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Michael Martin remains as Fianna Fail leader despite continuing disquiet over his handling of Jim Gavin's botched Presidential Election campaign. Drivetime's Barry Lenihan reports.
Barry Lenihan, RTÉ Reporter and Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil TD Wicklow–Wexford.
Barry Lenihan, RTÉ Reporter.
Report from Barry Lenihan
Barry Lenihan reports from Belfast
Report from Barry Lenihan
Catherine Connolly received the official seal of office this afternoon as President of Ireland. Barry Lenihan reports from the ceremony at Dublin Castle; John Cooke has been around Limerick getting the reaction of citizens; and we also hear from Senator Eileen Flynn and law professor David Kenny.
Kilkenny hurler DJ Carey has been jailed for five-and-a-half years for defrauding people by falsely claiming he had cancer and needed money for treatment. Our reporter Barry Lenihan was in court.
Critism is growing of Fianna Fáil leadership following the presidential election. For more Barry Lenihan speaks to Minister Mary Butler of Fianna Fáil
As the full tallies began to land, Brendan was joined by Sinn Féin TD, Claire Kerrane; Fine Gael Minister of State, Emer Higgins; Communications Consultant and Labour Party member, Lorna Fitzpatrick; DCU Politics Professor, Gary Murphy; newspaper columnist, David Quinn; Former Fine Gael TD, Michael Ring; and RTÉ's Barry Lenihan.
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.
Presidential contenders are making their final pitches tonight with polling stations opening at seven o'clock in the morning. Here's the latest from our reporter Barry Lenihan.
Barry Lenihan, RTÉ reporter
With Election day only one week away, Barry Lenihan is in the Drivetime Studio with the latest.
With a week to go until polling, Barry Lenihan reports on the latest developments in the Presidential race.
Concerns are being raised around the suitability of both Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys and Independent Catherine Connolly for the office of President at a time when both camps claim they're gaining momentum. For the latest Barry Lenihan.
Barry Lenihan, RTÉ Reporter
Barry Lenihan, RTÉ Reporter
Barry Lenihan, RTÉ Reporter
Barry Lenihan, RTÉ Reporter
The family of Ciaran Keating - the brother of singer Ronan Keating who died in a road traffic collision in 2023 - has been meeting Road Safety Minister Sean Canney over their loved one's death. Barry Lenihan has more.
With three weeks to go until election day Barry Lenihan has the latest on the Presidential campaign
Alison O'Connor, journalist and commentator; Barry Lenihan, RTÉ reporter.
Barry Lenihan has the latest on the race for the Áras
Barry Lenihan, RTÉ Reporter
Barry Lenihan is in studio with an update on the latest from the presidential election
Barry Lenihan has the latest on the presidential election campaign.
Peadar Tóibín, Aontú leader and TD for Meath West and Barry Lenihan, RTÉ Reporter
The parents of a young woman found dead in a Monaghan canal are calling for Gardai to immediately finish a review of their initial investigation into her death. 23-year old Kelly Lynch was found with 93 injuries last year but Gardai aren't treating her death as suspicious. Our reporter Barry Lenihan spoke to the family.
Barry Lenihan, RTÉ Reporter
Voters will have a maximun of four candidates to choose from when the country goes to the polls next month to decide the next President of Ireland. Our reporter Barry Lenihan has the latest.
Barry Lenihan, RTÉ Reporter and Bonnie Greer, playwright and author
Barry Lenihan, RTÉ Reporter
Mr Trump was speaking at a major press conference with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer as his unprecedented second state visit comes to an end. Our reporter Barry Lenihan is in London.
Barry Lenihan, RTÉ Radio 1 Reporter and Kevin Maguire, Daily Mirror Columnist
Thousands of protesters are holding a major demonstration outside the British Houses of Parliament this evening in opposition to the visit of American President Donald Trump. It comes as Mr Trump prepares for a historic state banquet tonight hosted by the British Royal Family at Windsor Castle. Our reporter Barry Lenihan was at Westminster.
US President Donal Trump will arrive in Britain later this evening for an historic state visit amid unprecedented levels of security. Our reporter Barry Lenihan was at Windsor Castle.
Barry Lenihan, RTÉ Radio 1 Reporter
With many hopefuls making presentations to local authorities around the country, in the hope of securing a nomination, and to ultimately make it on to the ballot paper. For the latest Sarah is joined by reporter Barry Lenihan, Independent Councillor Aisling Moran, of Laois County Council and Fine Gael councillor, Liam Callaghan.
Barry Lenihan, RTÉ Reporter
Barry Lenihan, RTÉ Reporter and Brian O'Connell, RTÉ Reporter
Day of high political drama has ended with former Dublin football manager Jim Gavin as Fianna Fail's candidate for next month's Presidential Election. Barry Lenihan was in Leinster House for some party reaction to today's vote.
A number of twelve-year-olds in Greystones, Co. Wicklow, remain without a secondary school place over a week since the term started. Barry Lenihan reports.
Former GAA President Sean Kelly has withdrawn his candidacy for the Fine Gael Presidential Nomination - paving the way for Heather Humphreys to represent the party in next month's election. Our reporter Barry Lenihan gives us the latest.
Barry Lenihan reports on suspended sentences for dangerous driving causing death, and we hear from Minister Seán Canney.
The family of Ciaran Keating - the brother of singer Ronan Keating who died in a road traffic collision in 2023 - is calling for stricter deterrents for fatal road traffic offences. They spoke to our reporter Barry Lenihan.
The Labour Party moved to bury the hatchet with a potential successor to Michael D. Higgins last night. Meanwhile, tensions escalate within the Social Democrats a week on since the readmission of Dublin Bay South TD Eoin Hayes. Our reporter Barry Lenihan tells us more.
Barry Lenihan speaks to the family of Jimmy Laughlin, who was murdered in Sligo in 2018. The parents of the young DJ, who was beaten to death by a stranger, are seeking an urgent meeting with the Mental Health Minister over the lack of a HSE investigation into the killing.
A new group is campaigning for more co-housing developments for older people in the belief it could potentially free up thousands of family homes. Our reporter Barry Lenihan tells us more.