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This Week

RTÉ Radio 1
Asylum Seekers
Ireland
Dublin
EU Migration Pact
Road Safety
Stardust Disaster
Sinn Féin
European Union
Migration
Nick Henderson
Fianna Fáil
Poolbeg Chimneys
Rishi Sunak
Local Elections
Taoiseach Simon Harris
Dr. Ciara Smith
Human Rights
Coughlin Malone
Jeannine Silga
Immigration

A look at events making the news in Ireland over the last week, presented by Justin McCarthy. Listen live every Sunday at 1pm on RTÉ Radio 1.

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The beginning of each year is when this programme interviews the leaders of the political parties in the Dáil. In 2026, we're starting with the Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín, who joined Paul in studio today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform... more

Iran has been roiled by protests against rampant inflation and a slump in the currency. Dozens of protestors have reportedly been killed amid an ongoing government crackdown. We were joined by Roja Fazaeli who is Iranian and also Professor of Law and... more

The European Parliament is to consider whether to ratify the controversial Mercosur trade deal between EU and South America. We discussed the matter with Jorgen Warborn of the centre-right European Peoples Party grouping backing the deal and Sinn Féi... more

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Roja Fazaeli
Professor of Law and Islamic Studies
Irish Centre for Human Rights at the University of Galway
Episode: New protests hit Iran as alarm grows over 'massacre'
Pele Broberg
Leader of Greenland's opposition and former foreign minister
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Siobhan O'Grady
Ukraine Bureau Chief at The Washington Post
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Episode: The view from Ukraine, where strikes continue
Dr. Sean Underwood
Consultant in emergency medicine at Cork University Hospital
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Episode: Flu cases continue to rise with a possible surge over Christmas
Eric Hamm
Political analyst with CTV
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Episode: The Trump administration receives a mixed reaction over drip-feed release of Epstein files
Professor Mary O'Shaughnessy
Expert in sustainable rural development at University College Cork
University College Cork
Episode: Rural communities take action to stop population loss
Theresa Buckley
Chairperson of Pulla Community Shop in Offaly
Episode: Rural communities take action to stop population loss
Noel O'Dee
Locals' representative and organizer in Kiltili
Episode: Rural communities take action to stop population loss
Doyle McManus
Contributing writer and former Washington columnist for the Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
Episode: Trump Administration believes Europe is facing 'civilisational erasure'

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Justin McCarthy
Host known for his deep engagement in news and political analysis, presenting key developments and discussions around current events in Ireland.

Reviews

3.5 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • Lacks Umpf

    It’s kind of an “eh” news shows.

    Needs serious overhaul

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mac an tSionnaigh
    United States10 months ago
  • Don’t download when you have a vpn enables

    Guess this is a no

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    __random_ios_user__
    Ireland4 years ago
  • Loud breathing is off-putting

    I have only listened to one episode of this podcast, and I really don’t mean to be rude and I am sorry in advance if someone has respiratory issues but one of the presenters breathes and sighs quite loudly when they are trying to interrupt the Taoiseach, I am not commenting at all on the interrupting (it’s journalists with a politician; you need to interrupt otherwise they just go on political spin tangents, particularly Leo) but if one of the presenters could just try not to breath and sigh so ... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    neilmichaelmack
    South Africa6 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the timely and in-depth analysis of current affairs.

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Apple Podcasts
#48
Ireland/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#148
Ireland/News
Apple Podcasts
#181
Hong Kong/News/Politics
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#207
Japan/News/Politics

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Leaders: Peadar Tóibín
Q: Would you be able to work with that left alliance?
We would share a lot of that politics with many of those political parties. So absolutely yes, we will be happy to work with those political parties on a case-by-case basis.
Leaders: Peadar Tóibín
Q: How can you form an alliance when you're slagging everyone off?
I think actually people see that in Aontú. Aontú is the fastest growing political party in Ireland.
European Parliament to weigh ratifying Mercosur deal
Q: You described this deal as a disastrous deal, are you not exaggerating?
No, the deal threatens the rights of Europeans to ensure high food quality and will allow substandard products.
European Parliament to weigh ratifying Mercosur deal
Q: In your view, can Mercosur be changed in a meaningful way at this late stage?
At this stage, I think it is a yes or no vote for the agreement, and then there are options for unilateral measures.
New protests hit Iran as alarm grows over 'massacre'
Q: Is there anything the Irish government could do regarding the situation in Iran?
The Irish government and the international community should condemn the arrests and killings, and work towards holding Iranian authorities accountable for their actions.

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