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Representatives from RTÉ, including director general Kevin Bakhurst, spoke at a Joint Committee on Arts, Media, Communications and Sport yesterday. Bakhurst said in his opening remarks it is “regrettable” that a “sincere attempt” by the national broadcaster to be more transparent has been categorised as another scandal. Fionnan Sheehan, Ireland Editor of Irish Independent gave his reaction to yesterday's committee meeting.

Representatives from RTÉ, including director general Kevin Bakhurst, spoke at a Joint Committee on Arts, Media, Communications and Sport yesterday. Bakhurst said in his opening remarks it is “regrettable” that a “sincere attempt” by the national broadcaster to be more transparent has been categorised as another scandal. Fionnan Sheehan, Ireland Editor of Irish Independent gave his reaction to yesterday's committee meeting.

PJ talks to Sean Pollock of the Irish Independent who has been across the story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beidh vótálaithe i nGaillimh agus Baile Átha Cliath ag caitheamh vóta i bhfothoghcháin Dé hAoine beag seo. Ghéill Paschal Donohoe a shuíochán Dála i mBaile Átha Cliath Láir i mí na Samhna seo caite chun a dhul ag obair sa Bhanc Domhanda. Chomh maith leis, tá suíochán an Uachtaráin nua Catherine Connolly le líonadh i nGaillimh Thiar. Tá 31 iarrthóir san iomlán ag rith sa dá thoghcheantar. Is iomaí ceist atá i mbéal an phobail agus an toghchán ag teannadh linn. Tá cúrsaí tithíochta, an costas maireachtála, an inimirce ag croílár an fheachtais sa dá chontae. Ach cé hiad na hiarrthóirí atá chun cinn go dtí seo? An buntáiste í líofacht na Gaeilge, go háirithe do mhuintir Chonamara? Agus cén tionchar a bheidh ag torthaí na dtoghchán seo ar na páirtithe móra agus ar chúrsaí polaitíochta na tíre i gcoitinne? Ar Seachtain, labhair Ciarán Dunbar le John Downing, tráchtaire polaitíochta leis an Irish Independent agus Máirín Ní Ghadhra, tráchtaire polaitíochta agus láithreoir TG4. Foclóir: Fothoghchán: By-election Breithiúnas cúirte: Court judgement Moill: Delay Stocaireacht: Campaigning Codarsnacht: Contrast Toghcheantar/dáilcheantar: Constituency Bruachbhaile: Suburb Áibhéil: Exaggeration Pobalbhreith: Opinion poll An dallamullóg a chur ar dhuine: To pull the wool over someone's eyes Cuarbhóthar: Ring road Tachta: Choked Tráth dá raibh: Back in the day Vóta aistrithe: Transfers Frithbhunaíochta: Anti-establishment Teip: Failure Rogha na coitiantachta: The favourite Cinniúnach: Decisive Eachtrannaigh: Foreigners Iallach a chur ar: To force Comhaireamh: Count See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Pollock, Senior journalist with the Irish Independent, reports on legal warning letters being sent from Sky to 200 dodgy-box owners across the country.

Just a heads-up: This episode contains references to suicide and suicidal ideation, so please take care when listening. In December of 2019, the body of Moira Killeen was discovered in her apartment in the Belair distract of Luxembourg. Her death quickly became a matter of dispute. On one side, the medical examiner cited Ms Killeen's death as “violent and suspicious”. On the other, the prosecutor ruled that Ms Killeen's died by suicide and declined to carry out a post-mortem examination. Moira Killeen was later cremated. Her family has consistently rejected the conclusion of suicide and continue to fight for answers seven years later. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Robin Schiller and Brian Killeen If you've been affected by any of the issues raised on this episode, there's a list of helplines available – just search ‘someone to talk to' on the Irish Independent. 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.

Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent

Around 200 dodgy‑box users in Ireland have received legal letters from Sky threatening action if they pay for illegal streaming services again. Adrian Weckler Technology Editor with the Irish Independent joined Anton this morning.

After an improved performance, but ultimately a defeat to Offaly. Our campaign will not be extending past Leinster for a second year running. We try and navigate where it went wrong, and look at our transitioning side. We did this, with The Irish Independent's, and happy Offaly man Michael Verney. - Injuries - Difficult Timing - Belief - Development

Around 200 dodgy‑box users in Ireland have received legal letters from Sky threatening action if they pay for illegal streaming services again. Adrian Weckler Technology Editor with the Irish Independent joined Anton this morning.

You do hear a lot about the difficulties pensioners face when it comes to managing their weekly state pension of €299.30.Liam Collins has been writing about his experience attempting to live with this monetary limit in the Irish Independent, and joins Seán to discuss.

Eoghan Cleary, secondary school teacher and educational expert with the Sexual Exploitation Research and Policy Institute and Adrian Weckler, Technology Editor with the Irish Independent

You do hear a lot about the difficulties pensioners face when it comes to managing their weekly state pension of €299.30.Liam Collins has been writing about his experience attempting to live with this monetary limit in the Irish Independent, and joins Seán to discuss.

Fianna Fáil has turned the ripe old age of 100. But is the house that Éamon de Valera built in disarray? Irish Independent political correspondent John Downing reckons “they're a very pale, poor shadow of what they were”. So, how did Dev shape the party in the first place? How did Seán Lemass modernise Ireland? Why did Charles Haughey command such loyalty? What made Bertie Ahern the “ultimate pragmatist”? And where does Micheál Martin stand among the leaders who have gone before him? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: John Downing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor of the Irish Independent and Rebecca Horan, broadcaster and podcaster on parenting

A new payment scandal in RTE as it emerged a staff member's salary was not properly accounted for. It did not include separate producer fees paid to presenter Derek Mooney when calculating the pay of its top 10 highest earners in previous years, from 2020 to 2024. Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor of the Irish Independent joined Anton.

This week, Ciara and Shane were joined by Off the Ball's Cameron Hill and Saoirse Hanley, Features Writer with the Irish Independent. to look back on the week that was, but with a few twists…

A research study done by an online meeting company has reported that almost 50 per cent of Gen Z believe that being between five and 10 minutes late is the basically the same as arriving to work on time. So what's behind Gen Z's failing time management? Irish Independent columnist Brenda Power has looked into this.

Kilkenny will face Galway next Wednesday night in the Fulfill Leinster Under‑20 Hurling Final, after a 1-22 to 2-13 semi‑final win over Dublin — that game will be live on KCLR.Galway booked their place in the decider with an extra‑time victory over Wexford.There was disappointing news for Kilkenny today, with the Irish Independent reporting that senior defender Jordan Molloy will miss the rest of the season after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament.We'll hear from Michael Walsh on that, as well as Under‑20 manager Henry Shefflin on his side's win.The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

Aoife Rooney, Assistant Editor of the Irish Independent's Weekend Magazine, discusses her visit to Primark's new flagship New York store.

This week, Fianna Fáil turns the ripe old age of 100. But is the house that Éamon de Valera built in disarray? Irish Independent political correspondent John Downing reckons “they're a very pale, poor shadow of what they were”. So, how did Dev shape the party in the first place? How did Seán Lemass modernise Ireland? Why did Charles Haughey command such loyalty? What made Bertie Ahern the “ultimate pragmatist”? And where does Micheál Martin stand among the leaders who have gone before him? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: John DowningSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You may have seen the video circulating of Sherlock Holmes actor, Benedict Cumberbatch, in a very heated exchange with a cyclist who said he broke multiple rules of the road, but are cyclists guilty of breaking the rules of the road more than they will admit?Joining Shane to discuss this Columnist with the Irish Independent and daily cyclist, Liam Collins.

Kirsty Blake Knox, Features Journalist with Irish Independent, discusses this year's Eurovision Song Contest.

Polaitíocht an Lae - an méid atáthar ag rá faoin mbuiséad.

The murder of 14‑year‑old Ana Kriegel remains one of the most disturbing crimes in Irish history. In May 2018, Ana was lured from her home by a local boy. Three days later, her body was found in a derelict house – naked and violently assaulted.Two boys, just 13 years old at the time of the killing, were the youngest in the State to be tried, and convicted, of murder. Eight years on, Irish Independent court reporter Eimear Cotter reflects on the horrific murder of Ana Kriegel and the public outrage that followed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The murder of 14‑year‑old Ana Kriegel remains one of the most disturbing crimes in Irish history. In May 2018, Ana was lured from her home by a local boy. Three days later, her body was found in a derelict house – naked and violently assaulted. Two boys, just 13 years old at the time of the killing, were the youngest in the State to be tried, and convicted, of murder. Eight years on, Irish Independent court reporter Eimear Cotter reflects on the horrific murder of Ana Kriegel and the public outrage that followed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Downing of the Irish Independent reviews the week in politics.

With First Holy Communions around the corner, recent years have seen a rise in flamboyant celebrations of this milestone. Tanya Sweeney Columnist from the Irish Independent has been writing about this and spoke to Anton this morning.

“Selfie mirrors, goodie bags, chocolate fountains – Communion costs are out of control and so is the one-upmanship between parents” - so says Tanya Sweeney in her Irish Independent article this week.Joining Ciara and Shane to discuss this is Events Planner, Tara O'Connor.

Adrian Weckler, Technology Editor at the Irish Independent

Joining Anton this morning to take a look at some of the news stories in the news was Aisling Maloney Political Reporter with the Irish Independent.

We are plugging back in!Gone are the days of Bluetooth headphones, because furiously untangling wires in an attempt to look more stylish while walking down the street or on the treadmill is back. But why have wired headphones become popular again?Joining Ciara to discuss is Dave Hanratty, host of the ‘No Encore' podcast, Audio Producer with The Irish Independent.

Linda Nelson Murray, Fine Gael Senator, Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth, Eoghan Kenny, Labour Party TD for Cork North-Central and Maeve McTaggart, Irish Independent.

Linda Nelson Murray, Fine Gael Senator, Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth, Eoghan Kenny, Labour Party TD for Cork North-Central and Maeve McTaggart, Irish Independent.

Tonight's panel is Linda Nelson Murray, Fine Gael Senator, Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth, Eoghan Kenny, Labour Party TD for Cork North-Central and Maeve McTaggart, Irish Independent.

Social Media Executives from platforms including TikTok and Snapchat faced questioning from TDs and Senators this morning over the measures they are taking to protect children online.The investigation's aim is to establish whether so-called “dark patterns” are being used to discourage users from opting out of recommender systems based on the profiling of their data and behaviour, in breach of EU law.Do you know what your children are exposed to online, and should we bring in more bans to protect young people from social media platforms?Joining Andrea to discuss is Newstalk's Chief Reporter Barry Whyte, Columnist for the Irish Independent, Mary McCarthy and more.

In most public places, dogs have to be kept on a lead, but why does it seem like that's not the case, and how does it impact someone who doesn't like dogs?Chrisse Russell, Freelance Features Writer with the Irish Independent, has been writing about this and joins Seán to discuss.

Shane Phelan, Legal Affairs Editor with The Irish Independent

The Irish Independent's Fab 50 is a list of the best places to stay in Ireland this year. So, who made the cut, and what are the new short break trends it points to?Joining Shane to discuss the list is Pól Ó Conghaile, Travel Editor with the Irish Independent.Image: Dromgariff Rainforest

Charlie Weston, personal finance editor with the Irish Independent, discusses Núa Money's new initiative which will allow first-time buyers to borrow up to five times their income.

John Downing of the Irish Independent reviews the week in politics.

Ahead of The Devil Wears Prada 2, Kirsty Blake Knox, Features journalist with the Irish Independent, shares what it was really like working at Vogue UK. Olivia Fahy, Freelance Entertainment Journalist, gives us their verdict on the new film.

The European Commission has issued a finding against US Tech Giant Meta for allegedly failing to prevent children under 13 from using Instagram and Facebook. If these findings are confirmed, it could potentially lead to fines of up to 6% of its total worldwide turnover. We get the latest with Adrian Weckler, Technology Editor with the Irish Independent.

Beaming down a Zoom call line from sunny Spain, Gerry Hutch told the Irish Independent that he intends to return to Ireland soon to formally kickstart his by-election campaign. He also had some pointed words for Daniel Kinahan following his dramatic arrest in Dubai. But what does Hutch's upcoming campaign really look like, especially as he refuses to make any promises to the electorate? Does ‘The Monk' have a realistic shot at rubbing shoulders in Dáil Éireann? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Aisling Moloney and John DowningSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Sunday Jim Glennon, who served as a Fianna Fáil TD in the Dublin North constituency from 2002 to 2007, confirmed that he had offered a character reference for convicted sex offender Daniel Ramamoorthy. In a statement, Edelman Ireland announced that Jim Glennon's tenure as non-executive chairman had ended before they were aware he wrote the character reference. The PR firm told the Irish Independent that his tenure ended in March, but an external announcement had not been made to the media. This was, “in line with our protocol, and it had been communicated to relevant contacts internally,” Edelman Ireland said in response to queries. On the question of who had been notified internally and when, the company said it would not be commenting further. Today on this Indo Daily Extra, Kevin Doyle is joined by Irish Independent Special Correspondent Catherine Fegan, to discuss the fallout from the revelations, and look at her pursuit for answers to the controversy as it unfolded. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tanya Sweeney, Columnist for the Irish Independent, joins Seán to discuss her fond childhood memories of Smash Hits magazine, and how it gave a girl from the West Dublin suburbs access to the world of pop…

Ralph Riegel, Southern Correspondent for the Irish Independent

Communions are a lovely occasion, but they can be costly. Between the food, the drink and the outfit: has the day become more about money than religion?Joining guest host Anna Daly to discuss is Michael Houghton, Features Writer with the Irish Independent, Lisa Brady,Features Editor with the Irish Daily Mail and listeners.

Ann sits down with the uber-talented Conor McKeon of the Irish Independent who asks, "How can anyone fly at such altitude and so dangerously low to the ground in the same 20- minute stretch? Never a full moment."

Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent, analyses the latest discontent from within the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party following the fuel protests.