After Catherine Connolly's decisive victory in the 2025 Presidential election, there's plenty to sift through with Patrick O'Donovan, Minister for Arts, Culture, Communications, Media and Sport; John McGuinness, Fianna Fáil TD and Leas-Cheann Comhairle; and Sinn Féin's Eoin Ó Broin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Eithne Dodd has been to Saggart to gauge the mood of locals after ugly protests at an accommodation centre in Citywest where 30 people were arrested for throwing bricks and missiles at Gardaí.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Returning to work after cancer is a huge milestone. Marcella McDonnell was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in July 2023 and she has been sharing her experiences of getting back to work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After failing to make the ballot for the 2025 Presidential Election, barrister and conservative campaigner Maria Steen gives her reaction to Catherine Connolly's victory and the substantial amount of spoiled votes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With polling day approaching next Friday, Catherine Connolly has a sturdy lead over Heather Humphreys according to polls. We get analysis from Mary Regan, Political Editor of the Irish Independent, and Radio na Gaeltachta Political Correspondent Cuan O'Sioradain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged allies against appeasing Russia after his trip to the White House did not yield a new supply of Tomahawk missiles. Christopher Miller, Chief Ukraine Correspondent with the Financial Times, speaks to This Week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With 1,800 teaching posts reported to be vacant this year, the shortage of teachers continues to make an impact throughout the county. The Department of Education is set to make it easier for teachers trained abroad to work here. Helen McEntee, Minister for Education speaks to This Week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paris-based journalist Sharon Gaffney reports on a robbery that took place at the Louvre Museum today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Just half of homes targeted to be built on Dublin City Council lands were constructed last year. DCC will now make land available for 25,000 homes. Mick Mulhearn, Assistance Chief Executive for Housing at DCC, explains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Professor Rónán Collins, Consultant Geriatrician and Director of Stroke Services at Tallaght University Hospital, discusses the proposal to make vaccines for RSV and Shingles available to older people.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With less than a fortnight to polling day, Presidential candidates Catherine Connolly (Independent) and Heather Humphreys (Fine Gael) join presenter David McCullagh on This Week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An Israeli government spokesperson has said that the release of living hostages held in Gaza will begin on Monday. 2,000 Palestinian prisoners held in Israel will also be handed over. Edmund Heaphy, Deputy Foreign Editor, reports from Jerusalem.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Political correspondent Paul Cunningham and Editor of the Business Post, Daniel McConnell, reflect on the This Week debate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.