Today with Claire Byrne

Just one of the millions of fans who preloaded Grand Theft Auto 6 this week, ahead of the new edition's official release at midnight on November 19th. For more Marty Meany, of Goosed.ie and Sarah Maria Griffin, Irish novelist and video game reviewer for The Guardian.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For decades, spinal surgery has been surrounded by horror stories and outdated ideas that often scare people off getting the help they need. But modern medicine has moved on, and spinal surgeon, Derek Cawley helps us separate spinal surgery fact from fiction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Siobhán O’Grady, Ukraine Correspondent New York Times and Steve wright, drone expert on the proposed maritime drone deal between Ireland and Ukraine and Richard Boyd Barrett, people before profit TD for Dun laoghaire.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The public sector pay deal continues to be dissected after early morning talks successfully lead to a cancellation of strike action. John Boyle, General Secretary of the INTO.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The directors of the AI chip maker Nvidia are considering the future of the company's chief executive Jensen Huang. For the latest, Barry O'Sullivan, director of the insight centre for data analytics in the school of computer science at UCC.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much more inflation can your finances take? For more Dr. Emma Howard, Senior Lecturer in Economics at the Technological University Dublin.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

50 heads of State and political leaders are arriving for the European Political Community meeting today. Brian O'Connell, was at the Convention Centre and Florence Okojie was on O'Connell Street. We also hear from Noelle O'Connell, European Movement Ireland, Dr. Eoin Drea, Martens Centre for European Research and Suzanne Lynch, Bloomberg Brussels Correspondent. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Children as young as eight are being groomed by criminal gangs for theft and drug dealing, that's the warning from Tusla. For more Trina O'Connor, Criminologist and Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Walliams was publicly named as the celebrity who unsuccessfully sought an injunction against two media organisations to prevent them from naming him in relation to allegations of sexual misconduct. For more on these injunctions, retired solicitor Michael Kealy.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From grand studio blockbusters to subtle art house projects, cinematic runtimes are expanding across the board. But does longer mean better? Cathy Cullen and Dave Corkery are Hosts of The Cinemile Podcast   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A major policing and security operation is under way in Dublin city centre, and will remain in place until Friday. Further restrictions are due to come into effect later today and tomorrow, including the closure to traffic of the Samuel Beckett Bridge from 8 o’clock this evening. Our reporter Florence Okojie, tells us what's the situation like there at the moment? See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Kate English, Chief Economist with Deloitte Ireland.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ireland is to play a crucial role over the next fortnight in the COP 31 negotiations in Turkey. Darragh O'Brien TD, Minister for Climate, Energy and Environment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Almost 50 European leaders are gathering in Dublin tomorrow for what is being seen as the high point of Ireland's EU Presidency. Journalist and broadcaster Flor MacCarthy and Lisa O’Carroll, senior staff correspondent with The Guardian.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you noticed more and more that you’re presented with an option to tip, do you feel pressured into paying extra for your service? Reporter, Brian O Connell was out and about finding out.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Poole, Avdic board member, Deputy Principal of Beneavin De La Salle College and the brother of the late Jenifer Poole has campaigned tirelessly on her behalf. His latest initiative, alongside Adic who provide support for those bereaved by homicide, is a booklet to provide guidance to those caring for children in the aftermath of a parent’s murder, manslaughter or fatal assault. See omnystudi...

Kevin Callinan, general secretary of Forsa and lead public sector union negotiator on the deal they struck late last night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A draft deal is done, between government and trade unions. Jack Chambers, Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Carrick's position as Manchester United head coach is looking increasingly in doubt. For the latest,Jamie Jackson, the Manchester football correspondent for the Guardian.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's fraudsters are using AI to build flawless fake websites, generate realistic product reviews, and send phishing texts that look exactly like they're from your favourite retailer. For more on this, Dr Stephen Treacy, Lecturer in Digital Transformation in UCC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Israel, after Benjamin Netanyahu’s religious-nationalist coalition lost its majority in a deadlocked election at the end of last month, his main rival Gadi Eisenkot has been tasked with forming a government. Secunder Kermani, Foreign Affairs Correspondent with Channel 4 News tells us just what that entails. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What would you do if the electricity went off, the water stopped flowing or the shops ran out of food? How prepared should you be, and are people right to be concerned? Florence Okojie has been asking people about stockpiling. We also hear from Frank Deegan, who’s part of an Irish Survival and Prepper Group and Kevin McSherry from openseason.ie a supply shop in Namath County Tipperary.  ...

Ever wondered what your taxes are spent on? Well, one way to find out is to check out a new website, StateSpend.ie, which allows the public to search the spending records of a number of state agencies. For the first time, details of public spending can be found in one place, allowing for greater transparency of the states' use of taxpayer's money. To discuss this in more detail, Fianna Fáil TD for...

Dumpster diving is a common phenomenon across the US and the UK - a practice where people rummage through the refuse areas of retailers to salvage hidden treasures that have been discarded. It is now trending on TikTok, but why has the practice taken off and why isn't it a more common sight here? Adam Maguire from our business desk has more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Murphy, research and policy analyst with Social Justice Ireland and member of the Just Transition Commission. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.