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News, interviews and analysis every Sunday from Ireland's longest-running radio news programme, presented by Paul Cunningham. Listen live at 1 pm on RTE Radio 1.

6d ago

'Significant improvement' - Ireland India Council chair on decrease of violent crimes

A year ago this weekend, on the back of a rise in physical attacks on Indian people, the Indian Embassy in Ireland warned its citizens here to take precautions for their personal security. So, one year on, have things improved? Adam spoke to Prashant Shukla, chair of Ireland India Council.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6d ago

Ebola spreading in DRC 'faster than any previous outbreak' - WHO

There have now been more than 3,400 confirmed cases of Ebola across the Democratic Republic of the Congo - including more than 1,500 related deaths, with five provinces of the country now impacted by the outbreak. Adam spoke to Trish Newport, emergency coordinator with Médecins Sans Frontières, who is currently based in Bunia, DRC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6d ago

Made by AI? EU tells firms to stick a label on it

From today, companies will be obliged to make clear to customers when they are interacting with something artificial intelligence-driven. That's because transparency obligations included in the European Union's AI Act come into force today. Adam was joined by Niamh Smyth, Minister of State with responsibility for AI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6d ago

NAMA: The developers, the banks and the fallout

The National Asset Management Agency was dissolved at midnight on Friday. It spent more than 16 years managing down the bad loans it took from Irish banks at the height of the financial crisis. Patrick Honohan, former governor of the Central Bank at the time that NAMA was established, joined Adam in studio for a post-mortem.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6d ago

Woman who suffered delayed Huntington's diagnosis settles case against HSE and doctor

Last month the HSE settled a case with a family affected by the delayed diagnosis of Huntington's Disease. Sinead's maternal grandfather was diagnosed in 2015; however, Sinead's mother, who began to display symptoms in 2010, did not receive a diagnosis until 2022. Adam spoke to Sinead and to consultant neurologist Professor Orla Hardiman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 26

E-scooter user dies in Meath, man dies in Tipperary crash

Two separate road fatalities have occurred on Irish roads in the early hours of this morning: an e-scooter user in Navan, county Meath, and a man in his late teens in county Tipperary. RTÉ Eastern Correspondent Samantha Libreri joined Fiachra with the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 26

Former minister Zappone sent letter of concern over Bessborough site

Concerns have been raised over the Bessborough mother and baby home site in Cork City due to developer Estuary View Enterprises having received permission to build apartments on the controversial site. Fiachra spoke to Katherine Zappone, ex-children's minister who had responsibility for the commission of investigation into mother and baby homes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 26

German police hunt suspect after deadly car ramming near Berlin Gay Pride

Police in Germany are searching for a 21-year-old man believed to have Islamist links after a vehicle drove into a crowd near Berlin's Gay Pride celebrations. One person was killed and 16 others are reported as wounded, including three with life-threatening injuries. Fiachra was joined from Berlin by Irish Times journalist Derek Scally.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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News, interviews and analysis every Sunday from Ireland's longest-running radio news programme, presented by Paul Cunningham. Listen live at 1 pm on RTE Radio 1.