In 1981, The Fianna Fail government ordered the tapping of journalists phones to find out who was leaking damaging government secrets to the press. The scandal was huge. But it would take a decade for the fallout to hit. Host: Tabitha Monahan. Guest: Liam Collins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Delaney is recruiting his Irish contacts to become directors of brass-plate Irish companies for overseas online businesses selling cannabis oil and other e-commerce schemes for €3,000 a year and boasting it is “money for jam”. Mark Tighe explains all. Host: Ellen Coyne Guest: Mark Tighe This episode was first published on 17 July, 2023. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dublin City is cleaning up the aftermath of violent scenes following a night of rioting, clashes with Gardaí and looting. The unprecedented scenes followed the stabbing of five people, including three children in Parnell Square yesterday afternoon. What led to the chaos and where do we go from here? Host: Tabitha Monahan | Guests: Kevin Doyle and Adrian Weckler See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Artificial Intelligence often dominates business and tech news of late, and all too often these stories centre on fears that AI will replace human jobs en masse. This week there is just one job that’s been making headlines and that’s OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, the creator of ChatGPT, who was very publicly ousted from his own company before being dramatically reinstated. So what happened and why should we pay attention? Host: Ellen Coyne | Guest: Adrian Weckler See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
More than a dozen settlements have been made by the Spiritans congregation in the last year after civil cases were filed in the High Court over alleged sexual abuse in its fee-paying schools. Derek McCarthy shares his story with The Indo Daily Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Amy Molloy and Derek McCarthy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Killed in their kitchen on a cold November night, the mysterious double murder that has all but been forgotten - until now. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Liam Collins See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rapper and hip-hop icon Sean 'Diddy' Combs was at the centre of disturbing allegations by his former girlfriend Casandra "Cassie" Ventura last week, who accused the mogul of rape, violent behaviour and sex trafficking during their relationship. But just 24 hours after the initial allegations were filed, the lawsuit was settled. What did the case involve and what could be the impact on the pair's careers? Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guest: Dee Molumby. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...
Martyr, revolutionary, and a constant thorn in Putin’s side, how could the imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny play a role in the future of Russia? Host: Rory Tevlin Guest: Jason Corcoran See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After being ejected from RTE, Ryan Tubridy has landed on his feet in London with a new radio show at Virgin Radio. But can he match the success of fellow Irish broadcasters - Graham Norton and Terry Wogan? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Dave Hanratty See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As Tánaiste Micheál Martin tours the Middle East looking to secure both the release of 8-year-old Emily Hand and a ceasefire in the region, we ask if Ireland is an outlier in European with their support for Palestine? Host: Ellen Coyne Guests: Philip Ryan and Hugh O’Connell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Long known for helping people in need – the Peter McVerry Trust now finds itself seeking financial assistance from the government. What is happening at one of the country’s most established charities? Host: Kevin Doyle Guest: Ellen Coyne See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Staff at the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) have reacted with anger at the revelation that Jonathan Hill, its chief executive, received payments which are expressly prohibited in the FAI staff handbook. Could the FAI lose their Sport Ireland funding? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Mark Tighe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
No RTÉ stars will make more than €250,000 under the broadcaster's cost-cutting plan. These are some of the measures that Director General Kevin Bakhurst announced on Tuesday afternoon. The Indo Daily takes a closer look at the details of the station’s roadmap to recovery. Host: Kevin Doyle Guest: Fionnán Sheahan You can listen to further podcasts on the RTÉ story below: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/tubridy-redundancy-insolvency-the-latest-woes-at-rt%C3%A9/id1568934774?i=1000631226735 Se...
After picking fights with Palestinian protesters, the police and the homeless, outspoken British Home Secretary Suella Braverman has been sacked. In a surprise reshuffle, former prime minister David Cameron has returned as the UK's new foreign minister. What does it all mean for the future of the Conservative government and Rishi Sunak? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Enda Brady. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Donald Trump and his children testified in front of a New York judge to dispute claims that the former US president deceived banks. What transpired was more than anyone expected. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Gina London See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nicholas and Hillary Smith lay dead in their Tipperary home for 18 months until their bodies were discovered last year. But new details exclusive to the Irish Independent, help explain further the lonely life lived by the pair, and a secret son. Host: Siobhán Maguire. Guest: Shane Phelan You can also hear the origins of this story in our previous podcast here https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/tragedy-in-tipperary-the-mysterious-death-of/id1568934774?i=1000576189305 See omnystudio.com/listene...
When Molly Martens arrived in Limerick in 2008, she seemed like an All-American Girl with the world at her feet. But that public persona - like many of the stories she told about herself - was just a work of fantasy. From mother to monster, from wife to Jason Corbett’s killer, who is Molly Martens? If you'd like to hear more on this story, here's the recent episode referenced in the show. https://www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-indo-daily/the-indo-daily-revisited-the-killing-of-jason-corbett-and...
Ashling Murphy, a 23 year old primary school teacher went for a run on the banks of the Grand Canal outside Tullamore – she never returned home. This is the story of how Jozef Puska tried to get away with her murder. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Catherine Fegan and Eimear Cotter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Soccer star Luis Diaz has continued to play for Liverpool despite his father being held hostage in his native Columbia. The story has gained global attention – but it's far from a unique situation. In South America, kidnapping is a surprisingly established industry. Host: Kevin Doyle | Guest: Anja Shortland See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
‘Primary focus of Molly Martens’ existence’ was to adopt Jason Corbett’s children, divorce him and get custody – this is what the Lexington court in North Carolina heard. We bring you the latest in the Molly and Tom Martens sentencing hearing. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Ralph Riegel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Description: Award winning actor Robert De Niro is in a legal battle, after his former assistant accused the actor of gender discrimination and workplace bullying and sued him for 12 million dollars. De Niro is countersuing, claiming the ex-assistant Graham Chase Robinson did not do her job. Where did the legal dispute begin and will it impact the actor's legacy? Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guest: Dave Hanratty See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
With a peak valuation of 47 billion dollars, Adam Neumann's WeWork was once a global empire. But his vision for the company didn't stop there - he even had his sights set on Mars. With reports that the company could file for bankruptcy this week, we look at how it all came crashing down to earth. Host: Tabitha Monahan | Guest: Adrian Weckler See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A compelling new documentary ‘Lost Boys- Belfast’s Missing Children’ has shed new light on the mysterious disappearance of FIVE children at the height of the Troubles. Only one body was recovered. All these tragic cases remain unsolved and unresolved. Were these cases linked? Host: Sharon O'Neill. Guests: Des Henderson and Anne Spence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today, the Central Criminal Court heard more evidence from Jozef Puska, the man accused of murdering school teacher Ashling Murphy. He told the Central Criminal Court that he was assaulted by a man with a knife who then followed Ashling Murphy into a ditch and attacked her. Host: Kevin Doyle. Guest: Eimear Cotter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The retrial of Molly and Tom Martens for the brutal killing of Jason Corbett has seen their defence put forward dramatic claims against the deceased Irishman this week. We hear the latest Ralph Riegal in North Carolina. For more on this story, here's the recent recap mentioned in this episode. https://www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-indo-daily/the-indo-daily-revisited-the-killing-of-jason-corbett-and-the-tom-and-molly-martens-retrial/a1621224266.html Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Ralph Riegal See...
Since the Russia - Ukraine war broke out in 2022, Ireland has welcomed nearly 100,000 Ukrainian refugees. However, with an already stretched housing sector, can Ireland continue to provide the same level of welfare to those seeking safety? Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guest: John Downing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's been 3 years since these families in Meath put down a deposit on their dream homes. Now, after a bombshell request from the developer, they're facing a nightmare decision. Pay 60k more in the hopes of bringing it to completion, or walk away in the middle of a housing crisis? Host: Ellen Coyne. Guests: Amy Molloy and Ciara Ryan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
50 years ago this week, Mountjoy Prison played host to one of the most dramatic escapes in history. It was a Halloween horror show for the onlooking guards as prominent Provisional IRA figures took to the sky. Host: Kevin Doyle. Guest: Liam Collins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The ‘Glenanne Gang’ were responsible for up 120 murders including the Dublin Monaghan bombings, the Miami Showband massacre, and scores of other sectarian killings. James Mitchell’s farm was the base of the ‘Glenanne Gang’, a mix of loyalist paramilitaries and rogue members of the security forces. Martin Breen, Deputy Editor-in-Chief at Belfast Telegraph and Sunday Life has had a personal run in with Mitchell, he explains what happened. Host: Ciarán Dunbar Guest: Martin Breen See omnystudio.com/...
This week, the retrial of Tom and Molly Martens gets underway in North Carolina. The pair were previously convicted of the brutal killing of Limerick businessman Jason Corbett in August 2015. Presenter Fionnán Sheahan was joined by the Irish Independent’s Ralph Riegel to examine the details of Jason Corbett’s murder. This episode was first broadcast in September 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
