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This Week

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A look at events making the news in Ireland over the last week, presented by Justin McCarthy. Listen live every Sunday at 1pm on RTÉ Radio 1.

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Nov 8, 2026

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Episodes

Number of journalists killed in Israel and Palestine lowered - CPJ 11.10.2026

To discuss this decision, Paul was joined by Jodie Ginsberg, Chief Executive of The Committee to Protect Journalists. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HSE to consider weight loss drug access 11.10.2026

For an expert opinion, Paul was joined by Obesity Specialist Prof Donal O’Shea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dementia and people with Down syndrome 11.10.2026

RTÉ reporter Eithne Dodd reported on how high rates of dementia and cognitive decline have affected people with Down syndrome. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minister Byrne on Strike, Budget 11.10.2026

Paul was joined by The Minister of State for European Affairs Thomas Byrne. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Public Sector Strike 11.10.2026

Paul was joined by Phil Ní Sheaghdha, General Secretary of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Irish teens speak on Online Safety 04.10.2026

RTÉ reporter Eithne Dodd went to a Foróige group in Limerick to ask teenagers about the impact and harms of social media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Irish teens speak on Online Safety 04.10.2026

RTÉ reporter Eithne Dodd went to a Foróige group in Limerick to ask teenagers about the impact and harms of social media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Budget 2027: The Final Preview 04.10.2026

For a breakdown ahead of Budget Day, Paul was joined in studio by RTÉ Political Correspondent Micheál Lehane.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ireland v Israel: Round Two 04.10.2026

Paul was joined from northern Serbia by RTÉ Soccer Correspondent Tony O'Donoghue, as well as some locals sharing their thoughts on the match. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The EU Kids Act: Impact on Ireland 04.10.2026

Paul was joined by online safety coordinator for Children's Rights Alliance Noeline Blackwell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Russia threatens "massive" strikes on Kyiv 04.10.2026

Paul was joined by the Chief Ukraine Correspondent for the Financial Times Christopher Miller See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Helen McEntee on Drumcree, Budget 04.10.2026

Paul was joined by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence Helen McEntee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Standoff in Drumcree 27.09.2026

Paul was joined by RTÉ reporter Colman O'Sullivan, Sinn Fein's Upper Bann MLA John O'Dowd and DUP MP Gregory Campbell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ireland to play Israel in Budapest 27.09.2026

Paul was joined from Hungary by RTÉ Sports Correspondent Tony O'Donoghue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CHI Scope Recommends Investigation 27.09.2026

Paul was joined by Raymond Bradley, Managing Partner of the legal firm Malcomson Law. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Budget 2027 Preview 27.09.2026

Paul was joined by Irish Examiner's Political Editor Elaine Loughlin and Chief Economist with EY Rossa White. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flu Vaccine Shortage - Tom Murray 27.09.2026

Paul was joined by Pharmacist and Ex-President of the Irish Pharmacy Union Tom Murray. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Week - 20 September 2026 20.09.2026

A look at events making the news in the past week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RTÉ to provide stripped back coverage of Republic of Ireland v Israel 20.09.2026

Adrian Kane, SIPTU's Deputy General Secretary & Gavin Cooney, Sports Journalist with the Irish Times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"MetroLink is happening" declares Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien 20.09.2026

Sean O’Driscoll, Accelerating Infrastructure Taskforce Member & Former Chief Executive of electrical goods giant Glen Dimplex. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RTÉ doc reveals treatment for whistleblowers in An Garda Síochána has worsened 20.09.2026

Antoinette Cunningham, Former General Secretary of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Update on Government introducing further controls on the HSE due to overspending 20.09.2026

Niamh Griffin, Health Correspondent with the Irish Examiner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci found guilty of war crimes 20.09.2026

Sean Whelan, RTÉ Correspondent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sinn Féin, Scottish Nationalist Party & Plaid Cymru declare “Westminster’s time is coming to end” 20.09.2026

Conor Murphy, Sinn Féin Senator & former Finance Minister in the Northern Assembly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Appalling' - Clare protestors say Trump not welcome 13.09.2026

President Trump's visit to Ireland sparked protests in Dublin city centre, at Shannon Airport, and in Doonbeg, Co Clare. RTÉ reporter Eithne Dodd has been out and about this weekend at the peace camp in Shannon and Doonbeg village speaking to the protesters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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