RTÉ - Drivetime

Yahuda Cohen, father of Nimrod, an Israeli solider and hostage in Gaza, speaks to Drivetime about the Gaza peace deal and what he hopes to see come of it. Following this Palestinian Ambassador Jilan Wahba Abdalmajid gives her reaction to the news of a possible peace deal.

To discuss new EU legislation on short term lets Máire Ní Mhurchú, CEO of the Irish Self-Catering Federation, and Aodhán Ó Riordáin, Labour Party MEP for Dublin are on the line.

Barry Lenihan has the latest on the race for the Áras

Drivetime reporter Una Kelly is in studio to discuss the use of counselling notes as evidence in sexual assault court cases

Barry Lenihan is in studio with an update on the latest from the presidential election

Speaking to Drivetime about the response from the local community, Cllr Rachel Kerley of Fine Gael and Deputy Ruairí O'Murchu of Sinn Féin

Minister of State with responsibility for Small Business and Retail, and the Circular Economy, Alan Dillon, talks to Drivetime about possible reforms for Bin Collection

On the line from Al Mawazi in Gaza to discuss the humanitarian situation on the ground is James Elder of UNICEF

The latest homeless figures are out and 16,353 people are now homeless in Ireland. David Carroll, CEO of De Paul Trust, speaks to Drivetime.

Minister Paschal Donohoe speaks to Drivetime about newly announced US pharma tariffs, the budget, and the homeless figures.

Dr Morgan McMonagle, Irish Vascular Trauma Surgeon, speaks to Drivetime on the publication of a new report by the British Medical Journal which highlights the injuries sustained by civilians in Gaza and how they are comparable to the injuries seen in combatants in Afghanistan.

Sinn Féin's Finance Spokesperson and Deputy Leader Pearse Doherty speaks to Drivetime in response to Minister Paschal Donohoe.

Barry Lenihan has the latest on the presidential election campaign.

Elaine Teague, CEO of Disability Federation Ireland, talks to Cormac and Claire about the importance of being aware to not create obstacles for people with disabilities.

Independent Presidential Candidate Catherine Connolly

Sinead Fox of Bumbles of Rice Travel Blog talks to Cormac and Sarah about a new survey that shows 20% of us hoard hotel buffet food

Activists on the Gza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla report more than a dozen drone and explosive attacks on their boats overnight

Fianna Fáil Presidential Candidate Jim Gavin

Fine Gael Presidential Candidate Heather Humphreys

An enhanced Fuel allowance package that will benefit that will benefit people on the edge of fuel poverty was announced today. To discuss this, Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary.

The whole bin collection system could be heading for an overhaul and according to one of the country's largest Trade Unions, it should be radically reformed. For more on this Adrian Kane is SIPTU Divisional Organiser.

The parents of a young woman found dead in a Monaghan canal are calling for Gardai to immediately finish a review of their initial investigation into her death. 23-year old Kelly Lynch was found with 93 injuries last year but Gardai aren't treating her death as suspicious. Our reporter Barry Lenihan spoke to the family.

Oireachtas Group on Pregnancy and Infant Loss met today, to highlight improvements in prevention, support services and in recording data on miscarriages. Keelin O'Donoghue, Professor in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, at University College Cork and also Consultant Obstetrician, at Cork University Maternity Hospital who was at the meeting joined us.

Voters will have a maximun of four candidates to choose from when the country goes to the polls next month to decide the next President of Ireland. Our reporter Barry Lenihan has the latest.

It's the first major curriculum change in 26 years. It will see changes to health & sex education, earlier foreign languages and a greater emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths. To discuss this Máirín Ní Chéileachair, Director of Education, Euality, Research and Learning with the INTO; Mary Kelly, Academic Dean at Hibernia College

US Congressman Richard Neal has been one of the most prominent American voices on Ireland, and the Good Friday Agreement, for many years. He has also been a congressman in the US for over three decades. He spoke to Sarah on how we maintain good relations between the US and Ireland at a time when relations between Europe and the US are at a low

Fianna Fail candidate Jim Gavin has written to social media companies to demand action in response to “smears” posted about him online. To discuss this Fianna Fail TD Malcolm Byrne and Labour's Alan Kelly who are both members of the Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport.

On November 29th 1975, nearly 50 years ago, a Loyalist bomb attack hit Dublin Airport killing 38-year old Aer Lingus baggage handler John Hayes. The Hayes' family are continuing their fight for justice as nobody has ever been convicted. Brendan spoke to Cormac.

Two studies published in the united states this week have shed new light on the risk of injury caused by repeated small head impacts in sport. One study focused on heading the ball in soccer in particular. To tell us more Dr Michael Lipton, of Columbia University's Irving Medical Centre in New York, who led the research.

An announcement today of a new framework agreement between the Irish and British governments, on dealing with the legacy of Northern Ireland's Troubles. We hear from the son of a victim of the troubles Patsy Kelly Jr., Former Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern and Simon Coveney, Former Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs.

When's the last time you paid for something in cash? Contactless card payments account for nearly 88% of payments at point of sale so far this year. For more on this Gillian Byrne is Head of Payments at the Banking and Payments Federation of Ireland.

In Gambling Care's Annual Report which was published yesterday, it shows that women made up a significantly higher proportion of people seeking support than in previous years. Gambling Care is funded by the retail and betting industry we hear from Chief Executive, Jackie Murphy.

Mr Trump was speaking at a major press conference with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer as his unprecedented second state visit comes to an end. Our reporter Barry Lenihan is in London.

From midnight tonight, passengers will no longer have to take liquids, gels and electronics out of their hand luggage for security and the 100 mill limit is raised to two litres. For more on this Graeme McQueen the head of communications with the Daa.

To discuss the hour long press conference James Politi, Washington Bureau Chief for the Financial Times, Jennifer Ewing from Republicans Overseas UK and Jon Tonge, Professor of Politics at Liverpool University.

According to the CSO yesterday, Irish house prices are continuing to rise. One morgage advisor says that many locals are being priced out of their home towns. John Cooke speaks to people on the streets of Limerick. Also David Brock of Brock Delappe Estate Agents and Don Colleran, Owner of Colleran Auctioneers in Galway spoke to Cormac.

The US TV network ABC announced that it is pulling Jimmy Kimmel's late night chat show after conservatives voiced their displeasure about comments about the shooting of Charlie Kirk. To speak about this controversey Wayne Besen, the Executive Director of the US based group 'Truth Wins Out' which is a nonprofit dedicated to exposing extremism.

Are some parents pushing their children into college courses when they are more suited to apprentice courses? The boss of Dublin Buss, Billy Hann, thinks so, and that this pre-occupation has left certain key sectors of the economy short of people. For more Dublin Bus Spokesman, Blake Boland.

The European Commission has proposed suspending some of the trade parts of the EU/Israel association agreement. This comes 18 months after Ireland & Spain asked the commission to review the agreement in light of the war in Gaza. For government reaction to the proposal, Neil Richmond, The Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora.

If you feel as though the price of food has gone through the roof, well, the IFA agrees but says "Consumers in Ireland had little or no food inflation for over 20 years up to 2021". For more on this Tadhg Buckley is the IFA Chief Economist.

Thousands of protesters are holding a major demonstration outside the British Houses of Parliament this evening in opposition to the visit of American President Donald Trump. It comes as Mr Trump prepares for a historic state banquet tonight hosted by the British Royal Family at Windsor Castle. Our reporter Barry Lenihan was at Westminster.

Gardaí investigating the disappearance of a three-year-old boy who went missing four years ago have discovered skeletal remains during the garda search of wasteland in Donabate. Detectives believe the remains are of missing child, named as Daniel Aruebose. For reaction For reaction Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of the Childrens Rights Alliance.