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Unicef's Salam Al-Janabi speaks from Kabul about the devastating earthquake which struck last night.

David Murphy, Economics and Public Affairs Editor, reports on the news that the Central Bank will no longer approve Israeli Bonds.

Tony Connelly, Europe Editor, reports on the plane carrying European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen that had its navigational GPS system jammed as she arrived to Bulgaria at the weekend.

Paul Cunningham, Political Correspondent, assesses Fianna Fáil's presidential campaign selection.

Emma O'Kelly, Education Correspondent, reports on St. Catherine's Infant School in Cabra, where 13 SNA's remained at the school gates this morning.

Luke McCann. SIPTU Dublin Fire Brigade Convenor, discusses the notice of industrial action served by SIPTU Dublin Fire Brigade members, due to safety concerns over the introduction of a new call-out and dispatch system.

Noel Hogan, guitarist with The Cranberries, discusses their gig with guest singers at Electric Picnic over the weekend.

Caoilfhionn Gallagher, Ireland's Special Rapporteur on Child Protection, assesses the details of the case of Kyran Durnin.

Ireland South MEP, Billy Kelleher discusses his desire to become the next president of Ireland.

Evelyn O'Rourke, Arts and Media Correspondent, discusses the forthcoming departure of Claire Byrne from RTÉ.

Shona Murray, Europe Correspndent at EuroNews, discusses the informal meeting of EU Foreign Ministers which is taking place in Copenhagen, against a backdrop of deadly Russian attacks on the Ukrainan capital, Kyiv.

Fintan Hourihan, Chief Executive of the Dental Association, discusses the call for a cap on the numbers of international students taking up dentistry courses in college here.

Ber Grogan, Executive Director at the Simon Communities of Ireland, discusses the homeless figures for July which are published today.

John Moran, Mayor of Limerick, discusses the area of Limerick's Bedford Row which has become an unlikely tourist destination for fans of artist and podcaster Blindboy Boatclub.

The UN Security Council is expected this afternoon to bring down the curtain on its peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon in which 30,000 Irish troops have served, with 47 having lost their life. We're joined by Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence, Simon Harris.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia today of choosing "ballistics instead of the negotiating table". He made the charge after at least 17 people, including 4 children, have been killed in Russian drone strikes on the capital Kyiv. France 24's Ukraine Correspondent Emmanuelle Chaze has the latest.

Indefinite strike action by school secretaries and caretakers got underway today across the country. The Fórsa trade union says the move is necessary because workers are being denied access to public sector pensions and other entitlements. Brian O'Donovan, Work and Technology Correspondent, reports.

More councils have confirmed that they will hold special meetings for aspiring Presidential candidates hoping to get on the ballot paper. Our Political Reporter Sandra Hurley has the details.

The end of the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon will bring an end to nearly 50 years of Irish Defence Force involvement. We're joined by Independent Senator Tom Clonan, who also wore a blue helmet when serving with the Defence Forces in Lebanon.

Over the past few weeks, Kildare Wildlife Rescue has been working to rehabilitate swans whose habitats were damaged by multiple oil spills last month in Laois and Dublin. Today, it is hoped that the first of the swans will be released back to their home. We are joined by Pearse Stokes, Rescue Co-Cordinator with Kildare Wildlife Rescue.

Brian O'Donovan, Work and Technology Correspondent, reports from the Workplace Relations Commission on the talks currently underway aiming to avert a strike by school secretaries and caretakers.

Niamh Ní Hoireabhaird, Disability activist and freelance journalist, assesses the new strategy on rare diseases, published by the Department of Health.

Marc O'Driscoll, North East Correspondent, reports on the new dig taking place at Braggan bog, County Monaghan, for the remains of Tyrone teenager, Columba McVeigh.

Dr. Patrick Bury, Senior lecturer in Warfare and Counter-terrorism at the University of Bath, analyses the fact that Ukrainian forces have acknowledged that Russia's military has crossed into the Eastern region of Dnipropetrovsk for the first time.

Shay Phelan, crops and potato specialist with Teagasc, explains why new potatoes are harder to find this year.

Professor Eamon Keenan, HSE National Clinical lead for addiction services, outlines the drug testing service which will run at Electric Picnic this weekend.

Karen Creed, Reporter, on a new development of fifty houses in North Dublin which has attracted almost 3,000 applicants.

Maire Ni Bhraonain, RTÉ Reporter, speaks to children starting school today at Scoil Santain in Tallaght. North West Correspondent, Shane Ó Curraighín, visits Gaelscoil Chnoc na Ré in Sligo to find out how the junior infants fared.

Eva Leahy, Statistician in the life events and demography division with the CSO, assesses the population statistics published by the Central Statistics Office today.

Shaina Oppenheimer, Senior journalist with BBC Monitoring based in Jerusalem, discusses the 'day of disruption' protests in Israel.

Tony Connelly, Europe Editor, outlines the letter signed by former EU and national ambassadors urging the EU to take tougher action against Israel.

Ellen Coyne, Irish Times Political Correspondent, reports on Nick Delehanty's press launch to run for president.

Kate Egan, Reporter, speaks to residents of Newbridge about the water issues that they have been experiencing in the County Kildare town.

Dr Christian Ginski, lecturer at the School of Natural Sciences at the University of Galway, describes the new planet discovered by an international team of astronomers, co-led by researchers at the University of Galway.

Evelyn O'Rourke, Arts and Media Correspondent, reports from the site of Ireland's largest music festival, Electric Picnic.

Jerome Grimaud, Emergency Coordinator for Medecins Sans Frontières in Gaza, and Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East Correspondent with the Economist, discuss the latest strikes on the Nasser hospital in Southern Gaza.

Averil Power, Chief Executive of the Irish Cancer Society, discusses the missed targets of the BreastCheck screening programme.

Sheila Naughton, Reporter, speaks to Alice Malone O'Neill, co-founder of the "Kilcullen Needs Childcare" group, who is struggling to get afterschool care for her son.

Harry McGee, Irish Times' Political Correspondent, observes the current presidential race, in relation to support from local authorities.

Kate Egan, Reporter, discusses the rejected planning application for hundreds of new homes in the town of Arklow.

Michael Lee, Deputy Chief Executive of the Advertising Standards Authority, discusses Donal Skehan's failure to properly label a post on his Instagram account as a paid promotion.

Dan Stewart with the Aid Agency Save The Children