Making the News
For this season's final Making the News we are joined by esteemed journalist, author
and Primetime presenter Mark Little to give his expert opinion on what news stories he is
delving into this week. Almost twenty years in the business Mark Little has carved a
successful career spanning more areas and briefs then most.
Mark Little's career in journalism began in the early nineties when he studied
Journalism at DCU. He initially gained employment in the Sunday Business Post, but
joined RTE in 1991 as a news reporter, becoming the broadcaster's first
Washington Correspondent, and moving on to become Foreign correspondent before
Joining RTE's flagship current affairs programme Primetime.
Also an accomplished author Mark has penned three non-fiction books Turn Left at Greenland: In search of the real America and Zulu Time: When Ireland went to War and The New America, which Mark has a new edition of hitting the shelves in May.
Mark's chosen stories centre around the ESB's recent announcement of job creation in the areas of infrastructure such as smart metering and a system to allow for the recharging of electric cars. The company also plans to recruit 250 engineers and train 800 apprentices over the next five years. Mark will also discuss the current situation in Afghanistan as he delves into a recent report on the Afghan Taliban shooting dead a young couple who attempted to elope. Finally, Mark will weigh up the implication of living in an internet and social networking obsessed culture, after quite a 'novel' way of preparing food at Domino's in the US made its way onto popular website YouTube.
Do I Dare?
Fancy a challenge, or simply want to try something new? From exciting challenges to classes of every sort we have it covered! Each Monday Seoige meets the weekly Do I Dare challenger who will face their fear and undertake to try something new and exciting.
Today we meet we meet active Paddy Keogh whose passions are horses and photography. Paddy has been a keen photographer for years but wants some extra help in the techniques of sports photography so he can take the best pictures of horse racing. Will he be up for our challenge? tune in in Tuesday to see how he gets on with his challenge.
If you want to take part in Do I Dare contact us:
SEOIGE,
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RTÉ
DONNYBROOK
DUBLIN 4
Or email: seoige@rte.ie
Behind The Scenes
Every week, we take our viewers behind the scenes of some of Ireland's premier productions and publications. What really happens when the cameras stop rolling and the lights come down?!
This week, we're checking out the backstage action of Ireland's style bible - Irish Tatler.
Ireland's original style bible since 1890, Irish Tatler prides itself on supporting the indigenous fashion industry. All of the fashion editorials feature clothes available in Ireland and are produced by Irish photographers and stylists.
Irish Tatler magazine has strong beauty content, inspirational fashion and a strong focus on Irish designers, high street interpretations of seasonal styles, bi-annual catwalk reports, fine dining, interiors, luxury travel and intelligent features.
Legal
Being on a vacation should be a relaxing time for most, but many Irish find themselves arrested while vacationing in another country.
This is because most people are unaware that when holidaying abroad, you are subject to the laws of the country you are in, not your own. This also means that your local rights are for nothing in a foreign country if it they do not already exist there.
John joins us today with all the info you need to know about your legal rights when holidaying abroad and what to do if the worst happens.
Top 5 Tips
1. On no account knowingly commit any crime whatsoever be it administrative (road offences etc) or criminal. (Same as here!)
2. Remember, as long as you are in a foreign country, you will be subject to its laws and in the main these will be LESS favourable then in Ireland.
3. If you arrested seek consular assistance immediately.
4. To avoid an unwitting arrest when you go abroad familiarize yourself with the laws of the country you are about to visit by contacting your destination country's embassy or consular in your area to inquire about any laws that might be contrary to that of your own countries. You may also request this information from your selected airline company.
5. In particular take special note of the laws and regulations pertaining to:
· Drug violations
· Possession of firearms
· Photographing government, police or military constructions (very NB in Cuba, China or former Eastern block countries or parts of US or Middle East)
· Importation of foodstuffs
· RTA Offences (road traffic - from jaywalking to drink driving to drunk and disorderly)
By planning your vacation, you can rest assure you will not be unknowingly breaking any foreign laws during your holiday.
Louis Walsh
Music maestro, our very own Mayo man Louis Walsh joins Seoige ahead of the X Factor, series six to tell us what it's really like working on the biggest talent show on earth. And most importantly we ask him what it's really like working with Simon Cowell, Dannii Minogue and Cheryl Cole!
Louis is currently getting ready for one of his busiest years- besides doing the X Factor he will be overseeing new albums by all of his current acts. Along with being a resident X Factor judge Louis manages Boyzone, Westlife, Shayne Ward and Michael English.
Louis' latest project is a newly formed girl band. The band, created by Louis and Westlife's Kian Egan, has yet to be named. Recently signed to Universal Music the band comprise Leigh, Sharon, Corina, Jodi Albert and Kasey and it is understood their song, 'When the Stars Go Blue', will be their first single.
The Dubliners
One of the most legendary bands in the world The Dubliners join us in studio to perform Ferryman.