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News, interviews and analysis every Sunday from Ireland's longest-running radio news programme, presented by Paul Cunningham. Listen live at 1 pm on RTE Radio 1. 

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  • September 13 · 6 min

    'Appalling' - Clare protestors say Trump not welcome

    President Trump's visit to Ireland sparked protests in Dublin city centre, at Shannon Airport, and in Doonbeg, Co Clare. RTÉ reporter Eithne Dodd has been out and about this weekend at the peace camp in Shannon and Doonbeg village speaking to the protesters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • September 13 · 13 min

    Trump visit is on par heading down the final fairway

    To untangle the political significance of president Trump's visit to Doonbeg, Paul was joined by RTÉ Washington Correspondent Jackie Fox and RTÉ Political Correspondent Barry Lenihan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • September 13 · 13 min

    Boon or bust? Local business owners on Trump's Doonbeg visit

    For a local business perspective on president Trump's visit to Doonbeg, Paul talked to Eamonn Vaughan, owner of Morrissey’s bar in Doonbeg, and Rita McInerney who owns McInerney Shop on Doonbeg's Main St and is also a Fianna Fail councillor, And RTÉ Mid West Correspondent Petula Martyn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • September 13 · 3 min

    Amgen Irish Open final round updates: Lowry bidding for glory

    We've been talking about the politics of Donald Trump's visit, but the stated reason for the President's presence is the Irish Open. So Paul caught-up on what's happening on the golf course with the man who knows it all: Greg Allen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • September 13 · 15 min

    Trump visit 'an opportunity to concentrate on relationship' - Dooley

    The village of Doonbeg with a population of just 300 people has this weekend become the centre of international attention with US President Donald Trump's presence. Paul was joined at the Doonbeg Commuity Hall by Minister of State and TD for Clare Timmy Dooley and the Sinn Fein MEP for the Ireland South constituency Kathleen Funchion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • September 6 · 19 min

    Minister Chambers on Budget 2027, Carbon Tax, Fare Hikes

    Budget 2027 is just weeks away, and Public Expenditure and Reform Minister Jack Chambers has indicated he wants to help ‘low middle-income’ earners by reducing childcare costs and having targeted child supports. He joined Paul for a detailed overview of his plans, including a warning for the HSE on potential spending curbs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • September 6 · 7 min

    Legal row sees Tusla paying for legal aid for children

    The child agency Tusla is paying privately for criminal legal aid for children appearing before the courts. The unprecedented move flows from the dispute between the Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan and criminal defence solicitors over a new legal aid scheme. For details, Paul was joined by Holly Laher from Ferry Solicitors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • September 6 · 9 min

    Remembering Frank McDonald

    Journalist, author and environmental campaigner Frank McDonald has died after a brief illness at the age of 76. Frank was best known for his decades long career at the Irish Times where he focused on climate action, urban design and the planning process. Paul was joined by Frank's close friend and former colleague Mark Brennock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • September 6 · 10 min

    Summer tourism 'on par with last year' - Fáilte Ireland

    Schools are back, which signals that the summer is over. So to find out how tourism went during that key part of the year, Paul was joined in studio by the Chief Executive of Fáilte Ireland Caroline Bocquel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • September 6 · 6 min

    What are Youth Diversion Projects?

    Most children who commit a criminal offence are 'diverted' into a community programme designed to help them not to offend again rather than detention. RTÉ reporter Eithne Dodd went to a Youth Diversion Project in Sligo to find out how they work and if they're fit for purpose See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • August 30 · 54 min

    This Week - 30 August 2026

    A look at events making the news in the past week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • August 30 · 6 min

    Iceland rejects EU membership in referendum

    The ballots have been counted and the verdict is in: Iceland will not resume EU membership negotiations with Brussels. Paul was joined from Reykjavík by RTÉ Europe Editor Tony Connelly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • August 30 · 11 min

    750 dead in Nepal-Tibet flash floods

    The death toll in Nepal and Tibet from last week's catastrophic floods has left 750 dead with 3,044 missing, authorities there have said. The monsoon weather continues to hamper rescue efforts. Paul was joined from Nepal by RTÉ reporter Kate Varley and in studio by Mahesh Kushwaha, a Nepalese PhD candidate in DCU, who has just returned to Dublin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • August 30 · 7 min

    No independent Gaelcholáiste in seven counties ahead of new school year

    It's back to school time, but many Irish-medium post-primary schools are over-subscribed, and there are no independent Gaelcholáiste in Offaly, Longford, Westmeath, Cavan, Leitrim, Louth and Roscommon. Paul was joined from Dundalk by Aidan Kinsella, a spokesperson for the campaign group IMEASC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • August 30 · 7 min

    United Ireland referendum 'off the table' - Burnham

    On his first official visit to Northern Ireland since becoming Prime Minister, Andy Burnham told journalists that a referendum on a united Ireland is "off the table." For an assessment of Mr Burnham comment, Paul was joined by Deirdre Heenan, Professor of Social Policy at the Ulster University See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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