News from home and abroad from RTÉ Radio 1.
David Murphy, Economics and Public Affairs Editor, explains what needs to happen in the next fortnight in order for the EU and US to agree a trade deal. Michael McGrath, European Commissioner, reacts to President Trump's proposed 30% tariffs on EU goods.
Orly Halpern, freelance journalist in Jerusalem, brings us the latest from Jerusalem after 10 people, including 6 children, were killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza. Jonathan Fowler, Spokesperson for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees, discusses the humanitarian situation in Gaza from neighbouring Jordan.
Louise O'Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal West, discusses Fingal County Council pausing applications to its tenant in-situ scheme for this year.
Bryan Dobson, broadcaster and Fr Shay Cullen, founder of the PREDA foundation, discuss the legacy of Irish missionary work.
Peter O'Connell speaks with the owners of homes in the Sandwood Estate in Portlaoise about delays connecting their homes to the electricity network.
Donall O'Keeffe, Drinks Industry Group of Ireland secretary and Licensed Vintners Association chief executive, discusses the numbers of pub closures over the last twenty years.
Mark Bowe, Met Éireann Meteorologist, launches RTÉ's new-look television weather forecast and the end of the current hot spell.
Sean Whelan, Washington Correspondent, reports from Orlando, Florida on the bid to extradite former swim coach George Gibney.
Linda-Gene Byrne, RNLI Water Safety Lead, discusses swimming risks as Ireland prepares for a mini-heatwave.
RTÉ's Florence Okojie reports on a new plan to help musicians find somewhere to stay during the Fringe Fesitval.
Allison Morris, Crime Correspondent Belfast Telegraph, reports on a bonfire which was lit last night in Moygashel in County Tyrone which featured a boat with mannequins wearing life jackets, above placards saying "stop the boats" and "veterans before refugees" and a tricolour.
Sabrina Joyce-Kemper, Environmental and Planning Consultant, discusses how planning has been given for the €1.6 billion sewage and drainage scheme for Dublin, and what health and environmental concerns she says could still remain.
Rosalia Bollen, UNICEF Communications Specialist for Children in Gaza, discusses the new EU-Israel deal to increase aid access to Gaza that should see more food trucks entering and the opening of additional crossing points.
Barbara Condon, CEO of Ruhama, discusses the deficiencies in accommodation for victims of human trafficking.
RTÉ's Joe Caulfield speaks to people out enjoying the glorious sunshine.
Ailbhe Conneely, Religous and Social Affairs Correspondent, reports on changing awareness of addiction issues.
Councillor John Maher, Cork City Council, discusses the distribution of free sunscreen protection from next Monday around the city.
Sean Long, Southwestern Director with Inland Fisheries Ireland, discusses an investigation of a significant fish kill in Cork on Wednesday.
Evelyn Parsons, Independent Galway county councillor and former GP, discusses the summary report of five external reviews into the care provided to women and their babies at Portiuncula hospital. Dr Pat Nash, Clinical Director HSE West/North West discusses the issues at Portiuncula maternity unit in Ballinasloe.
Tania Reut, RTÉ reporter reports from Strasbourg on the no confidence vote on Ursula von der Leyen.
Eoghan Corry, Travel Extra editor, discusses how the strike by baggage handlers at Italian airports will impact Irish holidaymakers.
Amelia Lupascu, student at Adamstown Community College, discusses winning the top prize at the Eurekas, a UK and Ireland-wide science contest.
Reporter Joe Caulfield spent a day at Coolmine Lodge in Dublin, speaking with those battling addiction and the staff helping with their recovery.
Claire Liddy, international spokesperson for GAA Palestine, discusses how players from the club had their visas denied ahead of a tour of Ireland.