Today with Claire Byrne

Taoiseach Micheál Martin will host an informal meeting of EU leaders in Dublin today following yesterday’s European Political Community summit. The war in Ukraine will be high on the agenda again, as well as issues like artificial intelligence and European competitiveness. Suzanne Lynch, Bloomberg Brussels Bureau Chief and Kateryna Malofieva, Ukrainian Journalist based in Kyiv. See omnystudio.com/...

A deadly Israeli airstrike on Nasser Hospital in Gaza has killed six people, including surgeon Rizk Abu Shaira who featured in the documentary American Doctor. Remembering him and his work is his friend Dr. Morgan McMonagle, Vascular and Trauma Surgeon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The summer chaos is behind us, we’ve just got through the Halloween midterm, and now we’re heading straight into the madness of Christmas. For parents, it can feel like there’s always another thing to organise, another plate to keep spinning and very little time to stop and catch your breath. Laura Lenihan, Mum & Galway GP See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following on from Dolly Parton's last song being recorded just two months before her death, a final song from Bonnie Tyler has also been released today. So, how do artists continue to make music long after they're gone? And what does it mean for the legacy they leave behind? Simon Maher, founder of 8Radio.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fuel protests brought Dublin City to a standstill over six days of action in April of this year when thoroughfares were blocked with trucks and tractors. Fresh action is taking place today from those seeking further measures on the cost of living crisis but organisers have vowed to ensure it is peaceful. Anthony Kelleher, protest organiser from Cork. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Back in 2018, writer Séamas O Reilly shared an experience on twitter which clocked up almost 100 million views. Now, eight years later, it's been turned into an animated short film called Me, Myself & Mary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our panel today includes Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fáil MEP for Ireland South, Jen Cummins, Social Democrats TD, Dublin South Central and Spokesperson for Education; and Further and Higher Education, Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor with the Irish Examiner, Liam Doran, former General Secretary of the INMO. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.