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Irish-based staff received early morning emails notifying them if they will be potentially impacted by the redundancies. For the latest Brian O'Donovan.

Fergal Leonard Director of Rentals with DNG Leonard & Heaslip Estate & Letting Agents, Galway city.

After decades of campaigning a train line between Navan in Co Meath and Dublin has moved a step closer. For more on this Laura Hogan, North East Correspondent.

A 24 year old man has been jailed for two years for dangerous driving causing serious injury to his brother who lost his leg in the high speed crash in county Westmeath last year. Sinead Hussey, our Midlands Correspondent with the details.

Changes in the rules for election spending mean we can all now see what canditates are spending on the campaigns. For more on this Liz Carolan, from the technology and politics webite thebriefing.ie.

The meeting had been arranged in advance of the latest controversy about presenter pay and contracts but much of the focus has been on thoes revelations. Our Political Corresspondent Barry Lenihan has the details.

Rachael is in University of Galway today ahead of Friday's By-Election. To discuss the driving issues, Pat McGrath, our Western Correspondent, Dr Brendan Flynn, Senior Lecturer of Political Science & Sociology in Galway University, Karen Ronan, CEO of Galway Chambers and Dr Kevin Heanue, Chairperson of Connemara West.

A former Garda, Paul Moody physically and psychologically abused and terrorised his former partner and the mother of his child in a prolonged, repeated and controlling manner over a number of years, the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard today. Our Crime Correspondent Paul Reynolds has more.

For the latest our Political Correspondent Barry Lenihan.

Later in the week the President will travel to Leeds but her first visit started with a trip to the Irish Cultural Centre in Hammersmith. For the latest reporter Conor Hunt.

In a post on social media, President Trump threatened consequences for Iran if its leaders did not act quickly, saying there would be nothing left of the country if a peace deal was not agreed. For the latest on these developments, Middle East Editor with the BBC, Sebastian Usher.

Minister for Communications Patrick O'Donovan is to seek Cabinet approval tomorrow to move RTÉ under the remit of the Comptroller and Auditor General. For more on this Political Correspondent, Barry Lenihan.

Only 1.4 million of the 25million disposable vapes sold in Ireland last year were disposed of correctly. For more on this Leo O'Donovan CEO of WEEE Ireland.

For the latest from Westminister this lunchtime Lucy Fisher Whitehall, Editor of the Financial Times.

The organisers of a flotilla aid ships bound for Gaza with 15 Irish citizens on board say that Izraeli forces have boarded several of the boats. The President's sister, Dr Margaret Connolly is among those who have been detained. Fergal Gallagher of our Foreign News Desk has been following the story.

Met Eireann forecasting temperatures are rising to more than 20 degrees at the weekend. As the weather gets better and more of us head outdoors, there's a call for people to plan ahead for a safe summer. Chief Executive of Water Safety Ireland, Joanne Walsh.

It's three years next month since RTÉ admitted giving hidden payments to presenter Ryan Tubridy, triggering a string of resignations and a tidal wave of headlines. Now, the broadcaster has corrected the record on the earnings of another presenter, Derek Mooney. Rachael was joined by Minister for Culture, Media and Communications Patrick O'Donovan.

To Britain next, where Keir Starmer faces a drawn out wait for a potential leadership challenge from Andy Burnham. The mayor of greater Manchester has long been seen as a likely successor to the current labour leader. For more, Rachael was joined by Kevin Fitzpatrick, BBC Manchester's political reporter.

Bertie Ahern has been talking about his controversial comments on immigration. In a video circulated on social media, the former Taoiseach expressed concern about the level of immigration, and about what he called, ‘the next generation of Muslims'. Rachael was joined by RTÉ political correspondent Barry Lenihan.

The Eurovision song contest takes place in the Austrian capital Vienna tomorrow night. Ireland won't be there, as won't Iceland, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Spain. RTÉ is boycotting the contest over the inclusion of Israel. RTÉ Arts and Media Correspondent, Evelyn O'Rourke, joined us with the latest from Vienna.

An Taisce has announced the International Blue Flag and Green Coast Award recipients for 2026. The Blue Flag is an award given to beaches that demonstrate good environmental standards and sanitary/safety facilities. Rachael spoke to Ian Diamond, coastal awards manager at An Taisce and Michael Vaughan, owner of the Vaughan Lodge Hotel in Lahinch.

Further evidence of the impact the war in the Middle East is having on the cost of iving. For the latest our Consumer Affairs Correspondent Aengus Cox.

In a letter to the Prime Minister shared on X Streeting says he has "lost confidence" in Keir Starmer's leadership and it would be "dishonourable and unprincipled" to remain in government. For the latest Lucy Fisher Whitehall, Editor at the Financial Times and Liam Conlon Labour MP for Beckenham and Penge.

For the details from the Residential Tenancies Board report, Director of the RTB, Rosemary Sheen.

Five years ago today, a Russian linked cybercrime group hacked into the HSE's system leading to a shut down and the cancellation of appointments for thousands of patients. Edel McAllister reports.

Hurling commentator Syl O'Connor of Clare FM spoke to Rachael.

The Taoiseach has said that views on immigration expressed by former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern on a video which is circulating on social media do not represent the views of Fianna Fáil or their candidate in Dublin central. RTÉ Political Correspondent Mícheal Lehane joined Rachael from the Dáil for commentary.

Ireland has the lowest level of roadside breath-testing in the EU according to evidence given to an Oireachtas committee today. In a statement gardai said that DUI detections remain high, and that drink driving detections increased last year. Dr Sheila Gilheany of the lobby group Alcohol Action Ireland joined Rachael for an extended conversation.

Property prices continue to rise but at slower pace according to the latest figures released by the CSO. The price of a home went up by 6.5 per cent in the year to March. The highest price growth was in the Midlands, and the lowest in Cork and Kerry. Trevor Grant, chairperson of Irish Mortgage Advisors, joined Rachael for an explainer.

Health minister Wes Streeting is preparing to resign and could quit as early as tomorrow, the Times reported, adding that he is likely to mount a formal challenge for Labour party leadership. Mr Streeting had a brief meeting with Keir Starmer this morning. RTÉ London correspondent Sean Whelan joined the show with the latest.

An Oireachtas Committee that examined the regulation of online platforms and online safety has not supported a ban on social media access for under 16s. Rachael discussed the decision with TJ McIntyre, Assistant Professor in Law in the Sutherland School of Law in UCD and chairperson of Digital Rights Ireland.

The Irish Kidney Association has said it is concerned about the decline in transplant activity as organ donation has fallen to its lowest level in five years. Around 650 people are waiting for a life-saving organ transplant, according to the Association. Rachael was joined by Colin White, National Advocacy Manager with the Irish Kidney Association.

British Prime Minister Kier Starmer told this morning's cabinet meeting that no one had triggered the process for a leadership challenge and that he's not resigning. We took stock of Kier Starmer's position with RTÉ London correspondent Sean Whelan and Professor of politics at the University of Liverpool Jon Tonge.

The one-day strike by ambulance crews over pay has been in place for just over five hours. Pickets have been placed at ambulance bases around the country as part of the action by members of SIPTU and UNITE. RTÉ Western correspondent Pat McGrath and RTÉ Work and Technology correspondent Brian O'Donovan reported the latest.

Holiday bookings with tour operators are down approximately 20 per cent on this time last year, according to the Irish travel agents association. Tom Randles, president of the association and managing director of Barter's Travelnet in Cork, joined Rachael to discuss the reasons behind the decrease.

There's been a 73 per cent increase in the number of new private electric cars licensed for the first time in April. New figures from the CSO show sales figures jumped to over 3,000 from 1,783 in the same time last year. Helen Donohue reported on the rising interest in Electric vehicles.

The Eurovision song contest is taking place this week in Vienna. Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Iceland are boycotting the event over Israel's continued participation. Rachael discussed the lie of the land in Austria with Mathew Joyce, Eurovision expert who works for the Business Post, who is in Vienna.

The Medical Board at University Hospital Limerick has said it needs emergency funding to deal with patient safety risks at the hospital, including the urgent recruitment of extra consultants, hospital doctors, nurses and other staff. The Chair of the Board and Consultant physician Professor Joe Devlin.

About 2,000 staff have started a work-to-rule which began at 8am this morning, with a 24-hour strike then set to start over the course of Monday night into tomorrow. Dr Cathal O'Donnell, Clinical Director, National Ambulance Service.

For the details London Correspondent, Sean Whelan.

The full impact of the damage caused by the fire is being assessed today. For the latest our South East Correspondent Marc O'Driscoll.

There were scenes of joy across Roscommon as the county celebrated its historic win. For more on this our reporter Sally-Ann Barrett.