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In The News

The Irish Times

In The News is a daily podcast from The Irish Times that takes a close look at the stories that matter, in Ireland and around the world. Presented by Bernice Harrison and Sorcha Pollak. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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23:52

Will Enoch Burke get out of jail for Christmas?

In The News ·

2022/12/21

Teacher Enoch Burke could get out of jail today if he chose to.All he needs to do is say he’ll follow a court order to stay away from the school where he worked until being suspended in a row over his refusal to call a trans student by their preferred pronouns.In cases of civil contempt there is no clear mechanism for bringing to an end the situation without Mr Burke backing down. But given his stated intentions, and taking into account his family’s history in legal disputes, it seems unlikely Mr

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23:24

As 2022 draws to a close, what's the situation in...

In The News ·

2022/12/19

This Christmas eve will mark ten months to the day since Russia launched their attack on Ukraine. In sub-zero temperatures, civilians are dealing with blackouts and water shortages, as the Russians target critical infrastructure from the air. As the year draws to a close, what hope, if any, will the new year bring? Dan McLaughlin reports on the situation from Lviv. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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18:47

The baffling story of an apartment block left empty...

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2022/12/15

The prestigious Capital Dock and Clancy Barracks apartments in Dublin were developed by Kennedy Wilson. Fulfilling their legal obligations for 10% social housing, they offered Dublin City Council a choice between those homes or the cheaper Herberton apartments in Rialto. Though the council agreed and a deal was struck in 2019, they’ve lain empty for over 3 and a half years. 39 families who were offered the homes earlier this year, have been told they now must wait even longer after fire safety

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27:54

ChatGPT: Could the new AI chatbot take your job?

In The News ·

2022/12/14

ChatGPT is no ordinary chatbot. It’s a massive advance in AI and machine learning that can handle far more complex requests, and generate answers in human-like form. It doesn’t scour the internet or copy and paste from articles. Rather its algorithms have been fed with a massive dataset that yield unique results to questions you might pose. It’s been created by OpenAI, a San Francisco-based AI research company. While it’s a potential force for good, we have seen how technology can be used for

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23:19

Everything you need to know about Strep A

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2022/12/12

The death of a 4 year-old girl in the north east from the invasive form of Strep A, and a five year-old girl in Belfast, has understandably put parents around the country on high alert. With a significant increase in the number of viral infections sweeping through childcare and school settings, the HSE is encouraging parents to keep children at home if they’re showing signs of illness. But Strep A is a bacterial infection that can be treated effectively with antibiotics. How can you tell the

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20:29

German coup attempt: Who is behind it and why?

In The News ·

2022/12/09

The arrest this week of 25 German citizens for allegedly plotting a coup against the German state came as a big surprise. Who are these people, and could they really hope to overthrow the government in Berlin? This is a story about German history, modern conspiracy culture, and an obscure, eccentric wannabe King. Derek Scally tells it to Conor Pope. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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21:45

North and South: What do Irish people think about...

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2022/12/07

Voters in the north and the Republic of Ireland would welcome a referendum on a United Ireland.A straightforward binary question would yield a resounding yes on this side of the border, and an emphatic no from the six counties.That result is clear from a two polls carried out in both jurisdictions by Ipsos for The Irish Times. But the wide-ranging research shows the Republic’s commitment to a United Ireland is wide but not deep. More than a third say they would be less likely to vote yes if

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31:05

"This is an epidemic" - Why can't we stamp out child...

In The News ·

2022/12/05

Warning: This episode features discussion of child sexual abuse. Since an RTÉ radio documentary about child sexual abuse at Blackrock College aired last month, charity One In Four has been inundated with calls from survivors of abuse, seeking therapy and help in finding justice, often after decades of suffering in silence. But the research shows that child sexual abuse is far from just a legacy issue in Ireland. And while more attention is paid to clerical abuse, most abuse today takes place within

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32:54

"Sean Quinn chooses not to understand" - filmmaker...

In The News ·

2022/12/02

“Sean Quinn knows exactly what he did but chooses not to understand. It’s very easy for him to find others are to blame.”Enniskillen-born filmmaker, Trevor Birney, has spent five years on his documentary, Quinn Country, which aired on RTE this week.The three-part series paints a visceral portrait of a man haunted by feelings of injustice and betrayal; not least in part due to the contributions from the former billionaire himself, from his palatial home in Co. Cavan.The documentary charts the rise

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23:34

What is the quickest way out of the housing crisis?

In The News ·

2022/11/30

We get the expert view on solving Ireland’s housing emergency from Dr Lorcan Sirr, Lecturer in Housing at TU Dublin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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22:24

Regency trial: Everything that's happened so far -...

In The News ·

2022/11/28

The Special Criminal Court has been hearing astonishing evidence in the trial of Gerard "The Monk" Hutch and two other men for their involvement in the murder of David Byrne at Dublin's Regency Hotel in 2016.Secret recordings made by Gardaí of Mr Hutch and alleged accomplice Jonathan Dowdall, who has already pleaded guilty to his involvement in the murder, is at the centre of the case.But it is not yet clear if the recordings are admissible as evidence. That will be decided by the three judges

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21:44

How to survive the most expensive Christmas in decades

In The News ·

2022/11/25

As the permacrisis rumbles on, Christmas is rolling around again and this year’s challenge is the cost of… everything, really. With inflation at a 40 year high, the gifts we give, the socialising we do, the supermarket trolleys we fill and the energy bills we pay will be a huge source of stress. While Conor Pope is co-host of In The News, he’s also The Irish Times' Consumer Affairs Correspondent and editor of Pricewatch. In this episode he shares his tips and tricks for navigating the most expensive

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23:09

Cop27: What was agreed and what difference will it make?

In The News ·

2022/11/23

What was agreed at Cop27 and will it make a difference to the climate crisis? Environment and Science editor Kevin O'Sullivan explains what happened at the two week summit which was held in Egypt earlier this month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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23:46

Will Trump and Biden face each other again in 2024?

In The News ·

2022/11/21

“He is still fervently supported by a segment of the republican voter who is predominantly male, largely white and non-college educated.”The return of Donald Trump, as a potential presidential candidate, heralds the next big battle in American politics.While he has fallen out of favour with conservative Republicans in political circles, the 76 year-old is still supported by considerable numbers in his MAGA activist base.Though the starting gun has not been fired on the race for the Republican

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22:11

How can the Spiritans abuse survivors get justice?

In The News ·

2022/11/18

When the RTE Documentary Blackrock Boys aired nearly two weeks ago, it sent shockwaves through the country. Detailing sexual abuse at the Dublin school, it has prompted even more abuse survivors to come forward with allegations against the Spiritan priests. With most of the alleged perpetrators now dead, attention is turning to how victims can get answers, justice, closure and healing. Religious Affairs Correspondent Patsy McGarry reports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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26:05

Qatar 2022: the rocky road to Doha

In The News ·

2022/11/16

After a 12 year lead-in time dogged by corruption scandal, human rights abuses and subversion of the football calendar, World Cup 2022 is finally about to get underway in Qatar. But can the Persian Gulf state overcome its critics and pull off a controversy-free tournament? How will authorities in the conservative muslim country react to boozy football fans and LGBTQ+ supporters? And the big question; who should Ireland support in the absence of cheering on the boys in green? Conor Pope is joined by

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23:25

"She spoke truth to power" - remembering Vicky Phelan

In The News ·

2022/11/15

Yesterday we learned of the death of Vicky Phelan, the outspoken campaigner whose own mishandled case led to reform of the cervical cancer detection system and a national conversation about the rights of patients in the health system. Simon Carswell and Jen Hogan talk to Aideen Finnegan about Vicky's story, her formidable legacy and her love for her family. Vicky Phelan is survived by husband Jim and her two children Amelia and Darragh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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24:18

Revealed: Christy Kinahan's Zimbabwe connection

In The News ·

2022/11/14

In contrast with his son Daniel Kinahan, little has been known about the activities of Christy Kinahan snr, the founder of the Kinahan drug cartel. Irish Times reporters Colm Keena and Conor Lally have now discovered that, along with his partner and three young children, Mr Kinahan snr has been attempting to build a new life for himself in Africa. These efforts involved an attempt to establish himself there as a player in the humanitarian aviation sector through the purchase of airplanes from the

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33:19

Is Féidir Linn! Barack Obama’s speech writer takes us...

In The News ·

2022/11/11

In his new book Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America, speech writer Cody Keenan gives readers an intimate portrayal of life inside the White House during some of the most critical moments in American history. In this episode, he talks to Sorcha Pollak about those ten years spent working alongside one of the most important and recognised people on earth, the long days and nights spent crafting the former US president’s statements and the pressure, self-doubt and ultimate

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21:21

Trouble in the tech sector: what will it mean for...

In The News ·

2022/11/09

For years, the tech sector has been Ireland’s golden goose. Multi-national companies like Facebook and Google are worth billions of euro to the Irish economy every year. With job cuts and a freeze on hiring across the sector, are the good times coming to an end? Or at least stalling? Business and Technology journalist Ciara O’Brien and Economics Correspondent Eoin Burke Kennedy talk to Conor Pope about what is happening and how will Ireland cope in the face of a tech correction? Hosted on Acast. See

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