Any politician will tell you that immigration has joined housing as the topic that dominates political discussions on doorsteps, at pub counters and in kitchens. Where does Mary Lou McDonald and her party stand on the issue of the moment, and are they likely to make a move to the right? Host; Tabitha Monahan, Guests; Gabija Gataveckaite & John Downing

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The death of Ian Bailey leaves many unanswered questions in the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier. Irish Independent journalists Senan Molony and Ralph Riegel share their meetings and stories with Ian Bailey over the past 27 years. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Senan Molony & Ralph Riegel

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Many will remember the shocking case of Josef Fritzl and his “house of horrors”. Austrian sex offender locked his daughter in a cellar for 24 years, fathering seven children with her. Now 88 and suffering from dementia, the depraved rapist is up for parole and may be moved to a care home as a psychiatric expert said he no longer poses a risk. Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guest: Ellen Coyne.

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The ruthless godfather John Gilligan is credited with ushering in a new era of organised crime and the modern narcotics trade in Ireland. The Indo Daily looks at the life and lies of Ireland’s most notorious criminal boss. First broadcast September 2023. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Paul Williams

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He’s the king of renovation-themed television, but Dermot Bannon is under fire as the RTÉ star opted to build first and ask later in the latest episode of Room to Improve. Is the system to blame? And where does Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien fit in to this puzzle? Host: Ellen Coyne. Guests: Fionnán Sheahan & Amy Molloy

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It’s that time of year again when billionaires, prostitutes and world leaders converge on the isolated, snowy Swiss town of Davos. We go behind the scenes of the World Economic Forum and ask who Ireland’s wealthiest billionaires are. Host: Kevin Doyle, Guest: Adrian Weckler

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In January 2023 the Doomsday Clock, a symbolic representation of global peril, plummeted to a mere 90 seconds from midnight. As the 2024 unveiling approaches next week, have we slipped even closer to global annihilation? Host; Tabitha Monahan, Guest; SJ Beard.

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Born in England into immense wealth and luxury, Rose Dugdale turned her back on riches to become a bombmaker, a thief and a terrorist. But why did she abandon her life of privilege for the IRA? Host: Fionnán Sheahan, Guest: Liam Collins

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Son of legendary footballer George, Calum Best is known for making headlines, but it’s been a long time since we have seen the celebrity socialite’s name in the news. In recent days that changed, as the reality TV star faced a grilling in a Spanish court over sexual assault charges stemming from an alleged incident in 2022. Host: Ellen Coyne, Guest: Jenn Gannon

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Described as one of the biggest miscarriages of justice in UK history, between 1999 and 2015 over 700 postmasters and postmistresses were wrongly accused of stealing money from their branches. Some were bankrupted, losing their houses, livelihoods and life savings, and others served prison sentences. It was later revealed the missing money was due to a fault in a computer program. Today’s episode of The Indo Daily comes courtesy of our sister podcast the BelTel. This was originally published on January 10th 2024. Host: Ciarán Dunbar Guest: Kurtis Reid

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