Drivetime

David Ryan - who featured in the Blackrock Boys documentary which led to a Commission of Investigation into Historical Sexual Abuse in Schools - says he hopes survivors will get justice in the years ahead. RTÉ reporter Barry Lenihan spoke as the Dail formally debated how the Commission will operate.

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Government promises 'fiscal restraint' and no one-off cost of living payments in Budget 2026, we debate if they're right with Cormac Lucey, Economics Columnist with the Sunday Times Ireland and Suzanne Rodgers, Research & Policy Analyst with Social Justice Ireland.

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As the world's top golfers are gathering in Portrush in County Antrim for the The Open championship this week, a small group of women from the Traveller community in Laois have been quietly changing perceptions about the sport. RTÉ reporter Una Kelly speaks to one of the women.

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The Department of Justice and the Office of the Attorney General are modifying the State's consent laws to no longer allow "honest belief" of consent as a defence in rape cases. For more, Dr Catherine O'Sullivan, Senior Lecturer School of Law, UCC.

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Greg Swenson - Chairman of Republicans Overseas discusses the latest in US and EU relations, particularly the potential 30% tariffs announcement by President Trump.

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Wicklow farmer Joe Hayden discusses the benefits of serenading his cows, with music ranging from pop. rock and classical music.

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The number of people applying for international protection here has reduced by 43% in the first six months of this year, compared to the same period in 2024. For more on this, John Lannon, CEO of the migrant organisation Doras discusses.

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US President Donald Trump announced he would impose a ramped-up 30% tariff on the EU if no agreement is reached by the 1st of August. To discuss, Dr Nora Strecker, Assistant Professor School of Economics UCD and John O'Loughlin, global trade & customs partner with PwC.

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Melanie Finn, Entertainment and News Correspondent at the Irish Independent outlined her frustrations with the level of aggression and lack of consideration by fellow cyclists using cycle lanes.

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One buyer Caitriona who has just recently gone through the house-bidding process, spoke to Cormac about the challenges she faced.

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