This Week
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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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Washington reels from shooting of National Guard members
The US capital is still coming to terms with the attack on two National Guard members this week, with one of them, Sarah Beckstrom, fatally hit. This...
Calculate your energy costs this winter
Michael Noonan, Sustainability Demonstration Research Coordinator at UCD Energy Institute, explains an energy cost calculator developed by the UCD Ene...
Zelensky pursues peace negotiations as corruption probe bites at home
Christopher Miller of the Financial Times speaks to This Week on the latest developments from Ukraine
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The Spanish sensation lighting up the music industry
Tracy Clifford speaks to This Week about the Spanish phenomenon Rosalia, with her new album Lux receiving rave reviews and featuring songs in thirteen...
Stillbirths
Some listeners may find the report upsetting. A national pregnancy loss group is calling for better public awareness of stillbirths. Eithne Dodd repor...
Land Development Agency on course to be the State's largest builder by 2028
With the agency awarded an additional €2.5 billion in the budget, we first hear from John Coleman, CEO of the LDA, and then the Minister for Public Ex...
Remembering Paul Costello
Looking at the enduring legacy of Irish fashion designer, the late Paul Costelloe with fashion journalist and editor Victoria Brunton
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Are new regulations on their way for Podcasts?
Policing podcasts - what regulation might be coming down the audio tracks with Aidan O'Brien
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Marjorie Taylor Greene steps down
From fervant ally of Donald Trump, to mortal enemy, what next for US congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. Niall Stanage, is the White House columnist...
Will the US proposal to bring an end to Russia's war in Ukraine be agreed?
As crunch talks get underway in Geneva, on President Trump's 28-point peace plan for Ukraine, we get the latest on the talks with Siobhan O'Grady, Ukr...
Uber's fixed price fares sparks protest
Barry Gallagher has been finding out what this new model could mean for Ireland’s taxi service.
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Cop 30 in Brazil concluded with a deal
We get reaction from Brazil and Ireland to the outcome of the UN's climate summit. George Lee, Environment Correspondent and Karol Balfe, Chief Execut...
Five young people dead, three injured in Dundalk crash
Five young people have died and three others have been injured in a road crash in Dundalk in Co Louth. The three men and two women who died were all u...
What to make of the government's new housing plan?
This week, the government published its long awaited new housing plan. It doesn't have annual targets but instead commits to building 300,000 new home...
Ireland take on Hungary in crucial World Cup qualifier
After a spectacular upset victory over Portugal during the week, Heimir Hallgrimsson's Irish side travel to Budapest with the chance of making a World...
Labour leader Ivana Bacik
Ivana Bacik, leader of the Labour Party, reacts to the government's new housing plan and gives her thoughts on progress towards Irish unity.
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Catherine Connolly to be inaugurated as 10th President of Ireland
On Tuesday, Catherine Connolly will officially become the 10th President of Ireland. Professor Gail McElroy from the Political Science Department of T...
How living conditions affect the course of our health through life
The conditions in which we are born, live, work and age have a significant impact on the course of our health. Dr. Anne Dee, a consultant in Public He...
The latest from COP30 in Belém
Environment Correspondent George Lee updates us from Brazil as the UN's annual climate conference kicks off on Monday.
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Compulsory housing orders for poultry to come into force due to Avian flu outbreak
On Monday, compulsory housing orders will begin for all poultry and captive birds after Avian flu outbreaks on turkey farms in Meath and Carlow. Eithn...
Review of Fianna Fáil's presidential campaign may be delayed
Fianna Fáil has signalled that an independent review into its failed presidential campaign may not be finalised by the agreed deadline of next Wednesd...
One month on from the Gaza ceasefire
Monday marks a month since the US-backed Gaza ceasefire came into effect. We get the latest situation on the ground from Caroline Willemen, project co...
Two British nationals arrested in Huntingdon train stabbing investigation
British police have ruled out a terror motive after 11 people were injured, two seriously, in a stabbing attack on a train near Huntingdon in Cambridg...
Can Ireland get a handle on judicial reviews that stifle house building?
Eithne Dodd speaks to house developer Brian McKeown in Hollystown before we get analysis from Conor O'Connell, Director of Housing, Planning and Devel...
Over 16,000 people were in emergency accommodation in September
According to the latest figures from the Department of Housing, 16,614 people were in emergency accommodation in September. Eithne Dodd spoke to Jonat...
Zohran Mamdani poised to become Mayor of New York
Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old 'democratic socialist', leads the polls in the New York mayoral race with polling set for Tuesday. Veteran analyst Terry...
Security review of all IPAS centres after arson attack, Brophy says
A security review of all IPAS centres will take place speedily in the wake of an arson attack on a facility in Drogheda. Colm Brophy, the Minister of...
GAA's sponsorship with Allianz under pressure over Israel link
This week, Offaly's county board called for the termination of commercial ties between the GAA and Allianz due to the company's ties with Israel. Form...
Maria Steen on the Presidential election and the record number of spoiled votes
After failing to make the ballot for the 2025 Presidential Election, barrister and conservative campaigner Maria Steen gives her reaction to Catherine...
Returning to work after cancer
Returning to work after cancer is a huge milestone. Marcella McDonnell was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in July 2023 and she has been sharing...
The view from Saggart after the Citywest protests
Eithne Dodd has been to Saggart to gauge the mood of locals after ugly protests at an accommodation centre in Citywest where 30 people were arrested f...
Reaction to the 2025 Presidential Election
After Catherine Connolly's decisive victory in the 2025 Presidential election, there's plenty to sift through with Patrick O'Donovan, Minister for Art...
This Week Special: Catherine Connolly elected as 10th President of Ireland
Presented by Áine Lawlor and Rachael English, this special edition of This Week covers the climax of the 2025 Presidential election as Catherine Conno...
Should we introduce RSV and Shingles vaccines for older people?
Professor Rónán Collins, Consultant Geriatrician and Director of Stroke Services at Tallaght University Hospital, discusses the proposal to make vacci...
Dublin City Council to make land for 25,000 homes available
Just half of homes targeted to be built on Dublin City Council lands were constructed last year. DCC will now make land available for 25,000 homes. Mi...
Thieves steal 'priceless' jewels from Louvre Museum in Paris
Paris-based journalist Sharon Gaffney reports on a robbery that took place at the Louvre Museum today.
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Helen McEntee on the hundreds of teaching posts that remain unfilled
With 1,800 teaching posts reported to be vacant this year, the shortage of teachers continues to make an impact throughout the county. The Department...
Zelensky urges allies against appeasing Russia after US trip
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged allies against appeasing Russia after his trip to the White House did not yield a new supply of Tomah...
Presidential Race Update
With polling day approaching next Friday, Catherine Connolly has a sturdy lead over Heather Humphreys according to polls. We get analysis from Mary Re...
Debate Analysis
Political correspondent Paul Cunningham and Editor of the Business Post, Daniel McConnell, reflect on the This Week debate.
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