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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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Irish swimmer Shane Ryan has announced that he is to be part of a controversial event that allows participants to use performance-enhancing drugs and doesn't follow World Anti-Doping Agency rules. He joined Cormac and Claire to tell us more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Concerns are being raised around the suitability of both Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys and Independent Catherine Connolly for the office of President at a time when both camps claim they're gaining momentum. For the latest Barry Lenihan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There were heated scenes in the Dail today about the cost of energy. To discuss this Fine Gael TD for Offaly John Clendennen and Sinn Fein MEP for Dublin Lynn Boylan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With rising rents, packed commutes, and the endless pace of city life, more and more people are saying goodbye to Dublin and heading west. Martha Gilheany, who made the move from the heart of the capital to County Leitrim she joined Cormac and Claire to tell us more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A new study, involving researchers in Galway, found early menopause is associated with an increased risk of dementia. The findings follow an analysis of the experiences of over 13 hundred women, to examine the association between reproductive factors and how the brain ages. For more Professor Emer McGrath, Neurologist at University Hospital GalwaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Researchers in Australia have released a study that giving people a trigger warning before they are about to watch offensive content does not change their behaviour and could make them want to watch it. For an insight into why people would be so intrigued to continue watching, Chartered Behavioural Psychologist at changeable.ie, Padraig Walsh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A day of developments as the Peace Plan continues to take effect. All 20 living hostages have been returned to israel and some 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees have also been released. For reaction Palestinian Ambassador to Ireland, Dr Jilan Wahba Abdalmajid and Alon-Lee Green, Co-Director and founder of Standing Together.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Four survivors of institutional abuse are on hunger strike outside the Dáil. They have specific requests for more State support, in response to what happened to them. They are now on Day 23 of their strike and say they are determined to continue until their requests are met. For more on this reporter Una Kelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Landlords will have to disclose the amount of rent they are charging tenants, in a publicly accessible 'rent register' that's according to a report in today's Irish Examiner. To discuss this Maurice Deverell, from the Irish Property Owners Association & Rory Hearne, Housing Spokesperson with the Social Democrats, and TD for Dublin North-West.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Eoghan Cleary is secondary school teacher and educational expert with the Sexual Exploitation Research and Policy Institute.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Italian under-21 football team has been taking an unusual approach to training this week, with their players wearing an eye-patch over one eye, during practice matches. We hear from Ian McKinley, an Irish-Italian rugby player, who represented Italy internationally.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A new World Health Organisation survey has painted a stark picture today. One in three doctors and nurses in Europe report depression or anxiety. Professor Matthew Sadlier is Vice President of the Irish Medical OrganisationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As thousands of Palestinians return home, we assess the challenge ahead. Olga Cherevko is Spokesperson for the United Nations Office for the Co-ordination of Humanitarian Affairs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timmy Dooley, Fianna Fáil TD and Minister of State; Rose Conway Walsh, Sinn Féin TD and Spokesperson on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Budget ink was still wet when the Central Statistics office published Inflation figures this morning. For more on this Dr Oliver Browne from the Business School in UC Cork.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreysset out their vision for the presidency.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Yesterday we heard that Denmark and in the last while Australia about how both Countries are looking at a ban on Smartphones and Social Media for Teenagers. For more Dr Eoin Whelan from University of Galway who's published extensive research into Smartphones and bans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Another flight with Irish citizens on board who were held by Israel after it intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla arrived back to Dublin last night. One of those on board was Sinn Fein Senator Chris Andrews he spoke to Sarah.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Senior Hamas officials say that negotiators from the group and Israel have exchanged lists of prisoners and hostages who would be released should a deal be reached during the ongoing Gaza ceasefire talks in Egypt. Sharone Lifschitz is a London-based film-maker and academic whose parents were taken hostage on 7 October spoke to Sarah.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A report from the Danish Wellbeing Commission in February of this year said that 94% of young people in Denmark had a social media profile before they turned 13. Denmark's Prime Minister has said the government is planning to ban social media for Under 15's. For more on this Philip Arneill, Head of Education & Innovation at Cybersafe Kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Here comes the Propaganda
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?