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  Ireland to approve Israeli bonds for the EU; and the Monk to get reimbursed for election expenses 14.08.2026 8min

  Tánaiste Simon Harris has been trying to stop Ireland from once again becoming the EU country responsible for approving Israeli state bonds.Former independent election candidate Gerry “The Monk” Hutch is set to receive a reimbursement of almost all of his campaigning expenses.A controversial housing development near the Dublin-Wicklow border is to be torn down over a breach of planning permission.It’s expected to be the last day of high temperatures on Friday, but there is no sign of drought conditions easing.Presented by Andrew McNair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Gambling with crypto; deer in Phoenix Park; and what scientists learn from the eclipse 13.08.2026 8min

  The government is planning a crackdown on money laundering including stricter rules on using cryptocurrency on gambling sites.National roll out of one-to-one counselling for school children is threatened by a shortage of qualified mental health professionals.Irish Times science and climate correspondent Caroline O’Doherty looks at Phoenix Park’s herd of fallow deer, and their having on biodiversity.What can scientists learn from the data collected during Wednesday’s eclipse?Presented by Andrew McNair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Irishman hand picked by Gianni Infantino; Solar Eclipse; Gifts for EU diplomats during Irish presidency 12.08.2026 9min

  Who is Dan O’Toole, the Irish Fifa executive at the heart of deal to sell off World Cup? The Dubliner was reportedly handpicked by Gianni Infantino to work on his controversial Wold Cup sell-off plan. Gavin Cooney is profiling him today.Jars of honey harvested from the roof of the Department of Justice – but no loud trad music – were ordered up for visiting dignitaries during the Irish EU presidency last month, internal records show.Fuel prices have risen substantially in August with further increases expected in the coming months. The price of diesel in Ireland has risen by 11 per cent in August to an average of €1.92 per litre, up 19 cents from July, according to AA Ireland’s latest fuel price analysis.Fourteen young cattle died of dehydration last week at a farm owned by Coolmore Stud after the animals’ drinking water supply was disconnected. The incident occurred at a farm in Brodeen, Co Tipperary, near the world-famous Coolmore Stud in Fethard owned by businessman John Magnier.Many places in Ireland are looking good for the solar eclipse on Wednesday evening– the most complete until 2090. Presented by Aideen Finnegan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  What next for the Kinahan cartel; a shortage of creche places; and issues with the ReTurn scheme 11.08.2026 8min

  An international money laundering investigation has been launched into the Kinahan cartel following the extradition of Daniel from the United Arab Emirates.The Department of Children has intervened to stop the planned closure of a creche in Limerick amid growing concerns over a shortage of childcare places.Dozens of people are known to have died in a powerful earthquake in Colombia, causing widespread destruction.Irish Times readers tell of full and often broken machines as part of the Deposit Return Scheme for recycling.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Daniel Kinahan charged; Living in Dublin's Phoenix Park; Sitting on the fence 10.08.2026 8min

  Daniel Kinahan has been charged with directing the activities of a criminal organisation in the Special Criminal Court, after being flown to Ireland under armed guard yesterday.Israel has rejected Donald Trump’s Board of Peace plan for withdrawing from Gaza.Ever wondered what it’s like to live in the various lodges dotted around Dublin’s Phoenix Park? Kitty Holland has been speaking to the families who call the park their home.This generation of Irish emigrants tends to leave after graduating, spend ten years abroad before moving back home to Ireland, writes John Fitzgerald in his column today.Do you tend to sit on the fence? It may be an Irish thing. In his Unthinkable column today Joe Humphreys explores how our colonial history, geographical location and the centuries-long influence of the Catholic Church are typically cited as factors in shaping “The Irish Mind”.Presented by Aideen Finnegan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Rough sleepers removed from Belfast City Centre; and demolition of a bunker under Hitler’s Reich Chancellery 07.08.2026 10min

  Dozens of people rough sleeping on the streets of Belfast have been moved from the city centre, according to a homeless charity.Donald Trump has dismissed reports that the United States is running low on key military munitions.Residents are mounting a growing campaign against Fingal County Council’s proposed Dunsink City Quarter, a massive housing development that could become Ireland’s largest town.A dispute is growing in Berlin over the proposed demolition of an underground bunker in Adolf Hitler’s Reich Chancellery.The Irish Times reports from the Dublin Horse Show where one woman won €10,000 for best dressed on Ladies Day. Presented by Andrew McNair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Tradwives; unionists discovering the Fleadh; Have You Never Heard of Bill Fuller? 06.08.2026 10min

  “Tradwife” influencers and other online trends that pressure women into “particular care roles” will be challenged by a new Government funded public awareness campaign, which is expected to be launched next year.The Government had to provide a €30 million bailout for its electric vehicle grant scheme in April as consumers started to feel the fuel crisis really bite.The Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) is unhappy about the All-Ireland Fleadh taking place in Belfast this week, but this has not proved typical of unionist opinion. In fact, what unionist visitors are discovering is that the Fleadh is not repellingly “political”, as that term is applied in Northern Ireland.If you are having to shell out on a new laptop as part of preparations to send your son or daughter to college, our tech columnist Ciara O’Brien has some tips for picking one that should see them through the next few years.Have You Never Heard of Bill Fuller? is the provocative title of new feature documentary hitting cinemas tomorrow, about a Kerryman and entrepreneur at the centre of London’s music scene, who booked acts like Johnny Cash in the US, and who was also an urban builder, gold prospector and IRA bailsman. Presented by Aideen Finnegan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Re-Turn scheme salaries, back-to-school costs, and rules for lawyers using generative AI 05.08.2026 12min

  Re-Turn chief executive Ciarán Foley and board members earned a 16 per cent increase to their pay last year. The not-for-profit company paid out total compensation of €700,000 to Foley and private sector executives from Coca-Cola HBC Ireland, Britvic, Heineken, Musgrave and Diageo who sit on its board.Some parents are taking out loans to cover back-to-school expenses this year, according to a new survey from Barnardos. The children’s charity has urged the Government to prioritise a review of digital devices and reduce costs after parents reported being asked to pay up to €850 for tablet computers. Lawyers could be referred to their professional regulatory body or forced personally to pay legal costs if their use of artificial intelligence (AI) leads to fake sources being quoted in court documents.More than a third of the county’s sandy coastline is deemed at risk of erosion, leaving businesses and homes ever closer to the edge.Presented by Aideen Finnegan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Negotiations with Iran; breast cancer referrals; and raw sewage dumped in Co. Clare 04.08.2026 9min

  Iran has said it’s in negotiations with Oman to reach an arrangement that would allow commercial ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.Breast cancer clinics are missing their target for urgent referrals, with only three out of every four patients seen within two weeks this year.The story of a young woman at UCD who alleged she was raped and accused the university of failing to support her.In The Irish Times series looking at the challenges faced by coastal communities, Andrew Hamilton writes from Kilkee, Co. Clare, where locals say raw sewage dumped in the Atlantic is washing up on the beach. Presented by Andrew McNair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Metrolink property deals; Grinds 360's losses; E-scooters; All Together Now 31.07.2026 11min

  Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has spent more than €9 million to acquire four homes beside a contentious MetroLink station site in south Dublin.An online grinds company where rugby stars Brian O’Driscoll and Caelan Doris are investors increased losses last year to €1.19 million since it was founded.Twitter had its faults but it didn’t have an overt political agenda. That changed under Elon Musk, writes Eoin Burke-Kennedy.‘The easiest solution was chosen instead of the smartest one’: Readers have their say on e-scooter regulation.Padel, Dyson hairdryers and a five course banquet; it’s not just music at this weekend’s All Together Now. Niamh Browne has the low-down as well as advice for travelling to the Curraghmore estate in Co. Waterford.Presented by Aideen Finnegan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Tributes to Glen Hansard; sex abuse case against Christian Brothers; and guidance on AI in healthcare 30.07.2026 10min

  Tributes have been paid to the Irish music and film legend Glen Hansard who died in a road crash. He was 56.A claimant fighting for damages against the Christian Brothers over historic sex abuse can file notice to former members in a national newspaper advert, the High Court has ruled.The health and safety watchdog, Hiqa, has issued Ireland’s first ever guidance on the use of AI in healthcare including the need for human oversight, and safeguarding of patient data.Security gates and fencing has been beefed up at the Vico baths in Dalkey, County Dublin, over break ins and abuse of construction workers carrying out repairs. Presented by Andrew McNair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Patrick Collison; Courgette mountains; Hot Boys Cry 29.07.2026 9min

  Stripe co-founder and chief executive Patrick Collison has donated more than €6 million to a political campaign group fighting to block a proposed wealth tax in California, US filings show.Heat-pump installations need to increase twenty-fold and the pace of general home retrofits must at least double if targets to improve the energy efficiency of the country’s buildings are to be met, the Climate Change Advisory Council has said.The Peter McVerry Trust rented an apartment for four years from a former senior figure in the Dublin Region Homeless Executive, the homeless charity’s biggest funder, providing €26.5 million euro to the trust in 2024.Veggie farmers have had a bumper harvest this year thanks to the sweltering weather, but the irony is while the hot weather supercharged growth, it has dampened sales.Our Berlin correspondent Derek Scally is writing about a German antidote to the toxicity of the manosphere. An initiative known as “Hot Boys Cry” wants to empower men to embrace their emotions.Presented by Aideen Finnegan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Mayo's still celebrating; Fighting health insurers; last-minute staycations 28.07.2026 10min

  The Sam Maguire arrived in Castlebar last night to roars of “Up Mayo!”, as tens of thousands of people turned out at MacHale Park for the Mayo team’s official homecoming.A couple, with a good income on paper and who are in receipt of the Government’s Help-to-Buy grant still can’t afford a three-bed semi in large parts of the country, according to a new report by the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland.Aughinish Alumina will, under a new oversight arrangement, be expected to provide the Government with regular evidence its products are not supplying the Russian military.A reader contacted The Irish Times over VHI’s refusal to cover one of the two nights she spent in The Blackrock Clinic after a fall in her home. The health insurer claimed the second night wasn’t medically justified.Are you looking for a last-minute staycation? With some homes charging €4,000 a week, don’t expect a bargain.Presented by Aideen Finnegan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Metrolink cost; Berlin attack investigation; and the copyright case against AI giant Anthropic 27.07.2026 8min

  Dublin’s long-awaited MetroLink project could cost as much as €19 billion, according to senior Government sources.Police in Germany say they are not currently looking for other suspects in connection with the attack on Berlin pride on Saturday.Wildfires are continuing to wreak havoc across Europe, with France and Spain facing some of the worst blazes in recent memory.Hundreds of Irish writers are to get pay outs as part of a €1.31 billion settlement of a copyright infringement case against AI giant Anthropic, according to the Irish Writers Union. Presented by Andrew McNair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Childcare providers overcharging; and the trial of Dublin man Daniel Tatlow-Devally in Germany 24.07.2026 11min

  Ireland’s childcare sector is facing its first ever nationwide review into fees, as authorities move to identify creches that may be overcharging parents.MI5 and the Police Service of Northern Ireland have been ordered to pay damages to RTÉ Northern Editor Vincent Kearney after a tribunal found they illegally accessed his phone data in attempts to identify confidential journalistic sources.A delegation of politicians has raised concerns about the trial of Dublin man Daniel Tatlow-Devally in Germany, and the manner of his detention, calling for an observer to be sent by the Department of Foreign Affairs.Irish Rail is to announce plans for the expansion of the rail line between Dublin Connolly and Malahide from two tracks to four.A nationwide hosepipe ban has come into effect and is expected to last until the 26th of August.Presented by Andrew McNair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Christian Brothers compensation claims; and fear in Co. Limerick over Aughinish Alumina 23.07.2026 11min

  A High Court judge has signalled a move that could make it much easier for survivors of abuse in Christian Brothers schools to pursue compensation claims.The withdrawal of services from solicitors in cases involving criminal legal aid enters its second day.The government has outlined its spending plans for the next year in its Summer Economic Statement with an additional €7 billion largely to cover the increased costs of running public services.The uncertainty over the Aughinish Alumina plant in Limerick is causing “fear and anxiety”, according to Limerick councillor Tommy Hartigan.With the threat of industrial action over the public sector pay deal, Prof. Alan Eustace of Trinity College Dublin makes the case that strong trade unions are effective in securing better pay and conditions for workers.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Sanctions on Aughinish Alumina; criminal court shutdown; and outpatient waiting lists 22.07.2026 10min

  Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky urged the European Union to block exports from Aughinish Alumina in Limerick, to Russia.The criminal courts face a possible total shutdown today and tomorrow, and three days next week, in a dispute with barristers over a new criminal legal aid model.One of the top criminal aid law firms urged barristers to routinely ask judges to assign multiple solicitors to individuals facing more than one charge to prevent “unnecessary loss of revenue”, letters seen by The Irish Times reveal.Up to 4,000 patients per month could be added to outpatient waiting lists if a healthcare initiative known as “insourcing” is ended as planned, according to an HSE report.A nationwide hosepipe ban will come into effect from midnight on Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  E-scooter ban; alumina exports to Russia; and Houthi rebels in Yemen 21.07.2026 11min

  The ban on e-scooters puts frontline Gardai “at risk” according to Garda Mark Ferris writing in today’s Irish Times.The report into alumina exports from the Aughinish plant in County Limerick won’t be published.Iran has instructed the Houthi rebels in Yemen, one of its proxy groups, to begin attacks on ships going into the Red Sea.School secretaries and caretakers in the Forsa union have been offered a settlement in their long running dispute over pensions.Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast have developed a low-cost, 3D-printed battery they believe could help accelerate the transition to clean energy. Presented by Andrew McNair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Ramped up attacks by Iran and the US; surge in knife crime hospitalisations; and e-scooter ban 20.07.2026 8min

  Attacks by Iran and the US have ramped up following the killing of two US soldiers in a strike on a military base in Jordan.There has been a surge in the number of people admitted to hospital with injuries from serious knife crime, information obtained by The Irish Times reveals.There will be a renewed attempt to introduce a new Occupied Territories Bill in September when the Dail returns from summer recess.Property developers are calling for new tax breaks in Budget 2027, arguing they’re needed to help tackle Ireland’s housing crisis.The Irish Times hears from the mother of Mason Brennan, who was seriously injured in an e-scooter accident last year. Presented by Andrew McNair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Sex abuser Michael Shine; and Russian technology being used by three state agencies 17.07.2026 10min

  A statutory of investigation should be carried out into the crimes of convicted sex abuser Michael Shine during his time working at Our Lady of Lourdes in Drogheda, an independent report has said.At least three state agencies are customers of a password company using Russian technology prompting national security concerns, an Irish Times investigation has found.Doctors have told The Irish Times that e-scooters have become the biggest cause of traumatic brain injuries in children.The prime suspect in the murder of the American woman Jamey Carney in Co Kerry last week, will be held by Jordanian authorities for 15 days to allow for an investigation.The Fifa World Cup is almost over, and hasn’t failed to display the twist and turns we love and expect. Presented by Andrew McNair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.