Jack Quann
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Multimedia Journalist based in Dublin
People can fall down a 'MAHA rabbit hole' after starting off their health journey with good intensions, New York Times journalist Alexander Stockton tells
@franmcnulty.bsky.social
,
@katiehannon.bsky.social
and David McCullagh on
#BehindtheStory
www.rte.ie/news/2025/09...
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Podcast: RFK and the rise of 'MAHA'
People can fall down a 'MAHA rabbit hole' after starting off their health journey with good intensions, a New York Times journalist has told Behind the Story.
https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/0922/1534769-podcast-rfk-and-the-rise-of-maha/
3 months ago
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As thousands of music fans prepare for
#ElectricPicnic
, Behind the Story takes a look at Ireland's booming live music scene. David also discusses other news closer to home, as he's announced as the new presenter of Today on
@rteradio1.bsky.social
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Podcast: The booming live music scene and David has news
As thousands of music fans descend on Stradbally for Electric Picnic, Behind the Story takes a deep dive into the booming business of Ireland's live music scene.
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/0829/1530858-podcast-the-booming-live-music-scene-and-david-has-news/
4 months ago
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RTÉ News
4 months ago
Broadcaster David McCullagh has been announced as the new presenter of Radio 1's Today programme as its current presenter Claire Byrne is set to leave RTÉ later this year
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McCullagh moves to Today programme as Byrne to leave RTÉ
Broadcaster David McCullagh has been announced as the new presenter of Radio 1's Today programme as its current presenter Claire Byrne is set to leave RTÉ later this year.
https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/0829/1530813-rte-today-radio/
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Behind the Story: A woman whose daughter took her own life after confiding in an AI 'therapy bot' tells
@katiehannon.bsky.social
and Paul Cunningham she wants to see safeguards in place that would alert mental health services going forward
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
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Podcast: The real-life dangers of AI therapy
A woman whose daughter took her own life after confiding in an AI 'therapy bot' wants to see safeguards in place that would alert mental health services going forward.
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/0822/1529761-ai-therapy-behind-the-story-podcast/
4 months ago
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4 months ago
KYIV (AP) — European and NATO leaders will join Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for his crucial meeting with President Donald Trump, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Sunday.
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Behind the Story: Dr Ciarán O'Carroll explains how the accelerating impact of climate change is costing you more at the shops. He tells
@louisebyrnenews.bsky.social
&
@fionamitchellrte.bsky.social
why it's only going in one direction
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Podcast: Climate change 'has arrived' on dinner plates
The cost of your weekly shop is increasing due to the accelerating impact of climate change across the globe, an expert has warned.
https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/0815/1528661-podcast-climate-change-has-arrived-on-dinner-plates/
4 months ago
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Behind the Story: Israeli plans for a full-scale military takeover of
#Gaza
City are a "distraction" from what's happening in the besieged enclave, Tahani Mustafa tells
@franmcnulty.bsky.social
and Juliette Gash
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Podcast: Israel's Gaza plan 'distracting' from famine
An Israeli plan for a full-scale military takeover of Gaza City is a "distraction" from what is happening in the besieged enclave, an expert has claimed.
https://www.rte.ie/news/middle-east/2025/0808/1527577-podcast-israels-gaza-plan-distracting-from-famine/
5 months ago
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RTÉ
5 months ago
LATEST JNLR RTÉ LISTENERSHIP FIGURES RELEASED
about.rte.ie/2025/08/07/l...
@2fm.rte.ie
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LATEST JNLR RTÉ LISTENERSHIP FIGURES RELEASED – About RTÉ
RTÉ Radio 1 continues to be Ireland’s most-popular radio station with over 1.4 million listeners every week and the first choice for 35-54 year olds 2FM attracts 677,000 weekly listeners RTÉ lyric fm ...
https://about.rte.ie/2025/08/07/latest-jnlr-rte-listenership-figures-released-4/
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Behind the Story: 'These are simple questions any investigator should ask' - Former PSNI detective from Dublin James Brannigan tells
@franmcnulty.bsky.social
he wants to help families on both sides of the border
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Charity hopes to probe possible 'hidden homicides'
A charity established in Northern Ireland to help families who have questions about the tragic deaths of loved ones is investigating a number of cases in the Republic.
https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/0806/1527245-charity-hopes-to-probe-possible-hidden-homicides/
5 months ago
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Behind the Story:
@orlaodo.bsky.social
joins
@franmcnulty.bsky.social
and Evelyn O'Rourke to discuss what comes next in Nikita Hand's case against Conor McGregor?
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
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Podcast: What next in Nikita Hand's case against McGregor
There is "a lot left" in the legal process between Nikita Hand and Conor McGregor, according to Órla O'Donnell.
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/0801/1526586-podcast-what-next-in-nikita-hands-case-against-mcgregor/
5 months ago
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Behind the Story: Economist Kate English joins
@franmcnulty.bsky.social
and Evelyn O'Rourke to break down the EU-US trade deal, and explains why it could be a win for some sectors
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Tariffs at Turnberry and what happens next?
Behind the Story · Episode
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3wY2r4YVhBL4wqyBiPxPuc?si=axpt4jO1RhOaoFw_AEMh5Q
5 months ago
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Behind the Story: Senator Nicole Ryan talks to
@katiehannon.bsky.social
and
@franmcnulty.bsky.social
about domestic violence, recalling how she cleaned up blood after an attack on her mother
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
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Senator recalls 'blood everywhere' after attack on mother
When she was a child, Senator Nicole Ryan lived in a home where domestic abuse was commonplace.
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/0707/1522308-senator-recalls-blood-everywhere-after-attack-on-mother/
6 months ago
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Behind the Story:
@paulnews.bsky.social
and
@katiehannon.bsky.social
on the 'wild west' of corporal punishment, defence spending and Jeff Bezos wedding
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A school beating, defence spend and 27 dresses!
Behind the Story · Episode
https://open.spotify.com/episode/15rbrbKTUThCPr8kzxBCKw?si=5t49X_-3SKmN95PXleJ68g&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A0wuQ3vg1LExdk83kSRyXm1
6 months ago
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RTÉ's Upfront programme to end after three seasons
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
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RTÉ's Upfront programme to end after three seasons
RTÉ has confirmed its Monday night television series Upfront with Katie Hannon has ended and will not be returning in September following three seasons on air.
http://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/0624/1520104-upfront-rte/
6 months ago
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Behind the Story:
@franmcnulty.bsky.social
and
@katiehannon.bsky.social
discuss Saipan the movie, changes to US visa rules and what next for Iran?
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Saipan the movie and US-Israel-Iran conflict
Behind the Story · Episode
https://open.spotify.com/episode/07lijWVk5Z0ilsZ5KK0TOd?si=buq3yDCGTnmW5ESjZDBSMA
6 months ago
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Behind the Story:
@franmcnulty.bsky.social
and
@katiehannon.bsky.social
examine the latest in the Annie McCarrick case with former FBI agent and McCarrick family friend Kenneth Strange
open.spotify.com/episode/5Z9G...
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Former FBI agent on the Annie McCarrick case and Israel’s strikes on Iran
Behind the Story · Episode
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Z9GdD7bYVv80cv9Eh1STO?si=X_9Td3GPSsSo9Aa8SHnCMw
6 months ago
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RTÉ News
7 months ago
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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'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.
https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2025/0526/1515098-retail-crime-up-nearly-50-over-the-past-decade-cso/
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Upfront with Katie Hannon
7 months ago
There has been a dramatic increase in retail crime with theft from shops increasing by 47% since 2015.
#RTÉUpfront
talks to those directly affected & discusses what needs to be done.
@katiehannon.bsky.social
is joined by Cynthia NĂ MhurchĂş, Barry Ward & Gary Gannon from 10.35pm on
@rteone.rte.ie
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Upfront with Katie Hannon
7 months ago
'There's not enough help' - Mother who lost sons to drug addiction speaks to
@katiehannon.bsky.social
.
www.rte.ie/news/upfront...
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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/
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Minister Michael Healy-Rae defends proposals to plant trees on peatlands and expand Ireland's gas infrastructure
#RTÉUpfront
www.rte.ie/news/upfront...
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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://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2025/0513/1512618-healy-rae-backs-forestry-and-gas-plans-as-common-sense/
7 months ago
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Upfront with Katie Hannon
7 months ago
Ireland's grid: Do we need to rethink our energy resilience?
#RTÉUpfront
@katiehannon.bsky.social
www.rte.ie/news/upfront...
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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/
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RTÉ News
8 months ago
RTÉ has asked the European Broadcasting Union for a discussion on Israel's inclusion in the Eurovision Song Contest, Director General Kevin Bakhurst has said.
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RTÉ asks EBU for discussion on Israel in song contest
RTÉ has asked the European Broadcasting Union for a discussion on Israel's inclusion in the Eurovision Song Contest, Director General Kevin Bakhurst has said.
https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0507/1511481-eurovision-nuj/
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Upfront with Katie Hannon
8 months ago
Should older people be asked to downsize to free up larger homes for young families?
@katiehannon.bsky.social
hears from the
#RTÉUpfront
audience
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gG2...
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Should older people be asked to downsize to free up larger homes? | Upfront with Katie Hannon
YouTube video by RTÉ News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gG2qvIe4TE
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Upfront with Katie Hannon
8 months ago
Should older people be asked to downsize to free up larger homes for young families?
@katiehannon.bsky.social
debates the contentious issue with Kieran O'Donnell, Valerie Cox, Dan O'Brien & Eoin Ă“ Broin & Mary Kennedy tells her downsizing story on
#RTÉUpfront
at 10.35pm on
@rteone.rte.ie
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Upfront with Katie Hannon
8 months ago
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?
#RTÉUpfront
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RTÉ News
8 months ago
The father of a man who is autistic and non-verbal has said that giving his son the chance to sing with Irish country duo Foster and Allen was "better than winning the lottery"
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'You just see his talent' - Foster & Allen sing with autistic man
The father of a man who is autistic and non-verbal has said that giving his son the chance to sing with Irish country duo Foster and Allen was "better than winning the lottery".
https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2025/0418/1508384-you-just-see-talent-foster-allen-duet-with-autistic-singer/
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RTÉ News
8 months ago
Dancer, choreographer, talent agent and former judge of RTÉ One TV series Dancing with the Stars Julian Benson has died this morning in Dublin aged 54
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Dancer and choreographer Julian Benson dies aged 54
Julian Benson, dancer, choreographer, talent agent and former judge of RTÉ One TV series Dancing with the Stars has died this morning in Dublin aged 54.
https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2025/0419/1508500-julian-benson/
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'You just see his talent' - Foster & Allen collaborate with autistic singer Martin Finn
#RTÉUpfront
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'You just see his talent' - Foster & Allen sing with autistic man
The father of a man who is autistic and non-verbal has said that giving his son the chance to sing with Irish country duo Foster and Allen was "better than winning the lottery".
https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2025/0418/1508384-you-just-see-talent-foster-allen-duet-with-autistic-singer/
8 months ago
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Upfront with Katie Hannon
8 months ago
Parents of children with special needs voice frustration over lack of school places
#RTÉUpfront
@katiehannon.bsky.social
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Parents of children with special needs voice frustration over school places
YouTube video by RTÉ News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIWdJTqnVOQ
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Upfront with Katie Hannon
9 months ago
What will Trump’s tariffs, and the EU’s response, mean for you? Joining
@katiehannon.bsky.social
 to discuss on a special
#RTÉUpfront
 are Peter Burke, Mairead McGuinness, Greg Swenson, Bertie Ahern and Pearse Doherty. Watch at 9.35pm on
@rteone.rte.ie
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@news.rte.ie
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RTÉ News
9 months ago
A voluntary redundancy plan at RTÉ has been approved by the Government
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RTÉ voluntary redundancy scheme approved by Government
A voluntary redundancy plan at RTÉ has been approved by the Government.
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/0327/1504430-rte-exits-ireland/
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Upfront with Katie Hannon
9 months ago
Adolescents talk
#Adolescence
on
#RTÉUpfront
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Does Netflix's Adolescence paint a realistic picture?
YouTube video by RTÉ News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WJhRS5Vl6Q
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Upfront with Katie Hannon
10 months ago
Lack of Irish-speaking schools 'taking choice away from children' - Kayleigh Trappe tells
@katiehannon.bsky.social
www.rte.ie/news/upfront...
#RTÉUpfront
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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/
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Upfront with Katie Hannon
10 months ago
On
#RTÉUpFront
tonight: With rising numbers of Irish exemptions in schools, is our native language a lost cause or national treasure worth fighting for? Joining
@katiehannon.bsky.social
to discuss are Seán Kyne, Eamon Delaney, Brenda Power and Kayleigh Trappe. Watch at 10.35pm on
@rteone.rte.ie
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"President Trump can easily do a 180 with regard to Russia" - The Irish view from Moscow
www.rte.ie/news/upfront...
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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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Upfront with Katie Hannon
10 months ago
Should An Taoiseach raise Gaza and Ukraine in the White House? Watch the
#RTÉUpFront
panel discussion:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8lG...
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Should An Taoiseach raise Gaza and Ukraine in the White House?
YouTube video by RTÉ News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8lGlJsd6X4
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Upfront with Katie Hannon
10 months ago
On
#RTÉUpFront
, we debate if the Government's position on Israel and Ukraine is putting Ireland's national interest at risk. Joining
@katiehannon.bsky.social
to discuss are Neale Richmond, Lynn Boylan, Matt Cooper and Alan Shatter. Watch at 10.35pm on
@rteone.rte.ie
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@news.rte.ie
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Tonight
#RTÉUpFront
meets people living in Ireland's largest family homeless hub. Join
@katiehannon.bsky.social
and her panel from 10.35pm on
@rteone.rte.ie
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10 months ago
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Upfront with Katie Hannon
10 months ago
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/
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Upfront with Katie Hannon
10 months ago
On
#RTÉUpFront
, we assess what Trump in the White House could mean for Ireland, Ukraine and the EU.
@katiehannon.bsky.social
is joined by Clare Daly, Timmy Dooley, Republicans Overseas Chair Greg Swenson and Prof John O'Brennan. Watch at 10.35pm on
@rteone.rte.ie
|
@news.rte.ie
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Upfront with Katie Hannon
10 months ago
Is US President Donald Trump a peacemaker or agitator: let
#RTÉUpfront
know what you think
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Upfront with Katie Hannon
10 months ago
Ex-Air Corps members demand 'truth' after €2m chemicals case
www.rte.ie/news/upfront...
#RTÉUpfront
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@news.rte.ie
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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/
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Upfront with Katie Hannon
10 months ago
On
#RTÉUpFront
, we have the first TV interview with former Air Corps member Gary Coll.
@katiehannon.bsky.social
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
@rteone.rte.ie
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@news.rte.ie
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Ireland's position as a foreign direct investment hub is not in immediate danger under US President Donald Trump, a former IDA executive has said
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Ireland still 'attractive' for US firms under Trump – Ex-IDA exec
Ireland's position as a foreign direct investment hub is not in immediate danger under President Donald Trump, a former IDA executive has said.
https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2025/0124/1492779-ireland-still-attractive-for-us-firms-under-trump-ex-ida-exec/
11 months ago
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Upfront with Katie Hannon
11 months ago
Do we need more prison spaces or are we putting too many people behind bars?
#RTÉUpfront
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Crime and punishment: Victims and former prisoner on reforming the prison system
YouTube video by RTÉ News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScN1s1yafbM&t=18s
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Upfront with Katie Hannon
11 months ago
Who should get to decide how we say goodbye to our loved ones in a Catholic church?
@katiehannon.bsky.social
helms the eulogy debate
#RTÉUpfront
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Should eulogies be allowed at Catholic funerals in Ireland?
YouTube video by RTÉ News
https://youtu.be/lhSFncV1usY
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Upfront with Katie Hannon
12 months ago
'If people aren't talking about it, nothing will change' - Sister of woman killed by partner calls for action on femicide
#RTÉUpfront
@katiehannon.bsky.social
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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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12 months ago
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