This Week
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This Week
A look at events making the news in Ireland over the last week. Listen live every Sunday at 1pm on RTÉ Radio 1.
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Slight improvement in battle to contain Spain wildfires
Firefighters in southern Spain said today that a wildfire, which has killed at least 12 people, is close to being brought under control. The developme...
France's Le Pen says she's still running for president
Finally to France, where the far right leader Marine Le Pen announced this week that she will run for the presidency in April. She made the announceme...
EU, US clash over Bosnia Herzegovina
A diplomatic battle has been underway in recent months between the EU and the United States over the future of the former war-torn Balkan nation of Bo...
Why your takeaway is going to cost more - even after July VAT cut
A VAT cut for restaurants came into effect at the start of July, but that doesn't mean the cost of your takeaway being delivered will go down. The wor...
Limerick mayor seeks 'coordinated response' for Aughinish Alumina workers
In just over a week's time, the Government is due to publish its investigation into the Aughinish Alumina plant in Co Limerick amid claims that the pl...
Legal aid fees dispute causing 'chaos in the courts', Dáil told
The pay row between the Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan and solicitors working in the District Courts on criminal cases is expected to intensify next...
Drone delivery company Manna to invest in US operation
The drone delivery operator Manna announced last month that it was ceasing delivery operations in Ireland, in what was termed a 'strategic pause' due...
Man, 40s, shot dead in Dún Laoghaire in Dublin
A man in his 40s has died following a shooting incident in Dún Laoghaire in South County Dublin. Paul was joined from the scene by RTÉ reporter Karen...
Russia forced to import fuel amid ongoing oil refinery drone attacks
The Ukrainian armed forces have continued persistent drone strikes on oil refineries inside Russia, leading to fuel shortages and queues at forecourts...
Many cases nationwide adjourned amid dispute over District Court pay
A row between Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan and solicitors over pay in the District Courts is threatening to cause further legal disruption this we...
EU to hold non-binding vote on Aughinish Alumina sanctions
Ireland’s EU Commissioner Michael McGrath said the Commission was maintaining close contact with the Irish government in advance of the completion of...
Survivors of mother-and-baby homes struggle to access records from State
Survivors of mother-and-baby institutions say they're still finding it extremely difficult to secure full access to documentation about their lives fr...
View from Brussels on Ireland's EU Presidency
Shona Murray, Europe Correspondent for EuroNews.
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Peter Power on what he witnessed during his visit to war-torn Sudan
Peter Power, head of UNICEF in Ireland.
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What living above the shop can do for a town
RTÉ Reporter Eithne Dodd.
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Stark evidence presented to Defence Forces Tribunal into the effectiveness of abuse complaint processes
Senior Journalist with the Irish Examiner Neil Michael.
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Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan on the EU's Migration and Asylum Pact and the State apology due to survivors of paedophile Bill Kenneal
Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan.
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Mounting pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Jason Burke, Israel Correspondent for The Guardian.
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US anti-death penalty campaigner criticises President Trump's efforts to increase executions
Sister Helen Prejean, leading US anti-death penalty activist.
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Is Kier Starmer's time as British Prime Minister over?
Lucy Fisher, Financial Times.
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Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee on the challenges facing Ireland's EU presidency
Foreign Affairs and Defence Minister Helen McEntee.
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HSE advisor Prof Michael Barry, outlines his opposition to early access to medicines for rare illnesses
Professor Michael Barry, Director of the NCPE.
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Canadian prime minister visits Ireland
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is fiercely proud of his Irish heritage, is in Mayo today to visit his family home place. He met President Connoll...
Children in Gaza suffering due to food blockade
UNICEF is calling for safe and unfettered access to deliver humanitarian operations. It comes as the Israel Defence Forces increase their control of t...
Migrant families in fear in Belfast
Our reporter Eithne Dodd went to Belfast to speak to members of the migrant community in the aftermath of riots that took place earlier this week. Pau...
Iran-US Deal
President Donald Trump says the outline of a peace deal, will be signed today. However, Iran declared today that the regime's decision on the framewor...
Iran-US deal or no deal?
Paul was joined by Bel Trew, who is the Chief International Correspondent with the Independent to give more details on the certainty of the deal.
Rotunda facing questions amid phasing out of private care
Tomorrow is the deadline set by Health Minister Jennifer Carroll-MacNeill for the Rotunda Maternity Hospital to provide the HSE with an audit of the p...
World Cup looms through a fog of controversy and conflict
The World Cup kicks-off on Thursday, with co-host nation Mexico playing South Africa in Mexico City. But the football hasn't been the only thing garne...
US and Iran exchange fire with peace talks deadlocked
The US / Israeli war on Iran is entering its 100th day without any clear sign as to how it will be resolved. The Strait of Hormuz is still blocked, an...
Natalie McNally's partner sentenced to life for murder
A 36-year-old man was jailed for over 30 years by the Belfast Crown Court this week for the murder of his partner, Natalie McNally, in December 2022....
Summit a big moment for Montenegro's EU ambitions
The Taoiseach was in Montenegro this week, the Adriatic nation of just 630,000 people, which is set to become the EU's 28th Member State. Negotiations...
WHO issues 'Strong Warning' over Snus use
Health experts are raising concerns about the use of 'snus.' These nicotine-filled products are rising in popularity among young people. Because they...
TBC boxing
On Friday it was confirmed that the final fight of Katie Taylor's boxing career will take place at Croke Park in Dublin in September. It's the first t...
US warns of restarting Iran strikes if no deal reached
As the US and Israeli war on Iran approaches its 100th day, tentative negotiations continue on a draft memorandum of understanding on a possible peace...
"Lebanon as bad as ever" says UNIFIL Officer
UNIFIL Batallion Commander, Lieutenant Colonel, Mark Lennon talks to This Week as more than 160 Irish peacekeepers from the 127th Infantry Battalion r...
The Volunteer run shop in Carrigaholt
"An Siopa Beag" is a volunteer run shop working to support the local community of Carrigaholt, reporter Peter O’Connell has more.
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Ireland and the EU Presidency
To discuss Ireland's priorities for the EU Presidency, and more, we'll shortly hear from the Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Thoma...
Ebola latest: 10 African nations at risk of spread
There's increasing concern over a deadly outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Uganda also has confirmed cases, and the African Centr...
'We were tortured' - Irish flotilla member Colm Byrne on IDF detainment
Hundreds of people turned up at Dublin Airport yesterday to welcome home eleven Irish citizens detained by the Israeli military when their Gaza Sumud...