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The fallout continues from the horrific crash on the M9 motorway two Sundays ago. Three sisters – Niamh Kinsella, Alma Kinsella, Ella Hendricken, and a seven-year-old boy – remain in hospital. Five young men – Jeremy O'Brien, Alex McCarthy, Joe Carthy, Kamil Pustkowski, and Jack Kennedy - lost their lives. The incident captured the attention and emotions of the nation. Concern, alarm, fear, outrage – all have been thoroughly expressed in recent days. Now, as the five teenage boys are laid to rest, a similar incident in England has provoked fresh anxiety, after a wrong-way car crash near Middlesbrough in the early hours of Saturday morning left seven people dead, including two police officers. On this episode of The Indo Daily, host Fionnán Sheahan is joined by Irish Independent journalist Conor Feehan to look at the latest from the M9 crash, and by Irish Independent features writer Kim Bielenberg to examine the scourge of joyriding in society over the years. The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As criminal underworld nicknames go, ‘The Milkman' certainly stands out. The moniker may conjure cartoonish imagery, but the reality was quite simple – Brian Brendan Wright always delivered. Having swapped out Cork for London at the age of 12, Wright grew up in a working-class Irish community before carving out a distinctive personality for himself. In time, he would boast quite the collection of acquaintances, rubbing shoulders with celebrity names like Frank Sinatra, Clint Eastwood and Michael Caine, while also emerging as a well-respected “gentleman gangster” in the criminal underworld. And so it was that when a suspicious yacht anchored in Cobh, Co Cork, on a stormy September night in 1996, investigators eventually found themselves on the trail of The Milkman. On this episode of The Indo Daily, host Kevin Doyle is joined by Irish Independent southern correspondent Ralph Riegel to look at how an Irish expat built a global drugs empire and how it all came spilling down around him. The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five teenagers dead, three sisters and a seven-year-old boy seriously injured, and a wave of public outrage in the wake of the horrific wrong-way crash on the M9 motorway last weekend. In the days since, the tragedy has sparked a huge amount of anger and debate around youth crime, garda powers, social media and even the role of parents. Has this incident exposed a much bigger problem in Irish society? And are we witnessing an unprecedented social reckoning unfold? On this Extra episode of The Indo Daily, host Fionnán Sheahan is joined by Kevin Doyle, executive editor with the Irish Independent and group head of news at Mediahuis Ireland, to examine the public, police and political reaction to a story that continues to dominate the news agenda. The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Poet Leeanne Quinn joins Words That Burn to discuss her third collection, Landscape with Question, published by Carcanet Press.Written between Drogheda and Vienna, the collection holds two conversations at once: one with the Irish modernist painter Nano Reid, whose family bar on James' Street was later run by Quinn's parents, and one with Ingeborg Bachmann's novel Malina. Quinn explains why the "landscape with" poems move away from the representational towards questions of time and place, and why she took the three birth years Reid gave over her lifetime as the spine for the book's three sections.We talk about writing without a plan and finding the loops and repetitions only after the book is finished, about reading Reid's matter-of-fact titles against her abstraction, and about the eighteenth and nineteenth century visitor reports on Drogheda that Quinn cuts into her lines as springboards. We also discuss the speaker's resistance to being located, the surveillance running under the collection, and the elegy that surfaces in "Landscape with Crows", which adapts a line from H.D.'s Tribute to Freud.Leeanne reads two poems: "First Part of the Night" and the title poem, "Landscape with Question".Leeanne Quinn is from Drogheda, County Louth, and holds a doctorate in American literature from Trinity College Dublin. Her first collection, Before You, was highly commended in the Forward Prize. Her second, Some Lives, was a book of the year for both The Irish Times and The Irish Independent. She has edited two anthologies for Dedalus Press.Landscape with Question is out now from Carcanet Press. Links to Leeanne's work are below.If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review wherever you listen.Follow Leeanne QuinnBuy Landscape With QuestionPhoto credit for the thumbnail Bríd O'DonovanFollow the Podcast:Read the Script on SubstackFollow the Podcast On InstagramFollow the Podcast on X/TwitterFollow the Podcast on TiktokFollow the podcast on Bluesky Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ireland sits at the heart of the world's digital economy, with most transatlantic data cables passing through or close to its waters. But is Ireland prepared to protect the infrastructure that keeps businesses, banks and public services connected? Today's episode of The Indo Daily is brought to you by The Big Tech Show, as Adrian Weckler is joined by Fearghal O'Connor, Chief Business Writer with the Irish Independent, to examine growing concerns over Ireland's maritime security. The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining Pat to run through this week's Sunday papers is Kevin Doyle, Executive Editor at the Irish Independent.

Tá a gcuid tacaíochta do Gianni Infantino mar uachtarán ar Chumainn Sacair an Domhain FIFA tarraingthe siad ag Cumann Sacair na hÉireann an FAI.

Robin Schiller, News and Security Correspondent with the Irish Independent

We're continuing our series of climate impacts on society, looking today at how it will change the face of tourism. Tom Randles, president of the Irish Travel Agents association, spoke to our reporter Aaron McElroy. Pól O'Conghaile, Travel Editor with the Irish Independent joined to tell us more.

Daniel Kinahan sounded bemused when he described the frenzy around his life as “movie stuff”, but the scenes that accompanied his trip back to Ireland were undeniably cinematic. A trip on a €53m government jet that was tracked by the public in real-time, a ring of steel around parts of Dublin as he was escorted in a bomb-proof convoy, and a long-awaited appointment at the Criminal Courts of Justice. Perhaps the most surprising aspect, however, was the alleged criminal kingpin's affable back and forth with the judge. So, where does Daniel Kinahan go from here? The Irish Independent's news and security correspondent, Robin Schiller, was present to see it all unfold. He joined Kevin Doyle to break it down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daniel Kinahan sounded bemused when he described the frenzy around his life as “movie stuff”, but the scenes that accompanied his trip back to Ireland were undeniably cinematic. A trip on a €53m government jet that was tracked by the public in real-time, a ring of steel around parts of Dublin as he was escorted in a bomb-proof convoy, and a long-awaited appointment at the Criminal Courts of Justice. Perhaps the most surprising aspect, however, was the alleged criminal kingpin's affable back and forth with the judge. So, where does Daniel Kinahan go from here? The Irish Independent's news and security correspondent, Robin Schiller, was present to see it all unfold. He joins host Kevin Doyle on this Extra episode of The Indo Daily to break it down. The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Figures obtained by the Irish Independent show a 26.5% increase in the number of reduction mammoplasty procedures, more commonly known as breast reduction surgeries, carried out in acute public hospitals since 2019.In 2019, 181 patients underwent the procedure. By 2024, that figure had risen to 229.So, what's behind the increase?Joining Shane with the story is Freelance Medical and Health Journalist, Dannielle Baron.

Dave Hanratty, Irish Independent and ‘No Encore' podcast

Writing in today's Irish Independent, Columnist Maire Treasa Ni Cheallaigh states that “while speeding is dangerous, not driving at an appropriate speed or allowing long traffic jams to build up can lead to dangerous behaviour…”For more on this and other dangerous driving habits, Shane is joined by the owner of the Bolger School of Motoring in Kilkenny, Brenda Bolger.

The seizure last week of a bomb containing almost 400g of Semtex plastic explosive has put the New IRA back on to the front pages after a lull in violence. Two people connected to the political group Saoradh have been charged in relation to the incident. The sophisticated device has fuel fears that the group has gained access to fresh stocks of military-grade explosives. The New IRA has been long been associated with but the group also has a presence in Dublin. Who are the New IRA and what are they capable of? Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Robin Shiller, News and Security Correspondent with the Irish Independent. The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“The last time I was at a festival I felt my age and slunk off to a pub…” So writes Music Journalist Pat Carty in the Irish Independent.So, can those over the age of 50 still have a good time at a music festival?Pat joins Tom Dunne to discuss.

Are you an early bird or a night owl, and does it cause friction in your relationships?Writing in the Irish Independent today, Saoirse Hanley says that her superpower is naturally being a morning person!She joins Andrea, as well as Phil Smyth Physicist, Engineer and Science Communicator to discuss.

The seizure last week of a bomb containing almost 400g of Semtex plastic explosive has put the New IRA back on to the front pages after a lull in violence.Two people connected to the political group Saoradh have been charged in relation to the incident. The sophisticated device has fuel fears that the group has gained access to fresh stocks of military-grade explosives.The New IRA has been long been associated with but the group also has a presence in Dublin.Who are the New IRA and what are they capable of? Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Robin Shiller, News and Security Correspondent with the Irish Independent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just a heads-up – this episode contains references to alleged sexual assault and may not be suitable for everyone, so please take care when listening. Jared Leto is an Oscar winner, a rock star, a cult leader and now the focus of serious questions. The 54-year-old has been seen onscreen in the likes of Fight Club, American Psycho, and Blade Runner 2049, while also finding the time to tour the world with his band Thirty Seconds to Mars. But a BBC investigation has revealed an array of allegations against the actor, with a new documentary presenting the accounts of 10 different accusers. The allegations against Leto span more than a decade and include claims of sexual assault, grooming and inappropriate behaviour with underage girls. Leto has categorically denied the claims. Is his gilded career in jeopardy or is the Hollywood of 2026 more comfortable overlooking such a scandal? On this episode of The Indo Daily, host Kevin Doyle is joined by Alice McShane, director of BBC documentary Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret, to hear how the investigation came together, and by the Irish Independent's Dave Hanratty to look at Jared Leto's career to date. The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reporter with the Irish Independent in Brussels Sarah Collins gives us the latest.

Artificial intelligence is fuelling a stock market boom unlike anything seen before, with tech giants spending trillions in a race to dominate AI. But what if the hype doesn't live up to the promise? Kevin Doyle is joined by Irish Independent columnist Richard Curran to ask whether we're watching the next financial bubble inflate, and what an AI crash could mean for Ireland's jobs, economy and future. The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miguel Delaney, Chief football writer at The Irish Independent, discusses the multiplying woes of FIFA President, Gianni Infantino.

Joining Dearbhail to discuss the top stories in Sunday's newspapers are Kerry Today host, Jerry O'Sullivan; Green Party Chair and Councillor for Dublin's north inner city; Managing Director of Baggot Investments, Peter Brown; political reporter with the Irish Independent, Aisling Moloney; and Europe correspondent with Euronews, Shona Murray.

Jim O'Callaghan is a politician with leadership ambitions and a reform agenda. But in his bid to overhaul Ireland's legal system, he has picked a high-stakes fight with a formidable adversary: the lawyers of Ireland. It has been a month since solicitors withdrew their services in a deepening row over criminal legal aid fees, and tensions look to be escalating. At the heart of the controversy is a new flat-fee payment model introduced by the Justice Minister, which he argues is necessary to control the spiralling cost of legal aid. For O'Callaghan, the stakes could hardly be higher. The minister has made the legal reform a cornerstone of his leadership ambitions. A victory could bolster his credentials as a future Fianna Fáil leader, but a stalemate could turn into a political crisis. And while the political battle intensifies, it is those seeking access to justice who may be paying the highest price. On today's Indo Daily, Tessa Fleming is joined by two of the Irish Independent's political team, Mary Regan and John Downing, to unpack the growing dispute, the political stakes and what it could mean for the future of the man at its centre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent.

South Korean boy band BTS have announced they will not submit any music for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards, in response to the introduction of a Best Asian Pop Music Performance category. Speaking on this is Hannah Daygo, a journalist with the Irish Independent and KPOP fan

Thank you to Fabi, our fantastic tour guide in Italy, for suggesting this case. I apologize in advance for any mispronunciations. When 13-year-old Yara Gambirasio vanished on a freezing November night in Brembate di Sopra, it kicked off a heartbreaking search that ended months later in a desolate field. What started as a devastating local tragedy snowballed into an absolutely unprecedented investigation. Investigators tested the DNA of twenty-two thousand people: a massive undertaking that accidentally blew the lid off decades of deeply buried family secrets across northern Italy. At the same time, authorities hunted down "Unknown 1" and eventually arrested Massimo Bossetti. Even now, the lingering forensic questions make some wonder if justice was actually served. Join Jen and Cam as they unravel the twisted genetic mystery of Bloodlines: The Murder of Yara Gambirasio. Our team: Listener Discretion by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Edward October ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Research & Writing by Lauretta Allen Executive Producers Nico & Jesse of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Inky Pawprint⁠⁠ Sources: The murder that has obsessed Italy | Italy | The Guardian (excellent, detailed article) Murder of Yara Gambirasio - Wikipedia DNA evidence and family secrets snare Italian child murderer | Italy | The Guardian A Murder That Shook Italy — Yara Gambirasio | by Sandeep Dahiya | Medium The Yara Gambirasio case: Combining evidence in a complex DNA mixture case - ScienceDirect https://youtu.be/dCCCly69C-E?si=qMECDKDyiF0mdotq Netflix: Beyond Reasonable Doubt (is a five-episode breakdown of the case. It leans very much in the direction that Massimo is innocent.) Jul 27, 2014, page 6 - The Bulletin at Newspapers.com™ Jan 20, 2015, page 22 - Belfast Telegraph at Newspapers.com™ - Newspapers.com™ Jan 17, 2015, page T8-01 - Irish Independent at Newspapers.com™ https://youtu.be/gUXmoYYMDT8?si=7mWnM9UL0UuOBiMH Lombardy - Wikipedia Brembate di Sopra - Wikipedia Northern Italy Vs Southern Italy Culture Guide 2024 - DID SOMEONE SAY ITALY The Murder Mystery Solved by DNA From the Back of a Postage Stamp - Newsweek Yara Gambirasio: Most Expensive Murder Investigation in Italian History - HubPages The Unyielding Claim of Innocence Chimera (genetics) - Wikipedia YARA GAMBIRASIO - A MYSTERIOUS PREDATOR and the SECRET of the church Yara case, Saviano: "They have never investigated the company of the boss's son, disturbing" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A “significant” bomb built for “catastrophic” damage, and a suspected plot to bring violence to the streets of Derry. It was the stuff of Ireland's past, but events last week clearly illustrated that it is also Ireland's present. The foiling of an alleged New IRA plot to detonate a bomb was a stark reminder of the dissident republican activity that quietly continues on both sides of the border. At the heart of the case are two suspects: Simon O'Donovan (44), an employee at the National Museum in Collins Barracks, and Isobella Perrie Sullivan (25), a law student. On this episode of The Indo Daily, host Fionnán Sheahan is joined by Ken Foy, crime correspondent at the Irish Independent, to look at how the plot was uncovered – and what comes next. The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oscar-winning songwriter and The Frames frontman Glen Hansard aged 56 has died tragically in a road crash in Dublin. Rachael was joined by Glen's friend Liam Ó Maonlaí from the Hothouse Flowers and Irish Independent music journalist, John Meagher.

The European Central Bank is expected to raise rates again in September in a bid to contain energy-induced inflation. Charlie Westin, Personal Finance Editor of The Irish Independent, joins us on The Last Word to discuss.To hear the full chat, press 'PLAY' on this page!

Ralph Riegel, Southern Correspondent for the Irish Independent, reports on the latest updates in the investigation of the murder of Jamey Carney.

Authorities in Jordan are set to decide whether to release the person of interest in the Jamey Carney murder case in the coming hours. That’s according to Ralph Riegel, southern correspondent with the Irish Independent.

Dave Hanratty, Irish Independent and ‘No Encore' podcast

Ahead of All Together Now, which will take place this Bank Holiday weekend from this Thursday to Monday, many people across the country will be thinking about what to pack, but what really is essential when it comes to festival packing?Joining Shane to discuss Saoirse Hanley, Features Writer with The Irish Independent!

A “significant” bomb built for “catastrophic” damage, and a suspected plot to bring violence to the north-west of Northern Ireland. The foiling of an alleged New IRA plot to detonate a bomb was a stark reminder of the dissident republican activity that quietly continues on both sides of the border. At the heart of the case are two suspects: Simon O'Donovan (44), an employee at the National Museum in Collins Barracks, and Isobella Perrie Sullivan (25), a law student. Fionnán Sheahan is joined by Ken Foy, crime correspondent at the Irish Independent, to look at how the plot was uncovered – and what comes next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Casfaidh an tAire Dlí agus Cirt Jim O'Callaghan le dlídóirí ó Chumann Dlí na hÉireann inniu, le iarracht a dhéanamh réiteach a fháil ar an aighneas a bhaineann leis an gcóras nua a tugadh isteach níos túisce an mhí seo le íocaíocht a thabhairt do dhlídóirí a chuireann cúnamh dlí in aisce ar fáil i gcásanna coiriúlachta.

The Government has been accused of rowing back plans for an overhaul of bin collections which would see companies responsible for a specific geographic area.Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent joined Newstalk Breakfast to discuss this further

We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Jonathan this morning was Southern Correspondent with the Irish Independent,Ralph Reigal.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin put boots on the ground in Ukraine this week, travelling to Kyiv for a quick tete-a-tete with President Volodymyr Zelensky. Mr Martin was there to lend Ireland's support – to the tune of a further €125m, no less - and it really does seem like the Ukrainian president could use a helping hand right about now. As the war with Russia rumbles into a fifth year, Mr Zelensky is facing new battles on the home front, as political rivals and vocal protestors wield their own weapons. His decision to sack popular defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov led to street demonstrations, while the president also dismissed Ukraine's army commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi just days later. Is the leader once hailed as “the spirit of Ukraine” gradually losing his grip on power? On this episode of The Indo Daily, host Fionnán Sheahan is joined by Irish Independent senior journalist Sean Pollock for a look at the political, military and everyday life in Kyiv. The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A news-less NO ENCORE? That'll never work. And yet the boys pull through to deliver an episode of twists and turns fit for the Gods themselves alongside able shipmate Darragh Nolan of Irish Independent fame.Onwards... ACT ONE: Preamble. ACT TWO (5:31): The World Cup pop culture crossover clash comes to its excessive end as Tom Cruise and Wayne Rooney battle for supremacy. Before that, a unique tribute to the late Kevin Keegan. ACT THREE (26:29): Dave and Darragh offer differing viewpoints on Christopher Nolan's latest box office juggernaut The Odyssey. ACT FOUR (52:17): Fresh from an epic journey of his very own, Sonic Architect Adam reports back from the Belgian F1 Grand Prix. ACT FIVE (1:06:22): Top 5 Musical Odysseys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a five-year wait, Mayo are back in the All-Ireland football final, but whispers of the famous curse, which supposedly condemned the county to endless defeat, can still be heard. Legend has it that the celebrating team of 1951 disrespected a local funeral and became the subject of a damning and highly effective hex that has kept the Sam Maguire Cup from their grasp ever since. So, is the old tale fact or fiction? Or is it just a handy excuse to explain away decades of heartbreak? ­ On this episode of The Indo Daily, host Tessa Fleming is joined by Frank Roche, the Irish Independent's Gaelic games correspondent, to debate supernatural sabotage – and to ask if Mayo can finally overcome their demons this Sunday. ­ The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earlier this month, the European Council gave the green light to reforms for air passengers and their rights.The rules include baggage and the price of the plane ticket and also set allocations and the costs around that.Ryanair has criticised them as “gobbledygook”, so to make sense of it, Shane is joined by Pól Ó Conghaile, Group Travel Editor with the Irish Independent…

Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent, looks ahead to the publication of RTÉ's 2025 Annual Report.

According to new research conducted by the Independent Trustee Company, an increase in the number of couples getting divorced is leading to many people losing out on retirement savings.Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent, joins The Last Word for Wednesday's personal finance slot.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the piece.

Emergency services were called to the scene at the Holy Cross Church shortly before 10am this morning. For more on this Robin Schiller of the Irish Independent.

As the 2000s came to a close, gang violence in Ireland was a common problem. In the summer of 2009, Paul ‘Frank' Byrne, who was not considered to be a major criminal but was associated with a serious criminal gang, was seen getting into a wine-coloured Mitsubishi Carisma. It would be the last time the 20-year-old was seen alive. Byrne's remains were discovered a little over a year later in a forest in Co Wicklow, identified only via DNA analysis. Seventeen years later, those responsible for his murder remain at large. The investigation remains open, with gardaí making a fresh push for information. Will those in the know ever come forward? On this episode of The Indo Daily, host Fionnán Sheahan is joined by Irish Independent crime correspondent Ken Foy to look at the murder of Paul ‘Frank' Byrne and where the authorities hope to finally make a crucial breakthrough. The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Bill and Alison Chawke waited outside courtroom number three in Limerick Circuit Court on Tuesday morning, their mood appeared upbeat. However, a short time later, as Judge Fiona O'Sullivan started to talk about prison time, the reality of their situation dawned on them, and shock quickly became visible on their faces. The son and daughter of prominent publican Charlie Chawke were in court for a vicious assault they launched on two men at the Dunraven Arms Hotel in Adare, Co Limerick, in November 2023. Both victims were left with physical and mental injuries. The Chawkes own some of the country's best-known pubs, with Bill and Alison heavily involved in the family business, and seemingly highly respected in their industry. And yet today, mother-of-three Alison and recent newlywed Bill find themselves behind bars. So, what does it all mean for the Chawke empire? On this episode of The Indo Daily, host Kevin Doyle is joined by Catherine Fegan, special correspondent with the Irish Independent, and by senior journalist at the Irish Independent, Sean Pollock to discuss the trial and the fallout that now awaits one of Ireland's most successful families. The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RTÉ look to be further floundering in their finances. Director General Kevin Bakhurst appeared before the Public Accounts Committee last week looking for extra funding from Government. The reason? “Volatility” in TV licence-fee revenue. Over one in five households now do not own a TV, which means the broadcaster needs an extra €54.79m this year from the exchequer, up from €41.3m last year. But as the number of households without a television continues to grow, is the licence fee becoming a relic of a bygone era? And in a world of streaming services, social media and endless digital content, can RTÉ survive today's media landscape? On today's The Indo Daily, Tessa Fleming is joined by Irish Independent Technology Editor, Adrian Weckler, Entertainment correspondent for the Irish Independent, Melanie Finn and political reporter at the Irish Independent, Aisling Moloney to examine the future of the TV licence, and whether the broadcaster is facing yet another financial reckoning. We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism correspondent for the Irish Independent, Melanie Finn and political reporter at the Irish Independent, Aisling Moloney to examine the future of the TV licence, and whether the broadcaster is facing yet another financial reckoning. ­The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The boyfriend of murdered American mother-of-one Jamey Carney has been detained in Jordan, the Irish Independent understands. Ahmad al-Saqar is a person of interest to the garda investigation into the murder of Ms Carney. The dramatic development came as gardai have made rapid progress in their murder probe with significant forensic, CCTV and witness evidence obtained. Sources indicated that the 28 year old man has been detained in Jordan over the past 48 hours. Ireland does not have an extradition treaty with Jordan and no Irish arrest warrant has been issued in respect of the Killarney murder as yet. The detention was made by Jordan's Public Security Directorate. The whereabouts of Ahmad Al-Samar, had been unknown. He is “a person of interest” for gardaí as he spent time with Ms Carney between July 4-6. Gardai now believe the Jordanian was with Ms Carney on Monday evening, the night she was fatally assaulted. We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.