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"You never know when it's going to happen again" - Retailers on shoplifting 'epidemic'
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"You never know when it's going to happen again" - Retailers on shoplifting 'epidemic' | Upfront
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'Off the scale' - Retailers share stories amid rise in shop theft
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'Off the scale' - Retailers share stories amid rise in shop theft
Shop thefts have risen by nearly 47% over the past decade, figures from the Central Statistics Office show, with significant increases recorded in almost every Garda division across the country.
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There has been a dramatic increase in retail crime with theft from shops increasing by 47% since 2015.
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talks to those directly affected & discusses what needs to be done.
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is joined by Cynthia NĂ MhurchĂş, Barry Ward & Gary Gannon from 10.35pm on
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7 months ago
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Injection centre for Cork 'could be sooner' than June 2026, Minister tells
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Injection centre for Cork 'could be sooner' than June 2026
A Government Minister has said a supervised injection centre could be open in Cork "sooner" than June 2026.
https://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2025/0520/1513882-injection-centre-cork/
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On
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, Christine Kavanagh speaks to
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about losing her children to drug addiction. Joining her to discuss Ireland's drug problem is James Lawless, Ken O’Flynn, Chris Connolly and Prof Colin O’Gara. Watch at 10.35pm on
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'There's not enough help' - Mother who lost sons to drug addiction speaks to
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'There's not enough help' - mother who lost sons to drugs
A Cork mother whose three sons were addicted to drugs and died - two of them just 15 days apart - is appealing to the Government to help families like hers.
https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2025/0519/1513682-theres-not-enough-help-mother-who-lost-three-sons-to-drugs/
7 months ago
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Healy-Rae backs forestry and gas plans as 'common sense'
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Healy-Rae backs forestry and gas plans as 'common sense'
Michael Healy-Rae has defended proposals to plant trees on peatlands and expand Ireland's gas infrastructure, saying both are needed to meet climate targets in a "real world" context.
https://rte.ie/news/upfront/2025/0513/1512618-healy-rae-backs-forestry-and-gas-plans-as-common-sense/
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As extreme weather and global shocks strain Europe’s power systems, is Ireland sleepwalking into an energy crisis? Tonight on
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,
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is joined by Michael Healy-Rae, Eamon Ryan, Éanna Nà Lamhna and Brian Ó Catháin. Watch at 10.35pm on
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Ireland's grid: Do we need to rethink our energy resilience?
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Ireland's grid: Do we need to rethink our energy resilience?
Tonight's Upfront with Katie Hannon explores the risks to Ireland's energy supply — and the measures being considered to strengthen it.
https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2025/0512/1512469-irelands-grid-do-we-need-to-rethink-our-energy-resilience/
7 months ago
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Should older people be asked to downsize to free up larger homes for young families?
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hears from the
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Should older people be asked to downsize to free up larger homes? | Upfront with Katie Hannon
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Should older people be asked to downsize to free up larger homes for young families?
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debates the contentious issue with Kieran O'Donnell, Valerie Cox, Dan O'Brien & Eoin Ă“ Broin & Mary Kennedy tells her downsizing story on
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at 10.35pm on
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The Government is exploring incentives to support older people to downsize - supporters say it'll help older people to continue to live independently while also giving younger families access to housing. Critics say this isn't choice but pressure. What do you think?
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8 months ago
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Foster and Allen tell
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about recording with autistic singer Martin Finn
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'You can see his talent' Foster & Allen duet with autistic singer
The father of a man who is autistic and non-verbal says giving his son the chance to sing with Irish country duo Foster and Allen was "better than winning the lottery"
https://rte.ie/news/upfront/2025/0418/1508384-you-just-see-talent-foster-allen-duet-with-autistic-singer/
8 months ago
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Parents of children with special needs voice frustration over lack of school places
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Parents of children with special needs voice frustration over school places
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Why are we seeing so many children & adults diagnosed with ADHD & autism? Are we catching up after years of under-diagnosis or is something else going on? Joining
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 is Micheál Carrigy, Adam Harris, Prof Brendan Kelly & Dr Sarah Carty. Watch at 9.35pm on
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8 months ago
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What will Trump’s tariffs, and the EU’s response, mean for you? Joining
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 to discuss on a special
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 are Peter Burke, Mairead McGuinness, Greg Swenson, Bertie Ahern and Pearse Doherty. Watch at 9.35pm on
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9 months ago
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On
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,
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goes behind the statistics and talks to families who have been affected by knife crime. Tonight those families share their views on what they would like to change about Ireland's justice system. Watch at 10.35pm on
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9 months ago
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Adolescents talk
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Does Netflix's Adolescence paint a realistic picture?
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What kind of men do we want our boys looking up to? Amid calls for Netflix drama
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 to be compulsory viewing in schools, we hear from columnist Jen Hogan, journalist Ben Scallan, teacher Eoghan Cleary and Fine Gael's Joe Neville. Watch at 10.35pm on
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Is Irish on the cusp of a real revival?
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Is Irish on the cusp of a real revival?
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9 months ago
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Lack of Irish-speaking schools 'taking choice away from children' - Kayleigh Trappe tells
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Lack of Irish schools 'taking choice away from children' - Trappe
A lack of Irish-speaking schools is taking choice away from children, according to comedian and Gaeilgeoir Kayleigh Trappe
https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2025/0311/1501522-lack-of-irish-speaking-schools-taking-choice-away-from-children/
10 months ago
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On
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tonight: With rising numbers of Irish exemptions in schools, is our native language a lost cause or national treasure worth fighting for? Joining
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to discuss are Seán Kyne, Eamon Delaney, Brenda Power and Kayleigh Trappe. Watch at 10.35pm on
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10 months ago
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Could Trump do a '180' on Russia? We get the view from Moscow
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Russia worried Trump could do '180' turn – Irish view from Moscow
There is concern in Moscow that US President Donald Trump could turn on Russia, according to an Irishman who has lived there for almost three decades
https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2025/0307/1500858-russia-worried-trump-could-do-180-turn-irish-view-from-moscow/
10 months ago
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Should An Taoiseach raise Gaza and Ukraine in the White House? Watch the
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Should An Taoiseach raise Gaza and Ukraine in the White House?
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10 months ago
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On
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, we debate if the Government's position on Israel and Ukraine is putting Ireland's national interest at risk. Joining
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to discuss are Neale Richmond, Lynn Boylan, Matt Cooper and Alan Shatter. Watch at 10.35pm on
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'We're just over the Moon' - Mother and son secure home after appeal on RTÉ
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Mother and son secure home after appeal on RTÉ
https://rte.ie/news/upfront/2025/0228/1499555-mother-and-son-secure-house-after-appeal-on-rte/
10 months ago
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On
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, we bring you a special programme from inside Ireland's largest family homeless hub and meet families living there. Seamus McGrath, Rory Hearne & Conor O’Connell join
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to discuss the housing challenges facing the country. Watch at 10.35pm on
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10 months ago
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Kira Rudik: US signals on Ukraine peace talks add to uncertainty
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Kira Rudik: US signals on Ukraine peace talks add to uncertainty
The leader of the Ukrainian opposition party said there has been little clarity provided to her country about what any future peace deal could look like.
https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2025/0218/1497518-kira-rudik-us-signals-on-ukraine-peace-talks-add-to-uncertainty/
10 months ago
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On
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, we assess what Trump in the White House could mean for Ireland, Ukraine and the EU.
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is joined by Clare Daly, Timmy Dooley, Republicans Overseas Chair Greg Swenson and Prof John O'Brennan. Watch at 10.35pm on
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Is US President Donald Trump a peacemaker or agitator: let
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Ex-Air Corps members demand 'truth' after €2m chemicals case
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Ex-Air Corps members demand 'truth' after €2m chemicals case
A former member of the Defence Forces who says his health has been destroyed by exposure to dangerous chemicals during his service has called for the Government to 'let the truth come out.'
https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2025/0211/1495941-ex-air-corps-members-demand-truth-after-2m-chemicals-case/
10 months ago
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On
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, we have the first TV interview with former Air Corps member Gary Coll.
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is also joined by Paul Flynn and Michael Byrne, who believe their health was destroyed by exposure to toxic chemicals at Casement Aerodrome. Watch at 10.35 on
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11 months ago
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Do we need more prison spaces or are we putting too many people behind bars?
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Crime and punishment: Victims and former prisoner on reforming the prison system
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With most crime categories increasing & prisons bursting at the seams,
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asks do we need more prison spaces or are we putting too many behind bars? Joining
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are Sinéad Gibney, Willa White, Barry Ward and Ken O'Flynn. Watch at 10.35 on
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11 months ago
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As the new government prepares to take office here,
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gets political reaction to Donald Trump’s inauguration pledges.
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assesses the challenges ahead with Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Mairéad Farrell, Roderic O'Gorman & Marian Harkin from 9.35 on
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11 months ago
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Who should get to decide how we say goodbye to our loved ones in a Catholic church?
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helms the eulogy debate
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Should eulogies be allowed at Catholic funerals in Ireland?
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On
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tonight, we debate who should decide how you say goodbye to your loved one in your Church?
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is joined by Deacon Don Devaney, radio presenter Wendy Grace, celebrant Conor Clear and Fr Iggy O'Donovan. Watch at 10.35 on
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11 months ago
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'If people aren't talking about it, nothing will change' - Sister of woman killed by partner calls for action on femicide
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Sister of woman killed by partner calls for action on femicide
With renewed discussions about femicide and gender-based violence across the country, the sister of Jasmine McMonagle - who was killed by her partner in 2019 - says "a lot needs to be done" to address...
https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2025/0110/1490088-sister-of-woman-killed-by-partner-calls-for-action-on-femicide/
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