This Week

A wildlife rescue centre in Kildare is calling for the creation of a nationwide service, with multi-annual funding. Kildare Wildlife Rescue opened just four years ago and is heavily reliant on volunteers and donations for its conservation work. RTÉ reporter Eithne Dodd joined a shift, as volunteers rescued wildlife and brought them to the centre.

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A ceasefire is supposed to be in place in Ukraine and Russia, with US President Donald Trump hoping it can be extended and end the four year old war. However, Ukrainian officials say that at least three people have been killed over the past 24-hours by Russian drone strikes. Paul was joined by Emmanuelle Chaze from Kharkiv for the latest.

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RTEs Eastern Correspondent Samantha Libreri joins Paul in studio to have a look at both the candidates and the issues in the constituency.

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Irish activists, whose vessels were boarded by the Israeli navy on Wednesday, in international waters off the Greek island of Crete, returned home last night. Martin Guilfoyle was on the vessel Kafr Birim skippered by Dubliner Colm Byrne

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40% of people have experienced some form of sexual violence in their lifetime, according to a Central Statistics Survey. Eithne Dodd 'This Week' reporter has more.

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From Tuesday, people fleeing domestic violence, and gender based violence, will be able to avail of free travel on public transport for three months. Social Democrats Senator Patricia Stephenson.

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Controversial legislation heads to the Seanad on Wednesday, on a topic which has already triggered rancorous debates in the Dáil and even Supreme Court challenges. For more we speak to Pat Leahy, Political Editor with the Irish Times.

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The Central Bank of Ireland is now targeting illegal financial promotions on social media, in a bid to protect Irish consumers. To discuss this we speak to Peter Gallagher, who is the Bank's Head of Enforcement, Market Abuse and Oversight.

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Clare County Council is moving on the scourge of dereliction by commencing the compulsory acquisition of 20 properties in a bid to increase housing supply. Olivia Kelly, Dublin Editor of the Irish Times, joined Paul for a conversation focused on the issue of dereliction.

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Former Fianna Fáil TD Jim Glennon says he provided a character reference for Daniel Ramamoorthy, who was convicted of sexually exploiting a 13-year-old child. RTÉ Political Correspondent Barry Lenihan joined the show with the details.

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