Podcast appearances and mentions of barry lenihan

A Garda representative says Gardai are being assaulted on a 'daily basis' as some areas struggle with a staffing crisis. It comes after one Garda told the courts this week how he feared he was going to join the list of members killed in the line of duty following an assault in Roscommon in 2023. Barry Lenihan reports.

The mother of a young man who was killed in a hit-and-run is urging the Government to introduce stiffer sentences for dangerous driving causing death. 21-year old Dylan Killalee Maher died in 2023 after Cameron Cooper hit him. Cooper was sentenced to four years imprisonment. Our reporter Barry Lenihan spoke with Dylan's mother Catherine

Police across Northern Ireland are bracing themselves for a fourth night of disorder following initial disturbances in Ballymena. Our reporter Barry Lenihan was there.

Barry Lenihan, RTÉ Reporter

The Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan has apologised on behalf of the State to the family of Monaghan man Shane O'Farrell. The 23-year old was killed in a hit-and-run incident - by a drug addict out on bail in Carrickmacross in August 2011. Our reporter Barry Lenihan tells us more.

Barry Lenihan, RTÉ reporter

Barry Lenihan, RTÉ Reporter // Bishop Paul Dempsey, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Dublin // Jasper McCarthy, owner of McCarthy's in Fethard

Rounding off our coverage from Rome, Barry Lenihan updates us on Pope Leo's first day and reflects on the week of drama at the Vatican.

Barry Lenihan, RTE reporter David Quinn, Columnist with the Sunday Independent

Barry Lenihan, RTÉ Radio 1 reporter; Shay Brennan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Rathdown; Donna McGettigan, Sinn Féin TD for Clare; Paul Gogarty, Independent TD for Dublin Mid-West; Paul Hosford, Deputy Political Editor with the Irish Examiner

Barry Lenihan, RTÉ Reporter; Catherine Pepinster, Journalist & commentator

RTÉ Radio 1's Barry Lenihan reports live from the Vatican

Cardinal electors from 71 different countries are checking into Vatican guesthouses this evening where they will be barred from contact with the outside world from tomorrow until they elect a Pontiff. Our reporter Barry Lenihan is at the Vatican.

Barry Lenihan brings you all the latest news and stories of the day from around the country and beyond.

The Farrelly Report - on what became known as the Grace case - was published a short time ago following eight years and a spend of over 13 million euro, reporter Barry Lenihan was at Government Buildings where the report was presented. Also hear reaction from Fianna Fail TD John McGuinness.

K9 Search and Rescue has responded to the 2023 Turkey Earthquake and the Creeslough disaster. However, it can't help the PSNI find missing people as it has been blocked from joining an official register. Our reporter Barry Lenihan tells us more.

A leading member of the Opposition says a prompt investigation is needed into serious allegations made by women arrested at a protest against Israel's war in Gaza outside Leinster House on Monday. The group 'Mothers Against Genocide' is taking legal advice over making a complaint to the Police Ombudsman. Our reporter Barry Lenihan has more

Barry Lenihan, RTÉ Reporter // Dr. Jennifer Kavanagh, Law Lecturer, South East Technological University // Finian McGrath, former Government Minister and former TD for Dublin Bay North

Barry Lenihan, RTÉ reporter

Barry Lenihan, RTÉ reporter // Mary Butler TD, Government Chief Whip and Minister of State at the Department of Health with special responsibility for Mental Health // Peadar Tóibín, TD, Leader of Aontú // Dr Eoin O'Malley, Associate Professor in Political Science

Barry Lenihan reports from Leinster House and we get reaction from Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Niall Collins and Sinn Fein TD and Spokesperson for Health, David Cullinane.

Dail has been abandoned until tomorrow morning amid yet more unprecedented scenes over the Dail speaking rights row. Barry Lenihan reports and we get reaction from People Before Profit TD Richard Boyd Barrett, Social Democrats TD, Aidan Farrelly and Labours ALan Kelly.

The HSE's National Clincial Lead for Obesity says work must now be done to ensure the drug is available at an affordable price for patients. Our reporter Barry Lenihan has more.

Illicit masses are being held in Derry where priests are administering the sacraments without the authority of the Catholic Church. The Bishop of Derry has issued a warning about the services carried out by a controversial fundamentalist Christian Group - SSPX Resistance. Barry Lenihan reports.

A leading specialist says the drug problem is the worst he has seen in his 35 years working in addiction services; with Ireland now awash with cocaine. Joe Treacy's comments come after several indications today of a growing cocaine nation. For more on this reporter Barry Lenihan.

Advanced paramedics respond to 999 calls and provide advanced life support as well as other specialist treatments. But an industrial dispute over how advanced paramedics are recognised and paid has led to concerns patients could be put at risk. Our reporter Barry Lenihan has more.

Officials from the National Gallery are to be hauled before the Dail's powerful public spending watchdog - after revelations the State institution bought an expensive X-ray machine in 2017 which has never been used. With reporter Barry Lenihan.

The company at the centre of the scandal Cassidy Brothers, claims its lack of finances is severly hindering its ability to defend the case.However, the High Court earlier heard allegations Cassidys has transferred its assets to another company . Our reporter Barry Lenihan has been following this case, and was at the court.

Political pressure is mounting on the new Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan to establish a public inquiry into the death of Monaghan man Shane O'Farrell. The 23-year old was killed in a hit-and-run incident, by a drug addict out on bail, as he cycled home in Carrickmacross in August 2011. For more on this reporter Barry Lenihan.

A Dublin woman this evening reveals how she was conned out of her pension savings by fraudsters impersonating Coldplay frontman Chris Martin. Scammers used articial intelligence to make the woman believe she was in a romantic relationship with the singer and dupe her for over twenty five thousand euro. Our reporter Barry Lenihan spoke with her.

Barry Lenihan, RTÉ Reporter

After the chaotic scenes in the Dail yesterday, the way was cleared today for a new Toaiseach and Cabinet to be appointed. To reflect on what's been happening our reporter Barry Lenihan, former Fine Gael Minister Richard Bruton and Derek Mooney, public affairs consultant and former Fianna Fail adviser.

Barry Lenihan, RTÉ reporter

Shane Moynihan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Mid-West; Peadar Tóibín, Aontú leader and TD for Meath-West; Eoghan Kenny, Labour TD for Cork North-Central; Catherine Connolly, Independent TD for Galway; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times; Barry Lenihan, RTÉ Radio 1 Reporter

A Government TD says the new Coalition must urgently criminalise catfishing after a Derry football star became the latest person to fall victim to the online ruse. The PSNI is investigating the high-profile GAA catfish scam, reporter Barry Lenihan tells us more.

Following on from yesterday's report on coercive control, our reporter Barry Lenihan has this update which some listeners may find distressing. If you have been affected by any of the issues we've discussed, you can find support at rte.ie/helplines or contact the Men's Development Network at 1800 816 588.

Barry Lenihan speaks to a male victim of alleged coercive control who says men like him are suffering in silence as they fear they won't be believed. If you have been affected by any of the issues in this report, you can find support at rte.ie/helplines, or you can reach the Men's Development Network on 1800 816 588.

It comes with several big companies now wanting all their employees in the office for some or all of the working week. One leading employment lawyer says the Government's new remote working legislaiton may not have gone as far as employees anticiapted. For more on this reporter Barry Lenihan.

Opposition politicians are pressurising Fianna Fail and Fine Gael over the prominent role of Independent TD Michael Lowry in Government Formation talks. It's after Gardai forwarded a file to the Director of Public Prosecutions about the Moriarty Tribunal. For more on this reporter Barry Lenihan.

Barry Lenihan, RTÉ Radio 1 reporter

Barry Lenihan, RTÉ Reporter

Una Kelly, RTÉ Reporter and Barry Lenihan, RTÉ Reporter

Reporter Barry Lenihan was in Bray today to hear what the voters in the Wicklow constituency have to say ahead of the general election next week.

Dublin Bay South is one of the most hotly contested constituencies in the country. Four seats are up for grabs in a territory stretching from Terenure to Sandymount; encompassing young populations in Ranelagh and Rathmines and more working class areas around. Reporter Barry Lenihan is on the ground in the Dublin Bay South.

Simon Harris announces a general election and RTE's Barry Lenihan and panel discuss

Barry Lenihan, RTÉ Reporter

Families and workers are this evening calculating what Budget 2025 means for them - with tax cuts, energy credits, increases for pensioners, parents, carers and those receiving disability allowances. Will more money in your pocket compensate for cracks in public services? Early public reaction from our reporter Barry Lenihan

The Georgina Downey, daughter of a late-stage Dementia patient, George Downey, is urgently appealing for help to move her father to a more appropriate place. RTÉ's Barry Lenihan reports.

Barry Lenihan, RTÉ Reporter

Barry Lenihan, RTE Reporter