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Highlights from the daily news programme with Sarah McInerney and Cormac Ó hEadhra. Featuring all the latest stories, interviews and special reports. Listen live Monday to Friday at 4.30pm on RTÉ Radio 1.

Location:

Dublin, Ireland

Networks:

RTE Ireland

Description:

Highlights from the daily news programme with Sarah McInerney and Cormac Ó hEadhra. Featuring all the latest stories, interviews and special reports. Listen live Monday to Friday at 4.30pm on RTÉ Radio 1.

Language:

English

Contact:

RTÉ Donnybrook Dublin 4 185 071 5105


Episodes
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Healthcare in Gaza

10/2/2025
Dr Ahmed Habib Consultant Thoracic Surgeon in Wolverhampton speaks to Drivetime about his experiences of operating as a health care worker in Gaza.

Duration:00:09:56

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IPAS Debate

10/2/2025
Asylum Seekers’ Payments under the voluntary return grant are to be increased under a new order signed by Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan. To discuss this Niall Collins Minister of State at the department of Justice, and Matt Carthy TD Sinn Féin spokesperson for Justice are on Drivetime.

Duration:00:17:10

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Presidential Campaign

10/2/2025
With three weeks to go until election day Barry Lenihan has the latest on the Presidential campaign

Duration:00:14:07

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Global Sumud Flotilla Reaction

10/2/2025
After Israeli military forces intercepted the boats of the Global Sumud Flotilla taking humanitarian aide to Gaza, Drivetime speaks to Tracey Ní Dubhghlais, daughter of activist Diarmuid Mac Dubhghlais who was on one of the boats, and Barrister Leigh Brosnan.

Duration:00:13:14

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Counselling notes report

9/30/2025
Drivetime reporter Una Kelly is in studio to discuss the use of counselling notes as evidence in sexual assault court cases

Duration:00:06:34

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Presidential Campaign

9/30/2025
Barry Lenihan has the latest on the race for the Áras

Duration:00:09:09

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Short Term Lets

9/30/2025
To discuss new EU legislation on short term lets Máire Ní Mhurchú, CEO of the Irish Self-Catering Federation, and Aodhán Ó Riordáin, Labour Party MEP for Dublin are on the line.

Duration:00:14:22

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Israeli hostages and Gaza peace deal

9/30/2025
Yahuda Cohen, father of Nimrod, an Israeli solider and hostage in Gaza, speaks to Drivetime about the Gaza peace deal and what he hopes to see come of it. Following this Palestinian Ambassador Jilan Wahba Abdalmajid gives her reaction to the news of a possible peace deal.

Duration:00:19:23

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UNICEF's James Elder on Gaza

9/29/2025
On the line from Al Mawazi in Gaza to discuss the humanitarian situation on the ground is James Elder of UNICEF

Duration:00:11:50

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Bin Collection

9/29/2025
Minister of State with responsibility for Small Business and Retail, and the Circular Economy, Alan Dillon, talks to Drivetime about possible reforms for Bin Collection

Duration:00:11:54

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Reaction to Louth murders

9/29/2025
Speaking to Drivetime about the response from the local community, Cllr Rachel Kerley of Fine Gael and Deputy Ruairí O'Murchu of Sinn Féin

Duration:00:10:14

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Presidency Update

9/29/2025
Barry Lenihan is in studio with an update on the latest from the presidential election

Duration:00:08:08

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Make Way Day

9/26/2025
Elaine Teague, CEO of Disability Federation Ireland, talks to Cormac and Claire about the importance of being aware to not create obstacles for people with disabilities.

Duration:00:06:08

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Race for the Áras

9/26/2025
Barry Lenihan has the latest on the presidential election campaign.

Duration:00:07:41

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Pearse Doherty

9/26/2025
Sinn Féin's Finance Spokesperson and Deputy Leader Pearse Doherty speaks to Drivetime in response to Minister Paschal Donohoe.

Duration:00:08:35

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Medical report on Gazan civilians' injuries

9/26/2025
Dr Morgan McMonagle, Irish Vascular Trauma Surgeon, speaks to Drivetime on the publication of a new report by the British Medical Journal which highlights the injuries sustained by civilians in Gaza and how they are comparable to the injuries seen in combatants in Afghanistan.

Duration:00:11:49

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Minister Paschal Donohoe

9/26/2025
Minister Paschal Donohoe speaks to Drivetime about newly announced US pharma tariffs, the budget, and the homeless figures.

Duration:00:15:49

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Latest Homeless Figures

9/26/2025
The latest homeless figures are out and 16,353 people are now homeless in Ireland. David Carroll, CEO of De Paul Trust, speaks to Drivetime.

Duration:00:04:20

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Heather Humphreys

9/24/2025
Fine Gael Presidential Candidate Heather Humphreys

Duration:00:08:19

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Jim Gavin

9/24/2025
Fianna Fáil Presidential Candidate Jim Gavin

Duration:00:08:10