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Starmer faces vote on possible parliamentary probe over Mandelson

Published: April 28, 2026 07:00

Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor with the Financial Times, looks ahead to a House of Commons vote that could see the British Prime Minister face an inquiry over Peter Mandelson's appointment as UK ambassador to the US.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…

Ministers to update Cabinet on fuel support scheme for several sectors

Published: April 28, 2026 07:00

Mícheál Lehane, Political Correspondent, reports on changes to the accommodation system for Ukrainians and details of the Government's fuel subsidy scheme.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Putin meets Iranian Foreign Minister, pledges support to end conflict

Published: April 28, 2026 07:00

Tara Kangarlou, Global Affairs Journalist and Author of "The Heartbeat of Iran", brings us the latest developments in the conflict in the Middle East.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Call for grants targeting rural drivers to switch to electric vehicles

Published: April 28, 2026 07:00

Michelle Murphy, Research and Policy Analyst at Social Justice Ireland, outlines how government should incentivise people to make the switch to renewable energy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State-provided accommodation to be withdrawn for many Ukrainian refugees

Published: April 28, 2026 07:00

Reporter Andrew Lowth gets reaction to plans by the government to withdraw State accommodation supports for Ukrainian refugees.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fears of major job loss at outsourcing firm Covalen

Published: April 28, 2026 07:00

Ian McArdle, CWU Deputy General Secretary, discusses the threat of over 700 redundancies at a firm that provides services to Meta.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Woman in her 40s dies after assault in Waterford city

Published: April 28, 2026 07:00

Marc O'Driscoll, South East Correspondent, has the latest on the fatal assault in Waterford city yesterday evening.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lottery betting reduces contribution to charitable causes by over €80 million - report

Published: April 28, 2026 07:00

Cian Murphy, CEO of the National Lottery, outlines the findings of a new report on the negative impact of lottery betting, the process by which bookmakers take bets on the Lotto draw.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive in US for trip

Published: April 28, 2026 07:00

Sara Firth, foreign correspondent based in Washington DC, reports on the visit of Britain's King Charles to Washington DC days after a gunman launched an unsuccessful attack in the city.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Immunising infants and older people against RSV found to not be cost-effective - HIQA

Published: April 28, 2026 07:00

Dr. Máirín Ryan, HIQA Director of Health Technology Assessment, explains its assessment of immunisation programmes against RSV.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Up to 16,000 Ukrainians to lose State-provided accommodation

Published: April 28, 2026 07:00

Colm Brophy, Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, outlines plans to withdraw State provided accommodation for Ukrainian refugees.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Reckless' car bomb attack on Belfast PSNI station condemned

Published: April 27, 2026 07:00

Claire Hanna, SDLP Leader & MP for South Belfast and Mid Down, on an attack that saw a hijacked car with a gas cylinder inside explode outside Dunmurry police station.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Call for tighter regulations around synthetic cannabis

Published: April 27, 2026 07:00

Dr Brian O'Mahony, Senior registrar in psychiatry, St Vincent's Hospital, discusses concerns by a number of leading psychiatrists about the availability of cannabis-like substances in vape shops across Ireland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…

Eye-witness describes White House Correspondents' dinner shooting incident

Published: April 27, 2026 07:00

David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief with The Guardian, recounts his experience of the White House Correspondents' dinner which was shut down after a shooter opened fire at a security checkpoint at the event.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…

Gunshots at Trump-attended event shake US again

Published: April 27, 2026 07:00

Jackie Fox, RTE Washington Correspondent, brings us the latest regarding the White House Correspondents' dinner which was shut down after a shooter entered the building and fired shots at security personnel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…

Dolphin found on Sandymount Strand

Published: April 27, 2026 07:00

Gemma O' Connor, Live Stranding Co-ordinator with the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group, discusses the increasing level of dolphin live strandings following the latest incident at a Dublin beach. [Photo: Ronan Kelly}See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…

"Another reckless act by a desperate group of no-hopers" - PFNI Chair on Dunmurry attack

Published: April 27, 2026 07:00

Liam Kelly, Chair Police Federation for Northern Ireland, on attack that saw hijacked car with a gas cylinder inside explode outside Dunmurry police station in south Belfast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ex-TD Jim Glennon confirms he wrote character reference for sex offender

Published: April 27, 2026 07:00

Noeline Blackwell, Online Safety Coordinator with Childrens Right's Alliance, reacts to Fianna Fáil TD, Jim Glennon's admission that he wrote a character reference for a convicted sex offender.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sharp rise in older people needing support from ALONE

Published: April 27, 2026 07:00

Sean Moynihan, CEO of ALONE, on their 2025 End of Year report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rathwood Home & Garden World enters examinership process

Published: April 27, 2026 07:00

Aengus Cox, Consumer Affairs Correspondent, discusses the latest advice for customers after Rathwood Home & Garden World enters examinership process.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zelensky welcomes EU approval of €90bn loan for Ukraine

Published: April 24, 2026 07:00

Fiachra O'Cionnaith, RTE Political Staff, has the latest on Day 2 of the informal meeting of EU member state leaders in Cyprus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Redevelopment of Stephen's Green Shopping Centre gets green light

Published: April 24, 2026 07:00

Samantha Libreri, RTE Correspondent, reports on Dublin City Council granting planning permission for the redevelopment of Stephen's Green Shopping Centre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bread, coffee and vegetables at the Waterford Festival of Food

Published: April 24, 2026 07:00

Fergal Walsh of Dún Bakery in Dungarvan, Stephen Cass, owner of Cass & Co, and Clotilde Kiely, who runs Comeragh Mountain Produce join us live at the Waterford Festival of Food.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ireland has complied with EU air pollution targets - EPA

Published: April 24, 2026 07:00

Dr. Conor Quinlan, EPA, discusses the latest data and research on how Ireland was compliant with EU Emissions Reduction targets for all five major pollutants in 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"We need to stand firmly by the rule of law" - Secretary General of the Council of Europe

Published: April 24, 2026 07:00

Alain Berset, Secretary General of the Council of Europe, discusses matters of human rights and international law in the Middle East, Ukraine and Asylum Seekers in the EU.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Foraging in Waterford

Published: April 24, 2026 07:00

Reporter, Andrew Lowth goes foraging around Waterford, ahead of the Waterford Festival of Food.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donnchadh Gough and Benny McCarthy of Danú perfom live

Published: April 24, 2026 07:00

Donnchadh Gough (bodhrán) and Benny McCarthy (accordian), from the trad band, Danú play live from the Waterford Festival of Food.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire as Trump seeks Iran deal

Published: April 24, 2026 07:00

Sebastian Usher, Middle East analyst with BBC World, outlines the latest in the region as President Trump says the US has “total control” over the Strait of Hormuz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from the Waterford Festival of Food

Published: April 24, 2026 07:00

Eunice Power, CEO of the Waterford Festival of Food discusses the itinerary for this weekend's festival, along with Mark Bergin of Coffee House Lane, Waterford and Paul Flynn, chef/owner at The Tannery in Dungarvan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…

EU foreign policy chief expects 'positive decisions' on €90bn EU loan to Ukraine

Published: April 23, 2026 07:00

Christopher Miller, the Financial Times, discusses new developments in, and for Ukraine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New initiative launched to tackle gambling harm across grassroots sport

Published: April 23, 2026 07:00

Oisín McConville, All Ireland winner and current Wicklow manager, and Mark Potter, former professional rugby player, on the launch of The Gameplan, an online hub made to educate people in sport about problem gambling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…

Majority of doctors using AI in clinical practice - survey

Published: April 23, 2026 07:00

Ronan Glynn, Health Sector Lead at EY Ireland and fellow at the Royal College of Physicians, on new research into the use of AI by doctors in Clinical Practise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Serious questions being asked about State's care for most vulnerable children

Published: April 23, 2026 07:00

Monica Hynds O’Flanagan, Director of Guardian ad Litem service for children's charity Barnardo's, responds to the RTÉ Investigates programme on the crisis in the care of Ireland's most vulnerable children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…

"For the vast majority of children in our care...they are receiving very good services" - Tusla CEO

Published: April 23, 2026 07:00

Kate Duggan, CEO of Tusla, responds to the RTÉ Investigates programme on the experiences of vulnerable children in the care of the State.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dermot Morgan amongst cultural figures honoured at Glasnevin Cemetery exhibition

Published: April 23, 2026 07:00

Rob Morgan, son of Father Ted's Dermot Morgan, discusses his father being added to the "Extra-Ordinary Lives exhibition" at Glasnevin Cemetery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minister to sign order to officially set Dáil bye-elections date

Published: April 23, 2026 07:00

Barry Lenihan, Political Correspondent, on what's to come in the upcoming Galway West and Dublin Central bye-elections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anti-Traveller discrimination embedded in schools - study

Published: April 23, 2026 07:00

Anne Burke of the Cork Traveller Education Unit discusses how the school system does not always treat young Travellers fairly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nominations for two bye-elections due to close on May 1st

Published: April 23, 2026 07:00

Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at Dublin City University, analyses the two constituences which will have bye-elections on May 22nd.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Govt launches new national AI training platform

Published: April 23, 2026 07:00

James Lawless, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation, and Skills, on the launch of the Government's national AI skilling programme.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cabinet approves to exempt back garden modular homes from planning permission

Published: April 22, 2026 07:00

Anne-Marie O'Reilly, National Advocacy Manager with Threshold, on their call on Government to halt proposed planning exemptions for modular garden homes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Government surplus underestimated by billions

Published: April 22, 2026 07:00

Professor Martina Lawless, Director of the Economic and Social Research Institute, analyses the details of the Spring Economic Forecast which is projecting an increase in the Government surplus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calls for National Lottery draw to be moved post-watershed

Published: April 22, 2026 07:00

Dr. Frank Houghton, principal investigator of the Tobacco, Alcohol and Gambling Research Group at Technological University of the Shannon, on their calls to move the televising of the Lotto draw to after the 9pm programming watershed.See…

Call for Free Contraception Scheme to be opened up to everyone

Published: April 22, 2026 07:00

Doireann Crossan, Head of Policy with the National Women's Council, on their calls for the extension of the Free Contraception Scheme.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Downing Street exerted pressure to clear Mandelson - sacked UK official

Published: April 22, 2026 07:00

Tim Bale, Professor of Politics at Queen Mary University of London, discusses British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s future as pressure increases surrounding the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States.See omnystudio.com/listener…

"This is a game of brinkmanship over the American blockade of the Strait of Hormuz"

Published: April 22, 2026 07:00

Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East Correspondent with The Economist, reacts to the extension of a ceasefire in the conflict in Iran, announced by US President, Donald Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Children in care: one year following a system in crisis

Published: April 22, 2026 07:00

Barry O'Kelly, RTÉ Investigates, previews tonight's documentary looking at young people in the care system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump declares Iran ceasefire extension with peace talks in doubt

Published: April 22, 2026 07:00

Jackie Fox, Washington Correspondent, discusses the latest developments in Iran war, after US President, Donald Trump, extends the ceasefire to the conflict.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Way too many scenes of the devastation" - UNICEF on Lebanon

Published: April 22, 2026 07:00

James Elder, UNICEF Spokesperson, outlines the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Lebanon due to the latest conflict with Israel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lufthansa cancels 20,000 flights between May and October

Published: April 22, 2026 07:00

Eoghan Corry, Editor of Travel Extra, reports on flight cancellations due to jet fuel shortages and the war in Iran.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kinahan cartel figure arrested in Spain yesterday

Published: April 22, 2026 07:00

Crime Correspondent, Paul Reynolds reports on the arrest of a key Kinahan cartel figure in Spain yesterday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.