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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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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 from Dr. Emma Howard, lecturer from the School of Accounting, Economics and Finance at TU Dublin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 file a Local Property Tax return. Eithne Dodd reports on how these changes will affect homeowners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thomas Byrne, Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, speaks about the Presidential election and the upcoming budget.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Israeli planes and tanks pounded areas across Gaza overnight and this morning, destroying several residential buildings, witnesses said, as Palestinians hoped a US plan to end the war would soon ease their suffering. Aisling Kenny reports from Tel Aviv before we hear analysis from Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East Correspondent with The Economist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With opinion polls showing Catherine Connolly in a clear lead in the 2025 Presidential election, the independent candidate debated with Heather Humphreys and Jim Gavin on The Week in Politics. Prof Gary Murphy of DCU and RTÉ's Sandra Hurley give their analysis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 over the United States. Greg Allen gives us the latest update.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The 2025 Presidential campaign clicks into gear as Jim Gavin launches his campaign in Dublin. Mícheál Lehane, Political Correspondent, reports before we hear analysis from Ger Howlin, political columnist and public affairs consultant, and Liz Carolan of thebriefing.ie comments on their social media strategies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After months of controversy at Children’s Health Ireland, the group is to be incorporated into the HSE. CHI has been under pressure after controversies involving orthopaedic and spinal surgeries, and long waiting lists for children with scoliosis. HSE CEO Bernard Gloster joins us from Limerick.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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, Midlands Correspondent, reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces increasing pressure over his leadership of the Labour Party as Reform UK leads opinion polls. Mr Starmer has said that he believes Labour can "pull this round" as the party meets for its annual conference in Liverpool. Tommy Meskill, London Correspondent, reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 it right for the Irish state to provide funding for such an event? Eithne Dodd reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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, senior lecturer in clean energy futures at UCC explains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After weeks of speculation, Sinn Féin yesterday decided not to run a party candidate in the Presidential election, instead putting their support behind Catherine Connolly. Matt Carthy TD explains the decision.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aer Lingus says customers travelling through Dublin Airport can expect delays and cancellations due to disruption caused by a Europe-wide technical issue impacting check-in and boarding systems. We get the latest from aviation journalist Eoghan Corry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent, gives his analysis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 13.5%. Eithne Dodd reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 speak to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Jack Chambers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 hear from Vincent Fean, retired British diplomat and a trustee with the British Palestine Project.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the aftermath of the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah on Wednesday, the US President and his advisors have escalated their attacks on left wing opponents, even before a suspect was identified. Doyle McManus, a contributing writer with the LA Times, reported on the assassination's aftershocks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 next month's budget. We were joined by the Minister for Social Protection Dara Calleary to talk through the government's plan in regards to social welfare.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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