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This Week
A look at events making the news in Ireland over the last week, presented by Justin McCarthy. Listen live every Sunday at 1pm on RTÉ Radio 1.
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Debate Analysis
Political correspondent Paul Cunningham and Editor of the Business Post, Daniel McConnell, reflect on the This Week debate.
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Release of hostages to begin tomorrow, Israel says
An Israeli government spokesperson has said that the release of living hostages held in Gaza will begin on Monday. 2,000 Palestinian prisoners held in...
Presidential Debate
With less than a fortnight to polling day, Presidential candidates Catherine Connolly (Independent) and Heather Humphreys (Fine Gael) join presenter D...
Reaction to the latest TV Presidential debate
With opinion polls showing Catherine Connolly in a clear lead in the 2025 Presidential election, the independent candidate debated with Heather Humphr...
Is there finally a prospect for peace in Gaza?
Israeli planes and tanks pounded areas across Gaza overnight and this morning, destroying several residential buildings, witnesses said, as Palestinia...
Thomas Byrne on the Presidential election and Budget 2026
Thomas Byrne, Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, speaks about the Presidential election and the upcoming budget.
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What changes in Local Property Tax will mean for you?
You may have recently received a letter from Revenue asking for a re-evaluation of your property's value. Homeowners have until the 7th of November to...
Looking ahead to Budget 2026
On Tuesday, we will finally hear the details of how €120 billion will be spent in Budget 2026. Is the government spending more than it should? We hear...
Is it good economics to pay €10 million for an NFL match in Dublin?
Thousands of American tourists have come to Dublin this weekend to watch the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Minnesota Vikings in Croke Park. But is i...
Starmer under pressure as Labour conference begins in Liverpool
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces increasing pressure over his leadership of the Labour Party as Reform UK leads opinion polls. Mr Starmer has...
Bodies found in Dublin believed to be those of a father and daughter
Gardaí believe the bodies of a man and child discovered at a house in Finglas in Dublin are those of a father and his daughter. Sinéad Hussey, Midland...
HSE Chief Bernard Gloster on the decision to fold Children's Health Ireland into the HSE
After months of controversy at Children’s Health Ireland, the group is to be incorporated into the HSE. CHI has been under pressure after controversie...
The latest on the Presidential campaign
The 2025 Presidential campaign clicks into gear as Jim Gavin launches his campaign in Dublin. Mícheál Lehane, Political Correspondent, reports before...
Europe take substantial lead into final day of the Ryder Cup
In the face of a hostile New York crowd, Luke Donald's European side head into the final day of the 2025 Ryder Cup with an impressive 11.5-4.5 lead ov...
Will the UK's recognition of the state of Palestine change anything?
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce today that the UK will recognise the state of Palestine. But will it change anything? We h...
Minister Jack Chambers on energy credits, restaurant VAT and tightening the purse strings
With two weeks to go until the budget, the Central Bank, ESRI and Fiscal Advisory Council believe that the government package will be too large. We sp...
Should the government reduce the VAT rate for food serving businesses?
With the budget on the horizon, there have been calls for the government to reduce the VAT rate on food serving businesses back to 9% from the current...
How is the presidential race shaping up?
With Sinn Féin's decision to back Catherine Connolly, the presidential field may now be set though Maria Steen is still pursuing a place in the race....
The latest update on the travel disruption at Dublin Airport
Aer Lingus says customers travelling through Dublin Airport can expect delays and cancellations due to disruption caused by a Europe-wide technical is...
Sinn Féin's Matt Carthy on why the party decided not to run a presidential candidate
After weeks of speculation, Sinn Féin yesterday decided not to run a party candidate in the Presidential election, instead putting their support behin...
Why are energy bills so high?
With winter on the way, consumers will need to prepare for the increasing costs of staying warm. Why is energy so expensive in Ireland? Paul Deane, se...
Learner drivers who fail repeated driving tests will be required to take new lessons - Minister Seán Canney
Learner drivers who fail repeated driving tests will be required to take additional driving lessons in order to go back on the road under new proposal...
Testing the waters: why are swimmers kept in the dark about water quality for half the year?
How do you know if the water quality is good enough to swim in? Tomorrow the official bathing season, when the quality of Irish bathing waters must be...
Three mothers on the pressure to pay bills and put food on the table amid rising prices
Earlier this week Bord Gáis and Pinergy announced price increases for residential electricity customers. The Children's Rights Alliance says the cost...
The knives are out for Keir Starmer after his worst week in office
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer lost his US Ambassador Peter Mandelson this week over his links to the convicted child sexual abuser Jeffrey Epstein, a...
Heather Humphreys launches campaign as presidential race heats up
If you want to find a confirmed presidential candidate, head to the National Ploughing Championships in Co Offaly. In attendance are the three confirm...
No second tier of child benefit in next month's Budget
The government has confirmed that the energy credits which were paid in the wake of last year's budget have come to an end and will not be included in...
America on the brink in the aftermath of the killing of Charlie Kirk
In the aftermath of the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah on Wednesday, the US President and his advisors have escalated their att...
The green shoots in Ireland's rural economy
More than 2000 pubs closed across the country since 2005 with rural towns worst affected. But despite the headlines, there are signs of recovery in ru...
The psychology of Traitors - why is it so difficult to spot a liar?
The TV show Traitors returns to RTÉ 1 television this evening. The show displays how difficult it can be to spot a liar, and how easy it can be to eng...
The presidential race: an analysis
RTÉ political reporter Sandra Hurley broke down the odds of the main candidates - as well as the dark horses - in the race for the presidency.
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National Review Panel to examine missing boy case amid ongoing search
A search is continuing in Donabate, Co Dublin for a missing boy, who is presumed dead. The child - who would now be aged seven - has not been seen for...
Kerry County Council to hear pitches from prospective independent presidential candidates
On Tuesday Fianna Fail will select its candidate to enter the presidential election. And tomorrow 12 hopefuls will address Kerry County Council seekin...
Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon on the pressure coming on Ireland to drop its objections to the Mercosur trade deal
How much pressure will Ireland come under to agree to the 49-billion euro Mercosur trade deal? It would see a 39% increase in EU exports to South Amer...
Former CNN correspondent Jim Acosta on the radical changes in the United States under Donald Trump
President Donald Trump continues to shake global news and markets with the positions he has taken in his second term. This Week gets analysis from Jim...
The Master of the National Maternity Hopsital on women having children later in life
Almost half of all the mothers who gave birth at the National Maternity Hospital last year were in their late 30s or 40s. One in ten mothers were aged...
The Gavin Gamble: FF minister Norma Foley on why the leadership is backing a party outsider for the presidency
After weeks of speculation, Taoiseach Micheál Martin finally revealed yesterday that he wants former Dublin football manager Jim Gavin to represent Fi...
Independent presidential candidate Catherine Connolly on her campaign and critics
While there has been feverish activity amongst the other parties to find a suitable candidate, the only declared runner with sufficient support is the...
UNICEF on the declaration of famine in Gaza
A quarter of all Palestinians in Gaza are starving. That is more than half a million people. That number is expected to rise to more than 640,000 with...
Donald Trump attempts to redraw the political map to hold power
Seven months out from a US midterm election which will determine whether President Donald Trump maintains control over the US House of Representatives...