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A morning news update from The Irish Times. Our top stories five days a week.

Produced in association with MSD.

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Latest Episodes

The standoff between residents of Garvaghy Road, Co. Armagh, and the Orange Order shows no sign of resolution.

Ireland is spending less per student across its education system than the average developed country, according to an OECD report.

Almost ... more

Permission for an Orange Order march on the Gervaghy Road in Portadown expired at midnight with 35 Orangemen blocked by thousands of nationalist protestors.

The Government is facing fresh pressure on the public finances, after a €700 million spendin... more

There’s a heavy few days in store for Heimir Hallgrímsson’s Republic of Ireland squad as they get ready to travel to Hungary to face Israel on Sunday. It’s after their one nil loss to Kosovo in Pristina last night.

The wife and mother of German frau... more

Help with the cost of energy and home heating is the top priority for voters in next month’s budget, according to the latest Irish Times/Ipsos B&A opinion poll.

The HSE is appointing doctors from outside of the EU to work in hospitals without having... more

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Recent Guests

Ivan McCormick
Friend who almost made the band, discussed the early U2 jam sessions
Episode: Defeat in Kosovo; ‘wind power swindler’; minority would support new flag in united Ireland
Martin Wall
Public policy correspondent
The Irish Times
Episode: Energy bills the top Budget concern; Non-EU doctors; Using your parents’ first names
Pat Leahy
Political editor
The Irish Times
Episode: Energy bills the top Budget concern; Non-EU doctors; Using your parents’ first names
Naomi O'Leary
Europe correspondent
The Irish Times
Episode: Energy bills the top Budget concern; Non-EU doctors; Using your parents’ first names
Roland Lesker
French Finance Minister
French government
Episode: Tech giant tax should be ‘shared amongst EU countries’; HSE productivity; and Eleanor Donaldson appeal
Eleanor Donaldson
Individual involved in a high-profile trial of the facts case
Related to the case
Episode: Tech giant tax should be ‘shared amongst EU countries’; HSE productivity; and Eleanor Donaldson appeal
Barra Rowentree
Assistant Professor in Economics at Trinity College Dublin
Trinity College Dublin
Episode: Rise in child poverty; Ireland’s most prosperous town; and the Irish unity debate
Stephen Moffatt
Representative from Bernardos charity
Bernardos
Episode: Rise in child poverty; Ireland’s most prosperous town; and the Irish unity debate
Neale Richmond
Government minister (Fine Gael), Ireland and Britain editor reference
Fine Gael
Episode: Rise in child poverty; Ireland’s most prosperous town; and the Irish unity debate

Hosts

Andrew McNair
Host of Early Edition
Aideen Finnegan
Host of Early Edition

Chart Rankings

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#248
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#63
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#161
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#164
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#224
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#29
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#57
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#124
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#129
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#138
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#143
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#166
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#174
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Talking Points

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Four HSE regions to lose powers; 9/11; The Grand Tour reboot
Q: Kitty Holland, what's the story here?
Kitty Holland explains the ongoing solicitor strikes affect legal aid for criminal cases, leading to many children in Dublin's Children's Court appearing without representation and facing adjourned proceedings.
Foreign aid spending; HSE over budget; and invasive skunks in Co. Kildare
Q: What is driving the health service's overspend and what is being done about it?
Overspending is being tackled through stricter financial controls, a pause on non-frontline recruitment, and a push to improve productivity, with some regions remaining within budget while others see higher staffing costs.
Katie Simpson murder review; replaceable batteries in electric devices
Q: How seismic is that in terms of the shift in Welsh voters' psyche?
The host asks about the magnitude of political shifts in Wales, with the London-based correspondent describing the seismic change in voter attitudes and the potential implications for regional governance.
Third day of fuel protests, gambling tipster faces questions, and AI coming for Irish white collar jobs
Q: What is the potential impact of AI on Irish jobs according to ESRI?
ESRI/Department of Finance report warns of significant white-collar job losses (up to around 7%), with broader implications for state finances and disposable income.
Third day of fuel protests, gambling tipster faces questions, and AI coming for Irish white collar jobs
Q: What is Gambana and why is it controversial?
Gambana is presented as a Belize-registered offshore gambling site accused of operating with a fraudulent license and lacking regulation, prompting questions about promoter Rob Heneghan and consumer risk.

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A concise morning news brief that aggregates Irish and international headlines with on-the-ground reporting from correspondents across cities. Episodes routinely blend politics, policy shifts, economic updates, and social issues with human-interest perspectives from local residents and stakeholders. The show stands out for its teamwork between a small core of hosted leadership and a rotating roster of expert guests, reporters, and sector-specific commentators, delivering timely context on current events and policy developments. Potential listeners include professionals seeking quick, reliable updates and deeper context on how policy changes affect business, government, and everyday life, with regular coverage of topics like housing, infrast... more

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