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Ex-DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson appeared in court on Wednesday morning, charged with rape and a number of other historical sex offences. Donaldson’s wife Eleanor was also present to face charges in relation to the same police investigation. We examine the 11 charges against Jeffrey Donaldson, and the decision to relax his bail conditions. Host: Ciarán Dunbar Guests: Liam Tunney and Allison MorrisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin Barrett has long been a controversial far-right figure on the fringes of Irish politics, with strong views against abortion and immigration. His stance on migration and the launch of his self-described movement this week comes at a time when protests on immigration are taking place on Irish streets. While the topic is something that has become more important to the electorate in recent months, just how concerned are voters really? 

Host; Tabitha Monihan, Guest: Gabija Gataveckaite   

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As the political situation in the Middle East hangs on a knife edge, world leaders are trying to second guess the next move of Israel’s longest-serving prime minister. Scandal and controversy have dogged Benjamin Netanyahu’s political career, yet still he clings to power. We go behind the headlines to examine the man at the centre of global politics today, and ask what his end game is.

Host: Fionnán Sheahan  Guest: John Downing

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Galwayman Michael O’Loughlin was arrested in Co Down in 2020 as part of a Europe-wide crackdown on organised crime. He was one of the first criminals arrested in the Encrochat hacking scandal. But why is the career criminal now pleading guilty to the charges against him?  



Host: Fionnán Sheahan,  Guest: Allison Morris



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50 years ago, Mountjoy Prison played host to one of the most dramatic escapes in history. It was a Halloween horror show for the onlooking guards as prominent Provisional IRA figures took to the sky.



Host: Kevin Doyle. Guest: Liam Collins.



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A verdict of unlawful killing has been reached for all 48 victims of the Stardust fire of 1981 – one of the biggest disasters in Irish history. A fire broke out at the popular Dublin nightclub as people were celebrating Valentine’s Day. Now, more than 43 years later an inquest verdict has been reached. What next for the families and the former owner of the nightclub?

You can follow more on this story at the Irish Independent and if you would like to hear the complete interview with Antoinette Keegan from the Stardust Victims’ Committee that we recorded in April 2023, see the link below.

https://www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-indo-daily/the-indo-daily-stardust-tragedy-oh-god-help-us-and-that-was-it-i-was-gone/a1259502226.html

Host: Fionnán Sheehan                 Guests: Conor Feehan, Antoinette Keegan and John Meaghar

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