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Saturday with Colm Ó Mongáin

RTÉ Radio 1
Ireland
Sinn Féin
European Union
Gaza
Housing Crisis
Homelessness
Fianna Fáil
Israel
Catherine Connolly
Donald Trump
Dáil
Dublin
Ukraine
Housing
Fine Gael
Occupied Territories Bill
Social Democrats
Budget 2026
United States
Domestic Violence

Saturday with Colm Ó Mongáin questions agendas, dissects the week gone by, and debates the likely issues of the week to come. Tune in to hear the very latest from newsmakers and from those whose lives are impacted by policy makers in Ireland. Listen live every Saturday at 1.05pm on RTÉ Radio 1.

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Paul Gallagher, CEO Irish Hotels Federation, joins the panel of Colm Brophy, Minister of State for Migration and Fine Gael TD for Dublin South, Kathleen Funchion, Sinn Féin MEP for Ireland South and Ged Nash, Labour TD for Louth.See omnystudio.com/li... more

Dr Emma Howard, Economics Lecturer at TU Dublin, joins the panel of Colm Brophy, Minister of State for Migration and Fine Gael TD for Dublin South, Kathleen Funchion, Sinn Féin MEP for Ireland South and Ged Nash, Labour TD for Louth.See omnystudio.co... more

Colm Brophy, Minister of State for Migration and Fine Gael TD for Dublin South, Kathleen Funchion, Sinn Féin MEP for Ireland South and Ged Nash, Labour TD for Louth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's panel included Niall Collins, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Fianna Fáil TD for Limerick County, Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East, Sinead Gibney, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Rathdown... more

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Colm Brophy
Minister of State for Irish Language, Gaeilge and the Gaeltacht (Fine Gael)
Fine Gael
Episode: Ireland seeks EU money to keep Aughinish Alumina open
Ged Nash
Labour spokesperson
Labour Party
Episode: Ireland seeks EU money to keep Aughinish Alumina open
Kathleen Funchion
Sinn Féin spokesperson
Sinn Féin
Episode: Ireland seeks EU money to keep Aughinish Alumina open
Paul Gallagher
CEO of the Irish Hotels Federation
Irish Hotels Federation
Episode: Should a tourism levy be introduced here?
Dr. Emma Howard
Senior lecturer in TU Dublin
TU Dublin
Episode: Decision on fuel cuts to be made at Cabinet this week
Louise Bayliss
Head of Social Justice and Policy at the St. Vincent de Paul Society
St. Vincent de Paul
Episode: No fault eviction ban
Darren O'Rourke
TD from Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin
Episode: Taoiseach's Triple Lock plan facing backbench pushback
Kevin Callinan
General Secretary of FORSA, Chair of the Public Services Committee of ICTU
FORSA, Irish Congress of Trade Unions
Episode: National Wage Agreement: Industrial unrest mounts ahead of the expiry of the current agreement
Robert Thomas
Lecturer in geomorphology and flood risk at the University of Hull, involved in research and introduction of emergency alert systems in the UK
University of Hull
Episode: Emergency text alert system due to be up and running next year

Hosts

Colm Ó Mongáin
Host of the Saturday programme and related RTÉ Radio 1 segments
Fáil Talás
Host of the programme
Cormac
Host of the program

Reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • Great!

    Colm is going well as the host. Could the entire dhow be uploaded as a podcast as well as the different segments?

    Really like the programme

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    polcoranoraknot
    Ireland2 years ago
  • Not very objective

    Very pro US editorial line, could do with more balance for an Irish public service current affairs show.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Nim Chimsky
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Good show

    Only started to listen to Katie last year

    Speak’s well on radio very imformative show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Globetrekker84
    Ireland4 years ago
  • Great!

    Katie is great. Very good show and prompt uploading the podcasts too. Well done team.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    polcoranoraknot
    Ireland6 years ago
  • One of the best.

    One of the best current affairs programmes on air.

    Top class presenter.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CorktoCanada
    Ireland6 years ago

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#83
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National Wage Agreement: Industrial unrest mounts ahead of the expiry of the current agreement
Q: What is the timeline deemed realistic for resolving the talks?
Participants stress that the process should have started earlier and emphasize a desire for a speedier resolution with certainty for workers and services.
National Wage Agreement: Industrial unrest mounts ahead of the expiry of the current agreement
Q: Is there a willingness to strike if inflation outpaces pay?
Yes, the respondents indicate a readiness to consider industrial action if pay does not keep pace with inflation, viewing it as a last resort to secure living standards.
Emergency text alert system due to be up and running next year
Q: Will I get a text message if there is an urgent threat near me?
Yes, the system is designed to only send alerts when the threat is real and urgent, directed to the relevant cells, to minimize needless alerts while maximizing safety.
Emergency text alert system due to be up and running next year
Q: What is the timeline for the national system to be up and running?
There is a multi-stage timeline; trial planning took about a year, with local trials during COVID, and a broader rollout potentially within 18 months after decisions are made, though political delays can occur.
Emergency text alert system due to be up and running next year
Q: Are these text emergency systems better than traditional media?
Yes, because they are geo-targeted, can reach people even with no radio or TV access, and are designed to be rapidly actionable with direct contact details to verify authenticity.

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What is Saturday about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show tends to feature seasoned policymakers, industry experts, and analysts who dissect political developments, public policy debates, and their real-world impacts in Ireland. Episodes frequently center on governance, infrastructure, housing, health, and energy, often balancing party perspectives with firsthand experiences from those affected by policy decisions. A notable strength is bringing cross-party voices and issue-focused guests to illuminate trade-offs, accountability, and delivery challenges. Potential listeners who want a rigorous, policy-forward Saturday discussion with live input and diverse viewpoints will likely find it engaging and informative, especially if they value context, data, and practical implications over part... more

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1. Colm Brophy
2. Ged Nash
3. Kathleen Funchion
4. Paul Gallagher
5. Dr. Emma Howard
6. Louise Bayliss
7. Darren O'Rourke
8. Kevin Callinan

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