Today with David McCullagh
David McCullagh brings you closer to the stories defining your day - with live reports, sharp analysis, and engaging conversations across politics, entertainment, sport, and every day life.
Episodes
The Gathering
Catherine Callaghan, Fine Gael TD for Carlow-Kilkenny, Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit-Solidarity TD for Dun Laoighre, Mary Regan, Political Editor with the Irish Independent and Tadgh McNally, Political Reporter with the Irish Examiner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
100 Years of Sport on Radio
As part of RTÉ 100, Des Cahill has been delving into the RTÉ Radio Sport archives to rediscover the goals, the games, the thrills and the unforgettable, nail-biting moments that have captivated audiences over the past century.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Clinicians urge government to give access to new Alzheimer's medication
Sixteen leading clinicians working in dementia medicine across the country have written to the Health Minister appealing for access to a new Alzheimer's drug that can slow progress of the diseases.Dr. Antoinette O'Connor, Consultant Neurologist at Tallaght University Hospital speaks to David.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Who is the next James Bond? Final screen-tests begin
There has been so much speculation about who will play the next bond - but the wait is almost over with a very select group of actors getting in front of cameras in the coming days to screen test for the role. Entertainment Journalist, Brian Lloyd, joins David for more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
War of words: Starlink access for Ukraine disrupted
US President Donald Trump says Elon Musk has restored Ukraine’s access to Starlink, after restrictions reportedly left some Ukrainian drones unable to operate effectively.SpaceX CEO Elon Musk denies being behind the slowdown, while the White House says it did NOT order the restrictions. So, what happened and how much damage did it do? Joining David is Emmanuelle Chaze, Ukraine Correspondent for Ra
Smart watches: paranoid parenting or helpful for kids?
Smartwatches can do so much more than tell the time - including allowing parents to keep tabs on their children without handing them a smartphone. But are they a handy safety net, or another screen children don’t need? Joining David to discuss this are family digital coach Ruth Buckley, founder of Centre Screen, and Dominique McMullan presenter and host of IMAGE The Motherload.See omnystudio.com
Air quality and missed targets: EPA warning signals about climate change
Director General of the Environmental Protection Agency Dr. Eimear Cotter covers air and water quality, monitoring greenhouse gas emissions and assessing climate change.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Middleton residents upset at lack of flood defences
Reporter Brian O'Connell is in Middleton where he has been speaking to those already worried about the next storm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
All the best movie and telly picks with the culture panel
Aoife Barry, Freelance Arts Journalist & co-presenter of the ‘Get Around To It' podcast and Brian Reddin, Producer and DirectorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Marathon prep as Dublin race set for this weekend
Aoife Quinn Registered Dietician & sports nutritionist and Running Coach Mary Jennings of ForgetTheGym.ie and author of ‘Get Running’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As nightclub numbers dwindle- Have we lost the ability to make connections?
Are the lack of nightclubs in Ireland a concern for young people? Our reporter Florence Okojie finds out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How to make farms safer with four in ten workplace accidents happening in agriculture
Michael Healy Rae, Independent TD for Kerry and Denis Drennan, president of the ICMSA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lessons from school we wish we could remember
John Burke, Author of "Things We Used to Know- Lessons From School You Wish You Could Remember." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Do we need consent to hug our grandparents?
Peadar Toibin, Leader of Aontu and TD for Meath West. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Call for welfare payments to be moved out of GPO to tackle anti-social behaviour
Janet Horner- green party councillor Dublin city council See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Impact of criminal legal aid dispute from court reporter's viewpoint
Declan Brennan court reporter Dublin, with CCC and David Raleigh, court reporter Limerick. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
School meal overspend as figures reveal one in five discarded
Aidan Farrelly, social democrats TD for Kildare North and Ruth Hegarty, director of Food Policy Ireland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Government wants HSE to cap hospital parking
A €10 daily cap on hospital parking charges is being considered by the Government. David is joined by John Wall, who is living with a Stage 4 Prostate Cancer diagnosis and Emma Butler, who was diagnosed with Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia in 2022 and also has ongoing treatment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
False Widow Spider Alert
The National Poisons Information Centre is warning that False Widow encounters may increase as the weather gets colder Michel Dougan, Principle Investigator of the Venoms System Lab, University of Galway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Re-Examination of the O.J. Simpson Case
The murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman, and the acquittal of football star OJ Simpson. It was one of the most notorious criminal trials in American history. More than 30 years on, a new investigation has raised fresh questions about whether someone else may have helped him, Marion McKeone, journalist and podcaster has he latest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information
From Beckham to the Royals: Why Families Fall Apart
Niamh Delmar, Counselling psychologist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
UK Ambassador to Ireland
Kara Owen British Ambassador to Ireland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Death of the Dinner Party
Has modern life killed the dinner party? Or did we all realise that hosting is just too much hassle for little reward? Ali Dunworth, Food Writer & Cook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vinted VS Charity Shops: The Secondhand Showdown
The rise of online second hand clothing sites such as Vinted is having a big impact on charity shops, who rely on income from their stores selling second hand clothing and other items. But can you still get some good finds in charity shops, and just how much money can be made from Vinted? Reporter Brian O’Connell has more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Warnings Over Railway Trespassing
Warnings over dangerous trespassing on railway lines and the risks that could prove fatal. Cathal Mangan, Chief Civil Engineer and Director Infrastructure Manager designate with Iarnród Éireann. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A busy day for Government
Further fractious debate expected on the contentious legislation to remove the Triple Lock, a State apology and the pay talks continue. For more on this Jack Horgan Jones Political Correspondent with the Irish Times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cork Community mourns couple killed in house fire
William and Geraldine Hawkes, died in the blaze which broke out at their home between Innishannon and Crossbarry. Independent Councillor in Cork Alan Coleman and Martin Moynihan, Dairy FarmerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dinner in the bag: easy meal prep
The weather has turned colder, and it is definitely feeling a lot more autumnal; it means that hearty warm dinners are back on the menu. Chef and influencer, Lou Robbie gives us some inspiration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rape cases disrupted over legal aid dispute
Noeline Blackwell, former CEO of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From the State savings scheme to boosting your pension: Eoin McGee answers your questions
Eoin McGee, Financial planner is in studio to answer all your personal finance questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Triple Lock vote – is it time to free up where troops can be deployed?
Sinn Féin Dublin MEP Lynn Boylan and Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fáil MEP for Ireland South.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gender Pay Gap Portal - is it working?
Jennifer Keane, founder of independent portal PayGap.ie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Residents upset as student parking causes issues near Limerick University
Residents say illegal parking by some students near Technological University Shannon in Limerick is restricting access to their estates. This is an issue as the shortage of student accommodation forces more students to commute. Brian O’Connell was in Limerick and met residents and spoke to some students who say they have no option other than to park in residential areas.See omnystudio.com/listener
Increased insurance costs and would you let a black box monitor your driving?
Darragh Cassidy, Head of Communications for Bonkers.ie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sister of one punch attack victim campaigns for everyone's right to arrive home safely
Sharon Lynn, brother Martin killed by one punch attack and Dr Sheila Gilheany, CEO at Alcohol Action Ireland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The latest on the protests engulfing France
Senator Helene Conway Mouret, member of the senate of France and Jamie Smith Maillet, reporter in France. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The inside story of how the children's hospital was built- at any cost
Paul Cullen, former Health Editor of the Irish Times, has interviewed dozens of people involved in the project, which is wildly over budget, has been delayed time and time again, and of course is still not open.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New research reveals 5 ways people can be put at risk of homelessness
New research from the homelessness charity Depaul suggests that losing your home is rarely the result of one event, instead, it’s often a domino effect. Reporter Brian O'Connell spoke to one person who left behind a life of homelessness, addiction and crime, and with the help of Depaul, now has his own home and is in recovery. We also hear from David Carroll is CEO of Depaul. See omnystudio.c
Would a wealth tax in Ireland be equitable or unfair
Rachel Slaymaker, research officer with the ESRI and Brid McGrath, director of public affairs with Oxfam. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Attention infidelity – it's not you it's my phone!
American author Daniel Cox has come up with the term Attention Infidelity- when screen habits intrude on face to face connection and emotional presence.. Helen Vaughan, Director at Maynooth Counselling and Psychotherapy- and accredited psychotherapist tells us more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Do Meta specs help the visually impaired?
The smart glasses have raised concerns about privacy, as well as non-consensual recording, there have been increased talks about the accessibility these spectacles provide for those who are blind or visually impaired. Our reporter, Florence Okojie, has been finding out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Criminal Solicitors dispute full escalation from today
Amanda Connolly, solicitor with Connolly Finan Fleming, vice chair law society criminal law committee and Anne Rabbitte, Fianna Fáil Senator, member of the Oireachtas Justice Committee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Should main street vape shops be shut down?
Cllr Peter Horgan cork city councillor, and against vape shops on main streets and Joe Dunne, vape vender spokesperson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Gathering
Fianna Fail MEP Barry Andrews, Cian O'Callaghan, Deputy leader of the Social Democrats, Gráinne Ni Aodha, News Reporter with the Irish Examiner and Dr Emma Howard, Senior Lecturer in Economics at TU Dublin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mile high meltdowns - why are air rage incidents on the rise?
This week Hollywood actress Selma Blair appeared in court in the US following an in-flight arrest due to an altercation with flight crew. Air rage incidents across the world are on the rise along with social media trends of filming the incidents. So what is it about air travel that makes fights and arguments more likely than ever? Kevin Byrne retired Air Corps Lieutenant Colonel and airport securi
Time’s up for ‘leap second’
Experts have now agreed to abolish the so-called ‘leap second’, in one of the biggest changes to global timekeeping in generations. Dr. Shane Bergin, Physicist in the School of Education at UCD. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Patrick O’Donovan remains in critical condition plus update on strike action
Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor with The Irish Independent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
AFRID and fear of food in children
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder often emerges in childhood and unlike other eating disorders, ARFID isn’t driven by distress over body shape or weight. Instead, it seems to be triggered by sensory sensitivities related to the smell, taste, or texture of food. Teresa Foley, Paediatric Occupational Therapist tells us more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Zelensky in Brussels as EU funding for Ukraine comes into sharp focus
Shona Murray, Murray Europe Correspondent for Euronews and Siobhan O'Grady, Ukraine Correspondent New York Times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gardai cracking down on nail bar human trafficking
Gardaí recently warned that staff wearing masks at nail bars might be using them to cover up the fact that they are victims of human trafficking. Smuggling people into the country to exploit them is a growing problem in Ireland. Det Supt Derek Maguire of the Garda National Protective Services Bureau, works in this area.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Infinite scrolling ban and kids falling asleep to devices
Ollwyn Moran, neurodiversity therapist and founder of cognikids.ie and Keira Keogh FG TD Mayo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The genius of crows proves they're no bird brains
Jim Wilson, Wildlife Writer & Conservationist and Barry Heneghan, Independent TD for Dublin Bay North. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Did the Russians interfere in key British elections?
Journalist, author, broadcaster and activist, Alistair Campbell talks about Russia, Drumcree and how to endure adversity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Australia planning to give you the right to turn off your algorithm
New legislation was put forward in the Australian parliament today that would give social media users an 'off switch' on algorithms that send them recommended content. For more on this Political Editor with the Guardian Australia, Tom McIlroy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Debate on EU call to triple data centre capacity
Andrew Brownlee, CEO Construction Industry Federation and Ciaran Aherne TD for Dublin South West, and party spokesperson on climate, environment and energy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Where to go on winter breaks
Sarah Slattery, from The Travel Expert.ie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Survivors remember Aberfan disaster 60 years on
David Davies, Aberfan survivor and Chairman of the The Aberfan Memorial Charity and aynor Madgwick, Aberfan survivor and author. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Compromise on the EU Budget leads to deep cuts
Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne on crunch EU leaders talks on the budgets and Ukraine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The crisis of drug intimidation
Amid the continuing fallout from the arson attack in Waterford that killed four members of the English family, attention has turned to the issue of drug intimidation. To discuss this Triona O'Connor, Criminologist and Waterford Cllr. John Hearne.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Garda Social Media Apparent Hack
Cillian Sherlock, Senior Ireland Reporter with the Press Association. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What's so bad about sugar spikes?
Aoife Quinn, Registered Dietitian. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Life as an Irish Undertaker
Mary Cunniffe of Massey Bros Funeral Directors in Dublin, Timmy O'Donoghue, of Harnett O'Donoghue Funeral Directors in Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick and Samantha Slattery of Kilboys Funeral Directors, in Loughrea, Co. Galway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What vaccinations do I need for winter?
GP, Dr. Maire Finn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How can the strike be resolved?
Bill Roche MRIA is Full Professor of Industrial Relations and Human Resources at the School of Business, University College Dublin and Reporter, John Cooke outside Galway University Hospital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Has enough been done to avert the strikes?
Paul Murphy, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South West and Barry Ward, Fine Gael TD for Dun Laoghaire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Waterford Housefire: A community in mourning
Michael O’Toole, Crime & Defence Editor for the Irish Mirror & Irish Daily Star and Alex O'Sullivan, Callum English’s coach from Johnville Football Club in Waterford.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Strikes shut down the country
Our reporters have been out and about since early this morning speaking to those on the picket lines. Brian O’Connell, outside St Killians Special School in Mayfield, Cork, Reporter, Una Kelly outside a school in Harold Cross in Dublin and Reporter, John Cooke outside Galway University Hospital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chinese EVs Infiltration on the EU
RTE Business Journalist, Adam Maguire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
House Fire in Waterford
The latest on the news emerging this morning that emergency services are at the scene of a fire at a domestic residence near Waterford city. Councillor Lola O’Sullivan, Mayor of the Waterford Metropolitan District, Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan, Bishop of Waterford and Lismore and Marc O'Driscoll, RTE’S Southeast Correspondent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nationwide Public Sector Strike
A nationwide strike is now looking inevitable for tomorrow with more than 300,000 public servants preparing to undertake a 24-hour work stoppage over pay. Kevin Callinan, Fórsa General Secretary and Shane Moynihan TD, Fianna Fail TD for Dublin Mid-West.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
European Commission responds to British EU overtures
Olof Gill, EU Commission Deputy Chief Spokesperson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
HSE to consider access to weight loss drug Mounjaro
Dr Mick Crotty GP Clinical Lead for Obesity at the Irish College of General Practitioners and Kate O'Connell, former FG TD & Pharmacist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rights for nature
Donna Mullen, Ecologist and author of 'Make Your Home a Nature Reserve'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We talk to some of the lesser-known services on the picket line tomorrow
Dr Bridget Harrington-Barry, President of the Irish Dental Association.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scientific predictions for the decade ahead
Dr. Shane Bergin, Physicist, UCD School of Education.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are house prices finally cooling down?
Some possible positive news for homebuyers, as a new report from property portal MyHome.ie suggests that the asking price for housing nationwide has slowed. Ciarán Mulqueen, 'Crazy House Prices' & author & podcaster and Marian Finnegan, Managing Director with Sherry Fitzgerald Estate Agent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nitrous Oxide Addiction
Dr Hugh Kearney, Consultant Neurologist St. James’ Hospital and Professor Jo-Hanna Ivers, Associate Professor in Addiction at Trinity College Dublin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
French fridges Cyber Hack
Jamie Smith Maillet, Journalist based in FranceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How to have a ‘green’ Halloween
Arran Murphy, Programme Manager of Rediscover Fashion and Jo Linehan Sustainability Journalist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BOOK: The Irish Soldier book
A new book that examines our military legacy at home and abroad, author, Tom Bartlett. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
