposable coffee cups. Una Kelly reports.

Keating Investigation

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22549419/

Published: October 3, 2025 16:30

The family of Ciaran Keating - the brother of singer Ronan Keating who died in a road traffic collision in 2023 - has been meeting Road Safety Minister Sean Canney over their loved one's death. Barry Lenihan has more.

Global Sumud Flotilla Reaction

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22549138/

Published: October 2, 2025 16:30

After Israeli military forces intercepted the boats of the Global Sumud Flotilla taking humanitarian aide to Gaza, Drivetime speaks to Tracey Ní Dubhghlais, daughter of activist Diarmuid Mac Dubhghlais who was on one of the boats, and Barrister Leigh…

Healthcare in Gaza

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22549141/

Published: October 2, 2025 16:30

Dr Ahmed Habib Consultant Thoracic Surgeon in Wolverhampton speaks to Drivetime about his experiences of operating as a health care worker in Gaza.

IPAS Debate

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22549140/

Published: October 2, 2025 16:30

Asylum Seekers’ Payments under the voluntary return grant are to be increased under a new order signed by Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan. To discuss this Niall Collins Minister of State at the department of Justice, and Matt Carthy TD Sinn Féin…

Short Term Lets

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22548481/

Published: September 30, 2025 16:30

To discuss new EU legislation on short term lets Máire Ní Mhurchú, CEO of the Irish Self-Catering Federation, and Aodhán Ó Riordáin, Labour Party MEP for Dublin are on the line.

Israeli hostages and Gaza peace deal

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22548480/

Published: September 30, 2025 16:30

Yahuda Cohen, father of Nimrod, an Israeli solider and hostage in Gaza, speaks to Drivetime about the Gaza peace deal and what he hopes to see come of it. Following this Palestinian Ambassador Jilan Wahba Abdalmajid gives her reaction to the news of a…

Reaction to Louth murders

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22548113/

Published: September 29, 2025 16:30

Speaking to Drivetime about the response from the local community, Cllr Rachel Kerley of Fine Gael and Deputy Ruairí O'Murchu of Sinn Féin

Bin Collection

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22548114/

Published: September 29, 2025 16:30

Minister of State with responsibility for Small Business and Retail, and the Circular Economy, Alan Dillon, talks to Drivetime about possible reforms for Bin Collection

Latest Homeless Figures

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22547643/

Published: September 26, 2025 16:30

The latest homeless figures are out and 16,353 people are now homeless in Ireland. David Carroll, CEO of De Paul Trust, speaks to Drivetime.

Make Way Day

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22547647/

Published: September 26, 2025 16:30

Elaine Teague, CEO of Disability Federation Ireland, talks to Cormac and Claire about the importance of being aware to not create obstacles for people with disabilities.

Medical report on Gazan civilians' injuries

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22547645/

Published: September 26, 2025 16:30

Dr Morgan McMonagle, Irish Vascular Trauma Surgeon, speaks to Drivetime on the publication of a new report by the British Medical Journal which highlights the injuries sustained by civilians in Gaza and how they are comparable to the injuries seen in…

Breakfast Buffet Hoarding

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22546982/

Published: September 24, 2025 16:30

Sinead Fox of Bumbles of Rice Travel Blog talks to Cormac and Sarah about a new survey that shows 20% of us hoard hotel buffet food

Senator Chris Andrews on the Global Sumud Flotilla

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22546983/

Published: September 24, 2025 16:30

Activists on the Gza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla report more than a dozen drone and explosive attacks on their boats overnight

Oireachtas Group on on Pregnancy and Infant Loss meet to highlight improvements in support services.

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22546663/

Published: September 23, 2025 16:30

Oireachtas Group on Pregnancy and Infant Loss met today, to highlight improvements in prevention, support services and in recording data on miscarriages. Keelin O’Donoghue, Professor in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, at University College Cork and also…

Is it time for a waste collection overhaul?

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22546661/

Published: September 23, 2025 16:30

The whole bin collection system could be heading for an overhaul and according to one of the country's largest Trade Unions, it should be radically reformed. For more on this Adrian Kane is SIPTU Divisional Organiser.

A report on the unexplained death of Kelly Lynch - found in a Monaghan canal

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22546662/

Published: September 23, 2025 16:30

The parents of a young woman found dead in a Monaghan canal are calling for Gardai to immediately finish a review of their initial investigation into her death. 23-year old Kelly Lynch was found with 93 injuries last year but Gardai aren't treating her…

Enhanced Fuel allowance package announced today

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22546660/

Published: September 23, 2025 16:30

An enhanced Fuel allowance package that will benefit that will benefit people on the edge of fuel poverty was announced today. To discuss this, Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary.

Presidential latest

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22546240/

Published: September 22, 2025 16:30

Voters will have a maximun of four candidates to choose from when the country goes to the polls next month to decide the next President of Ireland. Our reporter Barry Lenihan has the latest.

Congressman Richard Neal on amid tariffs, deportations, and a crackdown on free speech

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22546242/

Published: September 22, 2025 16:30

US Congressman Richard Neal has been one of the most prominent American voices on Ireland, and the Good Friday Agreement, for many years. He has also been a congressman in the US for over three decades. He spoke to Sarah on how we maintain good relations…

Seeking justice 50 years on - Brendan Hayes whose father was killed in a loyalist bomb attack on Dublin Airport

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22546244/

Published: September 22, 2025 16:30

On November 29th 1975, nearly 50 years ago, a Loyalist bomb attack hit Dublin Airport killing 38-year old Aer Lingus baggage handler John Hayes. The Hayes' family are continuing their fight for justice as nobody has ever been convicted. Brendan spoke to…

A new primary school curriculum will be phased in from next year

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22546241/

Published: September 22, 2025 16:30

It's the first major curriculum change in 26 years. It will see changes to health & sex education, earlier foreign languages and a greater emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths. To discuss this Máirín Ní Chéileachair, Director of…

Media Committee to bring social media companies before members to discuss disinformation surrounding candidates in the Presidential election

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22546243/

Published: September 22, 2025 16:30

Fianna Fail candidate Jim Gavin has written to social media companies to demand action in response to “smears” posted about him online. To discuss this Fianna Fail TD Malcolm Byrne and Labour's Alan Kelly who are both members of the Oireachtas Committee on…

Should kids head footballs?

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22545716/

Published: September 19, 2025 16:30

Two studies published in the united states this week have shed new light on the risk of injury caused by repeated small head impacts in sport. One study focused on heading the ball in soccer in particular. To tell us more Dr Michael Lipton, of Columbia…

A surge in gambling addiction and more women seeking help

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22545726/

Published: September 19, 2025 16:30

In Gambling Care's Annual Report which was published yesterday, it shows that women made up a significantly higher proportion of people seeking support than in previous years. Gambling Care is funded by the retail and betting industry we hear from Chief…

A rise in phone wallet payments

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22545725/

Published: September 19, 2025 16:30

When's the last time you paid for something in cash? Contactless card payments account for nearly 88% of payments at point of sale so far this year. For more on this Gillian Byrne is Head of Payments at the Banking and Payments Federation of Ireland.

A new framework agreement between Irish and British governments, on dealing with the legacy of Northern Ireland's Troubles

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22545717/

Published: September 19, 2025 16:30

An announcement today of a new framework agreement between the Irish and British governments, on dealing with the legacy of Northern Ireland's Troubles. We hear from the son of a victim of the troubles Patsy Kelly Jr., Former Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern and…

US TV network ABC announced last night that it is pulling Jimmy Kimmel’s late night chat show “indefinitely

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22545363/

Published: September 18, 2025 16:30

The US TV network ABC announced that it is pulling Jimmy Kimmel’s late night chat show after conservatives voiced their displeasure about comments about the shooting of Charlie Kirk. To speak about this controversey Wayne Besen, the Executive Director of…

Record house prices now mean people can't afford to buy a home where they grew up

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22545362/

Published: September 18, 2025 16:30

According to the CSO yesterday, Irish house prices are continuing to rise. One morgage advisor says that many locals are being priced out of their home towns. John Cooke speaks to people on the streets of Limerick. Also David Brock of Brock Delappe Estate…

The DAA on changes to the 100ml liquid rule

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22545360/

Published: September 18, 2025 16:30

From midnight tonight, passengers will no longer have to take liquids, gels and electronics out of their hand luggage for security and the 100 mill limit is raised to two litres. For more on this Graeme McQueen the head of communications with the Daa.

Barry Lenihan live from Westminster on President Trump UK visit

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22545359/

Published: September 18, 2025 16:30

Mr Trump was speaking at a major press conference with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer as his unprecedented second state visit comes to an end. Our reporter Barry Lenihan is in London.

Analysis and reaction from Donald Trump and Keir Starmer live press conference

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22545361/

Published: September 18, 2025 16:30

To discuss the hour long press conference James Politi, Washington Bureau Chief for the Financial Times, Jennifer Ewing from Republicans Overseas UK and Jon Tonge, Professor of Politics at Liverpool University.

Food prices continue to increase but IFA says we have to understand the context

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22545029/

Published: September 17, 2025 16:30

If you feel as though the price of food has gone through the roof, well, the IFA agrees but says "Consumers in Ireland had little or no food inflation for over 20 years up to 2021". For more on this Tadhg Buckley is the IFA Chief Economist.

Trades v Grades - are parents keeping kids away from apprenticeships?

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22545027/

Published: September 17, 2025 16:30

Are some parents pushing their children into college courses when they are more suited to apprentice courses? The boss of Dublin Buss, Billy Hann, thinks so, and that this pre-occupation has left certain key sectors of the economy short of people. For more…

Gardai find skeletal remains in their search for a missing three year old boy

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22545031/

Published: September 17, 2025 16:30

Gardaí investigating the disappearance of a three-year-old boy who went missing four years ago have discovered skeletal remains during the garda search of wasteland in Donabate. Detectives believe the remains are of missing child, named as Daniel Aruebose.…

Barry Lenihan reports from London as Donald Trump meets the British Royals

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22545030/

Published: September 17, 2025 16:30

Thousands of protesters are holding a major demonstration outside the British Houses of Parliament this evening in opposition to the visit of American President Donald Trump. It comes as Mr Trump prepares for a historic state banquet tonight hosted by the…

The European Commission moves to impose sanctions and tariffs on Israel

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22545028/

Published: September 17, 2025 16:30

The European Commission has proposed suspending some of the trade parts of the EU/Israel association agreement. This comes 18 months after Ireland & Spain asked the commission to review the agreement in light of the war in Gaza. For government reaction to…

Local Government reaction to Taoiseach comments criticising Local Authorities for lack of proactivity on housing

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22544750/

Published: September 16, 2025 16:30

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said "Government is not happy that chief executive officers of county councils the length and breadth of the country seem to be displaying a degree of inertia and lack of proactivity in terms of rezoning land, never mind dezoning…

Live in London for US President Donald Trump's state visit to the UK

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22544749/

Published: September 16, 2025 16:30

US President Donal Trump will arrive in Britain later this evening for an historic state visit amid unprecedented levels of security. Our reporter Barry Lenihan was at Windsor Castle.

UN Commission of Inquiry finds Israel is committing genocide in Gaza

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22544748/

Published: September 16, 2025 16:30

A UN commission of inquiry has concluded that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza and that top Israeli officials including prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu had incited these acts. Cormac speaks to Chris Sidoti.. member of the United Nations Independent…

Gareth Sheridan now gets the backing of Tipperary council for a presidential run

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22544752/

Published: September 16, 2025 16:30

Independent Gareth Sheridan has taken another step towards the presidential ballot paper this afternoon, after securing the nomination of Tipperary County Council. This means he now has the backing of two councils with another two required, to make it into…

Brain Fog -- ways of dealing with it, or reducing the impact?

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22544751/

Published: September 16, 2025 16:30

It may not be an actual medical condition, but "brain fog" is still known to many peoplem because of problems with thinking clearly, concentrating and memory. For some help and ways of dealing with it. Dr Mark Rowe, GP and author of “Things You’re Future…

Debate on scrapping the passenger cap at Dublin Airport

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22544414/

Published: September 15, 2025 16:30

The Department of Transport will begin the process of removing it in the coming weeks, meaning the airport will no longer be limited to 32 million passengers per year. For reaction Oisin Coghlan, a policy advisor for the Environmental Pillar and Padraig O…

How well do we really know the people we follow online?

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22544415/

Published: September 15, 2025 16:30

Do you feel yourself being drawn in and thinking you are making a connection with an influencer or podcaster just because you follow them and engage online? Well then you may be in what is called a ' Parasocial Relationship'. To tell us more Helen Vaughan,…

The global community failing Gaza - the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights tells us what needs to change

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22544413/

Published: September 15, 2025 16:30

Cormac spoke to Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, who's in Dublin today for meetings with the Tanaiste and the President.

Update on the Presidential race

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22544412/

Published: September 15, 2025 16:30

With many hopefuls making presentations to local authorities around the country, in the hope of securing a nomination, and to ultimately make it on to the ballot paper. For the latest Sarah is joined by reporter Barry Lenihan, Independent Councillor…

Is the growth of zero alcohol beer a good or a bad thing?

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22544416/

Published: September 15, 2025 16:30

New figures released by Drinks Ireland today show that sales of zero alcohol beer in Ireland increased by 25% last year. Cormac Healy, Director of Drinks Ireland tells us more.