The UTV Podcast

On today's episode, Keir Starmer has been on his first visit here as Prime Minister. He says he will end instability in relations between the UK and Ireland, and claimed he could get a better deal with the EU. As we catch our breath after the seismic General Election results, we talk to several of the parties and hear from the new TUV MP Jim Allister. There's much to discuss with our commentators....

The 2024 General Election brought a new government and a new political landscape in Northern Ireland.  Paul Clark presents our special election programme and is joined by UTV Political Editor Tracey Magee, Pete Shirlow, David McCann and Deirdre Heenan for an in-depth look at the results. 

Carol Jordan is joined by UTV's Political Editor Tracey Magee to look at the key battle grounds as counting gets underway in the 2024 General Election. You can watch this here.

On today's episode, we continue our series of interviews ahead of the General Election. You will hear from representatives of the TUV, People Before Profit, the Green Party, Aontu and the Conservatives. With just a week left until polling day, we'll get the national picture from Westminster with Talk TV's Peter Cardwell and the Daily Mirror's Kevin Maguire. And analysing what they have to say are...

Nathan Hanna is in our press room following the UTV Election Debate. He is joined by political commentator Dr David McCann, Suzanne Breen Political Editor of the Belfast Telegraph and UTV Political Editor Tracey Magee.  They discuss the performance of each of those taking part in the debate and who came out on top.

On today's episode, we continue our series of interviews with the party leaders ahead of the July fourth General Election. You'll hear from the DUP Leader Gavin Robinson, and Sinn Féin Vice President Michelle O'Neill. As the latest opinion polls point towards a massive win for Labour in Britain, just what are we to make of that and the return of Nigel Farage to frontline politics as the leader of...

On today's episode, our Political Editor Tracey Magee is at the RDS with the latest news and analysis of the Republic's local and European elections. We begin our series of interviews with the party leaders ahead of the General Election. You'll hear from the SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood, Alliance Leader Naomi Long and Ulster Unionist Leaer Doug Beattie. Analysing what they'll have to say are comment...

The Chairs of Northern Ireland's health trusts warn that projected budget cuts risk causing "avoidable and serious harm" to people in need of care. We speak at length to our Health Reporter Deborah McAleese. People in the Republic of Ireland go to the polls on Friday for the European and Local Government elections.  Jordan Moates has a special report from Dublin. Nigel Farage is announced as the n...

How to broadcast an election This week's UTV Vodcast looks at the intricacies of covering a General Election. Carol Jordan and Jordan Moates are joined by Niall Donnelly who discusses the forthcoming Up Close which looks at the Covid Inquiry's visit to Belfast.

Robin Swann steps down from the role of Health Minister to stand in the General Election. Before leaving the Executive, Mr Swann voted against the budget - however, the UUP remain at the Executive table with Mike Nesbitt taking up the health brief. Our Political Editor Tracey Magee has the very latest from Stormont. Also, Conor Murphy returns to the Executive after he suffered a mini stroke two we...

For over 50 years Bobbie Hanvey has been capturing life right across Northern Ireland. The renowned photographer, who has received numerous awards, embarked on his remarkable career back in 1972 and has never looked back. Now, Bobbie has launched his latest exhibition in his hometown of Downpatrick. Nathan Hanna went along to find out more. You can also watch this story on ITVX.

During a visit to Belfast as part of his whirlwind campaign tour of the UK, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke to UTV Political Editor Tracey Magee.

UTV has uncovered footage dating back from 1976 of a 10-year-old boy being treated for haemophilia with Factor 8. That boy was Paul Kirkpatrick who is now in his fifties. He has lived much of his life with Hepatitis C after being given contaminated blood. The Infected Blood Inquiry found a catalogue of failings and that the treatment disaster could have and should have been avoided. Our reporter P...

The long-awaited report into the blood scandal finds there was a cover up by the NHS and the Government. Our Correspondent Gareth Wilkinson will have the latest from London with victims and our Health Minister Robin Swann.  As it's revealed that the PSNI tapped into the phones of prominent journalists here, we ask just how can that happen and what safeguards are needed? With the Republic in Europe...

WhatsApps, school funding and shipbuilding. This week's biggest stories in the UTV Vodcast with Carol Jordan and Jordan Moates.  You can watch this on ITVX.

First Minister Michelle O'Neill apologises at the covid inquiry for going to the Bobby Storey funeral. The Covid  inquiry also hears that Arlene Foster accused Michelle O'Neill of playing politics, when things were much too serious. Stormont has been back for a hundred days - just what has it accomplished; and what challenges does the restored Executive face going forward? Jordan Moates reports; a...

"I can see that people are more than angry, and I really am sorry." Those are the words of former Sinn Féin minister Caral Caral Ni Chuilin about her decision to attend the funeral of high-profile republican Bobby Storey, at the height of the Covid pandemic.  She is the first Sinn Féin politician to face questions at the UK Covid-19 inquiry about the decision to attend the funeral in west Belfast...

There is no end in sight to the thousands claiming asylum in The Republic and the issue is causing major division between the British and Irish governments. Paul Reilly reports from Dublin.  We'll be joined by the TUV Leader Jim Allister,  the Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry and by the Fianna Fail Senator Lisa Chambers. The Covid inquiry revelations keep coming thick and fast. From civil serv...

This week Carol Jordan and Deborah McAleese discuss the UK Covid Inquiry coming to Belfast.  It has been a week of revelation and insight into how the levers of power operate in Northern Ireland and, as Deborah mentions we are yet to hear from some of the most influential people.  This podcast is also available to watch on ITVX .

He has won almost everything in local football but Cliftonville's record goalscorer Joe Gormley has the chance to finally get his hands on the one medal that has so far eluded his illustrious career. This weekend the Reds take on their fierst rivals, Linfield in the Irish Cup at Windsor Park. 'Joe the goal' is celebrating his testimonial season at Solitude and Daniel Duffy caught up with him to lo...

There was a “discernible chill” between Northern Ireland’s First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill following the funeral of IRA veteran Bobby Storey, the Covid-19 Inquiry has heard. Ms O’Neill attended the large-scale funeral in west Belfast for Mr Storey in June 2020 despite lockdown restrictions on public gatherings. The then head of the Northern Ireland Civil Ser...

The UK's Covid inquiry came to Belfast and day one heard explosive claims of political in-fighting, lost material and disarray within the Northern Ireland Executive as ministers tried to deal with the pandemic. More than 4,000 people in the region died with the virus across 2020 and 2021. The inquiry heard how decision making came down party-political lines. "They should hang their heads in shame,...

Disagreement between London and Dublin overshadows the meeting of the British Irish intergovernmental conference. Our Political Editor Tracey Magee will have the latest.  This is the week the Government's controversial legacy legislation kicks in. All inquests into Troubles related killings will stop, and the new Independent Commission becomes a reality.  I'll be joined by Sir Robert Buckland, who...

Carol Jordan talks menopause with Siobhan Kearney, founder of Menopause NI and Kate Muir, an expert in women's health. On May 7, Siobhan and Kate will be participating in an event being held in Belfast called Let's Talk Menopause in the Workplace’ which will bring together business leaders and HR professionals from across Northern Ireland who seeking to create supportive and inclusive workplace en...

This week Carol Jordan and Jordan Moates discuss the news making the headlines in Northern Ireland.  This week, Stormont ministers finally passed a budget, although the health minister has expressed his anger at the level of money, saying it represents a cut in what was handed out the previous year.  Sir Jeffrey Donaldson appeared alongside his wife Lady Eleanor charged with a string of historic o...