News from home and abroad from RTÉ Radio 1.

Reporter, Joe Caulfield interviews a volunteer, Jim, at the Capuchin Day Centre, Dublin.

Tony Connelly, Europe Editor, reports on the latest at today's EU council summit focused on releasing frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.

David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief with The Guardian, after the release of more images related to Jeffrey Epstein.

Reporter, Joe Caufield visits the national office of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to learn more about the demand for their services heading into Christmas week.

Catriona Twomey, Cork Penny Dinners, on a rise in demand for their services this Christmas.

Fr Kevin Kiernan, Director of Capuchin Day Centre, discusses the work they do.

Robert Kelly, Director of Economics and Statistics at the Central Bank, on the latest forecasts for the Irish economy.

Ailbhe Conneely, Religious and Soicial Affairs correspondent, speaks to 'Jennie' who was supported by domestic violence services charity, Saoirse.

Aileen Tennant, Fota Wildlife Park Director, on the park's reopening after a bird flu outbreak.

Joe Caulfield, Reporter, speaks to people collecting their Christmas voucher from the Capuchin Day Centre. Gavin Jennings interviews volunteers and staff at the Capuchin Day Centre.

Tony Connelly, Europe Editor reports on EU meetings today focused on releasing frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.

Dr Conor O'Toole, ESRI, comments on our economy as we enter 2026, warning there may be some challenges ahead.

Sinead Hussey, Midlands Correspondent, reports from Athlone where there used to be 22 butchers - now there are three.

Phil Mercer, BBC Reporter based in Sydney, outlines Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's plans to crack down on hate speech, following Sunday's deadly shooting at Bondi Beach that targeted a Jewish festival.

Susan Gray, founder of PARC Road Safety Group, on the decision by the government to scrap plans to reform the Road Safety Authority

Ger Deering, Ombudsman and Information Commissioner for Ireland, on the cyber attack which has impacted the Office of the Ombudsman's IT systems.

Sean Canney, Minister of State with responsibility for road safety, on the decision to scrap plans to reform the Road Safety Authority.

Reporter, Joe Caulfield visits DePaul's Rendu Centre, 12 self-contained apartments for women and women with children.

Ciara O'Brien, business and technology journalist with The Irish Times, on the Oscars moving to Youtube from 2029.

Political correspondent Mícheál Lehane on the fallout of the Fianna Fáil party review into the presidential election campaign

Seamus McGrath, Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South-Central, reacts to the internal party review into the presidential election campaign.

William Walsh - Chief Executive of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), on their Energy in Ireland 2025 report.

In the final of our special reports from Bangladesh, Kate Varley has been finding out how the climate migration crisis is shaping the country's capita, Dhaka.

Sandra Broderick, Regional Executive Officer for HSE Mid-West, on plans to build new hospitals in the region and expand University Hospital Limerick.