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David McCullagh brings you closer to the stories defining your day - with live reports, sharp analysis, and engaging conversations across politics, entertainment, sport, and every day life.

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  • Wednesday · 23 min

    Grief after the loss of your spouse

    Stephen Teap, whose wife Irene died from cervical cancer in 2017, and is now CEO of Cork ARC Cancer Support House / June Curtin, husband John died by suicide in 2013 & founder of County Clare's sea-swimming community Snámhaí Sásta / Brittany Dowling, lost her husband suddenly aged 36 in 2024 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Tuesday · 14 min

    Assessment of need, class sizes and divestment

    Results of an interesting study found that Irish students are first for reading, third for science and fourth for mathematics out of 27 EU countries. David spoke to Hildegarde Naughton, Minister for Education and Youth Fine Gael TD for Galway West to find out more on this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Tuesday · 9 min

    Out of control influencers and marijuana odours - Chaos at the US open

    The USTA has accredited about 100 influencers and content creators for this year’s tournament, but the poor behaviour of fans has become a recurring theme. For more on this David spoke to Kevin Palmer, Journalist with the Irish Independent and co-host of the Off Court with Greg Rusedski podcast and Holly Carpenter, social media content creator. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Tuesday · 13 min

    Parking Wars – Residents compete for spaces in new developments

    With thousands of new homes and apartments being built across Ireland, limited parking in some developments has become an ongoing issue and frustration for residents. Our reporter, Florence Okojie has been speaking to some of those affected. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Tuesday · 7 min

    Coastal Erosion: The areas most at risk

    One-fifth of the Republic’s coastline is at very high risk of flooding, erosion, or other coastal hazards. For more on this Kevin Walsh, geoscientist and researcher and University College Cork. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Tuesday · 10 min

    Rise in number of children living below poverty line

    A new report on child poverty from the Economic and Social Research Institute, show the number of children living below the poverty line rose by almost 30,000 in a year, with 200,000 children now experiencing real childhood deprivation. David was joined by Tanya Ward, CEO of the Children's Rights Alliance for more on this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Tuesday · 5 min

    AI benefits employers more than workers

    A major new all Ireland survey of 4,300 workers suggests that while AI is boosting productivity, the biggest gains are going to employers rather than employees. David was joined by Professor John Geary from University College Dublin, who led the Working in Ireland Survey 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Tuesday · 7 min

    Trump Visit

    Security preparations are underway for US President Donald Trump's visit to Ireland this weekend. For more on this, David spoke to Scott Lucas, Professor of US Politics at the UCD Clinton Institute. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Monday · 6 min

    Is the Assessment of Need fit for purpose?

    Minister for Disability Emer Higgins acknowledged that while the Disability Act includes a legally mandated six month period for an assessment of need to be completed, the national average is currently 24 months. For more on this, Nessa Hill, CEO of Neurodiversity Ireland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Monday · 12 min

    Zach Polanski: Who is the Green party leader vying for Keir Starmers seat?

    Green Party leader Zack Polanski has announced his intention to run in the by-election caused by the resignation from the Commons of former Prime Minister Keir Starmer. For more on this, Mark Paul, London Correspondent with The Irish Times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Monday · 9 min

    Von der Leyen visits Greenland

    Ursula Von Der Leyen is in Greenland today with a significant financial package expected to be announced. For more on this, Barry Andrews, Fianna Fail Dublin MEP and the parliament’s rapporteur on Greenland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Monday · 7 min

    Priest shortage may lead to lay people leading funerals

    Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin, Denis Nulty has warned that a shortage of priests means funerals, baptisms and weddings may have to be led by lay people in future. David was joined by Fr Willie Purcell, Parish priest of St Canice's Catholic Parish Kilkenny & National vocations coordinator for the diocesan priesthood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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