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A woman and a teenage boy have been seriously injured in an arson attack on a property in Finglas in Dublin in the early hours of this morning. RTÉ reporter Jackie Fox joined us with the latest.

Israel has said 37 aid organisations will be barred from operating in Gaza, unless they provide information on Palestinian staff. Médecins Sans Frontières is among that 37 and has warned that hundreds of thousands of people will be cut off from medical assistance. Jim Muir, Middle East commentator, spoke to us about the state of affairs in Gaza.

Members of the fishing industry are meeting with the Minister responsible for the sector to raise their concerns about a loss of the national fish quota. They say 2026 will be cut by a third. For more on this, Maggie spoke to Shane Ó Curraighín, RTÉ North West Correspondent.

Does Ireland stand a chance at the 2026 World Cup? And even if we do get there, will fans be priced out of tickets by FIFA? We discussed the chances and the logistics of it all with RTÉ Sport's John Kenny and Ken Early, Irish Times Soccer writer and Second Captains podcast co-host.

It is New Year's Eve, and if you don't have any plans yet, there are lots of options. RTÉ reporter Kate Egan told us exactly where festive cheer is to be found across the country.

European leaders discussed the ongoing situation in Ukraine this morning after Russian President Vladimir Putin alleged that Kyiv had launched a drone attack on one of his residences, an allegation Kyiv denied. Jenny Mathers, Senior Lecturer in the Department of International Politics at Aberystwyth University, told Fiona what we know so far.

The HSE had warned that cases of flu could peak during Christmas week as families gathered to celebrate, with particular concern for those under 14 and over 65. Dr Colm Henry, Chief Clinical Officer with the HSE, told us where we are in the flu season, and what to expect going forward.

RTÉ Arts and Media Correspondent Evelyn O'Rourke delved deep into the declassified State Papers files for new insights about what those in power were saying in private all those years ago.

We didn't have a white Christmas but there is speculation that we could yet have a white New Year. Temperatures are expected to significantly drop in the coming days leaving open the possibility of frost and snow. We were joined for a forecast by Michelle Dillon, Forecaster with Met Éireann.

France 24 Correspondent Emmanuelle Chaze has the latest on the peace talks between President Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump.

Fiachra Ó Cionnaith reports on State Papers that have been released to the National Archives of Ireland.

Former RTÉ Washington Correspondent Carole Coleman and analyst and lecturer at University of Galway Larry Donnelly on what we can expect to see in the United States in the coming year.

John Halloran from Offaly discusses his platelet donation.

The European Commission has condemned the US for imposing a travel ban on five Europeans, including a former EU commissioner. Meanwhile the largest batch of Epstein files was released by the US Department of Justice yesterday. It contains hundreds of references to President Trump. US-based journalist Sara Firth joined Justin for a breakdown.

Businesses across the country hope shoppers will come out in droves today for last-minute Christmas shopping. A number of shop owners have reported a slower start to spending in December due to bad weather and more people making online purchases. Justin spoke to Jean McCabe, CEO of Retail Excellence Ireland, about the current state of retail.

With just one more sleep to go until the most anticipated day of the year, the festive spirit is at an all-time high for millions of children across the country. RTÉ reporter Florence Okojie spoke to primary school children in Dublin about what they're most looking forward to tomorrow.

The passing of singer Chris Rea this week brought his iconic Christmas anthem 'Driving Home for Christmas' back into the spotlight. This song captures the spirit of the season for many who travel home to loved ones. RTÉ reporter Andrew Lowth asked people out Christmas shopping about their favorite festive tunes and the stories behind them.

Dr. Rónán Murphy, Consultant in Emergency Medicine at University Hospital Kerry.

Political Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail Brian Mahon.

Today is one of the busiest days of the year for people travelling home for Christmas. For the latest Graeme McQueen, Media Manager, Dublin Airport Authority, Barry Kenny from Irish Rail and Bus Eireann's Head of Corporate Affairs and Communications, Mark Mulqueen.

The Danish postal service will deliver its last letter on the 30th December, ending a more than 400-year-old tradition. For more journalist Tom Carstensen in Copenhagen.

For the fourth in our series on 2025's newsmakers, we return to talk to Dr Catherine Sweeney, a GP based in Dunmore, County Galway. Dr Sweeney provided a medical service to sick and vulnerable patients left without power or communications.

A woman in her 20s was arrested this morning on suspicion of murder and is being detained at a Dublin Garda station. Paul Reynolds, our Crime Correspondent.

Dr Jenny Mathers, Senior lecturer in International Politics at Aberystwyth University.

It is expected that there will be between 800 to 1,100 people with flu in hospital on any one day at the height of flu. The Health Service Executive's Chief Clinical Officer, Dr Colm Henry.

For the latest Kieran Kehoe, chief executive of Meath County Council.

Aisling Kenny, our reporter at the New National Childrens Hospital

In the third of our series of interviews with newsmakers of the year, Father Carlos Ferrero, a priest in Gaza. He has been telling us first about his preperations for Christmas.

Professor Andrew Cottey, Department of Government and Politics at University College Cork

The High Court will deliver a judgement on whether junior ministers can attend cabinet meetings. The case has been taken by two opposition TDs, Sinn Féin's Pa Daly and People Before Profit-Solidarity TD Paul Murphy. Our political coverage editor Joe Mag Raollaigh has been following the case.

The parents of six children have been jailed for a catalogue of physical and emotional abuse. Sentencing the pair, Judge Sinéad McMullen said the level of trauma on the children was immeasurable. Teresa Mannion, regional reporter, was in Castlebar Circuit Court for today's sentencing.

A 44-year-old man, who shot dead his brother-in-law in the front garden of the victim's home in Ballyfermot almost four year's ago, has been sentenced to life in prison.

Some of the world's top surfers were in Mullaghmore in County Sligo yesterday attracted by the spectacular conditions.

Continuing our series on 2025's newsmakers, we speak to Eddie Keogh, one of the men behing the song the country fell in love with, Killeagh.

After a year of uncertainty from tariffs to a shortage in housing, the IDA has announced a record number of investments. Michael Lohan, the IDA Chief Executive.

Caredoc which provides out-of-hours medical services in the south east are on strike today. Margaret Curran is the general manager of Caredoc.

For the latest our Europe Editor, Tony Connelly.

RTE and TG4 reporter, Seán Mac an tSíthigh.

49 homes are set to be built on the site, with the council saying, the new houses are much needed in the area. Reporter Conor Hunt.

The first in a series featuring 2025's newsmakers - starting with the athlete who's had a life changing year, Kate O'Connor.

For reaction to the Taoiseach, Micheal Martin comments on the report into Jim Gavin's Presidential candidacy, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Fianna Fail MEP.

The Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, has announced two action plans aimed at making childcare services more affordable.