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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 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.
An announcement that all uniform gardaí will do 30 minutes of road policing on duty has been described as a public relations exercise by the Garda Representative Association. We hear from Jack Chambers, Minister of State with Responsibility for Road Safety.
133 Israeli hostages are still being held by Hamas and other islamist groups in Gaza. Families of the hostages are pressing the Israeli government to do more to reach a dealwarning that time is running out for those still in captivity. Aviram Meir uncle of one of the hostages, Olmog Meir
Páirc Náisiúnta na Mara, Ciarraí incorporates the seas off the Dingle peninsula, as well as the Conor Pass, land at Inch beach, and the Owenmore river. Jack O'Donovan Trá, a marine biologist and communications officer for the Fair Seas Campaign which has been pressing for marine protection areas around our coasts.
Tomorrow the Taoiseach is expected to deliver an apology in the Dáil to the families of the victims of the Stardust fire. Relatives and survivors have been meeting government representatives to discuss the wording of the apology. Our reporter Una Kelly.
Dart services will not operate between Grand Canal Dock and Bray across the May bank holiday weekend from Saturday, May 4 to Monday, May 6. That's despite the fact that a crowd of over 80,000 are expected for the match. Barry Kenny of Ianrod Eireann.
Ireland's first marine national park has been announced today. Páirc Náisiúnta na Mara, Ciarraí will cover more than 70,000 acres on land and at sea - has been acquired by the State for a price of just over €12 million. We hear from Minister Kieran O'Donnell and Independent TD Michael Healy Rae.
An inquest into the death of a 16 year old schoolgirl Aoife Johnston at University Hospital Limerick has heard her parents “begged and roared for help” as she waited 12 hours to be seen by a doctor in an overcrowded Emergency Department with suspected sepsis. Reporter John Cooke is at the Coroners Court in Kilmallock.
A survey carried out by the Disabled Drivers Association suggests that 88% of respondents fear physical or verbal abuse if they approach someone for parking illegally in an accessible parking bay. Richard Ryder, marketing and communications manager at the Disabled Drivers Association tells us more.
New documentary sheds light on the unanswered questions of the family of Sean Brown as a date for enactment of Troubles Legacy Act approaches. Trevor Birney Emmy-nominated producer and director of the documentary, Murder of a GAA Chairman on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player, Monday, April 22nd at 9:35pm.
Gavin Cooney, Sports writer with the 42.ie reports on how the FAI Director of Football Marc Canham has apologised to Republic of Ireland supporters for the delay in appointing a new manager. The Director revealed that he does not now expect an appointment until September.
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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?