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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.

For the latest on this our health correspondent Fergal Bowers.

For an update this lunchtime, Órla O'Donnell our Legal Affairs Correspondent.

Minister for health Jennifer Carroll McNeill.

Mohammed Al Shaker Al Tamimi was jailed for life after he pleaded guilty to the murder of his eight-year-old daughter Malika Noor Al Kattib and a ten-year sentence for the attempted murder of the child's mother. Sarah Benson, chief executive of Women's Aid.

The latest from our political correspondent Michael Lehane.

The upgrade will facilitate the building of 300 thousand new homes and the greater electrification of public transport projects. For more on this Social Democrats energy spokesperson, Jennifer Whitmore.

Fianna Fáil TD for Limerick City Willie O'Dea.

15 people were murdered in Sydney, including a 10-year-old girl, as they celebrated Hanukkah: the Jewish Festival of lights. Police continue to investigate and the Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the two gunmen acted alone. Cian spoke to Chris Campey, a reporter with News 10 in Sydney, for the latest details on the massacre.

Ireland is continuing to experience a surge in children presenting with flu-like symptoms. 11 sick children were waiting for beds across the three main children's hospitals today according to the INMO. Dr Ike Okafor, pediatric emergency medicine consultant and Clinical Director at Temple Street Hospital, told Cian about the current situation.

Talks between US and Ukrainian officials on ending the war with Russia have resumed. The talks focus on frontline land concessions to Russia and security guarantees for Ukraine. RTÉ Europe Editor Tony Connelly gave Cian a detailed breakdown.

We are all well used to getting scam calls and texts on our phones, but many listeners might be experiencing a lot calls from 00 44 numbers in the UK. What's behind this? And what should people do when they get these calls? Tom Butler of the Communications regulator ComReg joined the show to answer these questions.

US film director and actor Rob Reiner and his wife Michelle Singer Reiner were found dead at their home in Los Angeles yesterday. Los Angeles police are investigating this as an "apparent homicide". Cian was joined by LA-based reporter Steve Futterman.

A trawler remains grounded on rocks outside Cuan an Daingin, Co Kerry. 14 fishermen were rescued yesterday, but now the focus is turning to pollution risks and the ship's salvage. RTÉ Reporter Jenny O'Sullivan shared the latest developments with Cian.