RTÉ - News at One Podcast

Paschal Donohoe, Minister for Finance, discusses the Government's plans for improving vital infrastructure like housing, water treatment facilities, roads and rail.

Paul Reynolds, Crime Correspondent, reports on a pensioner who was charged in court in Dublin this morning in connection with alleged historical sex offences against children.

Rachael Cummings, Humanitarian Director of Save the Children in Gaza, describes current conditions in Gaza.

Catherine McConnell, Director of Services with Mayo County Council, discusses a fire in two buildings, earmarked for social housing, at the Old Duffy's Bakery site on the Foxford Road, Ballina.

Conor O' Connell, Director, Housing, Planning & Development with the Irish Home Builder's Association, discusses the updated version of the National Development Plan. Paul Cunningham, Political Correspondent, reports from the Dáil.

Jim Muir, Middle East Correspondent, discusses Israel's ground and air assault on the city of Deir-Al-Balah.

Barra Best, BBC Senior Weather Presenter, discusses the extremely heavy rain over the last twelve hours.

Sharon Lynch, Reporter, discusses the flooding which occurred at CHI in Temple Street overnight due to heavy rainfall.

Dan Quirke, father of Dillon Quirke, describes his thoughts as he and his wife, Hazel, watched Tipperary win yesterday.

Sandra Hurley, of our Political staff, reports on the revised national development plan which is due to be published tomorrow.

Noeleen Blackwell, Online Safety Coordinator at the Children's Rights Allowance, highlights the new online safety rules which come into force today.

Marty Morrissey, GAA Correspondent, reports on how Tipperary are savouring their 29th All-Ireland hurling title.

New figures on housing commencements highlight the slowdown in housing construction this year. In June, there were only one thousand three hundred and fifty six commencement notices for new homes, the lowest amount for that month since 2020.

Israel has said it deeply regrets a military strike on Gaza's sole Catholic Church. Meanwhile, the US has criticised Israel's air strikes on Syria. Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East Correspondent for The Economist, brings us up to date with the latest developments in the Middle East.

According to the Ipsos B and A poll for The Irish Times, about one third of respondents think the Occupied Territories Bill should either be passed quickly, or expanded and passed quickly. But almost four in ten said the government should investigate the possible consequences for Ireland before passing the bill into law.

A wildlife rescue charity has carried out two emergency operations to rescue animals following two oil spills in two separate locations in the past week.

This weekend Cork and Tipperary will meet for the first time in an All Ireland Final.

Changes have been announced to the requirements for students hoping to study medicine. From 2027, less weight will be given to the HPAT, the special exam that prospective medical students must sit in addition to the leaving cert.

David Murphy, Economics and Public Affairs Editor, reports on the ruling by An Coimisiún Pleanála which will allow Dublin Airport to schedule up to 95 flights between 11PM and 7AM. Niamh Maher, a spokesperson for St Margaret's The Ward Residents Group amd Graeme McQueen, Media Relations Manager with DAA react to the ruling.

Bel Trew, Chief International Correspondent with The Independent, reports on today's military strikes by Israel on Gaza, including on the only Catholic church in Gaza in which two people were killed and several others were injured.

Mícheál Lehane, Political Correspondent, reports on the latest news from the Dáil.

Orla O'Donnell, Legal Affairs Correspondent, reports on the guilty pleas provided by three men for the unlawful killing of 73 year-old Tom Niland in 2022.

Kate Egan, Reporter, assesses today's Public Accounts Committee hearing with HIQA on the two nursing homes featured in the RTÉ Investigates documentary.

Florence Okojie, Reporter, hits the streets to get a sense of whether the general public know the National Anthem.

Paul Reynolds, Crime Correspondent, reports on the jailing of a fifty-two year old man, Andrew Pender who has pleaded guilty to drugs trafficking and money laundering.

Sandra Tormey, General Secretary of the Irish Postmasters Union, reacts to reports that An Post is in dire financial straits.

Paul Cunningham, Political Correspondent, reports from Leinster House on An Post, the cost of living, the occupied territories bill and the launch of Catherine Connolly's presidential run.

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent, discusses a report on Ireland's 19 maternity units, which has uncovered some significant gaps in the reporting of key information by hospitals.

Fianna Fáil's Sean Fleming, Chairman of the new Oireachtas Committee on Infrastructure, discusses a report published today on requirements needed in order to deliver a revised national development plan.

Pat McGrath, Western Correspondent, reports from Ennis Criminal Court where former All-Ireland winning hurler, Niall Gilligan has pleaded not guilty to assaulting a 12 year-old boy in Co. Clare in 2023.

The Irish winners of the €250m EuroMillions jackpot have collected their winnings and described the win as "surreal".

Jack Chambers, Minister for Public Expenditure, joins Rachael in the studio to discuss the potential impact of a substantial hike in US taxes on imports from the EU.

Paul Cunningham. Political Correspondent, reports on the latest Irish political news.

Detective Inspector, Seamus Ryan highlights a fresh appeal for information about the murder of twenty-year old Tallaght resident, Paul Byrne, who disappeared in 2010. Anyone with info can contact Gardaí in Blessington: 045 865 202 or the Garda Confidential Line: 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

Brian O'Donovan, Work and Technology Correspondent, reports on an appeal at the Labour Court by one of the country's best-known trade officials, Brendan Ogle, who claims to have been discriminated against after his return from cancer treatment.

Tommy Meskill, London Correspondent, reports on a data leak of personal information of thousands of British Forces-supporting Afghans, now being relocated to the UK.

Kevin O'Donovan, Cork GAA CEO and Secretary, discusses the scarcity of tickets for Sunday's All-Ireland hurling final between Cork and Tipperary.

Annette McKay, whose baby sister died in a Tuammother and baby home, describes her mother's story and why she believes the excavation is "momentous" Dr Sarah-Anne Buckley, Associate Professor of History at University of Galway, discusses the significance of the excavataion. Ailbhe Conneely, Social Affairs & Religion Correspondent also reports.

Jack Parrock, journalist, reports on the EU's trade deal negotiations with the U.S.

David Murphy, Economics and Public Affairs Editor, reports on a Garda investigation following the NTMA being targeted in what's understood to be a 5 million euro voice phishing attack.

Christopher Miller, Ukraine Correspondent for the Financial Times, discusses the importance of Donald Trump's announcement on the patriot defence system.

Pat McGrath, Western Correspondent, reports on the arrest of a person for the death of a man in Limerick city last night.