All Rise: The Riad Bouchaker Trial

Episode 5: Fight Mode 15.06.2026 19min

Day four of the trial heard from the care worker, Leanne Flynn, who Riad Bouchaker is accused of causing serious harm to. They also heard from a man who was passing by as it all began to unfold, and a Deliveroo driver, Caio Benicio, who gave evidence of hitting Riad Bouchaker in the head with his motorbike helmet.

Episode 4: The Street was Chaos 12.06.2026 11min

Day three of the Riad Bouchaker trial concluded with the evidence of a woman who described what she saw in the immediate aftermath of the Parnell Square attack. Before that, the jurors were shown exhibits recovered from the scene, including two bloodstained jackets and a photo of a knife found in the area.There was also some evidence of a man in the area beforehand looking for a school.

Episode 3: The Suspect's Movements 11.06.2026 12min

Today, the jury was shown CCTV footage from the alleged attack on 23rd November 2023.The montage was compiled by gardaí, and contained footage from the hours leading up to the attack, as well as the incident itself. The jury also heard from another mother of one of the alleged victims.

Episode 2: Pink Shoes 10.06.2026 18min

The jury was back today for the opening of the case.They were given a broad overview of what’s alleged to have happened and they also heard from the parents of some of the alleged victims.

Episode 1: Jury Selection 08.06.2026 11min

The trial of Riad Bouchaker got underway today with jury selection.Nine men and three women were sworn in, and the judge gave some details about the accused and how the running of this trial will differ slightly to others because of his circumstances.

All Rise returns 08.06.2026

Starting Monday 8 June 2026, this is a daily podcast covering the trial proceedings for Riad Bouchaker who was charged with eight offences relating to an alleged knife attack on Parnell Square in Dublin city on the 23rd of November 2023. Among those charges are the attempted murder of three children - two girls and a boy.Episodes will be released each evening while the trial is underway.

Episode 22: The Puska Family Sentencing 23.10.2025 47min

Five members of Jozef Puska's family have been sentenced for their roles in trying to cover up his murder of 23-year-old school teacher, Ashling Murphy.She was brutally murdered along the banks of the Grand Canal in January 2022. His wife, Lucia, pleaded guilty just before the trial began, while his two brothers and their wives were found guilty by a jury in June 2025. Each of them received a custodial sentence and in this episode, Frank and Aisling detail the court proceedings, the mitigating factors put forward by their defence teams, and the judge's ultimate reasoning for each sentence. They will also read in full the harrowing victim impact statements from Ashling's sister, Amy, and their father, Ray.

Episode 21: The Puska Family Trial 19.06.2025 33min

This is a special episode of Newstalk's podcast series All Rise, focusing on the trial of four members of Jozef Puska's familyIn November 2023, Jozef Puska was found guilty of murdering 23  year old schoolteacher Ashling Murphy in a brutal, unprovoked attack that shocked the nation.18 months later, his brothers and their wives stood trial for various offences arising from the murder investigation; and a jury this week convicted all four of them.Frank Greaney and Aisling Moore look at how events unfolded in the courtroom – what the jury heard, and what they didn’t hear – including a guilty plea from Jozef Puska’s wife.They’ll also look ahead to what happens next as the Puskas await sentencing.

Episode 20: One in a Million 17.11.2023 1h 6min

Jozef Puska was today handed a life sentence for the murder of Ashling Murphy.In this episode, we’ll bring you the incredibly powerful and emotional victim impact statements delivered by Ashling’s family at today’s hearing.We’ll also discuss the remarks of the judge in relation to the sentencing regime for convicted murderers in Ireland. And we’ll hear from one of the country’s most senior gardaí, who spoke to the media after Puska was taken back to prison.

Episode 19: What the Jury Didn't Hear 10.11.2023 1h 17min

In this extended episode, Deborah Naylor, Courts Correspondent with Virgin Media News; and Eoin Reynolds, Courts Reporter with Courts News Ireland, join us to discuss what the jury didn’t hear during the trial.And with Jozef Puska now a convicted murderer, we speak more freely about our opinions on the evidence, and we also have a chat about Ashling’s legacy.

Episode 18: Guilty 09.11.2023 30min

Jozef Puska has been found guilty of murdering Ashling Murphy. The jury deliberated for over two hours, but returned to Court 13 soon after 2pm when their foreman delivered the guilty verdict. Mr Justice Tony Hunt added his own remarks, saying he agreed with their outcome, and added “we have evil in this room”. In this episode, Frank and Aisling will take you through what happened in everything in court today, as well as reaction from Ashling’s family.

Episode 17: The Jury is Out 08.11.2023 25min

The jury in the Ashling Murphy murder trial has begun its deliberations. In his charge to the jury this afternoon, Mr Justice Tony Hunt said if they’re to convict Jozef Puska of murder – they must be satisfied he stabbed Ashling Murphy 11 times in the neck.Mr Justice Hunt said if they’re satisfied that no crime has been committed by Mr Puska, they must find him not guilty. 33-year-old Jozef Puska, of Lynally Grove, Mucklagh, Co Offaly, denies murdering the school teacher along the Grand Canal in Tullamore on January 12th 2022.

Episode 16: Closing Speeches 07.11.2023 29min

Today, the jury in the Ashling Murphy murder trial was told Jozef Puska has provided an ‘unequivocal structure of lies and mistruths’.However, the defence has told jurors that they must be ‘very careful’ in assessing the evidence provided to them in this case Later this afternoon, Mr Justice Tony Hunt told the jurors that if they believe Jozef Puska’s version of events - that he was attacked by a masked man who also killed Ashling Murphy - then they must acquit.Mr Puska, who’s 33 with an address of Lynally Grove, Mucklagh, Co Offaly, denies murder.

Episode 15: An Unfamiliar Environment 06.11.2023 18min

The jury in Jozef Puska’s trial for the murder of Ashling Murphy has now heard all of the evidence in the case.The final piece of evidence presented to them came from an expert witness for the defence, who raised concerns about the reliability of Mr Puska’s confession.The jurors were also given an update as to when they are likely to begin their deliberations.Mr Puska denies murdering Ashling Murphy along the banks of the Grand Canal in Tullamore last year.

Episode 14: The New Story 03.11.2023 23min

Jozef Puska has told the Central Criminal Court that he doesn't remember confessing to killing Ashling Murphy while he was in hospital. Today he claimed he and Ms. Murphy were both attacked by a man wearing a face mask. Under cross examination this afternoon from the prosecution, Jozef Puska said he didn’t remember making admissions to Gardaí that he killed Ashling Murphy in St James Hospital. He denies murdering the school teacher.

Episode 13: I Never Saw Her 02.11.2023 25min

Jozef Puska has taken the stand in the trial where he is accused of the murder of Ashling Murphy.Before this, the prosecution closed its case by reading some of the Garda interviews with Mr Puska in Tullamore Garda Station after he was discharged from St James’ Hospital. The jury also heard about an email sent to the Garda Press Office from a person claiming to be responsible for Ashling’s death. Mr Puska will continue giving his evidence tomorrow. He denies murdering the school teacher in Tullamore in January, 2022.

Episode 12: The First Speed Bump 01.11.2023 5min

The Ashling Murphy Murder Trial hit its "first speed bump” today.For the first time since the trial opened last month, the jurors were sent home without hearing from any witnesses.In this episode, you’ll hear what the judge had to say to them before he adjourned the case. Ashling Murphy was killed while exercising along the banks of the grand canal in Tullamore, Co Offaly on January 12th, 2022.Jozef Puska is on trial for her murder. He has pleaded not guilty.

Episode 11: Oxy 31.10.2023 22min

The jury in the Ashling Murphy murder trial has heard there's no evidence to suggest medication had an effect on Jozef Puska in relation to admissions he made to Gardaí two days after her death.Professor Michael Ryan, an expert in pharmacology and toxicology, told the jury that in his opinion there is no evidence to suggest Jozef Puska’s admissions to Gardai were related to any drug.Mr. Puska denies murdering Ashling Murphy in Tullamore on January 12th, 2022.

Episode 10: Needle in a Haystack 27.10.2023 20min

Today the jury heard evidence that a DNA profile matching that of Jozef Puska was found under Ashling Murphy’s fingernails.Dr Lorna Flanagan said the likelihood of this male DNA belonging to someone unrelated to him was 'one in 14,000'.The jury also heard from Detective Sergeant David Scahill about arresting and ultimately charging Mr Puska with Ashling’s murder on 19th January 2022.Mr Puska has pleaded not guilty.

Episode 09: The Interpreter 26.10.2023 19min

Today the jury heard evidence from the interpreter who acted as a translator between gardaí and Jozef Puska while he was in St James’ Hospital.Miroslav Sedlacek said Mr Puska asked him to translate ‘accurately and exactly’, saying ‘I did it’ but that he didn’t do it intentionally.  The jury of nine men and three women also heard some forensic evidence, which found a DNA profile from a bicycle was a match for Mr Puska.He denies murdering Ashling Murphy on 12th January 2022.