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Donald Trump has again been talking up the damage wrought by the US-Israeli war on Iran, saying on social media that the regime was being totally destroyed. Every day about one thousand people cross over the Iranian border into Turkey. BBC Correspondent Dan Johnson has been speaking to them and told Rachael what he's heard.

Is there a danger that overly graphic media reports of domestic and sexual violence are retraumatising victims? That's the concern raised by Press Ombudsman Susan McKay, who said she was uneasy about the graphic detail being included in some media reports. She joined the show for an extended conversation on the matter.

RTÉ has announced today that Rick O'Shea is the new presenter of Arena, RTÉ Radio 1's flagship weeknight arts and culture programme. He joined Rachael for a chat about what Arena means to him.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has arrived at Fota House in East Cork for a meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin. Both leaders have committed to closer working relationships on maritime security, trade, energy and culture. RTÉ Southern Editor Paschal Sheehy joined the show to tell us more.

The UK government is to support legislation to help survivors of mother and baby homes now living in the UK. It follows concerns that survivors aren't claiming the redress they're entitled to so as not to risk losing means-tested benefits. Patricia Carey, advocate for survivors of institutional abuse, told us what this new legislation will entail.

Next to Co Donegal, where the grounds of a protected national monument have been damaged by what appear to be scrambler bikes. The hilltop fort known as An Grianán of Aileach is one of the most important sites in the North West. Local historian Dessie McCallion told Rachael about the damage to the monument, and its significance.

For some analysis, Tom Wright, Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution in Washington. Tom also worked on the US National Security policy for the Biden Administration.

American medical tech firm Stryker has been impacted by a global cyber attack targetting the firms operations. For more on this Ken Sheehan of cybersecurity firm Smarttech 24-7.

For analysis of the new housing figures Lorcan Sirr, Technological University Dublin lecturer and housing policy analyst

A former RUC Special Branch officer has told the civil trial of Gerry Adams in London that intelligence reports stated that he was "the de facto leader of the IRA." Our Northern Editor, Vincent Kearney.

For the latest Irish Times Editor, Freya McClements.

Four days of events across Dublin City take place this weekend. CEO of the St. Patricks's Festival,Richard Tierney.

Jim Muir, former BBC Middle East Correspondent based in Beirut.

For the latest on the situation there Dr Luna Hammad, Medical Co-Ordinator for Medicins San Frontieres in Lebanon.

A retired British Army officer hotl a court in London that it's 'inconceivable' that Gerry Adams was not involved in IRA decisions to bomb London and Manchester in 1996. For more on this our Northern Editor Vincent Kearney.

Twenty nine years after the first sitting of the Moriarty Tribunal the Director of Public Prosecutions has decided no charges should be brought against Michael Lowry.

For more on the impact of this Simon McKeever,Chief Executive of the Irish Exporters Association and we get reaction from Duncan Smith, Labour TD for the Dublin Fingal East.

International trade consultant and columnist for the Irish Examiner, John Whelan.

For the latest Pofessor of US and International Politics at Clinton Institute, UCD, Scott Lucas.

The HSE has bought a 44- acre site two kilometres from the exsisting hospital. For the details our Mid West correspondent, Petula Martyn.

The study by the Economic and Social Research institute, found that the rate of retrofits is too slow and that energy efficency measures aren't delivering the expected level of carbon savings. Dr Ciaran Byrne is the Director of National Retrofit with the sustainable energy authority.

Our Northern Editor Vincent Kearney was at today's proceedings.

ESB networks who operate the system on behalf of the energy suppliers said the issue was caused by a softwear upgrade and assured customers the meters would be corrected. For an update our reporter, Karen Creed.

Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East Correspondent with The Economist.

Peter Brown, Managing Director of Baggot investment partners.

Sinn Féin spokesperson on Public Expenditure and Reform, Mairéad Farrell TD.

The head of the State's medical bureau, which tests for drink driving, has called for changes in the law to allow the courts direct repeat offenders to install breathalysers in their cars. The small breath-testing machines, known as Ignition Interlock Devices, prevent motorists starting their vehicles if they're over the limit. Conor Hunt reports.

A new website called 'The Replay' has been launched to help people living with dementia. It features the iconic voice of the late GAA commentator Micheal Ó Muircheartaigh. Michael's son Eamonn spoke with Racheal.

We hear from Caoimhe Maloney, who owns Kavanagh Fuel in Urlingford, Co Kilkenny and Kevin McPartlan, Chief Executive of Fuels for Ireland on the rising costs.

North West Corresondent Shane Ó Curraighín talks to Liam Farrell's family

Tilak Pokharel is Spokespesron with UNIFIL breaks down the latest in Lebanon

Siavash Ardalan, BBC Persian Journalist, gives and overview as it is now the seventh day of the conflict in the Middle East.

Andrew Freedman and John Kelly head to Los Angeles as their animated short - The Retirement Plan - is nominated in the Best Animated Short category at the Academy Awards

Paul Reynolds, RTÉ Crime Correspondent on the latest drug bust

We hear from Mother of three, Rana Hammoud, who fled from her home in Southern Lebanon and Rachael spoke to Maureen Philippon, Norwegian Refugee Council's Country Director in Lebanon.

To explain the impact on prices, Dr Muireann Lynch, Senior Research Officer, Economic and Social Research Institute.

A primary school with around 400 students and staff in Co Kildare has closed temporarily because of concerns over the safety of the building. Christine Reale has three children attending St. Patrick's National School, she spoke to Rachael.

Dr Rory Costello, Dept of Politics and Public Administration at University of Limerick.

Our Midlands Correspondent, Sinead Hussy spoke to some of the children from St. Mary's and St. John's National School in Edgeworthstown. We also hear from Kim Taylor, librarian at Edgewrthstown libruary.

Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll McNeill.

The high court this morning ordered that Enoch Burke's mother Martina and his sister Ammi be jailed for two weeks because of their behaviour at a hearing last month. Our Legal Affairs Correspondent, Orla O'Donnell.

For the latest Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East Correspondent with The Economist.