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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

The more we post, the more curated our lives become, but all it takes is one bad picture for you to be tagged in and boom the illusion is shattered. You know the one: eyes closed, hair wild with your best friend looking like they stepped out of the cover of Vogue beside you.But, should you ask them to take it down, or should you just accept it is out there now for your followers and theirs to see?Joining Ciara to discuss is Saoirse Hanley, Features Writer with the Irish Independent and Ali Ryan, Founder of Goss.ie.

Kevin Doyle, Executive Editor at the Irish Independent and Jen Hogan, Irish Times parenting columnist

Michael Verney of The Irish Independent joins Paul to talk about the opportunities and challenges facing hurling in the media. The lads also give their predictions ahead of the All-Ireland hurling final between Galway and Limerick.This Podcast is brought to you by Hoare Chartered Accountants and Drone Works Ireland. Drone Works Ireland is your go to place when it comes to buying a drone, repairing your drone and also when you need professionals to carry any aerial work you may need ,check out their website www.droneworksireland.ie. Hoare Chartered Accountants based in Galway City are a leading provider of Audit, Accountancy and Taxation services.. For more information, visit their website on www.hoarecharteredaccountants.ieIf you have any questions or thoughts for upcoming podcasts, email the maroonwhitepod@gmail.com

Unfortunately, many laws to reduce public harm gather dust after drafting, delayed for years before being finally tabled for debate by elected representatives.With only 14 bills enacted in the first year of this Government, such a low legislative output impacts on public health protection.Delays in enacting legislation have real-world consequences as a known hazard continues unchecked, damaging people's lives and consuming precious health resources, so writes Dr Suzanne Crowe, Consultant in Paediatric Intensive Care, in the Irish Independent.She joins Ciara to discuss.

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.

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

We've hit peak wedding season and, if you're in your late 20s or 30s, you're probably receiving multiple invitations every summer for friends' destination weddings.But, spending your hard-earned cash attending a friend's destination wedding if you don't have a deposit for a home, or if it requires you getting into debt, smacks of financial self-sabotage, so writes Gabrielle Monaghan in today's Irish Independent.Joining Ciara to discuss this further is Money Journalist for the Irish Independent Gabrielle Monaghan, and Sara Kennedy, Wedding Expert and owner of The Aisle wedding blog.

Bank of Ireland has warned music fans to be aware of online fraudsters and to only purchase tickets from verified sellers. Charlie Weston, of The Irish Independent, tells Matt how to avoid getting scammed ahead of Irish festival season.To hear the full chat, press 'PLAY' on this page now!

We are relaxed about alcohol provided it stays in pubs, restaurants, beer gardens, weddings, race meetings, corporate Christmas parties and the departures lounge of Dublin Airport.Take the exact same drink to a park bench, and we stop seeing an adult having a beer and start seeing tomorrow's district court list, so writes Lorraine Courtney in the Irish Independent today.Is it time we relaxed our attitudes on alcohol consumption in public places, to match our continental neighbours? Or is that a step too far?Joining Ciara to discuss is Kate Gunnell, Freelance Journalist and Brenda Power, Columnist with the Irish Daily Mail and Sunday Independent.

Jerry spoke to Ralph Riegel, southern correspondent, Irish Independent, about the latest on a man detained in Jordan in relation to the murder of Jamey Carney.

Pat McGarty, recently retired lecturer at MTU Kerry, wrote an article in today’s Irish Independent – 100 years ago this month (July 12th) the Executive Council on the Irish Free State officially endorsed Amhrán na bhFiann as the country’s national anthem. https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/pat-mcgarty-how-amhran-na-bhfiann-became-irelands-national-anthem-a-century-ago/a/158521016.html

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.

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 process of bringing a man Gardaí want to question in connection with the death of Jamey Carney back to Ireland could be a lengthy one. For more on this Anton spoke to Southern Correspondent, Irish Independent, Ralph Riegel.

News has broken this afternoon that the boyfriend of Jamey Carney, who was murdered last week in Killarney, has been detained in Jordan.Joining Ciara to give the latest updates is Southern Correspondent at the Irish Independent, Ralph Riegal.

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

The chief suspect in the murder of American mother-of-one Jamey Carney (43) flew from Ireland to Turkey within hours of her death. ­ It has now emerged that the 28-year-old man got a bus from Killarney to Dublin within three hours of the death of the New York native. ­ He then booked a last-minute flight from Dublin Airport to Istanbul in Turkey on Tuesday morning - and is now believed to be working with contacts to cross from Turkey to either Syria or Jordan. The man is understood to have extensive contacts in the region. ­ Today on this Indo Daily Extra, Tessa Fleming is joined by Irish Independent southern correspondent Ralph Riegel, to hear the latest developments. ­ We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Irish Independent's Travel Editor, Pól Ó Conghaile outlines what holidaymakers who have bookings in areas affected by wildfires can do.

In Ireland, we have been suffering from an obesity crisis, not with people, but with cars. Cars have grown 2.4cm wider in the past 5 years, making roads more dangerous, and parking a nightmare!So, why is this happening, and what should be done to improve things for drivers? For example, should we make parking spaces bigger?Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor at the Irish Independent, joins Seán to discuss.

Who is Mark Zuckerberg really? Is he the awkward, robotic tech billionaire seen in public, or something very different behind closed doors? Todays Indo Daily is brought to you by The Big Tech Show, as Sheera Frenkel, Pulitzer Prize winning New York Times journalist and co-author of the bestselling An Ugly Truth: Inside Facebook's Battle for Domination, joins Adrian to examine the Meta chief's personality, upbringing and leadership style. From his privileged childhood and early coding obsession to Facebook's move fast culture, Zuckerberg's rise is a story of relentless ambition, fierce control and extraordinary resilience. Why you can trust the Irish Independent: learn about our editorial guidelines and AI useSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.