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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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0:05:53

What can we expect from the Putin Trump Alaska Summit

Drivetime ·

2025/08/14

Anticipation and excitement are mounting in the US state of Alaska as Presidents Trump and Putin are due to meet in the capital Anchorage tomorrow. For the latest Liz Ruskin is Washington Correspondent with Alaska Public Media.

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0:12:14

One-off housing in rural areas - the IFA and the...

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2025/08/13

"Let farmers’ children build houses locally! That’s according the IFA President Francie Gorman in the Farming Independent this week. Is this vital for The salvation of Rural Ireland or a call for special treatment for an effective lobby group. Francie Gorman and Cllr Oisin O Connor, Planning Spokesperson for the Green Party spoke to Cormac.

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0:08:52

Should returning teachers have foreign experience...

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2025/08/13

The teaching profession is becoming unaffordable according to the TUI who today warned about recruitment and retention crisis in the sector. The union also says teachers returning home from working abroad shouldn’t have to start back on the first point of the salary scale. For more on this TUI President, Anthony Quinn.

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0:06:36

Are vitamin supplements a healthy habit or a waste of...

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2025/08/13

While a balanced diet remains the best source of nutrients, new research shows specific groups may benefit from supplementation, but 'mega-dosing' can be dangerous. For more on this Sarah Keogh registered dietician and nutritionist.

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0:17:27

In a special report, Ronan Keating and family call...

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2025/08/13

The family of Ciaran Keating - the brother of singer Ronan Keating who died in a road traffic collision in 2023 - is calling for stricter deterrents for fatal road traffic offences. They spoke to our reporter Barry Lenihan.

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0:11:42

The number of people getting disconnected because of...

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2025/08/12

For more on this Sinn Fein MEP Lynn Boylan and Fianna Fail Senator Lorraine Clifford Lee.

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0:05:32

Zelenskyy warns that Russia is planning new...

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2025/08/12

Ukranian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Russia is planning a new offensive, as Donald Trump prepares for his Alaska summit with Vladimir Putin. For the latest Inna Sovsun an MP in the Ukranian parliament for the Golos party.

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0:08:38

Reaction from Gaza as world leaders say the...

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2025/08/12

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has reached "unimaginable levels", Ireland, Britain, Canada, Australia and several of their European allies have said. Its been just 48 hours now since five journalists were killed in Gaza. their colleague Tamer Almisshal from Al Jazeera's Arabic channel spoke to Claire.

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0:12:30

2024 saw an increase in contacts to the Crime Victims...

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2025/08/12

To discuss this Michele Puckhaber, chief executive of the Crime Victims Helpline and Neil McDonnell, chief executive of ISME.

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0:13:03

Indian community representatives meet the Tánaiste on...

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2025/08/11

Tánaiste Simon harris today met with representatives of the Indian Community, to address concerns about a series of racially-motivated attacks in recent weeks. Aparna Shukla is Cultural Coordinator with the Ireland India Council, she was at that meeting and joined Cormac.

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0:13:29

Minister Michael Healy-Rae calls to outlow 'ghoul...

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2025/08/11

It's been called 'Ghoul Tourism' people have been spotted at Michael Gaine's farm in county Kerry, stopping to take selfies and videos of the site which is the centre of the murder investigation. Minister Michael Healy Rae has called for this to be outlawed.

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0:15:42

The father of Israeli hostage Nimrod Cohen on hopes...

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2025/08/11

Five Al Jazeera journalists have been killed in a targetted Israeli airstrike yesterday evening. Meanwhile protests are growing within Israel about the war is being conducted in Gaza, the families of Israeli hostages captive in Gaza are calling for a nationwide general strike, Yehuda Cohen who's son Nimrod was kidnapped by Hamas joined Cormac.

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0:05:11

The ancient hack that solves snoring

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2025/08/11

An ancient Indian breathing practice of blowing into a conch shell may offer a promising way to treat sleep apnoea, according to a recent study. Researchers found that participants who practised the technique experienced a significant reduction in symptoms and improved sleep quality. For more on this health scientist and sleep coach, Tom Coleman.

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0:05:20

Should TDs and Senators get extra payments for long...

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2025/08/08

TDs and Senators should have their salaries increased by restoring pre-economic crash allowances, which have been cut since 2008.. That's according to Independent Senator Gerard Craughwell, who has been canvassing his Oireachtas colleagues this week, for support on this issue.

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0:04:11

Germany has announced it will not authorise any...

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2025/08/08

The move comes as a direct response to a new Israeli cabinet decision to take over Gaza City, further isolating one of its strongest international backers. To discuss this journalist William Glucroft who covers EU and German politics.

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0:05:59

New weight loss pill shows promise

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2025/08/08

A daily pill has shown promise in helping patients lose an average of 12% of their body weight, potentially offering a simpler and more accessible alternative to current injectable treatments. For more on this Prof. Donal O'Shea, Consultant endocrinologist & HSE lead for obesity

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0:14:57

Calls for new Garda Commissioner to re-examine an...

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2025/08/08

Senior politicians in Mayo are urging the new Garda Commissioner to urgently examine the murder of a young GAA fan in the county eight years ago next week. 21-year old Joe Deacy, from London but of Mayo descent, was found unconscious with serious head injuries outside a house near Swinford in August 2017. Reporter Barry Lennihan.

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0:16:48

International calls for halt to Israel's plan to take...

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2025/08/08

The Taoiseach has condemned plans by Israel to escalate its offensive in Gaza. Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said the Israeli security cabinet had approved a plan early today to take over Gaza City and take full control of Gaza. With Jilan Wahba Abdalmajid, Palestinian ambassador to Ireland and Oliver McTiernan, director of Forward Thinking.

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0:07:36

Demonstrations across Israel over full military...

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2025/08/07

Demonstrations are taking place across Israel to protest against the expected security cabinet decision led by Israeli president Benjamin Netanyahu to expand military operations to the whole of Gaza. For the latest Zoe Bennell, Communications Manager for Médecins Sans frontieres and Alexander Cornwell, Reuters senior correspondent in Israel.

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0:08:50

New report shows new green solution to fossil fuel...

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2025/08/07

Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil, is a renewable fuel that's made from used cooking oil, plant oils or animal fats internationally, suspicion is mounting that there is rampant fraud in the supply of HVO from Malaysia, Indonesia and China. Prof Hannah Daly, professor of sustainable energy at University College Cork she joined John to tell us more.

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