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Drivetime

Highlights from the daily news programme with Sarah McInerney and Cormac Ó hEadhra. Featuring all the latest stories, interviews and special reports. Listen live Monday to Friday at 4.30pm on RTÉ Radio 1.

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0:12:56

Sinn Fein's Pearse Doherty on Israeli bonds and a...

Drivetime ·

2025/09/01

The Central Bank of Ireland's role in approving Israeli bonds has ended today, with Luxembourg now the authorised state for the marketing of those bonds in Europe. For more on this Sinn Féin's Finance Spokesperson Pearse Doherty, TD for Donegal.

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0:09:59

Presidential candiate latest

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2025/09/01

Former GAA President Sean Kelly has withdrawn his candidacy for the Fine Gael Presidential Nomination - paving the way for Heather Humphreys to represent the party in next month's election. Our reporter Barry Lenihan gives us the latest.

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0:09:15

The increasing cost of health insurance

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2025/09/01

Sláintecare reforms are today being linked to rising health insurance costs. As more consultants move to public-only contracts, fewer insured patients are treated in public hospitals. To discuss this Dr Brian Turner is a Health Economist with Cork University Business School.

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0:17:01

Another serious assault in Dublin City this weekend -...

Drivetime ·

2025/09/01

A man was left with serious injuries following an assault in Dublin City Centre early yesterday morning. This follows a spate of recent attacks and stabbings in and around Dublin City Centre. To discuss safety in Dublin, Gary Gannon, Social Democrat TD for Dublin Central and I'm also joined by James Geoghegan, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Bay South.

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0:07:30

Why the smell of canabis concerns one Dublin doctor

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2025/09/01

At the US tennis open at Flushing Meadows, chaos is part of the charm,screeching New York subways, raucous crowds, celebrity sightings. But now, a different distraction is wafting in - the unmistakable scent of cannabis. Dr. Ray Walley, GP and Associate Professor of General Practice at the UCD School of Medicine spoke about his concerns.

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0:06:37

Aid into Gaza City halted as Israeli bombardment...

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2025/08/29

Amjad Shawa, Director of the Palestinian NGO Network

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0:13:33

School closures likely as strike impact bites

Drivetime ·

2025/08/29

School secretaries and caretakers are continuing their strike action today, over their demands for public sector pensions and other entitlements.

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0:10:37

UN peacekeeping operation in Lebanon will end in two...

Drivetime ·

2025/08/29

The UN peacekeeping operation in Lebanon, which Irish troops have been involved in for decades, is set to come to an end in two years. The resolution, passed yesterday, ensured that the Unifil mandate would end in December 2026 followed by a year-long withdrawal. Andrea Tenenti is the Spokesperson for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon.

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0:09:07

Fianna Fáil’s presidential contest kicks off

Drivetime ·

2025/08/29

Jim Gavin is expected to formally announce his intention to seek the Fianna Fail nomination for the Presidential Election over the coming days, with the backing of the Taoiseach. However, some Government ministers are expected to instead vote for MEP Billy Kelleher. Meanwhile, former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern is also wading in.

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0:04:27

Gena Heraty released from Haiti

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2025/08/29

Irish woman Gena Heraty and all those abducted with her have been released following their kidnapping in Haiti earlier this month. Her family confirmed the news earlier and thanked Tánaiste Simon Harris and his team at the Department of Foreign Affairs, including Irish Ambassador to the US Geraldine Byrne Nason, for their support.

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0:05:53

Why does film composer John Williams not like film...

Drivetime ·

2025/08/29

World-famous movie score composer John Williams has made the astonishing revelation that he has never liked film music very much. We hear from conductor and composer Eímear Noone.

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0:06:09

What does the latest Barnardos report tell us about...

Drivetime ·

2025/08/28

The montly homelessness figures are due to be published tomorrow, they are expected to show child homelessness has reached the milstone of over 5,000. Childrens’ Charity Barnardos are saying that 1 in 5 of the children it supports are living in unsuitable accommodation. For more on this Stephen Moffatt is National Policy Manager at Barnardos.

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0:06:44

Is sacrificing rest for ambition a badge of honour,...

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2025/08/28

Celebrety Chef Jamie Oliver has revealed he's had only three or four hours of sleep a night for a decade, highlighting a dangerous trend among overachievers. Is sacrificing rest for ambition a badge of honour, or a serious health risk? Dr Jayne Carberry, assistant professor in the school of medicine at University College Dublin tells us more.

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0:11:37

The number of people killed in Russia's attack on...

Drivetime ·

2025/08/28

The Ukranian authorities have been giving an update on last night's attacks by Russia, when 598 drones and 31 missiles were fired into Ukraine. They said 19 people are now confirmed killed- including four children. For the latest MP Oleksiy Goncharenko and member of the Ukrainian delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.

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0:14:12

The mother of murdered apprentice plumber Anthony...

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2025/08/28

Christine Campbell mother of innocent murder victim Anthony Campbell is calling on the new Garda Commissioner to initiate a cold case review into the unsolved 2006 killing. The 20-year old apprentice plumber was shot dead as he worked in a house where crime boss Marlo Hyland was assassinated in his bed. Reporter Barry Lenihan spoke with Christine.

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0:13:59

Chaos for parents of small children as childcare...

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2025/08/27

Childcare availability figures show up to 40,000 children are on crèche waiting lists nationwide. New research published today shows majority of parents say childcare accessibility impacts their ability to work. Reporter Una Kelly spoke to some parents. We also hear from Laura Bambrick, head of social policy at the Irish Congress of Trade Unions.

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0:07:21

Renewed hopes in the search for Columba McVeigh

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2025/08/27

A new dig is taking place in Co Monaghan to search for the remains of Tyrone teenager, Columba McVeigh. The 19-year-old was abducted by the Provisional IRA, killed and secretly buried in 1975. Sarah spoke to Eamonn Henry, Lead Investigator with the Independent Commission for the Location of Victims' Remains and Columba's brother, Oliver McVeigh.

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0:12:46

As students around the country receive their CAO...

Drivetime ·

2025/08/27

The CAO first round offers are out this afternoon with points up in almost half of all degree courses. Some students will miss out on their top choice of college course this year, despite receiving the maximum grades available. For some advice Sarah is joined by Kay Lynch a Guidance Counsellor with the Dublin Academy of Education.

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0:10:24

Alternative paths for students that might miss out on...

Drivetime ·

2025/08/27

The CAO first round offers are out this afternoon with points up in almost half of all degree courses. Some students will miss out on their top choice of college course this year, despite receiving the maximum grades available. For some advice Sarah is joined by Kay Lynch a Guidance Counsellor with the Dublin Academy of Education.

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0:05:15

An Post explains why parcels to the US will soon cost...

Drivetime ·

2025/08/26

Never a dull moment in US Trade, especially if you are sending some goods to the States. Big changes will be in place as early as next week to tell us more Garrett Bridgeman, Managing Director of An Post Commerce.

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