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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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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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Episodes
Held by Hamas for 200 days - one Israeli family describe their anguish
4/23/2024
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
Duration:00:12:41
Is the 30 minutes extra roads policing a PR stunt as the GRA have said? Minister Jack Chambers responds
4/23/2024
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.
Duration:00:12:15
Day two of the inquest into the death of Aoife Johnston at UHL two years ago
4/23/2024
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.
Duration:00:11:04
Stardust family reactions after historic state apology
4/23/2024
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.
Duration:00:28:51
Right to Repair to save people money and reduce use of raw materials
4/23/2024
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.
Duration:00:03:40
Ireland's first marine national park announced today
4/22/2024
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.
Duration:00:06:32
A new documentary sheds light on the murder of GAA chairman Sean Browne in 1997
4/22/2024
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.
Duration:00:13:16
Fear of abuse among reasons for not approching those parked illegally in accessible parking bays
4/22/2024
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.
Duration:00:06:17
An inquest into the death of a 16 year old Aoife Johnston at University Hospital Limerick
4/22/2024
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.
Duration:00:14:18
Plans for the new 12million National Park
4/22/2024
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.
Duration:00:15:49
No DART for thousands of Leinster fans for their big day in Croke Park
4/22/2024
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.
Duration:00:06:13
Stardust relatives & survivors have been meeting government to discuss the wording of the apology.
4/22/2024
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.
Duration:00:07:40
Achtanna.ie launched by Ceann Comhairle
4/19/2024
Cormac chats to Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl about website Achtanna.ie, the decorum in the Daiíl and politician's safety.
Duration:00:11:47
IFA warns against Bark Beetle
4/19/2024
Jason Fleming, IFA Farm Forestry Chair discusses how the IFA is calling for the temporary suspension of the importation of timber from Scotland -- amid fears that a spruce bark beetle could be introduced here and cause widespread devastation.
Duration:00:03:38
Green Party Convention this weekend
4/19/2024
Tommy Meskill, RTE's political staff, reports on the Green Party Convention.
Duration:00:05:07
Bohs women's to play Palestinians in friendly
4/19/2024
Cormac spoke to Palestinian FA Women’s team member Bisan Abu Ita and Mira Natou ahead May's friendly.
Duration:00:09:48
Emergency text alerts on the way
4/19/2024
Rodrigo da Costa, Executive Director of EUSPA discusses how a ground-breaking European-wide service will broadcast emergency alert messages directly to EU populations.
Duration:00:04:38
Threats to politicians
4/19/2024
Justice Minister Helen McEntee has said she has spoken to the Garda Commissioner about what she described as a 'disgusting' situation where a group of protestors wearing masks gathered outside Minister Roderick O'Gorman's home last evening. Senator Pauline O'Rielly, Chair of the Green Party and Martin Kenny, Sinn Fein TD for Sligo/Leitrim, react.
Duration:00:16:56
Work days out that people don't hate
4/19/2024
Cormac speaks to Damien McCarthy, CEO of HR Buddy, on how best to organise office events that suit everyone.
Duration:00:04:42
No prosecutions over Bloody Sunday Inquiry
4/19/2024
Amanda Ferguson reports on how the Northern Ireland Prosecution Service has said fifteen former British soldiers will not be prosecuted in relation to allegations of perjury over evidence given at the Bloody Sunday Inquiry.
Duration:00:04:25