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For the first time women have been talking about their ordeal at the hands of then principle, Leo Hickey. Patricia Carey the Specical Advocate for Victims of Institutional Abuse joined Racheal in studio.

Sharon Lynch, our reporter has the latest from the High Court.

For the latest across Europe, Naomi O'Leary, Irish Times Europe Correspondent.

For the details Emma O'Kelly, our Education Correspondent.

Conor Matchett, Chief Politics Writer at The Scottish Sun.

State Architect and Principal Architect Office of Public Works, Conor Sreenan.

Greg Anderson spider expert and Emeritus Fellow at the Queensland Institute of Medical Research.

The Labour leader's resignation has sparked a seismic shift in the UK's political landscape triggering a fierce contest for his party's leadership and the keys to Downing Street. RTÉ's London Correspondent Sean Whelan brought us more details.

Focus Ireland will next Monday launch two major new reports on homelessness, showing that the full scale of the crisis in Dublin and Cork goes beyond what is captured in the monthly official figures.

Dr Clíona Saidléar, Executive Director, Rape Crisis Ireland joined us in studio to tell us more about the report.

Professsor of Politics at Liverpool University Jon Tonge gives us more insight into Starmer's resignation and what it could mean for the future of the Labour Party.

4,600 people from more than 139 countries are becoming Irish citizens at ceremonies in Killarney in Co Kerry today and tomorrow. Mid West Correspondent Petula Martyn was speaking to some of our new Irish citizens.

Paul O'Neill gives us the latest on sports this lunchtime hour.

The men were sentenced before Dundalk Circuit Court today. Our North East Correspondent Laura Hogan was in court.

For the latest from Brussels, our Europe Editor, Tony Connelly.

For the latest from Beirut, former BBC Correspondent Jim Muir.

The result puts further pressure on British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is now facing a probable challenge to his leadership from Mr Burnham. Our London correspondent Sean Whelan has more.

Ireland deported 42 people from South Africa yesterday, but immigration is a controversial issue there too. For more on this Alex Patrick , Journalist with News 24, South Africa.

Diana Nardone, Proprietor of the Golden Grill restaurant and takeaway in William Street, Limerick.

The movements of three Irish cuckoos are being tracked this year in conservation efforts to understand their decline and safeguard their future. Sam Bayley, Conservation Ranger with the National Parks and Wildlife Service.

The profific child abuser Bill Kenneally has died in prison. Just over a week ago, the commission of investigation into Kenneally's predatory abuse of children, over several decades, made its final report. One of those child victims was Jason Clancy, and he spoke to Áine.

The Government has launched an action plan to strengthen the State's response to financial crime, money laundering, and terrorist financing. Our Consumer Affairs Correspondent, Aengus Cox.

Allegations against the facility, which provides for adults with special needs, led to a police investigation in 2017, and the setting up of a public inquiry in June 2022.The Chair of the Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry Kings Counsel Tom Kark spoke to our North East Correspondent Laura Hogan about the findings.

Ukrainian drones have hit several locations across Moscow in Kyiv's biggest air raid on the city in two years. For the details Siobhan O Grady, Ukraine correspondent for the New York Times.

The Gaelic Players Association says more support is needed for women players who want to start families. Our reporter Cian McCormack spoke to County Down Camogie Player Paula O'Hagan for her reaction to the research.

The Democratic Republic of Congo not only qualifed for their first World Cup in 52 years, last night they scored their first ever goal in the tournament. Chris Ocamringa - a journalist for Feature Story News, based in Kinshasa.

The European parliament has just given final approval for tougher migration rules, giving authorities broader powers to detain irregular arrivals, and setting up deportation centres. For more our Europe Editor Tony Connelly.

Our political correspondent Micheal Lehane brings us the latest from Leinster House today.

Is the continent getting too hot for holidays? Madrid based journalist, Guy Hedgecoe.

Our Northern Editor Vincent Kearney was in court.

The Health Information and Quality Authority published a report today to support an update to Ireland's low-risk alcohol guidelines. For more on this Professor Frank Murray, Chairperson of Alcohol Action Ireland.

A new campaign by the local council - "Most Definitely Leitrim" is looking for people both home and those abroad to consider relocating to the northwest county. Our reporter Carole Coleman spoke to people in Carrick on Shannon who have already made Leitrim their home.

Housing Minister, James Browne discusses his new plan for regulating short term lets which he brought to Cabinet this morning.

Naomi O'Leary, Europe Correspondent for the Irish Times, reports on the G7's meeting in France, with Ukrainian President Zelensky.

Petula Martyn, Mid West Correspondent, reports on an incident in Killarney which resulted in a five-year-old boy and mother suffering severe burns.

David Galvin, Consultant Urologist at the Mater and St Vincent's Hospitals in Dublin, outlines a new robotic treatment being piloted to offer an alternative to surgery for men with enlarged prostates.

Northern Correspondent, Conor Macauley reports on the latest from the Jeffrey Donaldson trial.

Professor Alexandre Antonelli, Executive Director of Science at Kew, discusses the use of AI to help identify and save vital plants from extinction.

Crime Correspondent, Paul Reynolds reports on the jailing of a 33-year-old violent drug dealer who admitted intimidating and threatening drug users and their families for money.

Jim Gamble, an expert in Child Exploitation and Online Protection, discusses the UK's plan on banning social media for under-16's in the U.K.

Gideon Levy, writer and journalist in Israel, assesses what we know so far about the Iran/US agreement.

Health Correspondent, Fergal Bowers reports on a review of governance and equity in patient access and waiting lists management at Children's Health Ireland.