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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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Dublin, Ireland

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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.

Language:

English

Contact:

RTÉ Donnybrook Dublin 4 185 071 5105


Episodes
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Study Hub - English Paper 2, Chemistry and Home Economics

4/3/2025
It’s Week 5 of Study Hub, the RTÉ Radio 1 podcast that aims to give you the tips and tricks to help you do your best in the Leaving Cert. Joining us to preview this week’s episode is Study Hub’s presenter Maura Fay

Duration:00:05:35

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Challenger Programme for Inner City Schools

4/3/2025
Nine out of ten students who took part in an education programme on Dublin's northside have gone on to further education - but now concerns have been raised about the programme's long-term future. Our reporter Una Kelly has been speaking to those involved in the programme about the impact on their lives

Duration:00:09:04

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Drinks-spiking

4/3/2025
"No One Else Will Listen" podcast Lottie Ryan and her sister Bonnie have shared their experience of having their drinks spiked on a night out some time ago in Dublin. Lottie speaks to Sarah...

Duration:00:07:09

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€380 billion worth of EU exports to be hit by US tariffs

4/3/2025
EU officials have said that €380 billion worth of EU exports will be hit by US tariffs- which is up to 70% of all EU exports to the United States. Analysis with Romanian MEP Luliu Winkler...

Duration:00:11:54

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Mick O'Dwyer tribute

4/3/2025
Mick O'Dwyer, widely regarded as one of Gaelic footballs's most inspritational figures, passed away this morning at the age of 88. Jack O'Shea and Tom Spillane between them won 11 All Ireland medals under Mick's management and both speak to Drivetime.

Duration:00:10:21

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US Tariffs - Latest reaction

4/3/2025
With Republicans Overseas' UK chairman Greg Swenson, chief executive of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ireland Paul Sweetman, and economist David McWilliams

Duration:00:16:29

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Catfishing Legislation

4/2/2025
A bill is being re-introduced today in Dail Eireann to try and make catfishing illegal. With Fianna Fail Senator Fiona O'Loughlin and Fiona O'Malley from the online mental health charity Turn 2 Me.

Duration:00:12:17

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'Mothers Against Genocide' taking legal advice

4/2/2025
A leading member of the Opposition says a prompt investigation is needed into serious allegations made by women arrested at a protest against Israel’s war in Gaza outside Leinster House on Monday. The group 'Mothers Against Genocide' is taking legal advice over making a complaint to the Police Ombudsman. Our reporter Barry Lenihan has more

Duration:00:07:29

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The Government’s strategy in response to the US trade tariffs is “to optimise the protection of Irish jobs”

4/2/2025
Reaction from Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise with special responsibility for Trade Promotion, Niamh Smith and Social Democrats TD Sinead Gibney

Duration:00:14:27

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US Tariffs latest

4/2/2025
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said US tariffs are "the most serious issue" the Irish economy has faced in a long time. Our reporter Una Kelly has been speaking to some smaller Irish businesses who export to the US

Duration:00:10:46

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Concerns have been raised regarding the increasingly popular practice of following up a sauna session with a cold water plunge.

4/1/2025
There's a rise in the popularity of saunas, you can find a few dotted along coastal areas and by rivers where people move between intense heat and cold water dips. Water Safety Ireland says the dramatic temperature change poses significant risks, particularly due to cold water shock. Anna Grant, Water Safety Ireland Education Manager tells us more.

Duration:00:06:53

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How far will Donald Trump go on tarrifs tomorrow?

4/1/2025
Tomorrow US President Donald Trump will announce new trade tarrifs. To discuss what might happen in the US Barry Cowen, Fianna Fail MEP for Midlands North-West, Jennifer Ewing from Republicans Overseas UK and Scott Lucas, Professor of American Studies and International Politics at UCD.

Duration:00:14:47

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Farmers furious over a possible compulsory purchase of their lands along the world-famous Cliffs of Moher

4/1/2025
Much of the popular walking trail remains closed for safety reasons, following a number of tragic deaths last year. Drivetime has seen a leaked, Draft report that recommends a Clare County Council takeover of the spectacular Cliffs of Moher Coastal Walk – describing it as "not fit for purpose". Reporter John Cooke tells us more.

Duration:00:08:28

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The head of Irish company, Keogh's crisps, on navigating that trade war

4/1/2025
Ireland is expected to be one of the most affected countries when President Trump announces a new round of tariffs tomorrow. Tom Keogh, managing director of Keogh’s Crisps talks about how his firm is exploring other market. Reporter Una Kelly was asking people in Dublin City Centre if they’re concerned about the consequences of looming tariffs.

Duration:00:10:36

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Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill on the Confidence Motion in the Ceann Comhairle and preparing for Trump's tariffs

4/1/2025
Earlier the main opposition parties tabled an unprecedented motion of no confidence in Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy. Meanwhile ahead of US President Donald Trump's so called Liberation Day tomorrow and his expected introduction of tariffs on exports from Europe. For more on both issues Health Minister Jennifer Carroll McNeill.

Duration:00:12:39

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Experts in the homeless & prison sectors say the housing crisis is contributing towards higher re-offending rates among ex prisioners

3/31/2025
An increasing percentage of inmates are homeless when they enter prison, and are released back into homelessness. Advocacy groups say this has a direct link with re-offending. Our reporter Una Kelly has been looking at this.

Duration:00:08:57

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Should smaller portions be available for those on weightloss drugs

3/31/2025
Outspoken British media personality Jeremy Clarkson has called on restauarants to introduce child-sized portions for adults using weight-loss injections. To discuss this dietician Orla Walsh, of Orla Walsh Nutrition.

Duration:00:05:41

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Netflix series Adolescence to be screened in UK secondary schools

3/31/2025
The Netflix drama Adolescence, which has sparked debate over toxic and misogynistic online influence on young boys will be screened in UK secondary schools, the streaming giant and UK Prime Minister's office have announced today. For more on this TV critic and broadcaster Scott Bryan.

Duration:00:09:04

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How should the government react to respond to Trump tariffs this week and higher rates of jobseeker’s pay

3/31/2025
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said Ireland will use "every avenue" at its disposal to deal with US tariffs that are set to be introduced from Wednesday. To discuss this Tamara Keith, White House correspondent & Social Protection Minister Dara Calleary on tariff concerns and the launch of a new jobseeker's payment linked to previous earnings.

Duration:00:15:41

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The Death toll from the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday has now surpassed 1,700

3/31/2025
The US Geological Survey estimates Myanmar’s death toll could top 10,000. For the latest IN Mynanmar by the deputy head of the UN’s humanitarian coordination office, Annette Hearns.

Duration:00:06:16