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Reaction to the new electoral areas from 2023-12-13T15:41:27.472195
Adrian Kavanagh, lectuerer at the Department of Geography at Maynooth University, and Claire McGing, gender and politics specialist at the IADT in Dun Laoghaire.
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The rising cost of living after Vat and fuel prices from 2023-12-13T15:41:27.469049
Michael Ring, Fine Gael TD for Mayo and former
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Taoiseach calls for greater enforcement of road laws from 2023-12-13T15:41:27.466581
Susan Gray, Chairperson of the Road Safety Group PARC, on calls for greater enforcement of road laws.
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The reality of open drug taking on the streets of Dublin from 2023-12-13T15:41:27.463501
Tony Duffin, CEO of the Ana Liffey project, on the reality of open drug taking on the streets of Dublin.
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Concerns over Gilligan documentary from 2023-12-13T15:41:27.460338
Jimmy Guerin, Veronica Guerin's brother; and David Harvey, producer of the Documentary
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Ukrainian refugees living out of Stradbally tents from 2023-12-13T15:41:27.383535
RTÉ Reporter Sharon Lynch
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The IHCA calls for spinal surgery review to be broadened and independent from 2023-12-13T15:41:27.378024
Professor Rob Landers, President of the The Irish Hospital Consultants Association
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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak oversees first party conference as Tory Leader from 2023-12-13T15:41:27.371754
Financial Times Political Editor George Parker
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Crèches in most deprived areas risk closure over financial pressure from 2023-12-13T15:41:27.366330
Parents and crèche staff of Our Lady's Nursery in Ballymun and Tanya Ward - Chief Executive of the Children's Rights Alliance
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Criminal barristers to withdraw services on 3 October from 2023-12-13T15:41:27.362080
Sara Phelan, Chair of the council of the Bar of Ireland
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Minister for Justice says new Garda roster is needed from 2023-12-13T15:41:27.357935
Justice Minister Helen McEntee
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Small communities come together in rural Ireland to combat isolation and rural decline from 2023-12-13T15:41:27.353014
RTÉ Reporter Justin McCarthy in Loughmore North Tipperary
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Lebanon's Hezbollah fires shells, missiles at Israel from 2023-12-13T15:41:27.349537
Vincent Durac - Associate Professor in Middle East Politics at UCD
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Israeli Ambassador reacts to Israel conflict and discusses next steps from 2023-12-13T15:41:27.345451
Israeli Ambassador Dana Erlich
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Conflict in Israel spreads, with hundreds killed as Hamas takes dozens hostage from 2023-12-13T15:41:27.340897
Mohammad Mhawish, a Palestinian journalist based in Gaza
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Budget 2024: Double child benefit payment expected before Christmas from 2023-12-13T15:41:27.299107
Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys and RTÉ Reporter Sharon Lynch at the races in the Curragh
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What we know about the Hamas assault on Israel from 2023-12-13T15:41:27.295769
Dan Williams, Senior Correspondent with Reuters in Jerusalem
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Former US President Donald Trump to take to the stand to defend business practices from 2023-12-13T15:41:27.248969
Journalist Harriet Alexander in New York.
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Memo issued by the HSE proposes elderly patients must take first offer for nursing homes from 2023-12-13T15:41:27.245748
Chairman of The Irish Society of Physicians in Geriatric Medicine, Des O'Neill.
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What has gone wrong in the year since Elon Musk bought X from 2023-12-13T15:41:27.242630
Technology Editor at the Irish and Sunday Independent, Adrian Weckler.
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Unprecedented floods in recent weeks mount trouble on struggling businesses from 2023-12-13T15:41:27.239089
Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow, John Brady.
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Security analysis of Isreal&Hamas situation as fear of conflict widening rises from 2023-12-13T15:41:27.234997
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.
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Tánaiste Michéal Martin on Fianna Fáil's Ard Fheis and the unfolding situation in Gaza from 2023-12-13T15:41:27.182972
Fianna Fáil Leader, Tánaiste&Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence, Michéal Martin.
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Shane MacGowan's funeral to be held in Tipperary next Friday from 2023-12-13T15:41:27.145778
Independent Councellor in Nenagh, Seamus Morris.
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Concerns for asylum seekers with temperatures set to drop below freezing from 2023-12-13T15:41:27.142855
Director of the Jesuit Refugee Service, Eugene Quinn.
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The Road Safety Authority in discussions to make changes to the driving test from 2023-12-13T15:41:27.139332
Our Reporter Sharon Lynch speaking with Robin Maguire.
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COP28 Update from 2023-12-13T15:41:27.134744
Our Environment Correspondent in Dubai, George Lee.
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Sinn Féin set to table no-confidence motion against Minister for Justice from 2023-12-13T15:41:27.098972
Sinn Fein TD Donnchadh O’Laoghaire&Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Peter Burke.
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Questions asked about how much force Gardaí can use following Dublin riots from 2023-12-13T15:41:27.095225
Chairman of the Policing Authority, Bob Collins.
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Humanitarian situation in Gaza described as 'apocalyptic' as doctors continue to struggle from 2023-12-10T13:00
Katrien Claeys, Team Lead for Medicins Sans Frontiers - Doctors Without Borders&Dr. Ahmed Moghrabi, Plastic Surgeon in the Nasser hospital in Gaza.
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Ireland commits to cutting greenhouse gas emissions by a quarter by end of decade at COP28 from 2023-12-10T13:00
Minister for Agriculture, Charlie McConologue&Professor in Sustainable Energy and Energy Systems Modelling at University College Cork, Hannah Daly.
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Visa delays causing chef shortages throughout the country from 2023-12-10T13:00
Dr Máirtín Mac Con Iomaire&Our Reporter Sharon Lynch.
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Former South Carolia Governor Nikki Hayley emerges as potential US Presidential Candidate for 2024 from 2023-12-10T13:00
Doyle McManus, Washington Correspondent for the LA Times.
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New study reveals interest in a united Ireland from 2023-12-10T13:00
Brendan O'Leary, Lauder Professor of Political Science at the University of Pennsylvania and Chair of the ARINS Public Opinion Committee.
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Families struggling to access respite services for adult children from 2023-12-04T18:44:25.274192
Our Social Affairs Correspondent, Ailbhe Conneely.
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European countries to prohibit loot-box sales in video games over child gambling concerns from 2023-12-02T09:03:02.831963
Our Reporter, Ryan Clarke.
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Former US President Donald Trump claims former VP Mike Pence has 'gone to the dark side' from 2023-12-02T09:03:02.827566
National Political Reporter with 'The Hill' in Washington DC, Julia Manchester.
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Internal divisions in the DUP revealed after Jeffrey Donaldson email leak from 2023-12-02T09:03:02.822777
Political Commentator&Former Ulster Unionist Party Communications Director, Alex Kane.
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Deadline approaching for Niger response to ECOWAS intervention threat from 2023-12-02T09:03:02.817859
Chief Africa Correspondent of the New York Times, Declan Walsh.
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Funeral service announced for Sinéad O'Connor from 2023-12-02T09:03:02.813391
Our Reporter, Carla O'Brien.
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Warnings in place for beaches after days of heavy rainfall from 2023-12-02T09:03:02.808396
Our Reporter, Peter O'Connell. Green Party Counsellor in Lahinch, Liam Grant. Wild Water Adventures' John Edwards. Senior Forecaster with Met Éireann, Gerry Murphy.
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How long can the pause in fighting hold between Israel and Hamas from 2023-11-26T13:00
Dr. Toby Greene from the Middle East Centre at the London School of Economics.
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Irish-Israeli girl Emily Hand freed by Hamas after 50 days from 2023-11-26T13:00
Our Correspondent in Tel Aviv, Fran McNulty.
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Growing pressure on Minister for Justice&Garda Commissioner following Dublin riots from 2023-11-26T13:00
Our reporter, Sharon Lynch Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal, Louise O'Reilly Minister for Enterprise, Simon Coveney Community Worker in Dublin, Declan Keenan
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Number of children living in homeless shelters reaches record high from 2023-11-26T13:00
Stephanie, speaking to Justin McCarthy&Campaign Coordinator from Focus Ireland, Louise Bayless.
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Minister Paschal Donohoe on trade union talks over new public sector pay deal from 2023-11-19T13:00
Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Paschal Donohoe
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Businessman and entrepreneur Ben Dunne passes away from 2023-11-19T13:00
Journalist Sam Smyth.
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WHO brands al-Shifa hospital in Gaza as 'death zone' from 2023-11-19T13:00
Our Correspondent in Tel Aviv, Paul Cunningham.
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Irish Times editor describes Ireland's defamation laws as a threat to democracy from 2023-11-19T13:00
Editor of The Irish Times, Ruadhán MacCormaic.
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New study reveals benefits behind running vs walking from 2023-11-19T13:00
Professor of Clinical Exercise Physiology at DCU, Niall Moyna.
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Latest death toll in Gaza includes two premature babies from 2023-11-12T13:00
Paul Caney of Doctors without Borders.
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Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald from 2023-11-12T13:00
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald.
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Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan on being 'cancelled' over transgender views from 2023-11-12T13:00
Writer&Co-Creator of Father Ted, The IT Crowd&Black Books, Graham Linehan.
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INMO to engage with members on a ballot for industrial action following recruitment freeze extension from 2023-11-12T13:00
Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly
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Irish-Palestinian Doctor on situation inside Al Shifa Hospital from 2023-11-12T13:00
Irish-Palestinian Doctor, Ahmed Mokhall-alati in Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza.
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Thousands break into UNRWA warehouses in Gaza from 2023-10-29T13:00
Spokesperson for UNRWA, Juliette Touma.
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Families of 220 abducted by Hamas express concern over Gaza attacks from 2023-10-29T13:00
The son of abducted Canadian-Israeli Peace Activist Vivian Silver, Hen Zigan.
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Peace Negotiator Gershon Baskin on discussions with Hamas from 2023-10-29T13:00
Peace Negotiator, Gershon Baskin.
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The latest on the Israeli operation in Gaza from 2023-10-29T13:00
Our Reporter, Fran McNulty.
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Friends star Matthew Perry passes away aged 54 from 2023-10-29T13:00
Pop Culture&Entertainment Expert, Deirdre Molumby.
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Family of man who's dead body lay undiscovered in Cork house fear it may not be isolated incident from 2023-10-29T13:00
Our Reporter, Sharon Lynch in Co. Cork.
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Child Protection Organisation fear growth of AI generated images of child sexual abuse from 2023-10-29T13:00
Chief Technology Officer of Internet Watch Foundation, Dan Sexton.
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Kemal Husen wins the Dublin City Marathon from 2023-10-29T13:00
Senior Lecturer in the Department of Engineering at Manchester Metropolitan University, Tom Allen.
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Eamon Ryan on Cork floods, health budget&Climate Action Fund from 2023-10-22T13:00
Leader of the Green Party&Minister for Environment, Climate, Communications and Transport Eamon Ryan.
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Several government departments fail to make payments to Climate Action Fund from 2023-10-22T13:00
This Week’s Elayne Devlin&Social Democrats TD for Wicklow&Spokesperson on Climate, Environment and Biodiversity, Jennifer Whitmore.
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MSF workers in Gaza recieve first delivery of aid from 2023-10-22T13:00
Our correspondent in Tel Aviv, Paul Cunningham&Head of Mission for Médecins Sans Frontières in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Léo Cans.
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Paddy Cosgrave resigns as CEO of WebSummit from 2023-10-22T13:00
Charlie Taylor from the Business Post.
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Study with departing members of An Garda Síochána reveal serious morale issues from 2023-10-22T13:00
Assistant to the General Secretary of the Garda Representatives Association, Tara McManus.
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Concerns over empty Dublin offices as more are being built from 2023-10-22T13:00
BNP Paribas's Director&Head of Research, John McCartney.
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HSE extends recruitment freeze after low budget allocation from 2023-10-15T13:00
Chief Executive of the HSE, Bernard Gloster.
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Israel preparing ground invasion on Hamas after a week of war from 2023-10-15T13:00
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
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Polish Election set for tight contest as Irish-Poles cast votes from 2023-10-15T13:00
Our Eastern Europe Reporter in Warsaw, Liam Nolan.
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Constraints on health budget leave no funds for innovative new drugs from 2023-10-15T13:00
Chief Executive of the Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association, Oliver O’Connor.
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What led to poor surgical outcomes at Temple Street? from 2023-09-24T13:00
Bernard Gloster the CEO of the Health Service Executive
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Leinster House protest an 'attack on democracy' - Ceann Comhairle from 2023-09-24T13:00
Senator Lorraine Clifford Lee
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The rise of the Far Right in Ireland from 2023-09-24T13:00
Professor of the UCD School of Social Policy Bryan Fanning
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Justice Minister seeks security review for the Oireachtas from 2023-09-24T13:00
Antoinette Cunningham General Secretary of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors
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Three Irish Universities ranked in top 100 in Europe in latest rankings from 2023-09-24T13:00
President of the University of Galway Ciarán O hÓgartaigh
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Russell Brand faces allegations of rape and sexual assault at height of fame from 2023-09-17T13:00
UK based journalist Enda Brady
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Taoiseach invites environment commissioner to Ireland to discuss nitrates derogation from 2023-09-17T13:00
Junior Minister in the Department of Agriculture Fine Gael TD Martin Heydon
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Childcare providers to close doors later this month over funding from 2023-09-17T13:00
RTÉ reporter Sharon Lynch
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Varadkar's unity comment sparks verbal ping-pong from 2023-09-17T13:00
Alex Kane, Political Commentator and Former Director of Communications for the Ulster Unionist Party
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Aid arrives as Libya copes with flooding aftermath from 2023-09-17T13:00
Dual Irish and Libyan citizen Tibrah Bazama
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'It can't just be cut, cut, cut' - big changes ahead for RTÉ from 2023-09-17T13:00
Dr Roddy Flynn - lecturer in the School of Communications at Dublin City University
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Actions, not words urgently needed over Lough Neagh, say campaigners from 2023-09-17T13:00
RTÉ Northern Editor Vincent Kearney
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What would be the implications of a Russia-North Korea arms deal? from 2023-09-17T13:00
Professor Donnacha O Beacháin from DCU and Mike Chinoy a veteran Asia Analyst based in Taipei
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Tragedy in Marrakesh as earthquake hits from 2023-09-10T13:00
Marrakesh based Journalist Martin Jay.
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Co-owner of Dublin airport land discusses plans to sell and reaction from the Chief Executive of the DAA from 2023-09-10T13:00
Businessman and co-owner of the land, Ulick McEvaddy and Kenny Jacobs - the Chief Executive of DAA which runs Dublin Airport.
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IFA urges Minister Charlie McConalogue to meet the European Comissioner for the Environment face to face to discuss Nitrates derogation from 2023-09-10T13:00
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue and Tim Cullinane, President of the Irish Farmers Association.
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Irish doctor in Marrakesh discusses situation in hospitals after earthquake from 2023-09-10T13:00
Doctor Claire McCaughey
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Doubts rise over legitimacy of WB Yeats quote on Dublin City Marathon Medal from 2023-09-10T13:00
Susan O'Keefe - the director of the Yeats Society Sligo.
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Less than a third of Ireland's plastic packaging waste is being recycled from 2023-09-10T13:00
Warren Phelan from the EPA with report by Sharon Lynch
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Tragedy in Clonmel as crash claims four young lives from 2023-08-27T13:00
Principal of Presentation Secondary School, Michael O'Loughlin&Principal of Loreto Secondary School, Anne McGrath.
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Further criticism of RTÉ management as report unveils details on barter account from 2023-08-27T13:00
Deputy Chair of the Public Accounts Committee and Social Democrats TD, Catherine Murphy.
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Commisiún na Meán established as new Broadcasting&Online Media Regulator in Ireland from 2023-08-27T13:00
Online Safety Commissioner with Commisún na Meán, Niamh Hodnett.
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Minister for Education Norma Foley on Clonmel incident from 2023-08-27T13:00
Our Reporter, Sharon Lynch&Minister for Education, Norma Foley.
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Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin killed in Moscow plane crash from 2023-08-27T13:00
Moscow Correspondent with Sky News, Diana Magnay.
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Masses take place for young victims of Clonmel road crash from 2023-08-27T13:00
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.
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Department of Defence to allow Irish troops to partake in weapons training with Ukrainian Armed Forces from 2023-08-20T13:00
Paul Murphy of People Before Profit&Fine Gael TD Colm Brophy.
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Figures show demand for teaching courses amid teacher shortage from 2023-08-20T13:00
Liam Walsh, Principal of the Coláiste Pobail Setanta College&Sarah Dowd, Physics Teacher from Limerick&General Secretary Kieran Christie.
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Two men die at Iron Man event in Youghal Co Cork from 2023-08-20T13:00
Our reporter Jennie O' Sullivan
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What's next for Ryan Tubridy and RTÉ following payment scandal? from 2023-08-20T13:00
Hugh Linehan of The Irish Times.
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New figures show majority of prisoners given sentences of less than six months from 2023-08-20T13:00
Fiona Ní Chinnéide is Deputy Director Prisoners and Reintegration with the Probation Service and formerly Executive Director with the Penal Reform Trust.
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Paschal Donohue says “red-hot interest” across politicians for upcoming electoral constituency review from 2023-08-20T13:00
Dr Theresa Reidy, Political Scientist at University College Cork and Dr Michelle Maher from the See Her Elected Programme.
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Study shows burden on healthcare system from patients who return to Ireland following weight loss surgery from 2023-08-20T13:00
Professor Helen Heneghan, Consultant Bariatric Surgeon at St Vincent's University Hospital.
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Data breach causes 'unconscionable horror' for PSNI staff members from 2023-08-13T13:00
Former MI5 Officer who is now with the World Ethical Data Foundation, Annie Machon.
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Death toll on the rise following devastating Hawaii wildfires from 2023-08-13T13:00
Hawaii's Governor Josh Green&Deanne Greeswal from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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Commemoration service planned to mark 25 years since Omagh bombing from 2023-08-13T13:00
Our Northern Correspondent Conor MacCauley Omagh bombing survivor, Monica Taggart Our Northern Editor Vincent Kearney
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'Celtic Routes'tourism project plans to promote Wales&Ireland's off-beat attractions from 2023-08-13T13:00
Frank Ryan of Saoirse Cycling Tours&Project Officer with Celtic Routes, Oonagh Messette.
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Excitement builds ahead of the Ladies All Ireland Football Final from 2023-08-13T13:00
Kathleen Jordan from Corca Dhuibhne in West Kerry, Dublin Footballer Kathleen Curran&Former Kerry Captain, Aislinn Desmond.
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Farmers attend The Tullamore Show after difficult few months from 2023-08-13T13:00
Our Regional Reporter, Teresa Mannion&Minister for Agriculture, Charlie McConologue.
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Dr Tony Holohan from 2022-04-10T12:00
As the Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tony Holohan, departs the public service Justin speaks to political correspondent with the Sunday Independent, Hugh O'Connell and former Director General of the HSE...
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Reactions to Dr Holohan's departure from 2022-04-10T12:00
Justin asks Sinn Féin's David Cullinane and Fianna Fáil's John Lahart - both members of the Oireachtas Health committee, how Dr Holohan's secondment to TCD developed into a political controversy.
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How schools are coping with the arrival of ukrainian students. from 2022-04-10T12:00
Carole speaks to John Boyle of the INTO about what schools will need to accommodate more arrivals and how teachers are coping with the current situation.
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What is being shown on Russian state media? from 2022-04-10T12:00
Justin asks Francis Scarr, who works for BBC Monitoring, what is being shown on Russians state media?
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NI election 2022 from 2022-04-10T12:00
Justin speaks to Professor Peter Shirlow, director of the Institute of Irish studies at the University of Liverpool, about the Northern Ireland Assembly election next month.
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France presidential election from 2022-04-10T12:00
Carole speaks to Dr Emmanuelle Schon-Quinlivan, lecturer in European politics in the Department of Government, UCC.
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St Patrick's Day parades from 2022-03-26T04:49:51.581322
Despite the lifting of restrictions many towns and villages have had to postpone St Patrick’s Day celebrations again due to lack of volunteers and marshals.
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What now for the Labour Party? from 2022-03-26T04:49:51.578899
Carole speaks to political commentator, Gerard Howlin, about the future of the Labour Party after Alan Kelly's resignation as leader.
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Clare Daly MEP on war in Ukraine from 2022-03-26T04:49:51.576234
Justin asks Clare Daly MEP why she voted against the EU resolution on Ukraine.
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Food and fuel security from 2022-03-26T04:49:51.568749
Justin speaks to Professor of Economics at the University of Limerick, Stephen Kinsella, about the impact the war in Ukraine will have on supplies of food and fuel in Ireland.
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Pat McCormack - ICMSA from 2022-03-26T04:49:51.566100
Carole speaks to Pat McCormack, president of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association, and asks him if his members will be able to give over land to the growing of grain, as suggested by the M...
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Minister for Agriculture - Charlie McConalogue from 2022-03-26T04:49:51.563115
Justin speaks to Minister for Agriculture, Charlie McConalogue, about the impact of the war in Ukraine on grain supplies coming into Ireland.
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Public opinion in Russia from 2022-03-26T04:49:51.560141
Carole asks Professor of Russian Politics at King's College London, Gulnaz Sharafutdinova, if the possibility of a protracted war will turn Russian public opinion further against Vladimir Putin.
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Update from Ukraine from 2022-03-26T04:49:51.556665
Freelance Journalist, Jack Losh, speaks to Justin from Lviv in western Ukraine.
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Ukraine update from 2022-03-20T12:00
Aengus speaks to human rights lawyer, and head of the Ukraine Center for Civil Liberties, Oleksandra Matviichuk about the worsening humanitarian situation inside Ukraine.
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Accommodating Ukrainian refugees from 2022-03-20T12:00
Justin speaks to Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O'Gorman about the challenge of finding suitable accommodation for Ukrainian refugees.
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Agriculture and the rising cost of food production from 2022-03-20T12:00
Justin speaks to journalist and farmer, Hannah Quinn Mulligan, about the rising cost of food production and its impact on farmers.
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Impact of rising cost of food production on consumers from 2022-03-20T12:00
Aengus speaks to Lecturer in Retail Management, Damien O'Reilly, on what the rising cost of food production means for the consumer.
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What next for Vladimir Putin? from 2022-03-20T12:00
As Vladimir Putin's plan for a short invasion fails Justin speaks author of "Moscow Rules: What Drives Russia to Confront the West", Keir Giles, about what the Russian leader might do next.
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Ukrainian refugees in Romania from 2022-03-20T12:00
Freelance reporter Jen Stout speaks to Aengus about the many refugees crossing the border from Ukraine into Romania.
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Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence, Simon Coveney from 2022-03-13T12:00
Justin asks Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence, Simon Coveney, what enhanced EU defence cooperation means for Ireland.
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What next as Russian forces inch closer to Kyiv? from 2022-03-13T12:00
Carole speaks to Professor of European Security at Georgetown University, Iulia-Sabina Joja, about what we can expect to see as Russian forces inch closer to Kyiv.
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CAO choices not matching needed skills from 2022-03-13T12:00
Carole asks Professor Pól Ó Dochartaigh, chair of the Central Applications Office, why trends in CAO choices don't match the most needed skills for the job market.
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Football and finance from 2022-03-13T12:00
Justin speaks to Kieran Maguire, an academic and broadcaster who specialises in football finance, about how the latest sanctions are impacting the world of soccer.
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The latest from Ukraine from 2022-03-13T12:00
Carole speaks to Bel Trew of the London Independent, who is in central Ukraine where she has been following the movement of refugees.
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China and Russia from 2022-03-13T12:00
Justin asks Professor Anthony Saich, director of the Ash Centre for Democratic Governance and Innovation, if the war in Ukraine will change the relationship between Russia and China.
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Will rising fuel costs accelerate the switch to electric vehicles? from 2022-03-13T12:00
Carole speaks asks motoring journalist, Geraldine Herbert and Toyota dealer, Paul Coleman, if more drivers are now considering the switch to electric vehicles
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EC warns of 'tipping point' if UK triggers Article 16 from 2022-03-07T04:57:05.843893
Mairead McGuinness, European Commissioner for Financial Stability, Financial Services and the Capital Markets Union, discusses options being explored by the EU as the UK Article 16 threat begins to...
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UK govt 'constantly raising new problems' over Article 16 - Coveney from 2022-03-07T04:57:05.841769
Simon Coveney, Minister for Foreign Affairs, discuses whether a move on Article 16 can now be expected before Christmas
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'We will get this wave of the virus under control' - Donnelly from 2022-03-07T04:57:05.839142
Stephen Donnelly, Minister for Health, discusses the practicality of the HSE's advise to limit social contacts as we head into the holiday season with many lifted restrictions
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100th anniversary of the signing of the Anglo-Irish Treaty from 2022-03-07T04:57:05.785744
Justin is joined by Nora Owen, grandniece of Michael Collins and former Fine Gael minister, and Éamon Ó Cuív, grandson of Eamon de Valera and TD for Galway West.
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New travel rules from 2022-03-07T04:57:05.782945
Maura Fahy, of Fahy Travel in Galway, tells Carole how the new rules for travel into Ireland is affecting tourism.
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Minister for Housing, Darragh O'Brien from 2022-03-07T04:57:05.780802
Minister for Housing, Darragh O'Brien, discusses the details of the updated Mica Redress Scheme and measures to tackle spiraling rents.
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HSE vaccination lead, Damien McCallion from 2022-03-07T04:57:05.778502
Damien McCallion, HSE lead for vaccinations, talks to Carole about the situation in our hospitals, boosters and testing capacity.
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Minister Paschal Donohoe from 2022-03-07T04:57:05.775559
Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe, discusses supports for businesses in light of the new variant.
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New restrictions from 2022-03-07T04:57:05.772543
Carole speaks to businesses and staff impacted by the reintroduction of restrictions.
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Challenges of the political year ahead from 2022-03-07T04:57:05.743014
John Downing, Political Correspondent with Independent newspapers and Mary Regan of RTÉ's political staff discuss the challenges of the political year ahead, including the implications of the rota...
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Biden's second year as US President from 2022-03-07T04:57:05.738725
Larry Donnelly, NUI Galway Law Lecturer reviews Biden's challenges ahead of his second year as US President, and said he "didn't come in to office at an easy time".
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A challenging year ahead as only "30% of farmers are viable" - IFA President Cullinan from 2022-03-07T04:57:05.734265
The Irish Farmers Association has said farming is facing into a very challenging year as the costs of doing business threaten to wipe out modest gains made in 2021.
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Pressure on the hospital system from 2022-03-07T04:57:05.728182
HSE's Chief Clinical Officer Dr Colm Henry discusses the pressure on the hospital system, and staffing issues as workers need to self-isolate.
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"There was a consistent message" - Minister Ryan from 2022-03-07T04:57:05.686491
Minister for Transport, Climate, Environment&Communications and Green Party Leader Eamon Ryan acknowledged the challenges posed by Omicron, to which the government responded with a"consistent messa...
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The gender pay gap and the right to switch off from 2022-03-07T04:57:05.682366
Justin speaks to Siobhra Rush, Managing Partner of employment law at Lewis Silkin Ireland, about legal challenges faced by employers as a result of the gender pay gap and the right to switch off fr...
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Dieting and eating disorders from 2022-03-07T04:57:05.677508
Carole spoke to Harriet Parsons, a psychotherapist and development manager with Bodywhys, about the relationship between dieting culture and eating disorders, and the best approaches to healthy wei...
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New Year, new you? from 2022-03-07T04:57:05.673042
Carole spoke to people in Roscommon about their New Year’s fitness and weight loss plans.
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EC proposal to label nuclear power and natural gas as green from 2022-03-07T04:57:05.669141
Green Party MEP Ciarán Cuffe and Fianna Fail MEP Billy Kelleher debate the European Commission’s proposal to label nuclear power and natural gas as ‘green/sustainable’ energy.
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Social Democrats Co-leader, Róisín Shortall from 2022-03-07T04:57:05.664172
Justin was joined in studio by Róisín Shortall, Co-leader of the Social Democrats, for the latest in our party leader interview series.
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Impact of rising energy bills on the elderly from 2022-03-07T04:57:05.651319
Justin speaks to Sean Moynihan, Chief Executive of the charity Alone, about the effects of rising fuel costs on the elderly and the government’s €100 rebate on energy bills.
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On the front line of the fuel poverty crisis from 2022-03-07T04:57:05.646995
Justin speaks to John Hannon, a retired dementia nurse, who is struggling to stay warm during the coldest week of winter.
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Staff shortages in hospitality from 2022-03-07T04:57:05.542634
Carole visits businesses struggling to fill vacancies and is joined in studio by Mairtin Mac Con Iomaire, senior lecturer in Culinary Arts at TU Dublin.
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Party leader interview series from 2022-03-07T04:57:05.539734
Justin is joined in studio by Taoiseach and Fianna Fáil leader, Micheál Martin.
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Rise in cost of living from 2022-03-07T04:57:05.536166
Justin speaks to a woman directly impacted by the high cost of living, and discusses what can be done to address this with economist, Professor Edgar Morgenroth.
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Four-year-old Australian girl found after 18-day hunt from 2022-03-06T04:02:35.969435
Jim Gamble, child safeguarding expert, discusses the lessons that can be learned by police forces following the successful rescue of Cleo Smith
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'Unrelenting pressure' on HSE as Covid cases rise from 2022-03-06T04:02:35.967059
Damien McCallion, the HSE's Head of Testing and Tracing, discusses the HSE's response to increasing Covid cases as ICU numbers continue to rise
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Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee from 2022-02-27T12:00
Carole is joined from Brussels by the Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee, to discuss the situation in Ukraine.
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Richard Haass - President of the US Council on Foreign Relations from 2022-02-27T12:00
Carole discusses the implications of Russia's actions with the President of the US Council on Foreign Relations, Richard Haass.
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Climate report preview from 2022-02-27T12:00
Carole asks Maynooth University's Professor Peter Thorne what we can expect ahead of the publication of a major climate report by the IPCC.
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Kurt Volker - Former US Special Representative for Ukraine from 2022-02-27T12:00
Aengus asks former US Ambassador to NATO and US Special Representative for Ukraine, Kurt Volker, for his assessment of the West's response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Sport and Russia from 2022-02-27T12:00
Aengus speaks to The London Independent's chief football writer about how Russia's invasion of Ukraine is impacting the world of football.
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The end of mask wearing from 2022-02-27T12:00
Director of Employer Relations at IBEC, Maeve McElwee, talks to Aengus about how the updated laws on wearing masks will affect employers and their businesses.
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The end of mask wearing - a legal view from 2022-02-27T12:00
Aengus speaks to Linda Hynes (Partner in the Employment, Immigration and Reward division at Lewis Silkin) about her view on tomorrow's end to the legal requirement to wear a face covering.
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Abuse faced by politicians from 2022-02-20T12:00
Justin speaks to Independent councillor, Mike Cubbard, and Fine Gael councillor, Clodagh Higgins, about the abuse targeted at public representatives
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Leaked recording of Department of Health meetings from 2022-02-20T12:00
RTÉ Political Correspondent, Paul Cunningham, joins Justin in studio to discuss the Department of Health's response to leaked recordings published in the Business Post.
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Fixing hospital waiting lists from 2022-02-20T12:00
Carole speaks to Clinical Director at Waterford Regional Hospital, Professor Rob Landers, about possible solutions to reduce waiting lists.
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Facebook whistleblower: Frances Haugen from 2022-02-20T12:00
Justin speaks to Facebook whistleblower, Frances Haugen, about the powers required to regulate Irish-based tech companies.
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Irish in Ukraine from 2022-02-13T12:00
Justin speaks to Irish citizens living in Ukraine, who are planning to stay despite the threat of a Russian invasion.
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General Richard Shirreff - Ukraine from 2022-02-13T12:00
Carole asks former NATO Commander, General Richard Shirreff, for his views on the likely next steps by Russian forces.
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Minister Simon Harris from 2022-02-13T12:00
Carole speaks to Minister for Further and Higher Education, Simon Harris, on apprenticeships for retrofitters, the rising cost of living and creating college places.
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Bernard Gloster, TUSLA CEO from 2022-02-13T12:00
Justin speaks to TUSLA CEO, Bernard Gloster, on the agency's struggle to keep social workers, and why it says there is a very high risk that it may not be able to protect sensitive data on its IT s...
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Housing crisis from 2022-02-13T12:00
Justin speaks to the head of one of the country's largest house building firms, Stephen Garvey, on why extra supply won't bring down the cost of family homes.
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Engineers raise concerns over being asked to recommend cheaper repairs for homes affected by mica from 2022-02-01T08:01:41.680728
Damien Owens, Registrar for Engineers Ireland, discusses concerns raised by engineers assessing homes affected by mica.
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Opposition parties call for detailed list of Attorney General's private work from 2022-02-01T08:01:41.679936
Brendan Howlin, Labour Party Justice Spokesman, discusses the Opposition parties calling for the publication of a detailed list of the Attorney General's private work.
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Donnelly to restructure Sláintecare, set up waiting list taskforce from 2022-02-01T08:01:41.678826
Liam Doran, member of the Sláintecare Implementation Advisory Council, reacts to news Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly won’t be extending the Council’s term.
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Remembering Bloody Sunday from 2022-01-30T12:00
Carole is in the Bogside area of Derry, where events have been taking place to mark 50 years since Bloody Sunday.
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Minister Simon Coveney from 2022-01-30T12:00
Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney, who is attending the events in Derry, speaks to Carole about how to deal with the legacy of the past in relation to Bloody Sunday; Russia's decision to ...
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Richard O'Halloran returns from China after three-year dispute from 2022-01-30T12:00
Justin speaks to Aontú leader, Peadar Tóibín, about the return of Richard O'Halloran to Ireland.
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Party leader interview series: Richard Boyd Barrett from 2022-01-30T12:00
Justin is joined in studio by People Before Profit-Solidarity leader Richard Boyd Barrett.
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St. Declan’s Way, Waterford/Tipperary from 2022-01-30T12:00
Justin learns how a renewed interest in outdoor pursuits has had a positive impact on those providing hospitality along one of Ireland's most historic walking trails.
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'I don't believe that there should be any amnesties' - Micheál Martin from 2022-01-30T12:00
Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, speaking after meeting families of those killed on Bloody Sunday at an event to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the killings.
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Founding member of the SDLP, Hugh Logue from 2022-01-30T12:00
Carole speaks to founding member of the SDLP, Hugh Logue, who was on the streets of Derry 50 years ago today.
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Is the travel industry recovering? from 2022-01-30T05:21:26.767677
Tanya Airey, Executive Chairperson of Sunway Travel, discusses the reopening of international travel.
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Vegetable growers say sustainable farms are not receiving ‘adequate’ subsidies from 2022-01-30T05:21:26.766671
Carole Coleman speaks to vegetable farmers about subsidies and Charlie McConalogue, Minister for Agriculture, reacts to their concerns.
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Customers face increases in gas and electricity prices from 2022-01-30T05:21:26.765698
Dave Kirwan, managing director of Bord Gais Energy, discusses the increase in gas and electricity prices.
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Minister Stephen Donnelly from 2022-01-23T12:00
Justin asks Health Minister, Stephen Donnelly, about future vaccination programmes, the ending of mask wearing and what is next for NPHET.
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Party leader interview series: Mary Lou McDonald from 2022-01-23T12:00
Carole is joined from our Athlone studio by Sinn Fein leader, Mary Lou McDonald.
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Calls for a hybrid Leaving Cert from 2022-01-23T12:00
Justin speaks to the Chairperson of the CAO, Pól Ó Dochartaigh, about growing calls for a hybrid Leaving Cert.
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Repurposing vacant pubs and shops from 2022-01-23T12:00
Can vacant or derelict premises in the north-west and border regions be part of the solution to the housing shortage? Carole visited Roscommon to find out.
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Party leader interview series: Leo Varadkar from 2022-01-16T12:00
Justin is joined in studio by Tánaiste and Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar.
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UCC educates students about inappropriate behaviour from 2022-01-16T12:00
Carole speaks to UCC's Professor Louise Crowley about the Bystander Intervention Programme which is teaching students to identify and call out inappropriate behaviour.
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Centenary of the end of British rule from 2022-01-16T12:00
Shane McElhatton reports from the ceremony in Dublin Castle marking 100 years since British rule in Ireland formally came to an end.
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Why second hand cars have shot up in price from 2022-01-16T12:00
Cillian Sherlock finds out why asking prices for used cars are now 56% higher than they were before the Covid-19 pandemic hit Ireland in early 2020.
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Tribute to RTE journalist Jim Fahy from 2022-01-16T12:00
The familiar voice of RTE's former Western Editor, Jim Fahy, whose death was announced yesterday.
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Large crowds queuing at Covid vaccination centres from 2021-12-19T12:00
From today people in the 40-49 age group are eligible to get Covid-19 booster vaccines, causing long queues to form at many vaccination centres. Áine speaks to Sharon Lynch who is at the Citywest v...
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Supporting businesses following new Covid restrictions from 2021-12-19T12:00
Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Michael McGrath, spoke to Carol about what the government is doing to mitigate the economic impact of new restrictions.
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Impact of Omicron on the health system from 2021-12-19T12:00
Áine asks Chief Clinical Officer of the HSE, Dr Colm Henry, if the current restrictions are enough to protect the HSE.
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Resignation of Lord David Frost from 2021-12-19T12:00
Carol asks Sky News correspondent, Enda Brady, what Lord Frost's departure means for Boris Johnson and Brexit.
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"The name will change but the issues will not" - Mairead McGuinness on Frost departure. from 2021-12-19T12:00
Áine asks the EU Financial Services and Capital markets Commissioner, Mairead McGuinness, what Lord Frost's resignation means for the relationship between London and Brussels.
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Green energy generation from 2021-12-19T12:00
Carol speaks to individuals and community groups who are generating green energy.
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Calls for a sporting boycott of the Winter Olympics in China from 2021-12-19T04:22:26.097941
Yvonne Murray reports on the international reaction to China hosting the Winter Olympic games at a time when it is being condemned for alleged human rights abuses.
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US to mark 20th anniversary of September 11th attacks from 2021-12-19T04:22:26.097046
Brian O’Donovan, Washington Correspondent, reports on how the United States will mark the 20th anniversary of the September 11th attacks and Bruce Hoffman, senior fellow of the Council on Foreign R...
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Irish construction workers living abroad consider returning home to work on housing plan from 2021-12-19T04:22:26.095956
Carole Coleman speaks to Irish construction professionals living abroad about incentives for repatriation in the Housing for All Plan and Dr Frank Crowley, economist and lecturer in UCC, discusses ...
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Rise in Covid testing in schools expected by HSE from 2021-12-19T04:22:26.092639
Niamh O'Beirne, the HSE's head of testing and tracing, discusses the rise in demand for testing of close contacts in schools since they reopened last week.
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Students to receive CAO offers on Wednesday from 2021-12-19T04:22:26.091761
Pól Ó Dochartaigh, Chair of the Central Applications Office, discusses the first round of CAO offers that will be released on Wednesday.
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IT infrastructure of crime group 'significantly disrupted' by gardaí from 2021-12-19T04:22:26.090609
Brian Halligan, Detective Inspector with the Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau, discusses the operation.
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Data Protection Commissioner, Helen Dixon from 2021-12-12T12:00
Gavin speaks to the Data Protection Commissioner, Helen Dixon, about EU criticism and the government's climbdown over the public services card.
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Will Omicron ruin Christmas? from 2021-12-12T12:00
The new variant of Covid is spreading quickly in the UK. Justin speaks to University of East Anglia Professor of Medicine, Paul Hunter, about how this will impact Ireland.
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The cost of having a disability in Ireland from 2021-12-12T12:00
Social Affairs Correspondent, Ailbhe Conneely, reports on the hidden cost of having a disability in Ireland.
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Saving Countess Markievicz's mountain hideaway from 2021-12-12T12:00
Justin learns about the campaign to preserve Countess Markievicz mountain hideaway for future generations.
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Latest on Downing Street parties controversy from 2021-12-12T12:00
John Rentoul, Chief Political Commentator of The London Independent, talks to Gavin about Boris Johnson's difficult week.
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WHO classifies new Covid strain a 'variant of concern' from 2021-11-28T12:00
Dr Margaret Harris, of the World Health Organisation, discusses the spread of the Omicron variant.
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What measures can we take to prevent the spread of Omicron? from 2021-11-28T12:00
Paul Moynagh, Professor of Immunology at Maynooth University, discusses the role of antigen testing in keeping the virus under control.
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'Government looking at getting a charter flight' Minister Eamon Ryan from 2021-11-28T12:00
Eamon Ryan, Minister for Transport and Climate Action, discusses getting Irish people home from South Africa, the Green party conference and the government's response to the new corona virus variant.
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Migrant crisis from 2021-11-28T12:00
Suzanne Lynch, journalist with Politico Europe, based in Brussels discusses the loss of 27 people as they tried to cross the English Channel.
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Boris Johnson Troublesome week from 2021-11-28T12:00
Veteran political analyst and broadcaster, Mark Mardell discusses Boris Johnson's troublesome week.
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Moneylending St VdP from 2021-11-28T12:00
Tricia Keilthy, Head of Social Justice with St Vincent de Paul
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Some care services cancelled due to rampant Covid numbers in hospitals from 2021-11-21T12:00
Colm Henry, CCO of the HSE, discusses the mounting pressure on the health service as Covid cases surge
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Sinead McGrotty 'let down' by Martin's response to sexual misconduct allegations from 2021-11-21T12:00
Brian Mahon, political reporter for the Sunday Times, and Catherine Murphy, Co-Leader of the Social Democrats, discuss pressure on the Policing Authority following Stephen Martin's handling of rece...
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Students taking to the streets over accommodation, fees from 2021-11-21T12:00
Carol Coleman spoke with a number of students about action they will be taking in pursuit of purpose-built accomodation and the end of the €3,000 annual student fee
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'Serious' situation as 5,959 new Covid cases reported from 2021-11-21T12:00
Prof Philip Nolan, Chair of NPHET's Epidemiological Modelling Advisory Group, discusses the enormous burden being placed on the health service by the current level of Covid
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Second round of mass Covid testing underway at Cloverhill prison from 2021-11-21T12:00
Fergal Black, Director of Care and Rehabilitation at the Irish Prisons Service, discusses the situation of Covid outbreaks in prisons across the country
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Pharmacies offering to play a larger part in vaccination from 2021-11-21T12:00
Darragh O'Loughlin, Secretary General of the Irish Pharmacy Union, discusses the availability vaccines boosters in pharmacies
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Planet progress or cop out? from 2021-11-14T12:00
Eamon Ryan, Green Party leader, on the Glasgow gas agreement.
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COP26 reaction from 2021-11-14T12:00
Sadbh O'Neill, Assistant Professor at DCU's School of Law and Government, on the COP26 agreement.
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Abuse of nurses from 2021-11-14T12:00
Justin McCarthy reports on nurses and midwives on being assaulted, intimidated, threatened in the workplace. Phil Ni Sheaghdha, Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation, gives her reaction.
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A surge in the virus from 2021-11-14T12:00
Paul Reid, HSE boss, on the steps needed to stop hospitals being overwhelmed.
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Kelly calls for 'fairer and kinder' Ireland from 2021-11-14T12:00
Alan Kelly, Labour leader, on the conclusion of his party conference.
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The impact of restrictions this Christmas from 2021-11-14T12:00
Paula Cogan, President of Cork Chamber and CEO of Cognate Health,
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Schools return amid worry over steady rise in cases from 2021-10-31T12:00
Norma Foley, Minister of Education, discusses concerns raised over schools returning with the current incidence of COVID-19
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500 patients with Covid in hospitals around country from 2021-10-31T12:00
Dr Colm Henry, Chief Clinical Officer with the Health Service Executive, discusses the COVID-19 situation in hospitals and schools
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COP26 Summit taking place this week from 2021-10-31T12:00
After views from young students on climate change, correspondent Conor Macauley discusses expectations ahead of the upcoming COP26 Summit
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More aggressive leadership needed for climate change - McDonald from 2021-10-31T12:00
Mary Lou McDonald, President of Sinn Fein, discusses a variety of key topics following the party's Ard Fheis
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UCC delegation to attend COP26 from 2021-10-31T12:00
Dr Marguerite Nyhan, Senior Lecturer in Future Sustainability at UCC, discusses her main area of research and its importance heading into the COP26 Summit
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Gardai to brief Oireachtas members on personal safety from 2021-10-31T12:00
Carole Coleman speaks with TDs about their security issues against the background of increased protests at the homes of politicians
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Trick or Treating on the rise as Halloween set to take place tonight from 2021-10-31T12:00
Reporter Katie Flannery spoke with families in Limerick
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An Olympic Games to remember for Ireland from 2021-10-31T02:56:38.040211
We take a look back at an Olympic Games to remember for Ireland
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Harrington lands lightweight Olympic gold from 2021-10-31T02:56:38.037396
Jack Chambers, Minister of State for Sport and the Gaeltacht and Govetnment Cheif Whip, on the performance of Team Ireland as the Games come to an end.
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Ireland break into top-40 in medal table from 2021-10-31T02:56:38.003996
Peter Sherrard, Head of the Olympic Federation, looks back on the performance of Team Ireland as the Games come to an end.
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Harrington inspiring new generation from 2021-10-31T02:56:37.999697
Kenneth Egan, Olympic Silver medalist at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing; and Ciaran Bates, Boxing coach at Saint Mary's Boxing Club in Tallaght, on Kellie Harrington’s big win.
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Portland Row bursting with pride after Harrington win from 2021-10-31T02:56:37.997129
Christopher Harrington, brother of Kellie Harrington, on Kellie big win.
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Tokyo 2020: Day 16 as it happened Olympics from 2021-10-31T02:56:37.994765
Damien O’Reilly reports live from Tokyo after another Gold medal for Ireland
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Lack of ICU beds for children from 2021-10-24T12:00
Eilis Hardiman, CEO of Children's Health Ireland, and Phil Ni Sheaghdha, General Secretary of INMO, discuss the rising concern of ICU bed availability in children's hospitals
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CRU warns of challenges to energy supply from 2021-10-24T12:00
Sandra Hurley, political reporter, discusses the recent warning to the cabinet regarding power cuts this winter
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Anger over plans for nightlife ticketing requirements from 2021-10-24T12:00
Padraig Cribbin, Chief Executive of the Vinters Federation of Ireland, discusses plans to require clubs, night venues, and late bars to issue electronic tickets to their customers for the purpose ...
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Minister to bring details of redress for Mother and Baby Homes survivors from 2021-10-24T12:00
Mairead Enright, Reader in Law at University of Birmingham, discusses what kind of redress scheme would be required for survivors of Mother and Baby Homes
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Central Bank: 1 in 8 mortgages in some form of distress from 2021-10-24T12:00
Ed Sibley, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank, discusses significant problems in the mortgage market which will require lenders to "think more imaginatively" to come up with solutions for borrowers
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Over 50 cost rental homes to be made available in Kildare from 2021-10-24T12:00
Kath Collier, Director of Housing Services with Cluid, discusses plans for cost rental homes in Leixlip, Co. Kildare
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Concerns raised about supply for certain goods this Christmas from 2021-10-24T12:00
Carole Coleman reports on concerns raised for weeks about he supply of certain goods for Christmas. Will toy supply be able to meet demand this year?
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Minister responds to Donegal Abuse Report from 2021-10-17T12:00
Anne Rabbit, Minister of State, discusses a report into abuse at a Donegal care home
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Covid-19 hospital numbers up 53 on yesterday from 2021-10-17T12:00
Paul Reid, Chief Executive of the HSE, discusses a report into abuse at a Donegal care home, boosters, waiting lists, and unvaccinated individuals
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CRA: '1 in 5 adults have personally experienced harm online or on social media' from 2021-10-17T12:00
Tanya Ward of the Children's Rights Alliance discusses the need for a regulator with real power
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Budget sees introduction of measures to improve childcare sector from 2021-10-17T12:00
Roderick O'Gorman, Minister for Children discusses a new funding stream worth €69-million for childcare providers
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More than 200 dentists withdraw from medical card scheme from 2021-10-17T12:00
Fintan Hourihan, Chief Executive of the Irish Dental Association, and David Cullinane, Sinn Féin's Health Spokesperson discuss the "mass withdrawal" of dentists, leaving medical card holders with ...
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Budget Preview from 2021-10-10T12:00
Mary Regan discusses changes in government spending ahead of Budget Day on Tuesday
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Budget to put spotlight on Govt's climate credentials from 2021-10-10T12:00
Prof John Fitzgerald, economist and member of the Climate Advisory Council, discusses the planned carbon tax rise in this year's budget
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Health expert says 'one million' on hospital waiting lists by end of 2021 from 2021-10-10T12:00
Paul Reid, HSE Chief Executive, discusses COVID cases and hospital waiting lists
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Facebook "biased against facts" from 2021-10-10T12:00
Dr Gillian Bolsover, lecturer in Politics and Media at the University of Leeds, discusses allegations that Facebook stokes division and undermines democracy
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Fully electric cars set to overtake hybrid sales from 2021-10-10T12:00
John Byrne, of ESB e-cars, discusses the need for an all-island network of charging stations
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State pension to increase by at least €5 in Budget from 2021-10-10T12:00
Mave McElwee, Director of Employer Relations with Employers Group IBEC, discusses changes to retirement schemes in the upcoming budget
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Publicans still waiting for a plan to reopen from 2021-10-08T17:23:45.745443
Padraig Cribben, Chief Executive of the Vintners Federation of Ireland, on plans to reopen.
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Pandemic pilgrimages from 2021-10-08T17:23:45.743797
Carole Coleman joins some of those making the climb to Croagh Patrick.
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Britain considers all options from 2021-10-08T17:23:45.742714
Simon Coveney, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, on protocol perils as Britain considers all options.
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Vaccine programme for younger people to be accelerated from 2021-10-08T17:23:45.741905
Cathy Maher, Pharmacists in Duleek in County Meath and a former president of the Irish Pharmacy Union; and Paul Reid, CEO of the Health Service Executive, on speeding up vaccine offers.
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Travel to the US from Ireland safe, says Fauci from 2021-09-26T12:00
Dr Anthony Fauci, Chief Medical Advisor to POTUS, discusses vaccine boosters and the resumption of travel between Ireland and the United States in November.
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Race wide open as Germany votes in post-Merkel election from 2021-09-26T12:00
Tony Connelly, Europe Editor, discusses the German election.
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The German election in context from 2021-09-26T12:00
Dr Emanuelle Schon Quinilvan, lecturer in European Polities at UCC, discusses the positioning of the climate crisis within the German election, as well as the implications its results may have acro...
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Calls to broaden pandemic recognition payments to other sectors from 2021-09-26T12:00
Antoinette Cunningham, General Secretary of the AGSI (Association of Garda Segants and Inspectors), discusses the government’s plans for a bonus to frontline workers.
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Department of Higher and Further Education to meet with college presidents over student housing crisis from 2021-09-26T12:00
Michael O’Flynn, chairman and managing director of O'Flynn construction group group, discusses the current student accommodation crisis.
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Fuel bills set to rise this winter from 2021-09-26T12:00
Carole Coleman reports on increasing fuel bills.
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All to play for on Dublin Bay South by-election canvass from 2021-09-26T03:34:12.665819
Mary Regan, RTÉ Political reporter; and John Downing, of the Irish Independent, discuss the Dublin Bay South By-election.
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Final preparations ahead of further easing of measures from 2021-09-26T03:34:12.665102
Carole Coleman has been to Ballina in Co Mayo to hear about expectations and concerns ahead of tomorrow.
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G7 ministers agree global minimum tax of at least 15% from 2021-09-26T03:34:12.664432
Sean Whelan reports on yesterday's G7 meeting. Stephen Kinsella, Associate Professor of Economics at UL, and chief economics writer with the Currency, gives his analysis.
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Mother and Baby homes report from 2021-09-26T03:34:12.663745
Dr James Gallan, Lecturer in the School of Law and Government at Dublin City University, and Eamon Ryan, Green Party Leader and Minister for the Environment, Climate & Communications, on whether re...
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Bottles thrown at gardaí as Dublin crowds dispersed from 2021-09-26T03:34:12.662698
Samantha Libreri reports that a number of main streets in the capital were sealed off last night as gardaí dealt with public order incidents across Dublin's south city centre. Richard Guiney, Dubli...
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Church leaders only aware of President’s concerns over NI service this week from 2021-09-19T12:00
Archbishop Eamon Martin, Catholic Primate of All Ireland and Archbishop John McDowell, the Church of Ireland's Prime of All Ireland discuss the invitation they sent to President Michael D Higgins t...
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Public services a priority in Budget 2022 - McGrath from 2021-09-19T12:00
Celine Clarke, Head of advocacy and communications of Age Action Ireland, reacts to expected increases in core welfare rates including the old age pension and Michael McGrath, Minister for Public E...
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Concerns growing over the future of general practice in Ireland from 2021-09-19T12:00
Aengus Cox speaks to GPs in Tipperary about recruitment issues they are facing and Denis McCauley, Chairman of the GP Committee of the IMO, reacts to their concerns.
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Phased return to workplaces begins tomorrow from 2021-09-19T12:00
Eddie Keane, Lecturer in Employment Law at University of Limerick, discusses the phased return to workplaces from tomorrow.
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'HSE is highly committed to implementing all aspects Slaintecare' - Reid from 2021-09-12T12:00
Paul Reid, CEO of the Health Service Executive, discusses Sláintecare
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Call for inquiry into Defence Forces allegations from 2021-09-12T12:00
Sorcha Clarke, Sinn Féin's spokesperson on defence, discusses the allegations of abuse in the Irish Defence Forces
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Biden and Bush call for unity on 9/11 anniversary from 2021-09-12T12:00
Michael Semple, Visiting Professor at Queen's University Belfast, discusses the September 11th anniversary
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DUP warning over Stormont creates new challenges from 2021-09-12T12:00
Naomi Long, Leader of the Alliance Party, discusses issues surrounding the Northern Ireland protocol
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SF no confidence vote 'publicity stunt' - Humphreys from 2021-09-12T12:00
Heather Humphreys, Minister for Justice, discusses the rising pension age and the Fine Gael think-in.
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Dáil sittings to resume this week from 2021-09-12T12:00
Mary Regan, RTÉ political reporter, and Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor at the Irish Independent, discuss the new Dáil term
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Superb Tyrone claim crown as Mayo agony continues from 2021-09-12T12:00
John Muaghan, Offally football manager, and Enda McGinely, former All-Ireland winner with Tyrone, discusses yesterday's All-Ireland action
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Paralympics 2020: Jason Smyth wins sixth gold after dramatic T13 100m final from 2021-08-29T12:00
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Will some businesses become insolvent due to the pandemic? from 2021-08-24T07:26:14.541238
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Kevin Winters, human rights solicitor in Belfast, discusses reports the British government will introduce a statute of limitations preventing the prosecution of crimes linked to the Troubles.
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Scotland vote sets up new independence clash with London from 2021-08-24T07:26:14.539997
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Concerns over new National Maternity Hospital building delays from 2021-08-24T07:26:14.539346
Shane Higgins, Master of Holles Street Hospital, discusses the letter he wrote in yesterday's Irish Times expressing serious concern about further delay in building a new maternity hospital.
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Stephen Donnelly, Minister for Health, discusses the latest Covid-19 situation.
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Two more Irish citizens evacuated from Afghanistan from 2021-08-22T12:00
Simon Coveney, Foreign Affairs Minister, on efforts to get Irish people out of Afghanistan.
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Covid appeal to GAA fans ahead of hurling final from 2021-08-22T12:00
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Covid-19 hospitalisations at highest level since March from 2021-08-22T12:00
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The return to school from 2021-08-22T12:00
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Afghanistan crisis: A bad week for Biden from 2021-08-22T12:00
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30 years since Nirvana played Cork from 2021-08-22T12:00
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Taliban forces have entered the capital of Afghanistan from 2021-08-15T12:00
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Residents in Kabul fear advance of the Taliban from 2021-08-15T12:00
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Vaccines for children from 2021-08-15T12:00
Elaine Keogh reports on the vaccine roll out for children. Paul Reid, CEO of the HSE, on whether enough children will be vaccinated to ensure that schools can return safely.
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10,000 cases of Covid 19 in the last week alone from 2021-08-15T12:00
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The impact of wildfires on the environment from 2021-08-15T12:00
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Teacher and Garda unions call for priority vaccinations from 2021-08-07T18:49:37.433148
Antoinette Cunningham, General Secretary of the AGSI and John Boyle, General Secretary of the INTO, discuss the Covid-19 vaccine roll-out for teachers and gardaí.
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Rise in Delta cases among young people from 2021-07-18T12:00
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Driving test backlog from 2021-07-18T12:00
Carole Coleman reports on latest measures to tackle the driving test backlog.
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Jim O'Callaghan says he would not sign motion of no confidence in Micheál Martin from 2021-07-11T12:00
Jim O’Callaghan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Bay South, and Hildegarde Naughten, Fine Gael TD and Minister of State discuss the Dublin Bay South by-election.
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Expert would prefer younger children to be allowed to dine indoors over teenagers from 2021-07-11T12:00
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RAI ‘working towards’ indoor hospitality reopening on 19 July from 2021-07-11T12:00
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HSE planning to use antigen tests for outbreaks and potentially close contacts from 2021-07-11T12:00
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Sinn Féin satisfied it ‘consolidated’ Dublin Bay South vote - Doherty from 2021-07-11T12:00
Pearse Doherty, Sinn Féin TD, discusses the Dublin Bay South by-election.
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Limerick animal welfare inspector moved over 'credible threats' to her personal safety from 2021-07-11T12:00
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England’s Grealish was a ‘gifted’ GAA player - former coach from 2021-07-11T12:00
Michael Healy, Jack Grealish’s former coach at John Mitchell’s GAA club in Birmingham, discusses the Aston Villa player’s formative years playing Gaelic football.
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James Doorley, Deputy Director of the National Youth Council, discusses how the pandemic is affecting young people.
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Riona Judge McCormack, who works with the Norwegian Refugee Council in Yemen, discusses the situation in the country.
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Wallis and Futuna Islands put on Irish quarantine list from 2021-07-05T23:12:09.049313
Stephanie Villi, Reporter with Wallis and Futuna La Premiere Television, discusses Wallis and Futuna being put on Ireland’s mandatory hotel quarantine list.
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Will we see foreign tourists here this year? from 2021-07-05T23:12:09.048337
Niall Gibbons, Chief Executive of Tourism Ireland, discusses how the tourism industry will be impacted by the pandemic this year.
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Second night of violence on streets in Northern Ireland from 2021-07-05T23:12:09.047140
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Number of patients in hospital with Covid-19 stable at 242 from 2021-07-05T23:12:09.045613
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Hospitality sector calls for clarity on reopening plan from 2021-06-27T12:00
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Covid-19: 443 new cases reported from 2021-06-27T12:00
Professor Kim Roberts, Assistant Professor of Microbiology and the Head of Virology research at Trinity College Dublin, discusses the Delta variant of Covid-19.
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Any delay to reopening plan will be ‘short’ - Ryan from 2021-06-27T12:00
Eamon Ryan, Minister for Transport, discusses the potential delay to the Government’s reopening plan.
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Hundreds attend pilot events to test easing of virus restrictions from 2021-06-27T12:00
Professor Iain Buchan, Executive Dean of the Institute of Population Health at the University of Liverpool, discusses events held in the UK to test Covid-19 transmission.
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British Health Secretary Matt Hancock resigns over Covid rules breach from 2021-06-27T12:00
George Parker, Political Editor of the Financial Times, discusses the resignation of the UK’s Health Secretary Matt Hannock.
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Govt ‘exporting problem’ over eating disorder plan from 2021-06-27T12:00
Cian McCormack reports on calls for the establishment of a dedicated national treatment service or hospital for eating disorders in Ireland.
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Decision on easing restrictions on 5 July early next week from 2021-06-27T12:00
Paul Cunningham, RTÉ’s Political Correspondent, discusses the potential delay to the Government’s reopening plan.
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Unvaccinated people will need Covid cert, PCR tests to travel - Varadkar from 2021-06-20T12:00
Leo Varadkar, leader of Fine Gael and Tánaiste, discusses health, housing and Northern Ireland.
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Ownership of NMH is 'a critical issue' - Social Democrats from 2021-06-20T12:00
Catherine Murphy, co-leader of the Social Democrats, discusses the National Maternity Hospital.
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National Maternity Hosptial negotiations continuing in 'good faith' - Donnelly from 2021-06-20T12:00
Stephen Donnelly, Minister for Health, discusses the National Maternity Hospital.
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Edwin Poots resigns as DUP leader after internal revolt from 2021-06-20T12:00
Suzanne Breen, Political Editor with the Belfast Telegraph, discusses the resignation of DUP leader Edwin Poots.
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Hungarian law criticised as crackdown on LGBTQ rights from 2021-06-20T12:00
Maria Walsh, Fine Gael MEP, discusses Hungary's parliament passing a law banning the "promotion" of homosexuality to minors.
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Can employers insist staff get a vaccine? from 2021-06-20T12:00
Elaine Kehoe reports on if employers can insist that staff should get a vaccine and what are the public expectations about dealing with frontline workers or work colleagues who are unvaccinated?
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Around 33% of female councillors have experienced sexual harassment or misconduct in their role - survey from 2021-06-17T13:58:04.349375
Carole Coleman speaks to women in politics who have experienced sexual harassment or misconduct in their role.
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Track and Trace from 2021-06-17T13:58:04.347467
Niamh O'Beirne, National Lead for Testing and Tracing for the HSE, discusses the current Covid-19 situation.
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Mary Lou McDonald from 2021-06-17T13:58:04.345859
Mary Lou McDonald, leader of Sinn Féin, discusses the Northern Ireland Protocol and the vaccine roll-out.
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Arlene Foster from 2021-06-17T13:58:04.344187
Arlene Foster, First Minister for Northern Ireland and the leader of the DUP, discusses the Northern Ireland Protocol and the vaccine roll-out.
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Three senior executives at Davy stockbrokers resign over bond deal from 2021-06-17T13:58:04.341042
Tom Lyons, business journalist and CEO of the Currency, John McGuinness, Chairman of the Oireachtas Finance Committee, and Seán Fleming, Minister of State at the Department of Finance with Responsi...
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Govt considers tighter Britain-Ireland travel restrictions from 2021-06-13T12:00
Simon Coveney, Minister for Foreign Affairs, discusses the Delta variant, the Northern Ireland Protocol and Stobart.
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Gregory Campbell from 2021-06-13T12:00
Gregory Campbell, DUP MP for East Londonderry, discusses the Northern Ireland Protocol.
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Temporary schedule begins on some Aer Lingus regional routes from 2021-06-13T12:00
Pádraig Ó Céidigh, founder of Aer Arann, discusses the announcement from Stobart Air that it will immediately cease its contract to operate Aer Lingus’s regional services.
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All to play for in the Dublin Bay South by-election from 2021-06-13T12:00
Justin McCarthy reports on the upcoming by-election in Dublin Bay South
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Mother-and-baby home report from 2021-06-13T12:00
Kathleen Funchion, Sinn Féin TD and Chair of the Children and Youth Affairs Committee, and Noelle Brown, mother-and-baby home survivor, discuss the Mother-and-Baby Home Commission of Investigation’...
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Hospitality sector say it is struggling to recruit skilled staff from 2021-06-13T12:00
Elaine Keogh reports on hotels and restaurants struggling to recruit skilled staff.
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Reopening Bundoran from 2021-05-30T12:00
Carole Coleman visited Bundoran in County Donegal yesterday to meet business owners getting ready for what they hope will be a bumper summer season
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Reopening the UK from 2021-05-30T12:00
There are concerns that Britain's plans to lift all Covid restrictions on June 21st are at odds with the increasing spread of a more contagious variant of Covid 19. Linda Bauld is Professor of Publ...
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CEO of the HSE Paul Reid from 2021-05-30T12:00
CEO of the HSE Paul Reid spoke on the next phase of the vaccine plan
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Northern Ireland and The DUP from 2021-05-30T12:00
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CAO and the Third Level System from 2021-05-30T12:00
There is major pressure on the third level system after thousands more students applied for college courses through the CAO system this year. We discuss this further with Deputy President and Regis...
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It could take weeks to restore HSE IT system, expert warns from 2021-05-23T12:00
Ronan Murphy, CEO of Smart Tech, discusses the latest developments in the HSE cyber attack.
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‘Vigilance’ needed to protect against fourth Covid wave from 2021-05-23T12:00
Dr Mary Favier, member of NPHET and former president of the Irish College of General Practitioners discusses the latest developments in the impact of the cyber attack and variants of concern.
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'Good steady progress' on restoring HSE systems - Reid from 2021-05-23T12:00
Paul Reid, Chief Executive of the HSE, discusses the latest in the cyber attack and the Covid-19 vaccine rollout.
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Sinn Féin calls for clarity on continuation of PUP from 2021-05-23T12:00
Pearse Doherty, Sinn Féin’s Finance Spokesperson, discusses pandemic support payments and housing.
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Govt to announce rollout of EU digital Covid certificate on Friday from 2021-05-23T12:00
Michael McGrath, Minister for Public Expenditure, discusses the cyber attack, pandemic support payments and housing.
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‘Root causes’ of Palestinian-Israeli confict need to be addressed, former Palestinian negotiator from 2021-05-23T12:00
Dr Hanan Ashrawi, former negotiator and spokesperson for the Palestinian Authority, dicusses the recent conflict in the Middle-East.
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Challenges of life after State care from 2021-05-23T12:00
Carole Coleman speaks to young people in different parts of the country about the challenges of life after being in state care.
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Further cyber attack carried out on Dept of Health from 2021-05-16T12:00
Paul Reynolds, RTÉ Crime Correspondent, and Michael Pantridge, senior analyst at the Centre for Cybersecurity and Cybercrime Investigation at UCD, discuss the cyber-attack on the HSE and the Depart...
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Vaccinations for people in 40s expected to start later this month from 2021-05-16T12:00
Dr Colm Henry, HSE's Chief Clinical Officer, discusses the vaccine rollout and the cyber attack on the HSE and Department of Health.
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Gideon Levy, columnist with Israeli newspaper Haaretz, Michael Lynk, UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in the Palestinian Territory and Simon Coveney, Minister for Foreign Affa...
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Poots says removing NI Protocol is top priority from 2021-05-16T12:00
Deirdre Heenan, Professor of Social Policy at Ulster University, discusses the election of Edwin Poots as the leader of the DUP.
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Hundreds of dentists stop treating medical card patients from 2021-05-16T12:00
Fintan Hourihan, Chief Executive of the Irish Dental Association, and David Cullinane, Sinn Féin's spokesperson on Health, discuss figures that show the number of dentists who treat medical card pa...
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Organised Prostitution Investigations Unit from 2021-05-15T02:52:47.682649
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Threats to Journalists - Seamus Dooley Irish Secretary of the NUJ from 2021-05-15T02:52:47.681390
Irish Secretary of the National Union of Journalists, Seamus Dooley spoke with us about the BBC journalist who has been warned of threats made to his life.
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Tension in Northern Ireland - Brian Feeney from 2021-05-15T02:52:47.677459
Irish News columnist Brian Feeney joined us to discuss the apparent rise in tension Northern Ireland this week
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Northern Ireland Protocol - Minister Simon Coveney from 2021-05-15T02:52:47.676354
Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney joined us to discuss the difficulty facing the Northern Ireland Protocol
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Paul Reid, Chief Executive of the HSE joined us to discuss the decision not to offer the AstraZeneca vaccine to the over 70's
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Vaccine Roll Out - Paddy Connolly, CEO of Age Action Ireland from 2021-05-15T02:52:47.673524
Paddy Connolly the CEO of Age Action Ireland joined us to discuss the decision not to offer the AstraZeneca vaccine to the over 70s
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Govt to decide what businesses can reopen from 4 May from 2021-04-25T12:00
Amy Ní Riada speaks to business owners in Kinsale, Co Cork about what they are hoping for on 4 May.
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Simon Coveney from 2021-04-25T12:00
Simon Coveney, Minister for Foreign Affairs, discusses Covid-19 restrictions.
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Over 966,000 people given first vaccine dose from 2021-04-25T12:00
Damien McCallion, HSE National Director, discusses the Covid-19 vaccination programme.
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Hairdressers, beauty salons reopening in Northern Ireland from 2021-04-25T12:00
Dr Frances O'Hagan, GP based in Armagh, discusses the Covid-19 situation in Northern Ireland.
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Fire situation in Killarney National Park improves from 2021-04-25T12:00
Michael Gleeson, Independent Councillor in Kerry, discusses the fire in Killarney National Park.
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Are babies feeling the effects of the pandemic? from 2021-04-25T12:00
Carole Coleman speaks to new mothers about having a baby during the Pandemic and Dr Niamh Lynch from the Bon Secour hospital discusses the topic.
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Minister defends 'probing' of vaccine roll-out plan from 2021-04-18T12:00
Stephen Donnelly, Minister for Health, discusses the latest Covid-19 situation and the vaccine roll-out.
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Dr Ina Kelly from 2021-04-18T12:00
Dr Ina Kelly, President of the Irish Medical Organisation, discusses the latest Covid-19 situation and her tenure as President of the IMO.
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DCU ‘astonished’ over letters sent by Ukrainian and Geogrian embassies about geopolitics course from 2021-04-18T12:00
John Doyle, Director of DCU’s Institute for International Conflict Resolution, discusses the joint letters sent by the Ukrainian and Georgian embassies to DCU and the Department of Foreign Affairs.
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Pandemic hits rural Ireland hard from 2021-04-18T12:00
Justin McCarthy speaks to people in Upperchurch, Co Tipperary about what effect the pandemic has had on the people living there.
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KBC looks at Irish exit plan with Bank of Ireland deal from 2021-04-18T12:00
Laura Noonan, Ireland Correspondent with the Financial Times, discusses KBC Ireland's plans which may lead to it leaving the Irish market.
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Intensive Care Doctor at University Hospital Limerick, Catherine Motherway speaks with us about what she is dealing with on the front line.
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Aontu leader and TD for Meath West Peadar Tobín speaks with us for our annual series of party leader interviews.
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Elaine Dunne of the Federation of Early Childhood Providers speaks with us about their assessment on whether it is possible for them to open tomorrow
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Chief Clinical Officer of the HSE Colm Henry from 2021-04-15T02:09:40.790284
Chief Clinical Officer of the HSE Colm Henry speaks about the high numbers of hospitalisations in the past few days
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Tánaiste and leader of Fine Gael Leo Varadkar joined us in studio to begin our annual series of party leader interviews.
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Plan for child refugees in doubt due to Covid-19 travel concerns from 2021-04-11T12:00
Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of the Children's Rights Alliance and Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats for TD for Wicklow, discuss the Government's plan to bring 28 child refugees to Ireland being i...
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‘They are not rioting in middle-class areas’ - community activist from 2021-04-11T12:00
Justin McCarthy speaks to community leaders on the Shankill Road in west Belfast and Jeffrey Donaldson, DUP MP for Lagan Valley and Deirdre Hargey, Sinn Féin MLA and Minister for Communities in Sto...
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HSE praises 'significant' impact of vaccinations from 2021-04-11T12:00
Professor Martin Cormican, Clinical Lead on Infection Control with the HSE, discusses new variants of Covid-19 and the vaccine roll-out.
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Physiotherapists say demand for their services is ‘soaring’ from 2021-04-11T12:00
Carole Coleman speaks to physiotherapists about the increase in demand for their services since the start of the pandemic.
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Son of dying man challenges detention in hotel quarantine from 2021-04-11T12:00
Orla O’Donnell, RTÉ’s Court Correspondent, discusses the case.
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Ministers say 5km limit, outdoor activity may be increased from 2021-03-28T12:00
Simon Coveney, Minister for Foreign Affairs, discusses the potential lifting of some Covid-19 restrictions after 5 April.
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More than 760,000 vaccines administered in Ireland from 2021-03-28T12:00
Paul Reid, HSE Chief Executive, discusses the latest issues which are facing the health service in battling Covid-19.
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Department of Health built secret dossiers on children with autism from 2021-03-28T12:00
Dr William Flannery, President of the College of Psychiatrists and Michael McDowell, former Attorney General, discuss the RTÉ Investigates report which revealed the exchanging of information betwee...
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Brazil's highest daily Covid death toll as 3,650 perish from 2021-03-28T12:00
Tim Vickery, journalist in Brazil, discusses the Covid-19 situation in the country.
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Schools to fully reopen after Easter break from 2021-03-28T12:00
Dr Abigail Collins, public health specialist with the HSE, discusses the number of Covid-19 cases in schools.
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Drinking during pandemic from 2021-03-28T12:00
Regina Liepe Brannigan, Senior Addiction Counselor with the HSE and a psychotherapist at the Stanhope centre, discusses the level of alcohol consumption during the pandemic. For more information vi...
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Europe Editor Tony Connelly gives his analysis on the Brexit negotiations from 2021-03-26T02:05:27.051153
Tony Connelly, Europe Editor, discusses the latest developments on the Brexit negotiations.
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Covid cases 'stubbornly high' - Henry from 2021-03-21T12:00
Dr Colm Henry, Chief Clinical Officer with the HSE, discusses the current Covid-19 situation.
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Govt to discuss lifting some Covid restrictions next month from 2021-03-21T12:00
Niall Collins, Minister for State for Skills and Further Education, discusses Covid-19 restrictions.
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Construction sector hopes to further open up in April from 2021-03-21T12:00
Tom Parlon, Director General of the Construction Industry Federation, discusses the potential reopening of the construction sector next month.
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GPs in talks to vaccinate vulnerable from 2021-03-21T12:00
Susan Clyne, CEO of the Irish Medical Organisation, discusses the Covid-19 vaccine roll-out.
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Will funeral traditions change post-pandemic? from 2021-03-21T12:00
Carole Coleman speaks to some of those who lost loved ones during the pandemic and Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent TD for Roscommon-Galway, calls for easing of some funeral restrictions.
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Blackmore's Cheltenham success leads the way for female jockys from 2021-03-21T12:00
Áine O'Connor, recruitment officer for the Racing Academy and Centre for Education and Jane Mangan, Racing analyst with RTÉ, discuss Rachael Blackmore's success at Cheltenham.
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AstraZeneca vaccine suspended over blood clot concerns from 2021-03-14T12:00
Dr Ronan Glynn, Deputy Chief Medical Officer at the Department of Health, and Dr Colm Henry, Chief Clinical Officer with the HSE, discuss the decision to suspend the administration of the AstraZene...
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Gardaí upgrade investigation on Varadkar's leak of GP contract from 2021-03-14T12:00
Mary Regan, Political Reporter with RTÉ, discusses the investigation.
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Michael McGrath from 2021-03-14T12:00
Michael McGrath, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, discusses the decision to suspend the administration of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine.
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Victor Bayda, Irish language officer with Comhchoiste Ghaeltacht Uíbh Ráthaigh, discusses the state of the Irish language.
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Sarah Keane, CEO of Swim Ireland and the President of the Olympic Federation of Ireland, discusses the reopening of indoor swimming pools.
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Catholic Church to discuss its future from 2021-03-14T12:00
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Irish 14-day incidence of Covid-19 increases to 33.2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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NPHET advice as Covid-19 cases rise from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Garda involvement in eviction from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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How to go about living with Covid-19 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Archbishop Eamon Martin, Catholic Primate of All Ireland, discusses the Mother and Baby Home Report.
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Eamon Ryan - Green Party from 2021-01-17T13:00
Eamon Ryan, leader of the Green Party, takes part in This Week’s series of party leader interviews.
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Mother and Baby Homes from 2021-01-10T13:00
Our Religions and Social Affairs corespondent Ailbhe Connelley discusses the article in today's Sunday Independent about the findings of the commission of investigation into Mother and Baby homes.
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View from the Frontline from 2021-01-10T13:00
President of the Intensive Care Society Dr Colman O'Loughlin describes what it is like working on the frontline as hospitals prepare themselves for the worst conditions since the start of the pande...
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HSE Update on Covid 19 from 2021-01-10T13:00
Chief Executive of the HSE Paul Reid speaks with us about the current surge of Covid 19, the vaccine rollout and the impact of the new strains of the virus.
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Richard Boyd Barrett - Solidarity–People Before Profit from 2021-01-10T13:00
TD for Dun Laoghaire and member of Solidarity–People Before Profit Richard Boyd Barrett speaks with us for our annual series of party leader interviews.
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US Politics from 2021-01-10T13:00
Jimmy Ryan of Subject Matter, and a former advisor to senior democrats on Capitol Hill spoke with us from Washingotn DC
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HSE intends to start vaccinations on 29 December from 2020-12-27T13:00
Paul Reid, CEO of the Health Service Executive, discusses the rise in Covid-19 cases and June Shannon, Health Journalist, discusses the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccines.
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EU and UK release full text of post-Brexit trade deal from 2020-12-27T13:00
Barry Andrews, Fianna Fáil MEP for Dublin, discusses the post-Brexit trade deal between the EU and UK.
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State Papers 1990 - 'The hand of history' from 2020-12-27T13:00
David McCullagh, RTÉ Six One presenter and historian, discusses the release of the 1990 State Papers.
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How has the pandemic impacted the way people shop? from 2020-12-27T13:00
Gill Stedman, RTÉ Business Journalist, reports on where people are shopping, what they are buying, and how businesses have adapted during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Will Joe Biden's Irish links boost tourism like JFK? from 2020-12-27T13:00
RTÉ’s South-East Correspondent Conor Kane reports how New Ross, Co Wexford created a mini-industry based on its link to US President John F Kennedy.
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Govt to consider travel restrictions from Britain as European countries ban UK flights from 2020-12-20T13:00
Stephen Donnelly, Minister for Health, and Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin Spokesperson for Health, discuss possible travel restrictions for the island of Britain.
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New Covid-19 strain 'out of control' in UK - Hancock from 2020-12-20T13:00
Anthony Staines, Professor of Health Systems at DCU, discusses the rise in Covid-19 cases.
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UK wants 'substantial move' in Brexit fisheries negotiations from 2020-12-20T13:00
Mairead McGuinness, EU Commissioner, discusses the latest developments in the Brexit trade talks.
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Residents and farmers seek single Shannon agency to manage flooding from 2020-12-20T13:00
Carole Coleman reports on residents and farmers along the Shannon seeking a single agency to manage the river instead of the 16 agencies currently involved.
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December 1920 saw first important step in making Partition reality from 2020-12-20T13:00
Justin McCarthy speaks to two historians about the 100 year anniversary of the Government of Ireland Act 1920.
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People react to proposed travel restrictions from 2020-12-20T13:00
John Burke speaks to passengers at Dublin's Heuston Station
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'Really a matters of days now' - Coveney from 2020-12-13T13:00
Simon Coveney, Minister for Foreign Affairs, discusses the latest Brexit developments.
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Trucks stacked for kilometres at Port of Dover from 2020-12-13T13:00
John McGrain, Director General of the British Irish Chamber of Commerce, discusses business concerns ahead of a no deal Brexit.
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HSE working out 'unknowns' in vaccine report from 2020-12-13T13:00
Paul Reid, CEO of the HSE, discusses the challenges of vaccinating millions of people, and how each of us will determine the path of the virus this Christmas and into January.
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Around 2,000 students wrapped up their Leaving Cert exams on Friday from 2020-12-13T13:00
Gail Conway reports that students are calling for future certainty and say now is the time for reform.
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UK to stay aligned with EU rules on NI agri-food goods from 2020-12-13T13:00
George Parker, Financial Times, reports on the latest Brexit developments.
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Science group say moving to Level 3 plus is 'wrong decision' from 2020-11-29T13:00
Professor Tomás Ryan, Neuroscientist at Trinity College Dublin, discusses the reopening of parts of the economy under Level 3 plus.
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Hospitality sector preparing to reopen under Level 3 plus from 2020-11-29T13:00
Michel Lennon, owner of the Westport Woods Hotel in Mayo, Maire Flynn, owner of Tannery restaurant in Waterford, and Michael O’Donovan, owner of the Castle Inn pub in Cork, discuss the reopening of...
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Committee to investigate gender disparity in funding from 2020-11-29T13:00
Justin McCarthy speaks to women GAA players about the inequality of government funding for women’s sport compared to men’s and Niamh Smyth, Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Sport, discusses wha...
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Talks taking place on Covid-19 arrangements for December from 2020-11-22T13:00
Dr Mary Favier, member of NPHET and former president of the ICGP, discusses the current Covid-19 situation in Ireland.
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What will Joe Biden's immigration laws look like? from 2020-11-22T13:00
James O Malley, New York-based immigration lawyer, discusses US President-elect Joe Biden’s possible immigration laws.
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Fewer Covid-19 patients in hospital but cases rising from 2020-11-15T13:00
Dr Gabriel Scally, President of Epidemiology and Public Health, Royal Society of Medicine, discusses the current trends of Covid-19 in Ireland.
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Opposition to seek legal advice over Woulfe impasse from 2020-11-15T13:00
Catherine Murphy, Co-leader of the Social Democrats, discusses the issues the party leaders face over Supreme Court Judge, Seamus Woulfe.
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