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Rape Crisis Ireland is calling for a total ban on these types of images. Dr Clíona Saidléar, Executive Director of Rape Crisis Ireland and Digital Services Commissioner with Coimisiún na Meán, John Evans.

David Murphy, our Economic and Public Affairs Editor.

Leaders from the Coalition of the Willing - including Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee, are meeting in Paris today to discuss security for Ukraine. Rosie Birchard, Europe Correspondent with DW News has the latest.

Four months ago, Irish aid worker Gena Heraty walked free after a kidnapping ordeal that lasted 27 days. Today, as the country remains in turmoil and under the grip of violent gangs, she says her work must go on. Gena spoke with Cian

Stephen McCahill, a 65 year-old business man, was found dead outside his home in Ard an Rátha in Donegal yesterday morning. Imelda May described him as the "glue" to his whole community. Cian spoke to a friend of the late Stephen McCahill, Fianna Fail Cllr Anthony Molloy.

Gardaí are questioning a man in his 30s after the fatal assault of another man in Ard an Rátha. Stephen Maguire editor of Donegal Daily.

Delcy Rodríguez is being sworn in this afternoon as interim president. It follows the capture of Nicolás Maduro by US forces on Saturday. For the latest, Rosali Hernandez, jounalist based in Caracas.

Health and Safety Authority reaction to the rise in workplace deaths, CEO Mark Cullen was in studio.

The US military is tracking a tanker carrying Venezuelan oil as it heads for Russia. For more on this former Defence Forces Chief of Staff Vice-Admiral Mark Mellett.

Ken Early from the Second Captains Podcast, & columnist with the Irish Times.

President Trump has repeatedly raised the prospect of the Danish territory becoming part of the US for defence purposes. Martin Breum, journalist and author of "Greenland and the American Connection".

Joseph Veselsky a Holocaust survivor who made Ireland his home has died at the age of 107. He was Ireland's oldest man, his grandson Nicholas Browne tells us about his life and how he'll be remembered.

The search continues today for victims of the devastating fire in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana. At least 40 young people are feared dead and as many as 100 injured. We hear from BBC journalist Imogen Foulkes.

Kevin McPartlan, CEO of Fuels for Ireland, speaks to the News at One about the rising cost of petrol and diesel.

Temperatures will drop to around -4C in many places across the country over the weekend and as a number of warnings for snow, ice and low temperatures have been issued. Gerry Murphy of Met Eireann gives the latest forecast.

Catherine Kenny, CEO of the Dublin Simon Community, explains the measures in place.

Daniel McConnell, Editor of the Business Post, previews the by-elections planned for Galway West and Dublin Central.

Dozens are feared dead in a fire at a bar at the Crans-Montana ski resort in Switzerland. Local journalist Julia Hamilton has the latest.

Social protection Minister Dara Calleary on pension auto-enrolment and social welfare payments.

100 years ago Ireland's first radio station, 2RN, made its first broadcast.

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.