Today with Claire Byrne

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.

Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar on what these high-level meetings accomplish that is of benefit to you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Services and overcrowding at Cork University Hospital are once again under the spotlight. Brian O'Connell visited the emergency department there yesterday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While your dog may slow down a little with age, their need for comfort, companionship and good care never changes. Vet Lucy Jerram gives us some advice and answers your questions.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some good news today that Revolut is moving into the mobile phone market! To tell us more, Kelly Earley, columnist with the Journal and co-host of “For Tech Sake”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are around 160 cancer trials currently open across Ireland, with lymphoma and haematology trials being the most common. For more on this, Prof. Seamus O’Reilly, who is the clinical lead at Cancer Trials Ireland, and a consultant at Cork University Hospital.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Browder, CEO of Hermitage Capital and known as Putin’s number one enemy on why Ireland could be in Vladimir Putin's crosshairs this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Representatives from both sides of the public pay talks are set to resume negotiations today. For the latest, Political Editor with the Irish Independent, Mary Regan.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jo Jo was just 21 years of age at the time shen went missing making her way from Dublin back home to Callan. In 2020, gardaí upgraded the search for her into a murder investigation. Fr. Willie Purcell, Parish priest of St Canice's Catholic Parish Kilkenny and a close friend of the Dullard family.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.