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Gardaí have issued a nationwide alert for a getaway vehicle used by the gang suspected of firebombing a family home in Offaly on Saturday evening. The attack resulted in the deaths of four-year-old Tadhg Farrell and his 60-year-old grandaunt Mary Holt. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has condemned the “savage and callous” incident as “an attack on society”. On this Extra episode of The Indo Daily, Irish Independent senior journalist Robin Schiller details everything we know so far. Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Robin SchillerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor for the Irish Independent, discusses the Freedom of Information documents which show officials in the Department of Energy claimed there was a strong case for paying energy credits in budget 2026.

Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent, looks ahead to tomorrow's visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Inter-county players will soon own their name, image, likeness and personality rights (NILP) after a new recognition protocol was agreed between the GAA and the GPA (Gaelic Players’ Association). It’s a long way from the furore that the Kerry senior football team caused in 1985 when they appeared in a newspaper ad for Bendix washing machines. Jerry spoke to Colm Keys who’s GAA correspondent for the Irish Independent.

Joining Brendan to dissect the stories making the headlines today, were Mary Regan, Political editor with The Irish Independent; David W. Higgins, Economist; Youth Advocate Natasha Maimba; and Brigid Laffan, Emeritus Professor at the European University Institute.

Cúrsaí polaitíochta an lae - an tuarascáil is déanaigh ón Bord um Thionóntachtaí Cónaitheacha.

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

 Kevin Doyle, Executive Editor at the Irish Independent and Olivia Kelly, Dublin Editor of The Irish Times  join Katie's in studio to look back at the big talking points of the week.

Just what are the non Christmas Christmas movies - Dave Hanratty of the Irish Independent and the No Encore podcast explains.

The High Court has ruled that teacher Enoch Burke's salary should be paid directly to the school where he used to work until money he owes to them in damages for trespassing is paid off.Shane Phelan is Legal Affairs Editor with the Irish Independent, and joins Ciara to give the latest updates.

Cúrsaí polaitíochta an lae - soiléiriú ar bhearta an Aire Dlí agus Cirt faoi inimirce.

Alan Barrett, Economist at the ESRI and Donal O'Donovan, Business Editor with the Irish Independent

Automatic broadband, mobile or TV price hikes may become a thing of the past. Adrian Weckler, Technology Editor with the Irish Independent is reporting that the Government is getting ready to introduce a law that would allow people to cancel their contracts if prices go up.

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for November 24, 2025 is: amalgamate • uh-MAL-guh-mayt • verb Amalgamate is a formal verb meaning "to unite (two or more things) into one thing." // The school district has proposed amalgamating the two high schools. See the entry > Examples: "Ten years ago, there were 339 credit unions in Ireland, but that is down to 187, according to Central Bank figures. Part of the rationale for credit unions to amalgamate to create larger units is so they can expand their mortgage and business lending." — Charlie Weston, The Irish Independent, 28 Aug. 2025 Did you know? Today, one can amalgamate—that is, combine into one—any two (or more) things, such as hip-hop and country music, for example. The origins of amalgamate, however, have more to do with heavy metal. Amalgamate comes from the Medieval Latin verb amalgamāre, meaning "to combine (a metal) with mercury." It's been part of English since the 1500s, its introduction closely trailing that of the noun amalgam (from the Medieval Latin amalgama), which in its oldest use means "a mixture of mercury and another metal." (In dentistry, amalgams combining liquid mercury with powders containing silver, tin, and other metals are sometimes used for filling holes in teeth). The word amalgamate can be used either technically, implying the creation of an alloy of mercury, or more generally for the formation of any compound or combined entity.

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

Eimear McAuley, News Correspondent with the Journal.ie and Mary Regan Political editor with the Irish Independent look back at the big news stories of the week.

A Chinese start-up has claimed to have developed a pill in the lab that could potentially extend human life to 150 years.This begs the question, even if we could, would you like to live to 150 years of age?Joining guest host Anna Daly to discuss is Terry Prone, Columnist with The Irish Examiner and Chairman of the Communications Clinic and Liam Collins, Columnist with The Irish Independent.

Gender reveal celebrations have become more popular than ever. Whether it's cutting into a cake or popping a balloon, everyone waits for that exciting moment to see pink or blue. But, what happens when the color revealed isn't the one someone was hoping for?And is it okay to feel disappointed to not have the gender you hoped for?Joining guest host Anna Daly to discuss is Clinical and Health Psychologist, Dr Bronagh Fitzpatrick, Columnist with the Irish Independent, Tanya Sweeney, Editor of Cork Beo, Joe O'Shea and Lisa O'Sullivan Shaw (@modernirishmom on Instagram).

Fionnan Sheahan, Irish Independent, discusses Ivan Yates appearance at the Oireachtas Communications Committee.

The Government is bringing in emergency regulations to stop companies attempting to dodge the new pension auto-enrolment system by forcing employees to join less favourable schemes.Charlie Weston, personal finance editor of the Irish Independent, and Dr Laura Bambrick, head of social policy with the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, join The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Ralph Riegel, Southern Correspondent with the Irish Independent

The Government is being forced to bring in emergency regulations to stop companies attempting to subvert the new auto-enrolment pension. We get more on this with Charlie Weston, Personal Finance editor with the Irish Independent.

A light aircraft has crashed on the Waterford coast, as multiple units of emergency services attend the scene.Joining Seán Defoe to discuss is Ralph Riegel, Southern Correspondent for the Irish Independent.

Next year the short-term letting industry is expected to get a massive overhaul in an attempt to combat the housing crisis. New rules are set to be introduced on May 20, 2026, and yesterday legislation faced pre-legislative scrutiny at the Oireachtas committee on enterprise, tourism and employment. As reported by the Irish Independent, one woman spoke at the committee about how these new rules will cripple her income as it has been a lifeline for her family. Lorna Cahill has been renting out a granny flat in Co Clare for the last nine years and she joined Pat on the show.

Adrian Weckler, Technology Editor with the Irish Independent, and Ruth Roberts, co-owner of cogstoysandgames.ie

News broke this morning that Finance Minister Pascal Donohue will be leaving for a new position in the World Bank. Jerry spoke to Fionnán Sheehan, Ireland editor the Irish Independent.

Paschal Donohoe has stepped down from his role as Minister for Finance to take up a senior position at the World Bank, prompting a Cabinet reshuffle.Daniel McConnell, editor of the Business Post, Dan O'Brien, chief economist at the Institute of International and European Affairs, Sarah Carey, columnist with the Irish Independent, and Professor Gary Murphy, professor of politics at the School of Law and Government in DCU, join The Last Word to discuss Donohoe's surprise move and where it leaves Fine Gael and the coalition going forward.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

A 60-year-old woman has died and her husband is in a serious condition in hospital, after they were stabbed near their home in Cork city last night. We get the latest on this with Ralph Reigel, Southern Correspondent for the Irish Independent.

Plé ar bhua fhoireann sacair na hEireann in aghaidh na hUngáire.

Drivetime speaks to Daniel McDonnell, soccer correspondent for the Irish Independent; Dr Steven McIvor, sports psychologist at TU Dublin; and Diana Farrell of Dublin Zoo, where a parrot has just been named...guess?

A new law setting a 6km/h speed limit for cyclists, skaters, scooter and e-scooter riders on pavements in Slovakia has received parliamentary approval. The new measure aimed at improving safety means pavement users who exceed the limit could be fined up to 100 euros.Just how problematic are cyclists who cycle on pavements? Should we do the same? Joining Ciara to discuss this is Columnist with the Irish Independent and daily cyclist, Liam Collins.

England wrapped up a perfect World Cup qualifying campaign with a 2-0 win against Albania. Victory in Tirana made it 8 wins from 8, with 22 goals scored and none conceded. Alistair Bruce-Ball is joined by former England defenders Stephen Warnock and Conor Coady for reaction to that match and to assess the key questions that lie ahead for Thomas Tuchel.We hear from the England head coach, captain Harry Kane, and Dean Henderson.There's also reaction to an incredible comeback from the Republic of Ireland, they booked themselves a play-off spot for the World Cup with a 3-2 win in Hungary. The Irish Independent's Dan McDonnell joins us to discuss Troy Parrott's hattrick and the emotional scenes at the fulltime whistle.Timecodes: 01:24 – Albania 0-2 England 05:00 – The importance of Harry Kane 08:01 – Harry Kane Interview 12:13 – Who should be England's 10? 13:07 – Thomas Tuchel Interview 18:50 – MID 19:03 – Dean Henderson Interview 27:29 – Republic of Ireland book a play-off spot

Joining Brendan to talk through what's making the news today are: Tabitha Monahan, Political Reporter at the Irish Independent; Oisin Coghlan, Public Policy Advisor; Susanne Rogers from Social Justice Ireland and Seán O'Neill McPartlin, Director of Housing Policy at Progress Ireland. RTÉ Sport's Tony O'Donoghue previews Ireland v Hungary

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

This weeks news watchers, Saoirse Hanley, journalist at the Irish Independent and Sinead O Carroll, Editor of the Journal.ie look back on the week that was in news.

Following Irelands win against Portugal all eyes lead to Hungry this weekend. Daniel McDonnell, Soccer Correspondent with the Irish Independent is on the ground in Budapest.

Inflation is now at its highest level in a year and a half. That's according to the latest consumer price index from the Central Statistics Office. Will it be an expensive Christmas? All to discuss with Sinead Ryan, Presenter of The Home Show on Newstalk and consumer columnist with the Irish Independent.

This week, Jonathan Healy was joined by Ralph Riegel, author and Southern Correspondent with the Irish Independent and Jennifer Horgan, Irish Examiner Columnist to look back on the week that was, but with a few twists…

Séamus McGrath TD, Spokesperson on Housing, Fianna Fáil, Cork South-Central, Kathleen Funchion MEP, Sinn Féin, Ireland South, and Kevin Doyle, Group Head of News, Irish Independent were our Friday Forum today.

Na cluichí a bheas á n-imirt i mBaile Átha Cliath mar chuid de Chraobh Sacair na Éireann i 2028.

A chilling Irish true-crime story that spans 10 years of deception, violence and pursuit. How did two men vanish and how was Ruth Lawrence finally brought to justice? ­ Read more about why you can trust the Irish Independent at Independent.ie/ourjournalism ­ Host: Tessa Fleming Guests: Eamon Dillon and Jamie PyattSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Revenue has estimated that over 300,000 people are due an income tax refund which could be claimed back just before Christmas.People who filed a tax return last year got an average of €900 back into their pockets.Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent, joined Matt on Wednesday's The Last Word.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the chat.

He's conquered cars, space and social media but Elon Musk's next move could reshape everything. We go inside the mega billionaire's mind, his new project “Grokipedia”, and what it means for the rest of us. ­ ­ ­ Read more about why you can trust the Irish Independent at Independent.ie/ourjournalism Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Sönke Iwersen and Adrian WecklerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Fidel Castro's funeral to fiery speeches on inequality, we chart the standout moments from President Michael D Higgins's time in the Áras. And what happens now as Catherine Connolly prepares to take residency? ­ Read more about why you can Trust the Irish Independent at Independent.ie/ourjournalism ­ Host: Tabitha Monahan Guests: Kevin Doyle and Fionnán SheahanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Behind closed doors, Ireland's swingers' scene is bigger, and bolder than you might think. Jennifer Zamparelli meets Graham, a proud member of the community, who lifts the lid on what really happens at a swingers' party, how jealousy can turn into joy, and why “ethical non-monogamy” isn't just about sex. Today's Indo Daily comes from the new Irish Independent podcast ‘Just Between Us'. Hosted by Jennifer Zamparelli it looks at sex, life and relationships - with new episodes every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts from. Read more about why you can Trust the Irish Independent at Independent.ie/ourjournalismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining Brendan to talk through what's making the news today are Louise Bayliss, Head of Social Justice and Policy at Saint Vincent de Paul, Dr Aman de Sondy, Head of Department and Senior Lecturer in Contemporary Islam at UCC, Ellen Coyne, Political Correspondent with the Irish Times and Sarah Carey, Columnist with the Irish Independent.

Ivan Yates, once the golden boy of Fine Gael, now finds himself in the eye of a media storm. Has his failure to declare political work put him, and the Coalition, in an awkward position? ­ Read more about why you can Trust the Irish Independent at Independent.ie/ourjournalism ­ Host: Kevin Doyle Guest: Fionnán SheahanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seán's guest knows, at the click of a button on her phone, where many of her loved ones are at any given time. But, the normalisation of location sharing is prompting her to reconsider whether or not this is good or not.Saoirse Hanley from the Irish Independent has been writing about all this in today's paper, and joins to discuss.

We thankfully live in a time when gender equality seems like an achievable goal, and many steps have been taken to right the wrongs of a patriarchal past.No doubt some inequality remains, and some things are harder to compare than others. Take public bathrooms for instance: are the men's better than the women's?Sarah Carey is a Columnist with the Irish Independent and has been writing about this. She joins Seán to discuss.

Fionnan Sheehan, Irish Independent, discusses Ivan Yates role in Jim Gavin's election campaign.