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Highlights from the daily news programme with Sarah McInerney and Cormac Ó hEadhra. Featuring all the latest stories, interviews and special reports. Listen live Monday to Friday at 4.30pm on RTÉ Radio 1.
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THE U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk said he was "horrified" by the destruction of the Nasser and Al Shifa medical facilities in Gaza and reports of mass graves containing hundreds of bodies there. Ravina Shamdasani, the spokesperson for the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights gives her reaction.
The latest data just published by the Department of Housing, shows that during the last week of March there were 13,866 people in emergency accommodation. Executive Director of the Simon Communities of Ireland, Wayne Stanley, CEO of Alone, Sean Moynihan and CEO of Nasc, the Migrant and Refugee Rights Centre, Fiona Hurley give there reaction.
The European Hospital in Southern Gaza is the last major fully functioning hospital in the territory , Dr Juni Sultan, an NHS Consultant Vascular Surgeon has just retuned form operating there and details his experince.
Kylie Minogue, Kneecap and The Wolfe Tones are among the acts who will perform at the Electric Picnic music festival this August in Stradbally, Co Laois. It's the 20 anniversary of the event and the capacity has been increased to 75,000. Alan Corr, multi media journalist with RTE News gives his reaction to todays line up reveal.
A verdict of death by medical misadventure has been returned at the inquest into the death of Aoife Johnston at University Hospital Limerick in December 2022. John Cooke joins us from the Coroners Court in Kilmallock and Aoife Johnston's family have been giving their reaction?
In an age of climate action and awareness one way to help the environment is by using less water. And one way to use less water is to take fewer showers, but who among us is brave enough to admit they don't shower daily? To tell us more, Donnachadh McCarthy - Director of the Climate Media Coalition.
The cost of doing business is top of the agenda for many retailers across the country many of whom want more supports. With the deadline to apply for the Increased Cost of Business Grant approaching there have been calls for an extension to allow more people to apply. For more on this Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment, Peter Burke
As we have heard, a verdict of death by medical misadventure has been returned at the inquest into the death of Aoife Johnston at University Hospital Limerick in December 2022. For reaction on the ruling Marie McMahon, Mid West Hospital Campaign Group, David Cullinane Sinn Fein spokesperson on health and Cathal Crowe, Fianna Fail TD for Clare.
Ireland's young LGBTQI+ population is experiencing significant mental health challenges according to new research published today. The report was conducted by a team of researchers in Trinity College Dublin in association with Belong To. To discuss Agnes Higgins, Professor In Mental Health in Trinity and by Monine Griffith CEO of Belong To.
A generation war may be emerging in the form of texting with Gen Zeders lambasting anyone over 30 for using full-stops in their messages. Apparently it's too formal and too ominous. Jane Cowan - Lifestyle Columnist with the Irish Examiner Jane Cowan on the possible full stop to the full stop.
The inquest into the death of 16 yr old Aoife Johnston has heard of on-call consultants refusing to attend Limerick’s University Hospital on the night she died and of disagreement among managers as to whether they should always be on site. John Cooke was in the courthouse in Kilmallock.
The Mona Lisa painting may be moved to an underground chamber in a bid by the Louvre museum to improve the “world’s most disappointing” viewing experience for its star attraction. For more on this Travel Editor with the Irish Independent, Pól Ó Conghaile
The Tánaiste Mícheál Martin was in Jordan today as he continued his latest visit to the Middle East in a bid to secure agreement for a ceasefire in Gaza and recognition for a Palestinian State. Cormac spoke to The Tánaiste about his visit.
While we can see the physical toll of the Israel/Hamas war with the deaths, injuries & threat of famine, what is the mental health impact for Palestinians? Psychiatrist Dr Samah Jabr the chair of the Palestinian ministry of health’s mental health unit. She has a staff of only 34 psychiatrists to deal with the mental health needs of 5million people.
Speaking at a Housing For All update this morning, Taoiseach Simon Harris said he believes the 250,000 new homes by 2030 figure is the "ballpark figure" he expects. To discuss this now, Cian O'Callaghan TD, the Social Democrats' Housing Spokesperson; & Senator Mary Fitzpatrick, Fianna Fail's Housing Spokesperson.
President Michael D Higgins says he will be completely recovered from a mild stroke within two to three weeks. To tell us about the different types of stroke and how to recognise one, Professor Ronán Collins, who is the National Clinical Lead for Stroke.
The study which was undertaken by a team of academic researchers, based at Limerick's Mary Immaculate College also suggests there are currently too many Catholic schools in Ireland. To tell us more the study's principle-investigator Dr Dan O'Connell Assistant Professor of Religious Education at Mary Immaculate College
Members of the European Parliament today voted in favour of the Right to Repair Directive, aimed at improving consumer access to repair services in order to reduce waste. The law would require manufacturers to repair goods out of warranty, either for free or a “reasonable price.” Adrian Weckler technology editor at The Irish Independent.
Taoiseach Simon Harris has apologised on behalf of the state to the families of the victims who were killed in the Stardust fire tragedy. After a 43 year campaign for justice, last week an inquest found the 48 victims had been unlawfully killed. Reporter Una Kelly was in the Dail as families gathered to hear the public apology.
The inquest into the death of Aoife Johnston at University Hospital Limerick has heard further medical witnesses describe the overcrowding at the Emergency Department there as a chaotic war zone- but also that staff are accustomed to it being that busy. John Cooke reports.
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Here sadly in a nutshell is rte media bias personified... Coveny when asked about the indiscriminate bombing of gaza answers "its concerning" when Richard boyd barrett is asked about hamas attack and says "i regret the taking of life" he is charged with "sounding like he condones murder" no wonder rte is a basket case...
Is this a joke?