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Drivetime

RTÉ Radio 1
Ireland
Belfast
Gaza City
Immigration
Cliffs Of Moher
John Hinckley Jr.
Ronald Reagan
Bangladesh
Olympics
Kellie Harrington
Jodie Foster
Donald Trump
Sinn Féin
Social Media
PSNI
Intel
Taxi Driver
Northern Ireland
Misinformation
Joe Deacy

Katie Hannon and Colm Ó Mongáin keep you company on your evening commute with top stories, expert analysis, and in-depth conversations on news, politics, entertainment and culture.

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People Before Profit TD Richard Boyd Barrett has raised the issue of investment in particular radiation oncology machines, and a concern that this equipment is not being renewed quickly enough. For more on this Drivetime speaks to Prof John Armstrong... more

Ireland’s poultry industry is on high alert again today after a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) was confirmed on a turkey farm in County Carlow, Martin Heydon, Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and the Marine is on Drivet... more

The Dublin Inquirer has carried out a survey about the perception of crime in the capital, Dublin Inquirer editor Sam Tranum speaks to Drivetime, followed by Sinn Fein Cllr Daithí Doolan and Fine Gael TD James GeoghehenSee omnystudio.com/listener for... more

GOAL Interim Country Director for Sudan, Ben ReynoldsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Recent Guests

Ben Reynolds
Góil Sudan Interim Country Director
Góil Sudan
Episode: Sudan: UN chief urges end to 'nightmare of violence'
Maria Hennessey
Government Liaison Officer with UNHCR Ireland
UNHCR
Episode: Response to government comments on immigration
Stephany Gauffeny
Widow of Miguel García-Hernández, who was shot at an ICE facility
Episode: The widow of a man shot dead while in ICE custody in the US tells us her husbands story
Dr. Rory Boyd
Vice President of the Irish Dental Association
Irish Dental Association
Episode: Illegal Teeth Whitening treatments warning
Joanna Fortune
Psychotherapist and author
Episode: How much pocket money should you give your child?
Matthew Cappucci
Meteorologist who flew into the eye of Hurricane Melissa
Episode: Category 5 Hurricane Melissa makes landfall
Jim Brennan
Stranded tourist honeymooning in Jamaica
Episode: Category 5 Hurricane Melissa makes landfall
John Sweeney
Climatologist at NUI Maynooth
NUI Maynooth
Episode: Category 5 Hurricane Melissa makes landfall
Kristina Ruggiero
Stranded tourist honeymooning in Jamaica
Episode: Category 5 Hurricane Melissa makes landfall

Hosts

Sarah McInerney
Co-Host and Presenter at RTÉ Radio 1, Sarah McInerney offers engaging commentary and in-depth interviews on social and political topics.
Cormac Ó hEadhra
Co-Host and Presenter at RTÉ Radio 1, Cormac Ó hEadhra is known for insightful interviews and engaging discussions related to current events and politics.

Reviews

3.6 out of 5 stars from 134 ratings
  • Excellent presenters. Podcast has lots of ads.

    The show is excellent, but I find the ads repetitive and excessive. The presenters are incredible, though. They handle serious and light-hearted equally well and are a pleasure to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    IÓR
    Irelanda year ago
  • Good show, poor podcast

    Could be much better at updating/uploading podcasts. Very sketchy at times. Kieran Cuddihy & Matt Cooper’s teams are far better at this. Sometimes miss Mary Wilson’s forensic questioning and attention to detail: has become a little fluffy. Bring back the radio column by Olivia O’Leary or Joseph O’Connor or similar. Not the best Drivetime show. Light touch.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    polcoranoraknot
    Ireland2 years ago
  • Should be renamed Cormac and friends

    Used to listen to RTÉ regularly for impartial news coverage however I find that lately you favour one side of a debate and try steer listeners to think a certain way. A lot of anger in communities about the huge influx of refugees but listening to RTÉ is like entering an alternative universe the only issue seems to be government not spending tax payers money fast enough to house them. The same with climate change never mention the fact the worlds climate has always changed always trying to scare... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    HOWDIDICANCELRTESUBSCRIPTION
    Ireland2 years ago
  • Good show, poor podcast

    Could be much better at updating podcasts. Very sketchy at times. Sometimes miss Mary Wilson’s forensic questioning and attention to detail: has become a little fluffy. Bring back the radio column by Olivia O’Leary or Joseph O’Connor or similar. Scope for development/improvement overall.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    polcoranoraknot
    Ireland2 years ago
  • Excellent presenters. Poor podcast.

    Ads every 5 minutes is insanity and too hard to listen to. This show is publicly funded yet has 20 to 100 times more ads than podcasts of comparable quality or significance eg Echo Chambers podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Amiga Ireland
    Ireland3 years ago

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Presenters are praised for their engaging commentary and ability to handle serious topics.
Some listeners appreciate the mixture of light-hearted and serious segments, while others indicate a preference for more depth.
Listeners express concerns about excessive advertisements disrupting the audio experience.

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#227
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Apple Podcasts
#197
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Apple Podcasts
#22
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#25
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Apple Podcasts
#80
United Arab Emirates/News
Apple Podcasts
#120
Ireland/News

Talking Points

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Response to government comments on immigration
Q: Is that the correct figure? Or again, language is important, but is that the figure that you would agree would be proportionate to the size and ability of our country to manage a process efficiently?
Maria explained that the figure of 5,000 would be significantly below the European average and Ireland's system is equipped to handle the current needs.
Response to government comments on immigration
Q: Do you think there should be more awareness?
Maria believes that there is a lot of data available, but transparency can always improve regarding asylum information.
Response to government comments on immigration
Q: Can I get your reaction first to the Thornesh's comments this week?
Maria expressed that the asylum system is working, though it does face challenges, specifically backlogs at first instance and appeal stages.
Rise in motor insurance costs
Q: Is she right to say that litigation is costing 20 times more than going through the board?
It's accurate that litigation costs are significantly higher, though 20 times might not be precise.
Rise in motor insurance costs
Q: Rose Conway-Walsh, could the government have done more to control these factors?
Yes, the government could have intervened more effectively to regulate insurance costs and ensure savings from reforms benefit consumers.

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The content features a mix of significant daily news stories that are relevant to a broad audience, along with interviews and special reports. Topics frequently discussed include political events, societal issues like homelessness, and developments in Ireland's energy policies. The engaging presentation is complemented by expert analysis and heartfelt personal stories from community members. Unique to this audio experience is its balance between current affairs and personal narratives, which offers listeners a comprehensive view of pressing local and international matters. This approach is probably appealing to those who appreciate not just the headlines but also in-depth discussions and human perspectives.

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Drivetime launched 19 years ago and published 130 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Drivetime include:

1. Ben Reynolds
2. Maria Hennessey
3. Stephany Gauffeny
4. Dr. Rory Boyd
5. Joanna Fortune
6. Matthew Cappucci
7. Jim Brennan
8. John Sweeney

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