Six years on from their marriage breakdown, actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard are back in court. After losing his case against the publishers of The Sun in the UK in 2020, Mr Depp is now suing his ex-wife in the US in a second libel case. Why is he doing this and what have we learned from this very public court row? Presenter Kevin Doyle is joined by pop culture journalist, Jennifer Gannon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 21, 2022•22 min
With Russia's large-scale offensive in eastern Ukraine underway, the Indo Daily finds out more about this shocking second phase in this two-month war. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: John O'Brennan, Donnacha Ó Beacháin, and Timmy Dooley. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 19, 2022•25 min
Jim Mansfield Jr has been found not guilty of conspiring to falsely imprison - and guilty of perverting the course of justice It’s the latest chapter in the remarkable saga of the Mansfield family, who once built a property empire worth €1.6bn. Host Fionnán Sheahan talks to Sunday Independent writer Niamh Horan and Irish Independent Journalist Robin Schiller about glamourous lifestyles, hotels and court cases. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 18, 2022•22 min
Former Irish hockey player Catriona Carey is currently under investigation for allegedly scamming thousands of euro out of people struggling with mortgage debt. As revealed in the Irish Independent, a car driven by Carey has now been seized by Gardaí as part of their investigations. Today, The Indo Daily takes a look at the woman behind the accusations and who has previously been convicted of theft and fraud. Presenter: Kevin Doyle. Guests: Andrew Hickey, Maeve Sheehan, Senior Correspondent with...
Apr 18, 2022•24 min
The cost-of-living crisis is here for the long haul, with the latest energy row concerning the impending increase in the carbon tax and the sale of a sod of turf. The Indo Daily finds out more. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Danny Healy-Rae and Austin Hughes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 14, 2022•19 min
He’s the first sitting British Prime Minister in history to have broken the law. What do these Partygate fines mean for the PM? Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Marie McCardle, Fionnán Sheahan and John Downing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 14, 2022•21 min
Gardaí have today confirmed separate murder investigations into the deaths of two men in Co Sligo. Michael Snee and Aidan Moffitt were separately assaulted and murdered in their own homes. Officers including members of the Emergency Response Unit arrested a man in his early 20s on suspicion of murder after what was described as an intense operation in the early hours of Wednesday.Irish Independent’s Western Correspondent Eavan Murray joins host Siobhán Maguire. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...
Apr 13, 2022•8 min
The Kinahan Organised Crime Gang is now listed among the most notorious in the world. With police closing in on the Dapper Don Christy Kinahan and his sons, is the end in sight for the Dublin gang that went global? Paul Williams and Robin schiller join host Kevin Doyle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 12, 2022•27 min
Is it 'fini' for France in the EU if far-right Eurosceptic Marine Le Pen is victorious in the election? The Indo Daily finds out. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guests: Irish Independent Political Correspondent John Downing and Paris-based journalist Catherine Field. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 12, 2022•24 min
A new strategy launched by EU will aim to crack down on “fast fashion” by ensuring clothes made in Europe are longer lasting and easier to repair. The Indo Daily, looks at the fallout of fast fashion industry - what it is, and how it is ravaging communities and the environment globally. Presenter Siobhán Maguire is joined by Irish Independent columnist and green entrepreneur Anne-Marie Tomchak to find our more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 11, 2022•22 min
Jay Bourke is no stranger to controversy. Once the Celtic Tiger’s poster boy, who at one stage had pub and restaurant interests employing more than 1,000 people, he now has total debts of €13.7m, and has been unsuccessful in writing off a €12.2m debt. From burger joints, restaurants, and bars to possible bankruptcy – where did it go wrong for the well-known businessman? Presenter Denise Calnan is joined by Jay Bourke and the Irish Independent's Legal Editor, Shane Phelan. See omnystudio.com/list...
Apr 07, 2022•24 min
Graham Dwyer has been in prison since 2013 but has never admitted to killing Elaine O’Hara. Now his bid for freedom has been boosted by a European court ruling which questions the gathering of phone evidence that was key to his conviction. Will the convicted murderer walk free and will this ruling open the floodgates for other criminal cases too? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 06, 2022•22 min
The Dublin Airport Authority is under pressure to implement an emergency plan to deal with passengers heading away on holidays over the coming weeks, namely Easter. This comes on foot of massive security delays last week which saw some passengers miss their flights, while others were encouraged to allow for a three-and-a-half hour wait to clear the queues. The Indo Daily finds out what's happening at Ireland's busiest airport and hears how you can beat the queues. Presenter Siobhán Maguire is jo...
Apr 05, 2022•21 min
Week six of the War on Ukraine has revealed a more sinister side to the already atrocious invasion with reports of shocking attacks on civilians in the streets of Bucha, near Kiev. As more details unfold regarding these and other civilian killings in Ukraine, Europe's leaders want additional sanctions imposed on Russia, including a full embargo on Russian oil, gas, and coal imports. But with Putin also threatening to cut off gas supplies unless paid in Roubles, the Indo Daily asks what impact th...
Apr 04, 2022•23 min
Pent-up demand from pandemic patient waiting lists and high numbers in Covid cases are pushing Ireland's frontline workers to the edge. The Indo Daily finds out more. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Philip Ryan, Dr Catherine Motherway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 03, 2022•18 min
Conor McGregor is rarely out of the headlines, but the Indo Daily finds out why it's less and less about his sporting career. Host: Kevin Doyle. Guests: Vincent Hogan and Niamh Horan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 01, 2022•23 min
How do you go about your day when your country is under attack? The Indo Daily meets the brave people in Ukraine who are refusing to leave. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guests: Anastasiya Stanko, Paul Niland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 30, 2022•24 min
Who is Thomas 'Bomber' Kavanagh, and what does his conviction mean for organised crime in Ireland given his links to the Kinahan Cartel? Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Nicola Tallant, Investigations Editor at the Sunday World. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 30, 2022•23 min
The Oscars was box office viewing for all the wrong reasons this year. Will Smith’s outburst has thrown up debates about acts of violence, keeping control and the pressures of life in the limelight. Host Fionnan Sheahan is joined by Irish Independent feature writer, Kirsty Blake Knox to talk about the fallout from this extraordinary turn of events. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 28, 2022•23 min
Current government messaging around Covid seems to shed little light on how we handle soaring Covid cases. The Indo Daily finds out more. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Irish Independent and Sunday Independent Political Correspondent, Hugh O'Connell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 27, 2022•20 min
Today on Daffodil Day, the Indo Daily meets cancer survivor Paul Markey on his incredible journey and enviable optimism. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Paul Markey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 25, 2022•21 min
The war on Ukraine started a month ago. Since then, more than 3.6 million refugees have left the country. Initially the Irish Government said it expected up to 20,000 refugees to arrive here. Now that number has increased ten-fold. There are plans to change planning laws to fast-track accommodation, garda vetting is being sped up and school places are being sought. But how will it all work and what is it like to host a refugee family? Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Philip Ryan, Eleanor Farrell, Matt ...
Mar 23, 2022•23 min
Ireland's Covid numbers are on the increase once again, as the BA.2 Omicron variant sweeps through communities. The Indo Daily finds out why. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guests: Professor John Ryan, Lecturer in Emergency Medicine at UCD and consultant at St Vincent’s University Hospital in Dublin, and Kingston Mills, Professor of Experimental Immunology, School of Biochemistry and Immunology, Trinity College Dublin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 23, 2022•23 min
Is the online trend of cancel culture out of control? The Indo Daily finds out more about the online phenomenon of public shaming. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Irish Independent feature writer, Katie Byrne. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 22, 2022•21 min
When they get their tongues twisted, politicians can appear out of touch, clueless or downright incompetent. Host Fionnan Sheehan is joined by Irish Independent political correspondents Senan Molony and Gabija Gataveckaite to talk about the great political gaffes of our time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 21, 2022•28 min
On the final day of the St Patrick's Festival, the Indo Daily hosts a special live episode from the festival's quarters at Collins Barrack in Dublin City. And to celebrate all things Irish, we're looking at the quirks and foibles engrained in the Irish personality. We might be shy in praising our own at home, but put one of our actors, peacekeepers, writers, singers and sports stars on a global stage and we'll shout our support from the rooftops. The jury is still out on Bono, however. Presenter...
Mar 18, 2022•29 min
Between rising energy bills, surging fuel costs and food inflation, luxuries like holidays are usually the first to go as households scramble to balance budgets. But what if you could still manage a trip away without scraping the bottom of the rainy-day fund? From saving money on luggage costs to steering clear of hotel booking platforms, the Indo Daily hears some top travel hacks to help you holiday as cheaply as possible. Presenter Siobhán Maguire is joined by Irish Independent Travel editor P...
Mar 18, 2022•22 min
Begorrah and Begosh... it’s St Patrick’s Day in the White House. Today on the Indo Daily, we’re asking are they presidential plastic paddies or is there something in the White House water that makes leaders of the free world love the old sod? Host Kevin Doyle is joined by Irish Independent political correspondent Senan Molony and author of the Green and White House Lynne Kelleher See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 17, 2022•24 min
Bord Gáis became the latest in a long line of energy suppliers to dramatically hike up electricity and gas prices yesterday, with the latter to rise by a whopping 39%. Between fuel on our forecourts and heating our homes, Irish consumers are already feeling the pinch from price increases. But as the war on Ukraine continues, we can expect even more price hikes in everything from the sunflower oil for our chips to wheat in our pasta and flour in our bread. Presenter Siobhán Maguire is joined by t...
Mar 16, 2022•24 min
Since invading Ukraine three weeks ago, Russia has embarked on a second war - one of words. Misinformation, censorship, and controlling the narrative is all part and parcel of its powerful propaganda machine. But Ukraine's endeavours to expose the truth are winning out as stories of heroism and civilian sacrifice reach every part of the globe, including Putin's beloved Russia. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guests: Tanya Lokot, Associate Professor in Digital Media and Society at DCU and Journalist Jason...
Mar 15, 2022•26 min
