Drivetime

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee tells Ireland to "sober up" over the Occupied Territories Bill. We heard from Israeli professor at George Mason University Scalia School of Law, Eugene Kontorovich for his reaction.

The battle to succeed Michael D Higgins is intensifying- with a candidate the outgoing president knows well now officially in the race. Our reporter Barry Lenihan reports from our Oireachtas studio outlining some of the potential candidates.

Farmers say a major overhaul of CAP, planned by the EU, will lead to higher food prices. To discuss further, Ciaran Mullooly- Independent Ireland, MEP in the Midlands/North-West and Ollie Moore, Representative of the Environmental Pillar.

Birthday party party bags for children: a long-standing tradition now facing growing debate. Parents are increasingly questioning the cost, waste, and necessity of these take-home treats. Irish Times journalist Jen Hogan discusses.

Sarah spoke to Michael Healy Rae TD, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine - with responsibility for forests. She spoke to him about the Climate Change Advisory Council's POOR review of Ireland's forests strategy.

As the world's top golfers are gathering in Portrush in County Antrim for the The Open championship this week, a small group of women from the Traveller community in Laois have been quietly changing perceptions about the sport. RTÉ reporter Una Kelly speaks to one of the women.

No more one-off payments as discussions between the Taoiseach, Tanaiste and Ministers for Finance and for Public Expenditure concluded that increased capital spending and the ending of one-off payments will usher in a time of restraint. We were joined by Minister of State Alan Dillon.

David Ryan - who featured in the Blackrock Boys documentary which led to a Commission of Investigation into Historical Sexual Abuse in Schools - says he hopes survivors will get justice in the years ahead. RTÉ reporter Barry Lenihan spoke as the Dail formally debated how the Commission will operate.

Government promises 'fiscal restraint' and no one-off cost of living payments in Budget 2026, we debate if they're right with Cormac Lucey, Economics Columnist with the Sunday Times Ireland and Suzanne Rodgers, Research & Policy Analyst with Social Justice Ireland.

Greg Swenson - Chairman of Republicans Overseas discusses the latest in US and EU relations, particularly the potential 30% tariffs announcement by President Trump.

Wicklow farmer Joe Hayden discusses the benefits of serenading his cows, with music ranging from pop. rock and classical music.

The Department of Justice and the Office of the Attorney General are modifying the State's consent laws to no longer allow "honest belief" of consent as a defence in rape cases. For more, Dr Catherine O'Sullivan, Senior Lecturer School of Law, UCC.

US President Donald Trump announced he would impose a ramped-up 30% tariff on the EU if no agreement is reached by the 1st of August. To discuss, Dr Nora Strecker, Assistant Professor School of Economics UCD and John O'Loughlin, global trade & customs partner with PwC.

Melanie Finn, Entertainment and News Correspondent at the Irish Independent outlined her frustrations with the level of aggression and lack of consideration by fellow cyclists using cycle lanes.

The number of people applying for international protection here has reduced by 43% in the first six months of this year, compared to the same period in 2024. For more on this, John Lannon, CEO of the migrant organisation Doras discusses.

As we rush towards a cashless future, what happens to those being left behind? For many older people, going digital isn't so simple, to talk about the real impact of this shift is Seamus Boland, CEO of Irish Rural Link.

Portugese Police are analysing new information in the case of Jean Tighe a Cavan woman who disappeared in Lisbon five years ago this weekend. The Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan has held discussions with An Garda Siochana over what more could be done to help find the missing woman. For more on this reporter Barry Lenihan.

To discuss the whole process of bidding on houses Rory Hearne, Social Democrats spokesperson on Housing, Regina Mangan, Managing Director of Liberty Blue Estate Agents in Waterford and Don Colleran, of Colleran Auctioneers in Galways.

One buyer Caitriona who has just recently gone through the house-bidding process, spoke to Cormac about the challenges she faced.

A planning row has broken out between Dublin Bus & residents of a south Dublin housing estate over a proposal to install a portable toilet for drivers. It does raise questions about the lack of facilities for bus drivers, especially those driving long bus routes. For more Dermot O' Leary, General Secretary of the National Bus and Rail Union.