The Government has advertised for a new Housing Tsar to lead a Housing Activation Office. The job became mired in controversy when the Minister's preferred candidate Brendan McDonagh of the NTMA withdrew earlier this year. The Irish Times Political Correspondent Ellen Coyne has the story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The British Royal family are making international headlines again today-after King Charles stripped his brother Andrew of his princely titles and decided to evict him from Royal Lodge. RTE's London Correspondent Tommy Meskill has more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
it's a wet Oiche Shamhna tonight-but still exited kids all over the country will be dressing up to say trick or treat- But the downside for many is the fireworks- and not just the risk to humans, but the trauma the noise of fireworks can cause to some cats and dogs. Reporter Dee Makofane has been finding out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A leaked Department of Justice briefing note has warned the State is running out of capacity to house Ukrainians coming to Ireland due to the war in Ukraine. The briefing note says available places could be exhausted by the end of November. Fiachra Ó Cionnaith of RTE's political staff has more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's been a big results week for Tech companies- and an interesting insight into the markets view of the AI boom or bubble Meta’s AI spending spooked investors but Microsoft and Alphabet post solid results. For her take we're joined by technology journalist Elaine Burke and host of the For Tech's Sake podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lawyers for survivors of the 1981 Stardust fire have called on the Government for an urgent update on a compensation package for those injured. Conor Hunt reportsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Marty Morrissey, Gaelic Games Correspondent, highlights Offaly County Board's passing of a motion asking the GAA to “begin the process of ending all commercial involvement" with Allianz Insurance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Reynolds, Crime Correspondent, outlines the case of a 35-year-old woman who faked her own death to avoid charges of fraud and theft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fiachra O'Cionnaith, of RTÉ Political Staff, discusses the rumblings of a vote of no confidence in Mícheál Martin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paschal Donohue, Minister For Finance, discusses the implications of the sale of PTSB.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sebastian Usher, BBC Middle East Editor, assesses the state of the Gaza ceasefire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Róisín Cullen reports on the fast-fashion problem being created by reusable cups.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Orla O'Donnell, Legal Affairs Correspondent, reports on DJ Carey's postponed sentencing which had been due to take place this morning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fergal O'Brien, Business Correspondent, reports on the news that the parent company of Fastway Couriers in Ireland have gone into receivership. Ger Hyland. President of the Irish Road Haulage Association, explains the effect it will have on the transport industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sean O'Neill, from Transport Infrastructure Ireland, discusses the incease in tolls for the M50, Port Tunnel and some other motorways which are due to come in from Jan 1 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pete Sankey, Senior Associate Editor of Jamaica Observer, assesses the damage done by Hurricane Melissa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Patrick O'Donovan, Minister for Arts, Culture and Media, discusses the series of RTÉ pension payments which he is looking to be explained in further detail.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kimone Francis, journalist based in Kingston, Jamaica, discusses Hurricane Melissa which is drawing closer to Jamaica. Dr. Samantha Hallam, Ocean and Climate Scientist at the Irish Climate Analysis Research Unit at Maynooth University, discusses her work with scientists from Jamaica on a hurricane intensity prediction model.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pat Nevin, Scottish football pundit and former player, analyses the sudden departure of Brendan Rodgers and the reappointment of Martin O'Neill as the new manager of Celtic FC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Colm Henry, HSE Chief Clinical Officer, highlights the increase in people suffering from respiratory infections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Padraig Sweeney
Jesús lads fire your sound engineer... Why is your audio always distorted and 50% louder than any other podcast ever