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Will Scotland get another chance to vote on its independence?

Will Scotland get another chance to vote on its independence?

In the News podcast: London Editor Denis Staunton on the renewed calls for another referendum on Scottish independence

Mon Jul 04 2022 - 06:00
Listen | 23:39
What does post-Roe America look like?

What does post-Roe America look like?

In the News podcast: One week on, what impact is the end of Roe v Wade already having on American women?

Fri Jul 01 2022 - 04:57
Listen | 25:24
‘I realised Ireland and India had similar experiences when it came to colonial suppression’

‘I realised Ireland and India had similar experiences when it came to colonial suppression’

Vishaka Reddy arrived in Ireland from India in 2015

Tue Jun 28 2022 - 06:00
Could a tsunami hit Ireland and how prepared are we?

Could a tsunami hit Ireland and how prepared are we?

In the News podcast: Why did sea water levels drop dramatically in West Cork last weekend?

Fri Jun 24 2022 - 06:00
Listen | 19:40
Review of how women are treated in Irish society long overdue, says president

Review of how women are treated in Irish society long overdue, says president

Higgins says gender equality measures in Ireland should be re-examined with ‘urgency’

Thu Jun 23 2022 - 21:01
Legislation banning junk food marketing for kids urgently needed, says Irish Heart Foundation

Legislation banning junk food marketing for kids urgently needed, says Irish Heart Foundation

Childhood obesity now a ‘catastrophe’, says foundation director of advocacy

Thu Jun 23 2022 - 20:31
Chickenpox vaccine could be added to childhood immunisation schedule

Chickenpox vaccine could be added to childhood immunisation schedule

A growing number of countries have added the vaccine to routine childhood programme

Thu Jun 23 2022 - 10:00
How burnout and unsafe working hours are pushing Ireland’s junior doctors to go on strike

How burnout and unsafe working hours are pushing Ireland’s junior doctors to go on strike

In the News podcast: Why Ireland’s junior doctors feel they have no choice left but to go on strike.

Wed Jun 22 2022 - 05:00
Listen | 22:06
‘I can succeed as a woman in Ireland and be respected’

‘I can succeed as a woman in Ireland and be respected’

Ingy Girgis arrived from Egypt in 2015 and now lives in Killala, Co Mayo

Tue Jun 21 2022 - 06:00
Why are so many Irish households now living in energy poverty?

Why are so many Irish households now living in energy poverty?

In the News podcast: What measures can the Government take now to support households struggling to pay bills and feed their families?

Mon Jun 20 2022 - 06:00
Listen | 22:56
‘No directive’ from GAA prohibiting carpooling at underage level

‘No directive’ from GAA prohibiting carpooling at underage level

Some clubs say there is uncertainty over the fuel-saving practice due to child-protection concerns

Mon Jun 20 2022 - 00:01
Cost of living protests take place in Dublin and other cities

Cost of living protests take place in Dublin and other cities

Coalition of opposition parties and campaigners seeks further State intervention as inflation bites

Sat Jun 18 2022 - 13:12
Temperatures dip for weekend as Sandycove is hit by swimming ban

Temperatures dip for weekend as Sandycove is hit by swimming ban

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County council issues swimming prohibition notices at Sandycove that will remain in place for four days

Sat Jun 18 2022 - 11:28
The George Bento trial - How the Brazilian Deliveroo cyclist walked free

The George Bento trial - How the Brazilian Deliveroo cyclist walked free

In the News podcast: The trial and unanimous acquittal of George Bento

Fri Jun 17 2022 - 05:00
Listen | 21:04
‘People were telling me welcome so much, I thought this must be the friendliest airport ever’

‘People were telling me welcome so much, I thought this must be the friendliest airport ever’

Salma Ataya arrived in Ireland in 2016

Tue Jun 14 2022 - 06:00
Five Ukrainian soldiers with ‘significant trauma-related injuries’ airlifted to Dublin

Five Ukrainian soldiers with ‘significant trauma-related injuries’ airlifted to Dublin

A total of 13 medical evacuations of Ukrainians to Ireland has been completed since the war began in late February

Mon Jun 13 2022 - 22:29
The vilification of Amber Heard and what it means for the future of #MeToo

The vilification of Amber Heard and what it means for the future of #MeToo

In the News podcast: Jennifer O'Connell on the 'profoundly damaging' messaging the Depp-Heard trial verdict sends to victims of abuse

Thu Jun 09 2022 - 06:00
Listen | 22:29
More than 11,600 people in direct provision as numbers rise to record levels

More than 11,600 people in direct provision as numbers rise to record levels

Responsibility for ending direct provision cannot rest with Department of Children alone, all-of-government support needed, says Irish Refugee Council

Wed Jun 08 2022 - 19:22
What will replace the Leaving Cert?

What will replace the Leaving Cert?

In the News podcast: Education editor Carl O'Brien on how how long it could actually take to introduce the proposed changes to the Leaving Cert

Wed Jun 08 2022 - 05:00
Listen | 23:07
Is giving facial recognition technology to Gardaí a good idea?

Is giving facial recognition technology to Gardaí a good idea?

In the News podcast: Crime Correspondent Conor Gallagher on the safety and privacy implications of using facial recognition technology to track down criminals

Tue Jun 07 2022 - 06:00
Listen | 22:45
EU must stop paying Putin billions daily for energy resources, says Ukrainian MP

EU must stop paying Putin billions daily for energy resources, says Ukrainian MP

Kira Rudik says first 100 days of Ukraine conflict ‘only the beginning’

Sat Jun 04 2022 - 15:04
Is it time for the Queen to abdicate her throne?

Is it time for the Queen to abdicate her throne?

In the News podcast: Denis Staunton on why it's time for the Queen's reign to end

Fri Jun 03 2022 - 09:36
Listen | 25:24
Explainer: Why is there chaos at Dublin Airport and will it improve by the June bank holiday?

Explainer: Why is there chaos at Dublin Airport and will it improve by the June bank holiday?

Dublin Airport is carrying out an analysis of the long delays on Sunday

Mon May 30 2022 - 17:04
Violetta’s life ‘started with a war and now is ending with a war’

Violetta’s life ‘started with a war and now is ending with a war’

New to the Parish: Ukrainian grandmother Violetta Danyliuk arrived in Ireland in March

Tue May 24 2022 - 06:00
‘I love the vibe in Ireland. Even in the recession, people supported one another’

‘I love the vibe in Ireland. Even in the recession, people supported one another’

New to the Parish: Kasia Pluta arrived from Poland in 2006

Tue May 17 2022 - 06:00
Households hosting Ukrainians need moral and financial support – volunteer group

Households hosting Ukrainians need moral and financial support – volunteer group

‘We’re hearing people saying: I can’t wait any longer and not do anything’

Wed May 11 2022 - 17:53
Why are Ukrainian doctors struggling to find work in Ireland?

Why are Ukrainian doctors struggling to find work in Ireland?

In the News podcast: More than 200 Ukrainian doctors have arrived in Ireland

Wed May 11 2022 - 06:34
Listen | 20:36
‘I was doing underground work ... My Irish friends never knew I was undocumented’

‘I was doing underground work ... My Irish friends never knew I was undocumented’

Albert Bello arrived from Malawi in 2015

Tue May 10 2022 - 06:00
From Bray to Madison Square Garden: The unstoppable rise of Katie Taylor

From Bray to Madison Square Garden: The unstoppable rise of Katie Taylor

In the News podcast: Can Taylor actually bring professional boxing back to Dublin?

Mon May 09 2022 - 06:35
Listen | 28:32
‘I know I’m Irish and I don’t have to prove that to anybody’

‘I know I’m Irish and I don’t have to prove that to anybody’

Growing up as a black person with a disability in Dublin, Marguerite Penrose sensed her difference

Sat May 07 2022 - 06:00
Why can’t the Government get the new National Maternity Hospital over the line?

Why can’t the Government get the new National Maternity Hospital over the line?

In the News podcast: Why is the process of relocating the new hospital so complex?

Fri May 06 2022 - 06:53
Listen | 21:10
‘India prepared me for tough times but Ireland helped me to grow’

‘India prepared me for tough times but Ireland helped me to grow’

New to the Parish: Saroj Kapadne arrived in Ireland from India in 2019

Tue May 03 2022 - 06:00
Just one in 10 of Republic’s GPs offering abortion services

Just one in 10 of Republic’s GPs offering abortion services

Over half of State’s publicly funded maternity units and hospitals provide full abortion care

Wed Apr 27 2022 - 16:57
What is the UK-Rwanda deal and will it work?

What is the UK-Rwanda deal and will it work?

In the News podcast: What does the UK-Rwanda agreement mean for asylum seekers trying to reach Britain?

Wed Apr 27 2022 - 08:19
Listen | 23:54
Foreign nationals and non-whites get longer jail terms for sex and drug offences, study shows

Foreign nationals and non-whites get longer jail terms for sex and drug offences, study shows

Foreign nationals and ethnic minorities overrepresented in Irish jails, research finds

Wed Apr 27 2022 - 00:02
She said ‘I’ve had a huge crush on you’ and kissed me. She was beaten to death

She said ‘I’ve had a huge crush on you’ and kissed me. She was beaten to death

Beryl Ohas: ‘in Kenya, they tried to reform me from gayness. In Ireland I can be myself’

Tue Apr 26 2022 - 06:00
Will the United States ever fix its gun-violence problem?

Will the United States ever fix its gun-violence problem?

In the News podcast: Will Biden’s clamp down on ‘ghost guns’ make a difference?

Mon Apr 25 2022 - 07:24
Listen | 19:46
Parents to receive 5 days leave to look after unwell children

Parents to receive 5 days leave to look after unwell children

Carers will also be entitled to annual unpaid leave under plans to be brought to Cabinet

Tue Apr 19 2022 - 13:22
Nearly a quarter of full-time workers struggling to make ends meet – CSO

Nearly a quarter of full-time workers struggling to make ends meet – CSO

Poor health, care duties and childcare main barriers to returning to work, survey finds

Tue Apr 19 2022 - 13:16
‘I’ve been to many cities in Ireland but Cork is always my favourite’

‘I’ve been to many cities in Ireland but Cork is always my favourite’

New to the Parish: Khaled Azrag arrived from Sudan in 2008

Tue Apr 19 2022 - 06:00
Schools expect ‘surge’ of Ukrainian pupils after Easter break

Schools expect ‘surge’ of Ukrainian pupils after Easter break

4,000 Ukrainian children enrolled in schools with more expected over coming weeks

Sun Apr 17 2022 - 20:00
Ukrainian student ‘afraid if I make plans now they’ll disappear’

Ukrainian student ‘afraid if I make plans now they’ll disappear’

College undergraduate and 10-year-old fifth-class pupil reflect on changed lives

Sun Apr 17 2022 - 20:00
Higgins calls on public to ‘address the lethargy’ affecting LGBTQI+ community

Higgins calls on public to ‘address the lethargy’ affecting LGBTQI+ community

President warns community still regularly faces ‘homophobic comments and slurs’

Sat Apr 16 2022 - 15:58
Prepare to host Ukrainians for long term, Colombian vice-president warns Europe

Prepare to host Ukrainians for long term, Colombian vice-president warns Europe

Ramírez advises European countries to keep register of refugees crossing their borders

Fri Apr 15 2022 - 17:49
Europe’s role in the other human rights disaster unfolding on our doorstep

Europe’s role in the other human rights disaster unfolding on our doorstep

In the News podcast: How EU policies are perpetuating torture and death in Libya

Wed Apr 13 2022 - 10:11
Listen | 24:57
Ireland cannot afford ‘to pit one group of refugees against another’

Ireland cannot afford ‘to pit one group of refugees against another’

Head of protection programme says State has ‘long way to go’ in meeting existing commitments

Tue Apr 12 2022 - 01:00
Could Moldova be next on Putin’s hit list?

Could Moldova be next on Putin’s hit list?

In the News podcast: If Odesa falls, Moldovans fear their small country will be next

Mon Apr 11 2022 - 06:23
Listen | 19:20
The Bruce Willis story: From ‘army brat’ to Hollywood royalty

The Bruce Willis story: From ‘army brat’ to Hollywood royalty

In the News podcast: What is aphasia and why did it prompt Bruce Willis to stop acting?

Fri Apr 08 2022 - 07:20
Listen | 26:18
Lebanon’s economic crisis creating ‘lost generation’ of children

Lebanon’s economic crisis creating ‘lost generation’ of children

Some 95 per cent of Syrian families in country are living in extreme poverty

Fri Apr 08 2022 - 06:56
Irish companies talk about ‘diversity, inclusion. But there’s only one black person on staff’

Irish companies talk about ‘diversity, inclusion. But there’s only one black person on staff’

New to the parish: Campaigner Patricia Munatsi arrived from Zimbabwe in 2019

Wed Apr 06 2022 - 06:00
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