A French peacekeeping soldier was killed in southern Lebanon yesterday, and three others were wounded, while trying to clear a bomb from a road. We speak to Paraic O'Brien, Foreign Affairs Correspondent with Channel 4 News. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The 1926 Census records were released this weekend, providing a fascinating glimpse into the early years of the Irish Free State. To assess its significance, Paul is joined by genealogist, Jennifer McLaughlin Doherty, who's also Managing Director of the Irish Ancestral Group. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The electric vehicle market continues to grow with battery-powered cars outselling petrol models in Ireland. If the latest trend continues, electric cars will likely outpace the combined sales of petrol and diesel cars this year. However an impending skill shortage could hamper this continued growth with concerns around a lack of technicians. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Independent Ireland held its annual conference in Galway yesterday, and party leader Michael Collins joins Paul Cunningham in studio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daniel Kinahan remains in custody in Dubai this Sunday lunchtime, on foot of his arrest on Friday following the issuing of an arrest warrant by the High Court in Dublin. We speak to Pat Leahy, who is a former Assistant Commissioner for the Dublin Metropolitan Region, and was involved in tackling organised crime across the capital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Householders could see energy price hikes in the order of 30%, or above, should the US and Israeli war on Iran continue. To find out what the consequences might be for the Irish economy, and to talk about a tumultuous fortnight for Fianna Fáil, we're joined by the Minister for Transport, Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O'Brien. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In a special Sunday morning update, we get reports from around the country as the fuel protests wind down See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Another Global Sumud Flotilla is setting sail for Gaza, with the aim of bringing humanitarian aid. One of the sailors, Colm Byrne, talks to us from Barcelona See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In a very closely watched election, Hungarians are heading to the polls today... with polls suggesting this could end Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's 16-years in power. RTE's Eastern Europe reporter Liam Nolan gives this update. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Irish Medical Organisation's new President Matthew Sadlier joins us from their annual conference in Killarney See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Political correspondent Micheal Lehane and Jack Power of the Irish Times outline the political reaction both at home and in Europe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We hear from Chris Smyth, Group Chief Executive of Perennial Freight at Rosslare Europort; Iarnrod Eireann spokesperson Jane Creegan; Fuels for Ireland CEO Kevin McPartlan; Minister of State Timmy Dooley; Foynes protester Neilus O'Connor and South East Correspondent Marc O'Driscoll gives an update from Rosslare See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bull Island is one of the most protected biospheres in the country. In order to protect it, Dublin City Council implemented a new visitor access management plan three years ago. Our reporter Eithne Dodd went to Bull Island to find out how it's been working out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What does the Iran war mean for the threat of attacks in the US? Our Washington Correspondent, Jackie Fox reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How are economists analysing the fallout from the Iran War? We hear from Dan O'Brien, Chief Economist with the Institute of International and European Affairs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dublin City Council has approved a monument to be placed on O'Connell Street to honour Irish women of the revolutionary period. The monument will be erected between the Spire and the James Larkin statue in front of the GPO. Donna Cooney is chair of the Commemmorations & Naming Committee of Dublin City Council and Green Party Councillor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Professor Pete Lunn, who heads up the behavioural research unit at the Economic and Social Research Institute, tells us how people might respond to pleas to conserve energy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gardaí have submitted a file to the Director of Public Prosecutions after what's described as an "extensive investigation" into the death of a baby in Kerry more than 40 years ago. Our Southern Editor Paschal Sheehy is following developments for us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Secunder Kermani, Foreign Correspondent with Channel 4 News, brings us the latest on the downed pilot, Trump's new deadline, and fresh Iranian strikes on energy sites. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Central Bank and the ESRI have warned of inflationary pressures for the country due to the constraint on oil supply as a result of the Iran Crisis. This will also lead to rising costs for construction as Eithne Dodd reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kimberly Prost, a Canadian judge sanctioned by the United States, says she has never reconsidered working at the International Criminal Court (ICC), even though it has led to her being shut out from most of the international banking system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An Irish Times report revealed links between Irish-made alumina - a white crystal compound used to make aluminium - and Russia's war effort against Ukraine. This Week speaks to the EU's Sanctions Envoy David O'Sullivan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Five members of the Hennessy Organised Crime Group were jailed this week. Paul Reynolds, RTÉ's Crime Correspondent, profiles the group. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This Week speaks to Kevin Keating and Jason Clancy, two victims of the convicted paedophile Bill Kenneally who was sentenced to 14 years imprisonment in 2016 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With concerns over so many non-EU payment providers, the European Central Bank wants to launch a digital euro for citizens. So how will it work? Eithne Dodd reports See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Once a highly unlikely outcome, Ireland have the chance to make it to the next World Cup. However, Czechia must first be defeated in Thursday's semi-final play-off in Prague to keep the dream alive. Former Irish international Ray Houghton previews the tie See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People Before Profit/Solidarity TD Richard Boyd Barrett has told its annual conference that he believes a real opportunity now exists for the first government of the left to emerge. He speaks to This Week See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This Week speaks to members of Transfusion Positive, who were caught up in the Hepatitis C contamination crisis in the 1990s. We then hear from Cliona O'Farrelly, Professor for Comparative Immunology at Trinity College Dublin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
US President Donald Trump and Iran threatened to escalate their war, targeting energy and fuel facilities in the Gulf. We hear from Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East Correspondent for The Economist, and Mark Mellett, former Chief of Staff of the Irish Defence Forces See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our reporter Eithne Dodd has been looking at the enforcement issues around dog control and dog attacks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
