This Week

Five young people have died and three others have been injured in a road crash in Dundalk in Co Louth. The three men and two women who died were all under the age of 25. Samantha Libreri, Eastern Correspondent, reports. We then hear from Sinn Féin councillor Michael Gallagher.

This week, the government published its long awaited new housing plan. It doesn't have annual targets but instead commits to building 300,000 new homes by 2030. John Cummins, Minister of State for Housing, speaks to This Week.

Ivana Bacik, leader of the Labour Party, reacts to the government's new housing plan and gives her thoughts on progress towards Irish unity.

After a spectacular upset victory over Portugal during the week, Heimir Hallgrimsson's Irish side travel to Budapest with the chance of making a World Cup play-off.

Fianna Fáil has signalled that an independent review into its failed presidential campaign may not be finalised by the agreed deadline of next Wednesday. We speak to John Connolly, Fianna Fáil's TD for Galway West.

On Monday, compulsory housing orders will begin for all poultry and captive birds after Avian flu outbreaks on turkey farms in Meath and Carlow. Eithne Dodd speaks to Kildare-based turkey farmer Billy Gray, and we then hear from Rebecca Tierney, Poultry Advisor with Teagasc.

The conditions in which we are born, live, work and age have a significant impact on the course of our health. Dr. Anne Dee, a consultant in Public Health Medicine and President of the Irish Medical Organisation, is leading a project to investigate these factors.

On Tuesday, Catherine Connolly will officially become the 10th President of Ireland. Professor Gail McElroy from the Political Science Department of Trinity College and RTÉ's Political Correspondent, Paul Cunningham, preview the ceremony and the start of Connolly's tenure.

Environment Correspondent George Lee updates us from Brazil as the UN's annual climate conference kicks off on Monday.

Monday marks a month since the US-backed Gaza ceasefire came into effect. We get the latest situation on the ground from Caroline Willemen, project co-ordinator with Medécin Sans Frontier in Gaza.

British police have ruled out a terror motive after 11 people were injured, two seriously, in a stabbing attack on a train near Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire, yesterday. Tommy Meskill, London Correspondent, brings us the latest.

A security review of all IPAS centres will take place speedily in the wake of an arson attack on a facility in Drogheda. Colm Brophy, the Minister of State for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration speaks to This Week.

Eithne Dodd speaks to house developer Brian McKeown in Hollystown before we get analysis from Conor O'Connell, Director of Housing, Planning and Development for the Construction Industry Federation, and Orla Hegarty, Assistant Professor at UCD's School of Architecture.

This week, Offaly's county board called for the termination of commercial ties between the GAA and Allianz due to the company's ties with Israel. Former footballer, manager, and pundit Colm O'Rourke speaks to the programme.

Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old 'democratic socialist', leads the polls in the New York mayoral race with polling set for Tuesday. Veteran analyst Terry Sheridan profiles a candidate that has sparked enormous attention worldwide.

According to the latest figures from the Department of Housing, 16,614 people were in emergency accommodation in September. Eithne Dodd spoke to Jonathan, who lives with his wife and three children, in emergency accommodation provided by Simon Mid West in Limerick.

After failing to make the ballot for the 2025 Presidential Election, barrister and conservative campaigner Maria Steen gives her reaction to Catherine Connolly's victory and the substantial amount of spoiled votes.

After Catherine Connolly's decisive victory in the 2025 Presidential election, there's plenty to sift through with Patrick O'Donovan, Minister for Arts, Culture, Communications, Media and Sport; John McGuinness, Fianna Fáil TD and Leas-Cheann Comhairle; and Sinn Féin's Eoin Ó Broin.

Eithne Dodd has been to Saggart to gauge the mood of locals after ugly protests at an accommodation centre in Citywest where 30 people were arrested for throwing bricks and missiles at Gardaí.

Returning to work after cancer is a huge milestone. Marcella McDonnell was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in July 2023 and she has been sharing her experiences of getting back to work.

Presented by Áine Lawlor and Rachael English, this special edition of This Week covers the climax of the 2025 Presidential election as Catherine Connolly becomes the 10th President of Ireland. With reporting from Barry Lenihan at the RDS and full analysis and reaction in studio.

With 1,800 teaching posts reported to be vacant this year, the shortage of teachers continues to make an impact throughout the county. The Department of Education is set to make it easier for teachers trained abroad to work here. Helen McEntee, Minister for Education speaks to This Week.

With polling day approaching next Friday, Catherine Connolly has a sturdy lead over Heather Humphreys according to polls. We get analysis from Mary Regan, Political Editor of the Irish Independent, and Radio na Gaeltachta Political Correspondent Cuan O'Sioradain.

Just half of homes targeted to be built on Dublin City Council lands were constructed last year. DCC will now make land available for 25,000 homes. Mick Mulhearn, Assistance Chief Executive for Housing at DCC, explains.

Paris-based journalist Sharon Gaffney reports on a robbery that took place at the Louvre Museum today.

Professor Rónán Collins, Consultant Geriatrician and Director of Stroke Services at Tallaght University Hospital, discusses the proposal to make vaccines for RSV and Shingles available to older people.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged allies against appeasing Russia after his trip to the White House did not yield a new supply of Tomahawk missiles. Christopher Miller, Chief Ukraine Correspondent with the Financial Times, speaks to This Week.

With less than a fortnight to polling day, Presidential candidates Catherine Connolly (Independent) and Heather Humphreys (Fine Gael) join presenter David McCullagh on This Week.

Political correspondent Paul Cunningham and Editor of the Business Post, Daniel McConnell, reflect on the This Week debate.

An Israeli government spokesperson has said that the release of living hostages held in Gaza will begin on Monday. 2,000 Palestinian prisoners held in Israel will also be handed over. Edmund Heaphy, Deputy Foreign Editor, reports from Jerusalem.

Israeli planes and tanks pounded areas across Gaza overnight and this morning, destroying several residential buildings, witnesses said, as Palestinians hoped a US plan to end the war would soon ease their suffering. Aisling Kenny reports from Tel Aviv before we hear analysis from Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East Correspondent with The Economist.

With opinion polls showing Catherine Connolly in a clear lead in the 2025 Presidential election, the independent candidate debated with Heather Humphreys and Jim Gavin on The Week in Politics. Prof Gary Murphy of DCU and RTÉ's Sandra Hurley give their analysis.

On Tuesday, we will finally hear the details of how €120 billion will be spent in Budget 2026. Is the government spending more than it should? We hear from Dr. Emma Howard, lecturer from the School of Accounting, Economics and Finance at TU Dublin.

Thomas Byrne, Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, speaks about the Presidential election and the upcoming budget.

You may have recently received a letter from Revenue asking for a re-evaluation of your property's value. Homeowners have until the 7th of November to file a Local Property Tax return. Eithne Dodd reports on how these changes will affect homeowners.

Gardaí believe the bodies of a man and child discovered at a house in Finglas in Dublin are those of a father and his daughter. Sinéad Hussey, Midlands Correspondent, reports.

After months of controversy at Children's Health Ireland, the group is to be incorporated into the HSE. CHI has been under pressure after controversies involving orthopaedic and spinal surgeries, and long waiting lists for children with scoliosis. HSE CEO Bernard Gloster joins us from Limerick.

The 2025 Presidential campaign clicks into gear as Jim Gavin launches his campaign in Dublin. Mícheál Lehane, Political Correspondent, reports before we hear analysis from Ger Howlin, political columnist and public affairs consultant, and Liz Carolan of thebriefing.ie comments on their social media strategies.

In the face of a hostile New York crowd, Luke Donald's European side head into the final day of the 2025 Ryder Cup with an impressive 11.5-4.5 lead over the United States. Greg Allen gives us the latest update.

Thousands of American tourists have come to Dublin this weekend to watch the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Minnesota Vikings in Croke Park. But is it right for the Irish state to provide funding for such an event? Eithne Dodd reports.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces increasing pressure over his leadership of the Labour Party as Reform UK leads opinion polls. Mr Starmer has said that he believes Labour can "pull this round" as the party meets for its annual conference in Liverpool. Tommy Meskill, London Correspondent, reports.

Aer Lingus says customers travelling through Dublin Airport can expect delays and cancellations due to disruption caused by a Europe-wide technical issue impacting check-in and boarding systems. We get the latest from aviation journalist Eoghan Corry.