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Taoiseach and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has named his new Cabinet, with a number of promotions and changes in ministerial positions being revealed. For reaction Leader of the Green Party Roderic O'Gorman and by Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly.

Duration:00:12:29

Figures out today show that the number of homes built last year fell by 6.7% compared to 2023

The Central Statistics Officesays a total of 30,330 homes were built in 2024. There was a fall of 24% in the number of apartments built. For more on this Pat Farrell, CEO, Irish Institutional Property and Rory Hearne TD, Social Democrats.

Duration:00:13:02

Reaction and analysis to the shape of our new government

After the chaotic scenes in the Dail yesterday, the way was cleared today for a new Toaiseach and Cabinet to be appointed. To reflect on what's been happening our reporter Barry Lenihan, former Fine Gael Minister Richard Bruton and Derek Mooney, public affairs consultant and former Fianna Fail adviser.

Duration:00:15:45

A story of resilience, friendship, and the power of community in the face of tragedy

After losing their teammate and friend Evan Craig to cancer in September last year, players from Naomh Pádraig Uisce Chaoin in Muff, Co Donegal rallied to win the county final, fulfilling a promise they had made to Evan. They continue each day and each game to keep his memory alive. Daniel McCauley, Manager of Naomh Pádraig Uisce Chaoin.

Duration:00:06:31

Reaction from Michael Healy Rea on government formation

Reaction from Michael Healy Rae, Independent TD for Kerry on what happened in the Dail today.

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Reaction to opposition party press conference

Speaking after the Dáil was adjourned amid chaotic scenes Sinn Fein's Mary Lou McDonald and Labour Party's Ivana Bacik. For reaction Reporter Bary Lenihan, Sarah McGuinness, Assistant News Editor with the Business Post and John Downing, Irish Independent Journalist.

Duration:00:18:54

One in 12 children around the world has been exposed to some form of online sex abuse or exploitation in the past year

Children are being widely exposed to pornography, grooming, extortion and solicitation through online platforms such as social media- according to the research. For more on this Professor Deborah Fry from the Childlight Global Child Safety Institute at the University of Edinburgh.

Duration:00:05:28

Dáil fails to elect a Taoiseach as the Government accused of subverting democracy

Fine Gael leader Simon Harris has said what happened today was "unprecedented" and was "utterly farcical". Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin said what happened today was 'subversion of the Irish Constitution. For reaction Sinn Fein TD, Louise O'Reilly and Fine Gael MEP, Regina Doherty

Duration:00:13:13

Chaos and uproar in the Dail reaction from the Labour Party and Fiana Fáil

The 34th Dáil has been adjourned until tomorrow amid chaotic scenes today. For reaction Alan Kelly, Labour Party and Thomas Byrne, Fiana Fáil TD.

Duration:00:16:59

New Meta rules present serious threat to LGBTQI community says MEP Maria Walsh

Meta Boss Mark Zuckerberg was one of the tech billionaire guests at Donald Trump's inaugruation yesterday but one Irish MEP is seeking clarity on whether Zuckerberg’s new moderation policies for Meta are in violation of the EU’s Digital Services Act. Maria Walsh is a Fine Gael MEP for Midlands North West.

Duration:00:07:01

Should we limit immigration to ease the strain on our infrastruture?

Immigration to Ireland increased by 5% in the year to April 2024 but is still lower than the peack of 2007, according to the European Migration Network. In his latest newspaper column David McWilliams says we should limit immigration to some extent, he joins Cormac along with Suzanne Rodgers, Social Justice Ireland.

Duration:00:15:29

Government TD calls for urgent action over GAA catsfish scam as police investigate

A Government TD says the new Coalition must urgently criminalise catfishing after a Derry football star became the latest person to fall victim to the online ruse. The PSNI is investigating the high-profile GAA catfish scam, reporter Barry Lenihan tells us more.

Duration:00:12:57

Republican Strategist Kevin Madden on President Trumps first day back in the White House

Republican strategist Kevin Madden, who advised Mitt Romney's 2008 and 2012 presidential campaigns.& also a Senior Partner at Penta Group talks to Cormac about day one of President Trumps first day back in the White House.

Duration:00:09:14

Irish co-founders of the GAA club in Palestine

Two members of the first GAA club in the West Bank are just back from a fortnight in Ramallah training their young Palestinian players. Claire Liddy a social care worker from Co. Clare and Cathal Ó Gaillín, an architecture student from Donegal.

Duration:00:07:14

Donald Trump's inauguration reaction

For reaction Scott Lucas, Professor of American Studies and International Politics at University College Dublin, and Gina London, Sunday Independent Columnist and former CNN White House Correspondent and Erol Morkoç from Republicans Overseas UK.

Duration:00:18:19

Israel-Hamas ceasefire reaction from Moshe Tur-Paz

A total of 33 hostages will due to be released over the next six weeks, in exchange for about 1,700 Palestinians held in Israel. Moshe Tur-Paz -a member of the Knesset -for the opposition Yesh Atid party gacve us his reaction to the Israel Hamas ceasefire.

Duration:00:10:05

The lawyer representing British-Israeli national Emily Damari

British-Israeli national Emily Damari was one of the three israeli hostages who was released yesterday under the Israel/hamas ceasefire deal. Adam Rose, a lawyer who represents israeli hostage families including Emily's spoke to Cormac.

Duration:00:06:59

Trump inauguration

Catherine Sanz, Legal correspondent with The Business Post and native of Miami, Florida and Brian O'Donovan, Work & Technology Correspondent and former Washington Correspondent.

Duration:00:07:53

American students in Trinity on Trump inauguration