Morning Ireland
RTÉ's flagship news and current affairs radio programme and the most listened-to show in Ireland, featuring the latest news and analysis. Listen live Monday to Friday at 7am on RTÉ Radio 1. Presented by Gavin Jennings, Audrey Carville, Sarah McInerney and Justin McCarthy.
Episodes
7:10am It Says in the Papers
Presented by Lisa Pereira.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Yellow rain and wind warning in effect for Leinster and Munster
Sinead Murphy, Director of Operations at Fingal County Council and Brian Hennelly, Senior Engineer in Dublin City Council's Flood Defence Projects Division give us the latest on Storm Austen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The 48th Cork Jazz Festival kicks off
Our reporter Sheila Naught was there to soak up the sounds and speak to those at the heart of the action and Fiona Collins, Chairperson of the Cork Jazz Festival outlines what the annual event will offer this Bank Holiday Weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.35am Sports News
Presented by Des Cahill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rise in serious injuries among young drivers involved in collisions - RSA
27 year old, Sean O'Leary is a former Kerry footballer. He and his girlfriend Emma were driving back from a gaelic football game in the summer of 2021, when his life was upended by a road crash near Abbeyfeale. He spoke to our reporter Joan O'Sullivan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The economic impact of the Cork Jazz Festival
Clara O’Neill, President of the Cork Business Association, discusses the economic impact of the annual jazz festival which is in its 48th year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.50am Business News
Presented by Tania Reut. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather Forecast
Presented by Andrew Doran-Sherlock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8am News Bulletin
Presented by Aidan Fitzsimons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.10am It Says in the Papers
Presented by Lisa Pereira.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Orange rain and wind warnings ahead of Storm Boelo
Gerry Murphy, Senior Forecaster with Met Éireann and Keith Leonard, National Director of the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management give us the latest updates on Storm Austen and Storm Boelo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gadi Eisenkot - Israel's 'not Netanyahu' candidate
Our Deputy Foreign Editor, Edmund Heaphy, reports from one of Mr Eisenkot's rallies in the Israeli city of Modi'in, on the man who many voters are still trying to work out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Carla Lockhart resigns DUP role amid Stormont tensions
Our Northern Correspondent Vincent Kearney reports on the latest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.35am Sports News
Presented by Des Cahill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gardaí examining new information in Philip Cairns case
Our crime journalist and co-host of the RTÉ podcast UNSOLVED Barry Cummins has the latest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The significance of the Cork Jazz Festival
J Griffith Rollefson, Professor of Music at University College Cork, discusses the significance of the jazz festival which takes place in the city this weekend and Swing Cat, Luke Thomas looks forward to headlining at The Everyman on Saturday at Cork Jazz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7:10am It Says in the Papers
Presented by Lisa Pereira.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
70,000 left EDs before full treatment in 7 months
Pádraig Rice, Social Democrats' Health Spokesperson and Chair of Oireachtas Health Committee, responds to new HSE data on emergency department wait times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Intense rain forecast as Storm Austen to hit Ireland
Gerry Murphy, Senior Forecaster with Met Éireann, assesses the likely impact of Storm Austen with six counties under a Status Orange rainfall warning into the early hours of Friday morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jeffrey Donaldson accused of 2016 rape inside Westminster
Allison Morris, Crime Correspondent with the Belfast Telegraph, reports on the latest allegations against convicted rapist and former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.35am Sports News
Presented by Pauric Lodge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Significant increase in young people dying on Irish roads
Reporter, Joan O’Sullivan discusses the increase in road deaths in Ireland this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is Israel's election a referendum on Netanyahu?
Deputy Foreign Editor, Edmund Heaphy reports from Tel Aviv on the first Israeli election since the October 7th attacks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.50am Business News
Presented by Gail Conway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather Forecast
Presented by Siobhan Ryan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8am News Bulletin
Presented by Éilís Sheehy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.10am It Says in the Papers
Presented by Lisa Pereira.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
At least 7 children killed in last wek in Gaza - UNICEF
Lilly Carlisle, Head of Communications for UNICEF in Gaza, discusses the humanitarian need of children there.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Two Status Orange rain warnings issued for 6 counties
Padraig Barrett, Cork County Council Director of Roads, Transportation and Area Services, discusses how the local authority is preparing for tonight's orange rainfall warning.Roy O'Connor, Senior Engineer, Dublin City Council outlines how the capital is preparing for Friday's Status Orange rainfall warning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gardaí await post-mortem results of Bray couple
Paul Reynolds, Crime Correspondent, has the latest on a couple found dead in Bray.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.35am Sports News
Presented by Pauric Lodge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The impact of cocaine on Irish women's lives
Conor McMorrow reports on the rising use of cocaine by women in Ireland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Websites go dark after security scramble
Elaine Burke, science and technology journalist and host of the For Tech's Sake podcast, discusses PHP weaknesses that took websites offline.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Neighbourhoods setting rivals' bonfire stockpiles on fire
Cian McCormack on Halloween-related rivalry between neighbourhoods, which has led to bonfire stockpiles being set on fire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Consent campaign suspended by Dublin Rape Crisis Centre
The Dublin Rape crisis centre has suspended a campaign based around consent which depicts grandparents embracing their grandchildren. Helen Donohue reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7:10am It Says in the Papers
Presented by Cian McCormack. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
RSA plan for breathalysers in pubs and hotels dropped
Political Correspondent, Barry Lenihan has the latest in politics, ahead of a debate on the triple lock and a campaign from the RSA being shelved.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New National Maternity Hospital approved
Dr Paul Davis, lecturer in strategic procurement at Dublin City University, assesses the €1.86 billion euro cost of the new National Maternity Hospital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Google Cloud outage impacts several banks
Brian Honan, CEO of BH Consulting and cybersecurity expert, discusses Google's cloud service outage that disrupted Revolut and others.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.35am Sports News
Presented by Pauric Lodge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ireland's draft EU budget a cause for 'concern' - Kallas
Siegfried Mureșan, Romanian MEP, discusses his concern over Ireland's draft EU budget.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Latino vote key to Miami elections amid Republican shift
Washington Correspondent, Jackie Fox visits Miami, Florida to investigate whether Latino and Hispanic voters are turning against Republicans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.50am Business News
Presented by Gail Conway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather Forecast
Presented by Siobhan Ryan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8am News Bulletin
Presented by Kate Carolan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.10am It Says in the Papers
Presented by Cian McCormack. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Concerns raised over patient safety in Midwest
Alan Kelly, Labour TD for Tipperary North, responds to concerns raised by senior hospital management in the MidWest about staffing shortages and patient safety.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Minister for Housing on social housing strategy
Minister for Housing, James Browne on the decision to phase out turnkey purchases for social housing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.35am Sports News
Presented by Pauric Lodge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Children appearing in court unrepresented due to legal dispute
Tanya Ward, CEO of the Children's Rights Alliance, discusses the impact the ongoing criminal legal aid dispute is having on children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Regulator can force sale of Man City if charges upheld
Kieran Maguire, Associate Professor of Football Finance at University of Liverpool, discusses The Independent Football Regulator's statement that they will have "absolute power" to force Manchester City's owners to sell if they are ultimately found to have run the club improperly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7:10am It Says in the Papers
Presented by Cian McCormack. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Curfews in France after weekend violence
Victor Goury-Laffont, politics reporter for Politico in Paris, reports on partial curfews in France after a weekend of protests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Frustration and distrust' over Defence Forces conditions
Lt Col Conor King, General Secretary of RACO, ahead of the annual conference for the organisation representing members of the Defence Forces.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Polio survivors to meet on 70th anniversary of outbreak
Vincent McDonnell, member of the Polio Survivors Ireland Social Support Group in Cork and award-winning author, speaks ahead of an event to mark the 70th anniversary of the devastating 1956 Cork polio outbreak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.35am Sports News
Presented by Darren Frehill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Limerick Mayor on social media death threats
John Moran, Mayor of Limerick, discusses online abuse and death threats he has received on social media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.50am Business News
Presented by Tania Reut. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weather Forecast
Presented by Gerry Murphy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8am News Bulletin
Presented by Kate Carolan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.10am It Says in the Papers
Presented by Cian McCormack. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Minister to query solicitors' withdrawal from rape cases
Legal Affairs Correspondent, Orla O'Donnell on the latest in the row between the Minister for Justice and criminal defence solicitors over the new legal aid fee model.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Turnkey properties for social housing to be phased out
Mícheál Lehane, Political Correspondent, discusses Cabinet plans to phase out the purchase of new turnkey properties for social housing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Average car insurance premiums rose by 4% last year
Moyagh Murdock, Insurance Ireland CEO, reacts to the Central Bank's report on motor insurance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.35am Sports News
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How are people surviving on the State pension?
Reporter, Sheila Naughton meets with members of Kildare Older Persons Council, who are struggling to survive on their pensions.Susanne Rogers, Research and Policy Analyst, discusses Social Justice Ireland's Poverty Focus 2026 report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Japan launches mission to Mars' moon, Phobos
Kevin Nolan, lecturer in physics at TU Dublin, discusses the five-country mission to collect rocks from Mars's moon Phobos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sex trafficking of women to Ireland on the rise - Ruhama
Barbara Condon, CEO of Ruhama, on a 31% rise of women being trafficked into Ireland for sexual exploitation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Over 2,300 arrested at weekend protests in France
Catherine Guilyardi, Paris-based journalist gives us the latest on the social unrest in the French capital in the wake of President Macron's address to the nation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brian Stack's family to receive formal State apology
Austin Stack on the impending State apology for the failings in the investigations into the death of his father, prison officer Brian Stack, by the IRA over 40 years ago.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.35am Sports News
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Three arrested after garda pursuit of stolen car on M50
Crime Correspondent, Paul Reynolds reports on the arrest of two men and a teenager following a garda pursuit of a stolen car on the M50 in Dublin yesterday evening.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Funeral for family members killed in Waterford attack today
Marc O’Driscoll, Southeast Correspondent, reports from Waterford city ahead of today's funeral mass at the Sacred Heart Church for Kim and Phillip English and their sons Callum and Jayden, following an arson attack on their home on Tuesday morning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Derelict Properties Tax of 7% if no remedial action taken
Mary Regan, Irish Independent Political Editor, discusses the details of a potential tax of seven per cent of the value of derelict properties if owners fail to take remedial action.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7:10am It Says in the Papers
Presented by Moira Hannon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Public sector pay talks to begin at WRC
Brian O'Donovan, our Work and Technology Correspondent, discusses the public sector pay talks which are due to begin today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Solicitors to withdraw from all work over pay dispute
Tony Collier, Dublin-based solicitor, on the decision for criminal defence solicitors to withdraw from all services from today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
French riots: Policing "wasn't sufficient"
Naomi O'Leary, Europe Correspondent with The Irish Times, has the latest on the protests and riots in France.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7.35am Sports News
Presented by Darren Frehill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Protest over lack of flood defences held in Midleton
Caroline Leahy, Secretary of the Midleton and East Cork Flood Protection Group, outlines her members frustrations as they await flood defence works following Storm Babet three years ago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
