News from home and abroad from RTÉ Radio 1.

Fergal Bowers, RTE's Health Correspondent, outlines the latest update from Children's Health Ireland regarding the new National Children's Hospital.

Aengus Cox, Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Correspondent, reports on excise cuts on fuel which came into effect at midnight.

Reporter, Sheila Naughton speaks to young soccer players about their excitement ahead of the Republic of Ireland vs Czechia match tomorrow night.

Jiri Hosek, head of sport at CANAL+ TV in Czechia, discusses the mood among home fans ahead of Ireland's World Cup play-off semi-final in Prague.

North East Correspondent, Laura Hogan discovers the reality of the public transport commuter experience for those in Navan, Co. Meath and Dundalk, Co. Louth.

Samantha Libreri, RTE Correspondent, reports from Prague ahead of Ireland's World Cup play-off semi-final against Czechia.

Borzou Daragahi, Foreign Correspondent and Security Analyst, discusses the latest developments in the war in the Middle East and potential negotiations to end the conflict.

Sean Guerin, Chair of the Council of the Bar of Ireland, reacts to the decision by Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan to drop a proposal, aimed at moving some judicial review cases from the High Court to the Circuit Court.

Reporter, Conor Hunt on an initiative by the Military Archives to make their collections more accessible.

Liam Sloyan, Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman, on the record number of complaints made to the watchdog in 2025.

Kieran Cunningham, sports writer, on the future of television broadcasting of GAA Championship matches.

Political Correspondent, Mícheál Lehane on the government's move to intervene amid rising energy costs.

Corinne Fleischer, Director of Supply Chain and Delivery at the World Food Programme, outlines the impact on the delivery of food aid by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Brian Lee, Health Insurance Authority CEO, explains research that shows the majority of adults with health insurance have never switched provider or plan.

Figures from the Central Statistics Office show the average commuting time in Dublin is just over half an hour. Join our three reporters - Maggie Doyle in her car, Colman O'Sullivan on his bike and Barry Gallagher on a bus to see how three different modes of transport will fare in Dublin's rush-hour.

Jackie Fox, Washington Correspondent, reports on the latest from the US after President Donald Trump said talks were held with Iran on ending the war.

Reporter, Sheila Naughton assesses how the energy supports agreed by Government party leaders will help the most vulnerable in society.

Dr Emma Howard, Economist at TU Dublin, analyses the potential impact of the government's temporary energy package.

Sonya McMullan, Regional Services Manager, Women's Aid Federation Northern Ireland, discusses the problem of femicide in Northern Ireland society.

Kevin Doran, Bishop of Achonry and of Elphin, discusses the life and work of Fr. Edward Flanagan who is on the pathway to being recognised as a saint by the Catholic Church.

Labour's finance spokesman, Ged Nash discusses the way the government's energy supports are being implemented.

Petula Martyn, RTÉ Mid-West Correspondent, on a critical assault of a young mother in Co.Tipperary.

Sebastian Usher, Middle East analyst with BBC World, outlines the latest following an Iranian missile strike on Israel.

Martin Breheny, GAA Columnist with the Irish Independent, reflects on the life and career of broadcaster, Michael Lyster, who has died age 71.

Tobias Ellwood, former British government defence minister and speaker on international security, discusses the latest on the war in the Middle East.

Niall Hatch, Head of Communications and Development at Birdwatch Ireland, on the first sighting of the Oriental Turtle Dove on the island of Ireland.