Drivetime
RTE Ireland
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
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RTE Ireland
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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.
Twitter:
@DrivetimeRTE
Language:
English
Contact:
RTÉ Donnybrook Dublin 4 185 071 5105
Website:
http://www.rte.ie/
Email:
drivetime@rte.ie
Episodes
Friday News Review
11/28/2025
Kevin Doyle, Executive Editor at the Irish Independent and Olivia Kelly, Dublin Editor of The Irish Times join Katie's in studio to look back at the big talking points of the week.
Duration:00:17:23
The Grief Cafe
11/28/2025
The Galway Grief Cafe is ending the month with a number of gatherings this weekend offering songs, stories and a sympathetic space. Drivetime's John Cooke has been meeting some of those involved to find out more.
Duration:00:05:48
Senior Ukraine millatry leader resings amid corruption scandal
11/28/2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that his chief of staff Andriy Yermak has submitted his resignation amid a corruption scandal. Roland Oliphant, Chief Foreign Analyst with The Daily Telegraph has the latest.
Duration:00:05:46
Homeless Figures
11/28/2025
16,766. That’s the number of homeless people we now have according to the latest figures released this afternoon. 5,274 of them are children. Anthony Byrne from the Salvation Army discusses the new numbers.
Duration:00:07:22
Tourists tax debate
11/28/2025
A tourist tax is in place in many cities around the world, should we introduce ones in Ireland? Michael Pidgeon, Green Party Councillor on Dublin City Council and Michael Magner, National President of the Irish Hotel Federation debate.
Duration:00:08:44
Health Insurance hikes
11/28/2025
Brian Turner, Health Economist at the Business School in University College Cork and Head of Communications with Bonkers.IE – Darragh Cassidy discuss the recent health insurance hikes announcements.
Duration:00:12:18
Non Christmas Christmas movies
11/28/2025
Just what are the non Christmas Christmas movies - Dave Hanratty of the Irish Independent and the No Encore podcast explains.
Duration:00:08:06
Black Friday – watch out for sophisticated online scams
11/28/2025
Elaine Burke, Technology journalist and host of For Tech’s Sake has some tips to watch out for to avoid being scammed online.
Duration:00:06:48
Housing crisis impact on women experiencing violence
11/28/2025
Ivana Youtchak, Violence against Women Co-ordinator with the National Women’s Council.
Duration:00:06:23
How to get into strength training
11/27/2025
Karl Henry, health and wellness expert
Duration:00:08:55
The best train journeys across the globe
11/27/2025
Thom Breathnach, travel journalist
Duration:00:07:43
The art of small talk
11/27/2025
Padraig Walsh, behavioural psychologist
Duration:00:08:36
Niamh McNally inquest
11/27/2025
Report from John Cooke
Duration:00:09:52
FBI probes motive after National Guard troops injured
11/27/2025
Simon Marks, Chief Correspondent for Feature Story News in Washington
Duration:00:05:09
Heavy traffic across Dublin due to taxi protest
11/27/2025
Report from Una Kelly and we hear from Richard Guiney, CEO of Dublin Town
Duration:00:12:13
EU Commission to extend nitrates derogation for Ireland
11/27/2025
Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats spokesperson for the Climate, Environment and Agriculture and Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fáil MEP for Ireland South
Duration:00:15:01
Increase in termination notices issued by landlords
11/27/2025
Regina Mangan, estate agent in Waterford, and Mike Allen of Focus Ireland
Duration:00:16:06
Garda cybercrime unit "very concerned" about possible child exploitation on gaming platforms
11/26/2025
Kate McDonald, Prime Time reporter
Duration:00:04:32
HSE apology at inquest over 'failings' which led to girl's death
11/26/2025
Report from John Cooke
Duration:00:08:33
Is it right to dress up your dog for Christmas?
11/26/2025
Suzi Walsh, dog behaviourist and trainer
Duration:00:04:25