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This Week

RTÉ Radio 1
Ireland
Donald Trump
Fianna Fáil
Catherine Connolly
Ukraine
Sinn Féin
Gaza
Iran
United States
Presidential Election
Fine Gael
Russia
Israel
Homelessness
European Union
Dublin
Education
Jim Gavin
Flu
Heather Humphreys

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

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Returning to the weekend bye-elections, Paul was joined by RTÉ Political Correspondent Barry Lenihan to discuss the latest count tallies, and what the results spell for the government parties and the opposition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy... more

Fiosrú, the office of the police ombudsman, is the statutory body which deals with complaints from members of the public and the Gardai about the Gardaí. Police Ombudsman Emily Logan joined Paul ahead of the publishing of the body's first annual repo... more

Enterprise Minister and Fine Gael director of elections for Galway West Peter Burke joined Paul to talk about recent lay-offs in the tech sector and the bye-election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's increasing concern over a deadly outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Uganda also has confirmed cases, and the African Centre for Disease control says 10 other nations are at risk. Paul was joined by Emmet Livingstone, who's... more

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Stephanie Manahan
Chief Executive of Pieta House
Pieta House
Episode: Around 80,000 take part in Darkness Into Light events
Kingston Mills
Immunologist
Trinity College Dublin
Episode: WHO declares international health emergency over rare Ebola strain
Jack Chambers
Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform
Department of Public Expenditure and Reform
Episode: Minister Jack Chambers on budgetary overruns
Pat McGrath
RTÉ Western correspondent
RTÉ
Episode: Galway West bye-election: what you need to know
Ethne Dodd
RTÉ reporter conducting constituency interviews
RTÉ
Episode: Galway West bye-election: what you need to know
Art O'Leary
Chief Executive of An Coimisiún Toghcháin
An Coimisiún Toghcháin (Independent Electoral Commission of Ireland)
Episode: New electoral register due by end of year
Emmanuelle Chaze
Correspondent reporting from Kharkiv, eastern Ukraine
Episode: Three people killed in Ukraine despite ceasefire
Patricia Stephenson
Social Democrats' first term senator
Social Democrats
Episode: Free transport for people fleeing domestic violence
Martin Guilfoyle
Flotilla activist interviewed about the boarding incident
Global Summit Flotilla for Gaza
Episode: Flotilla Activist

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Paul Cunningham
Host of This Week, RTÉ; primary interview moderator and facilitator of political and policy discussions.

Reviews

3.6 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings
  • Lacks Umpf

    It’s kind of an “eh” news shows.

    Needs serious overhaul

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    Mac an tSionnaigh
    United Statesa year ago
  • Don’t download when you have a vpn enables

    Guess this is a no

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    __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

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    neilmichaelmack
    South Africa6 years ago

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Some listeners mention interruptions and speaking style affecting flow.
Listeners note strong interview questions but some critiques of pacing and delivery.
Guest diversity is appreciated, especially expert insights from healthcare and policy fields.
A few episodes come off as heavy on politics; some listeners want more practical takeaways.
Occasional production quirks are mentioned, but overall engagement remains solid.

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Around 80,000 take part in Darkness Into Light events
Q: What is the status of building relocations and how does it affect service delivery and overheads?
We're relocating services from one location to reduce overheads and co-locating with other centers to maintain access while cutting costs, with a focus on keeping the core clinical services intact.
Around 80,000 take part in Darkness Into Light events
Q: Your revenue has been declining recently; can you explain the trend and what you're doing about it?
The decline is approximately 10% year over year, driven by broader economic pressures and changing giving patterns, but Pieta House has implemented a sustainability plan, restructured fundraising, and diversified income streams to preserve clinical services.
WHO declares international health emergency over rare Ebola strain
Q: What do we know about this virus?
It is a recently emerged variant in Congo, distinct from the 2018-19 strains; current vaccines target a different strain (Zaire), so a new vaccine specific to Bundibugyo would be required to effectively combat it.
Minister Jack Chambers on budgetary overruns
Q: Are there guarantees on student fees or supports in 2027 given these measures?
There are no guarantees on spending, as future provisions depend on the estimates process and cabinet negotiations, though the plan foresees growth in expenditure and continued focus on reform.
Minister Jack Chambers on budgetary overruns
Q: What happens if a minister fails to cut spending or comply with the new framework?
An escalation framework is being developed to condition or withdraw sanctions for additional expenditure if a department breaches sanctioned spend, reinforcing fiscal discipline.

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

This weekly patchwork of Irish and international affairs offers interview-driven discussions with policymakers, healthcare experts, journalists, and activists. Episodes frequently tackle politics, public policy, governance, and current events, often through the lens of Irish institutions and parliamentary actions. A notable strength is its ability to bring on-site reporters and subject-matter experts to contextualize complex issues for a broad audience. Listeners likely appreciate clear explanations of policy choices and real-world impacts, though some critics flag production quirks or pacing. The show's mix of high-profile politicians, regulatory bodies, and frontline professionals makes it a solid resource for staying informed on how deci... more

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1. Stephanie Manahan
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3. Jack Chambers
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5. Ethne Dodd
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