This Week

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A look at events making the news in Ireland over the last week. Listen live every Sunday at 1pm on RTÉ Radio 1.

  1. Khamenei confirmed dead as Iran conflict engulfs region

    6 DAYS AGO

    Khamenei confirmed dead as Iran conflict engulfs region

    We hear from Reza Sayah (France 24 Correspondent in Tehran); Sebastian Usher (BBC Middle East Analyst); Dr Roja Fazaeli, Professor of Law and Islamic Studies at the University of Galway; Jackie Fox (Washington Correspondent); and Dr Edward Burke (Assistant Professor in History of Warfare at UCD).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    30 min
  2. Leader Interviews: Roderic O'Gorman of the Green Party

    6 DAYS AGO

    Leader Interviews: Roderic O'Gorman of the Green Party

    In the latest of our interviews with the leaders of parties in the Dáil, we're joined by Roderic O'Gorman, leader of the Green Party.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    8 min
  3. McEntee on the Irish citizens stranded in the Middle East

    6 DAYS AGO

    McEntee on the Irish citizens stranded in the Middle East

    With Irish citizens stranded in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Kuwait, we speak to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Helen McEntee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    14 min
  4. Guardians of vulnerable children in court cases threaten High Court action

    22 FEB

    Guardians of vulnerable children in court cases threaten High Court action

    Guardians who represent the interests of vulnerable children in complex court cases are threatening High Court action over plans to regulate their service. We hear from Dermot Simms, former District Court Judge and now Chair of the Association of Guardians Ad Litem, and Pat Bergin, Director of the new Guardian Ad Litem National ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    14 min
  5. Leader Interviews: Mary Lou McDonald of Sinn Féin

    22 FEB

    Leader Interviews: Mary Lou McDonald of Sinn Féin

    In the latest of our interviews with the leaders of parties in the Dáil, we're joined by Mary Lou McDonald, leader of Sinn FéinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    24 min
  6. Spring is on the way

    22 FEB

    Spring is on the way

    After what seems like endless rain, we are beginning to see patches of blue sky and that means spring is on the way. Eithne Dodd has been speaking to gardeners and garden-lovers about when they will know it’s springtimeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    6 min
  7. Trump roils global trade again with more tariffs

    22 FEB

    Trump roils global trade again with more tariffs

    After a US Supreme Court ruling struck down previous tariffs, Donald Trump has announced new 15% tariffs on imported goods. Laura Noonan from Bloomberg News explains the new measures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    7 min
  8. Further talks to take place over Ukraine-Russia conflict this week

    15 FEB

    Further talks to take place over Ukraine-Russia conflict this week

    Further US-brokered talks aimed at ending Russia's war on Ukraine are due to take place in Geneva next week, after previous talks in Abu Dhabi. Siobhan O'Grady, Ukraine Bureau Chief for the Washington Post, outlines the state of play ahead of the meetings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    7 min
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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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  • Channel
    RTÉ
  • Creator
    RTÉ Radio 1
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2026
  • Episodes
    106
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    This Week

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