News from home and abroad from RTÉ Radio 1.

John Foley, immigration lawyer based in Boston, Massachusetts, discusses reports of increased unease in the US over President Donald Trump's immigration laws.

Reporter, Andrew Louth speaks to healthcare staff who will be working in the country's hospitals on Christmas Day.

Elise Ann Allen, Senior Correspondent with Crux, the Independent Commentator on the Vatican and the Catholic Church, looks ahead to Pope Leo XIV's first Christmas as Pontiff.

Enda Brady, London-based journalist, discusses former prince, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor's inclusion in the Epstein files and the latest charges against Russell Brand.

Alla Abu Samura, Action Aid's Emergency Response Manager for Gaza, on the current situation in Gaza as families face winter weather.

Reporter, Joe Caulfield met with ALONE volunteers and the older people they care for in Dublin.

Aisling Duff, Air Traffic Controller at Airnav Ireland, explains how Irish airspace will be kept clear for the arrival of Santa.

Darragh O'Brien, Minister for Transport and Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Fingal East, discusses the future of Metrolink, after an application for a judicial review of the project was withdrawn.

Justin McCarthy speaks to members of the Defence Forces serving in Camp Shamrock in Lebanon. Mark Mellett, retired former Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces, discusses the potential impacts of the UNIFIL's withdrawal from South Lebanon at the end of 2026.

Trevor Mangan, owner of Mocha Beans Coffee Shop in Ballina, Co. Mayo & Claregalway, Co. Galway, discusses opening Christmas Day for those who need warmth, a hot cuppa, & company.

Abdallah Aljazzar, Masters student from Gaza studying Literature of Engagement at Maynooth University discusses his time in Ireland & life for his family at home in Gaza.

Reporter, Sheila Naughton examines the most-often asked question about Santa Claus.

Santa Claus gives an exclusive interview to Morning Ireland about the incredible trip he has ahead of him tonight.

Garda Superintendent, Liam Geraghty, outlines the latest figures relating to road fatalities with the Garda Christmas road safety campaign continuing into its fourth week.

Eoin Ó Broin, Dublin Mid-West TD and Sinn Féin's spokesperson on Housing, discusses figures showing the Government has only met 30% of its target for new-build social homes so far this year.

Samantha Libreri, Eastern Correspondent, reports on the call for State bodies to include religious communities in efforts to help integrate members of immigrant communities.

Tadgh Kearney, of Tadgh Kearney Jewellers in Limerick, and Vinny Browne, Manager of Charlie Byrne's Bookshop in Galway, discuss the uptick in business since the start of December.

Reporter, Aaron McElroy visits Ashbourne Educate Together in Meath to hear how young pupils there celebrate the festive period.

Reporter, Peter O'Connell visits Mid-West Simon, an organisation that provides access to food, emergency accommodation and permanent housing.

Siobhan O'Grady, Ukraine bureau chief with the Washington Post, on the latest from Kyiv after Russia intensifies its strikes following talks between US and Ukraine in Miami.

Richard Guiney, CEO of Dublin Town, discusses the festive footfall in the capital this December. Eddie Mullins, Owner of Fitzgerald Menswear in Cork City, discusses the festive season in Munster's main city

Tom Carstensen, freelance journalist in Copenhagen, discusses political tensions as Denmark and Greenland react to the new US envoy to Greenland.

Seán Fleming, Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Infrastructure and NDP Delivery, outlines concerns over ESB Network's ability to meet targets on new housing connections.

Eoghan O'Neill, Bass Guitarist, reacts to the passing of Chris Rea, at age 74, with whom he recorded five albums in the 1980s and 1990s.

Reporter, Andrew Louth speaks to people as they return to Dublin for Christmas.

Sister Mary T Barron, Superior General of the Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of the Apostles, which manages St Mary's Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in Papiri, Nigeria on the release of children abducted from the school last month.

Grainne Griffin, Director of communications with the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, with tips ahead of the final days of Christmas shopping.