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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.

The funeral of Tadgh Farrell, the boy who was killed alongside his grand aunt, Mary Holt, in an arson attack on a house in Edenderry, took place today. Meanwhile, gardai have been carrying out searches of houses in Kildare and Offaly. For the latest, Rachel was joined by RTÉ Correspondent Laura Hogan and RTÉ Midlands Correspondent Sinead Hussey.

There have been further warnings today about the spread of flu. HSE figures show that last week there were 28 outbreaks in hospitals and 23 in nursing homes, with several nursing homes in the North advising families not to visit. To gauge the situation Rachel talked to Tadhg Daly, Chief Executive of Nursing Homes Ireland.

Uisce Éireann is seeking permission to bring water from the River Shannon to Dublin and nearby counties. It will be the state's largest-ever water scheme and is projected to cost €6 billion. The planning application is due to be launched next week. To learn more, Rachel was joined by RTÉ Environment Correspondent George Lee

The HSE is warning of high-strength MDMA in circulation this Christmas. MDMA is a synthetic drug also known as Ecstasy. Highly potent versions of the drug have been linked to several deaths. Rachel was joined by Professor Eamon Keenan, HSE National Clinical Lead for Addiction Services.

The United States has imposed sanctions on six ships said to be carrying Venezuelan oil a day after seizing a tanker off the country's coast. Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro accused the US government of initiating a "New era of criminal naval piracy in the Caribbean". For more on this Rachel spoke to Dr John Brown of Maynooth University

Astronomers say conditions could make for an especially striking show of the Geminid meteor shower this weekend, if weather permits. The meteors will be visible all over the world, though the Northern Hemisphere will get the best views. Alan Giltinan, Centre Manager at Blackrock Castle Observatory, briefed Rachel on this rare celestial event.

The consumer price index shows that in November prices were 3.2 percent higher then a year ago. Our Economics and Public Affairs Editor, David Murphy has been looking at the numbers.

The assessment was carried out by the National Parks and Wildlife service, the Director General, Niall Ó Donnchú.

Chair of the IMO GP commitee and GP Ayrfield Medical Centre, Dr Tadhg Crowley.

For the latest on this Professor of the US and International studies at UCD's Clinton Institute, Scott Lucas.

For an update this lunchtime Colman O'Sullivan, our reporter in Dundrum in County Dublin

A plan to modernise the defence forces and to improve the country's defence capabilities has been unveiled by Minister Helen McEntee. For the latest our political reporter Sandra Hurley.

Seán Mahon - President of Local Ireland, an association that represents 37 newspapers across the island of Ireland - and Managing Director of the Southern Star Newspaper on the closure of the Northern Standard after 186 years.

Eighteen thousand children are waiting for assessments to be carried out. Children's Minister Norma Foley has announced changes to tackle the back log. To discuss this Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Health David Cullinane.

The plan is to link a child's age with their online MyGov ID account. To explain this Media Minister Patrick O'Donovan.