This Week
Kanaal Besonderhede
This Week
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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Two British nationals arrested in Huntingdon train stabbing investigation
British police have ruled out a terror motive after 11 people were injured, two seriously, in a stabbing attack on a train near Huntingdon in Cambridg...
Can Ireland get a handle on judicial reviews that stifle house building?
Eithne Dodd speaks to house developer Brian McKeown in Hollystown before we get analysis from Conor O'Connell, Director of Housing, Planning and Devel...
Over 16,000 people were in emergency accommodation in September
According to the latest figures from the Department of Housing, 16,614 people were in emergency accommodation in September. Eithne Dodd spoke to Jonat...
Zohran Mamdani poised to become Mayor of New York
Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old 'democratic socialist', leads the polls in the New York mayoral race with polling set for Tuesday. Veteran analyst Terry...
Security review of all IPAS centres after arson attack, Brophy says
A security review of all IPAS centres will take place speedily in the wake of an arson attack on a facility in Drogheda. Colm Brophy, the Minister of...
GAA's sponsorship with Allianz under pressure over Israel link
This week, Offaly's county board called for the termination of commercial ties between the GAA and Allianz due to the company's ties with Israel. Form...
Maria Steen on the Presidential election and the record number of spoiled votes
After failing to make the ballot for the 2025 Presidential Election, barrister and conservative campaigner Maria Steen gives her reaction to Catherine...
Returning to work after cancer
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...
The view from Saggart after the Citywest protests
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 f...
Reaction to the 2025 Presidential Election
After Catherine Connolly's decisive victory in the 2025 Presidential election, there's plenty to sift through with Patrick O'Donovan, Minister for Art...
This Week Special: Catherine Connolly elected as 10th President of Ireland
Presented by Áine Lawlor and Rachael English, this special edition of This Week covers the climax of the 2025 Presidential election as Catherine Conno...
Should we introduce RSV and Shingles vaccines for older people?
Professor Rónán Collins, Consultant Geriatrician and Director of Stroke Services at Tallaght University Hospital, discusses the proposal to make vacci...
Dublin City Council to make land for 25,000 homes available
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. Mi...
Thieves steal 'priceless' jewels from Louvre Museum in Paris
Paris-based journalist Sharon Gaffney reports on a robbery that took place at the Louvre Museum today.
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Helen McEntee on the hundreds of teaching posts that remain unfilled
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...
Zelensky urges allies against appeasing Russia after US trip
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged allies against appeasing Russia after his trip to the White House did not yield a new supply of Tomah...
Presidential Race Update
With polling day approaching next Friday, Catherine Connolly has a sturdy lead over Heather Humphreys according to polls. We get analysis from Mary Re...
Debate Analysis
Political correspondent Paul Cunningham and Editor of the Business Post, Daniel McConnell, reflect on the This Week debate.
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Release of hostages to begin tomorrow, Israel says
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...
Presidential Debate
With less than a fortnight to polling day, Presidential candidates Catherine Connolly (Independent) and Heather Humphreys (Fine Gael) join presenter D...
Reaction to the latest TV Presidential debate
With opinion polls showing Catherine Connolly in a clear lead in the 2025 Presidential election, the independent candidate debated with Heather Humphr...
Is there finally a prospect for peace in Gaza?
Israeli planes and tanks pounded areas across Gaza overnight and this morning, destroying several residential buildings, witnesses said, as Palestinia...
Thomas Byrne on the Presidential election and Budget 2026
Thomas Byrne, Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, speaks about the Presidential election and the upcoming budget.
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What changes in Local Property Tax will mean for you?
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...
Looking ahead to Budget 2026
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...
Is it good economics to pay €10 million for an NFL match in Dublin?
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 i...
Starmer under pressure as Labour conference begins in Liverpool
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces increasing pressure over his leadership of the Labour Party as Reform UK leads opinion polls. Mr Starmer has...
Bodies found in Dublin believed to be those of a father and daughter
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, Midland...
HSE Chief Bernard Gloster on the decision to fold Children's Health Ireland into the HSE
After months of controversy at Children’s Health Ireland, the group is to be incorporated into the HSE. CHI has been under pressure after controversie...
The latest on the Presidential campaign
The 2025 Presidential campaign clicks into gear as Jim Gavin launches his campaign in Dublin. Mícheál Lehane, Political Correspondent, reports before...
Europe take substantial lead into final day of the Ryder Cup
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 ov...
Will the UK's recognition of the state of Palestine change anything?
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 h...
Minister Jack Chambers on energy credits, restaurant VAT and tightening the purse strings
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 sp...
Should the government reduce the VAT rate for food serving businesses?
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...
How is the presidential race shaping up?
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....
The latest update on the travel disruption at Dublin Airport
Aer Lingus says customers travelling through Dublin Airport can expect delays and cancellations due to disruption caused by a Europe-wide technical is...
Sinn Féin's Matt Carthy on why the party decided not to run a presidential candidate
After weeks of speculation, Sinn Féin yesterday decided not to run a party candidate in the Presidential election, instead putting their support behin...
Why are energy bills so high?
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, se...
Heather Humphreys launches campaign as presidential race heats up
If you want to find a confirmed presidential candidate, head to the National Ploughing Championships in Co Offaly. In attendance are the three confirm...
Learner drivers who fail repeated driving tests will be required to take new lessons - Minister Seán Canney
Learner drivers who fail repeated driving tests will be required to take additional driving lessons in order to go back on the road under new proposal...