Conor Wilson

Prime Time

Over 600 restaurants have closed in the last year

'A perfect storm' - Why so many Irish restaurants are closing

With more than a thousand restaurant closures expected by October 2025 and costs continuing to rise, Conor Wilson reports on a challenging future for Ireland's dining sector

Prime Time • 31 Oct 24

A statutory instrument signed last week means antiparasitic drugs will only be available with a prescription.

Why some vets are concerned over a new antiparasitic drug law

A statutory instrument signed last week means that antiparasitic drugs will only be available with a prescription, drawing concerns from farmers, retailers and vets.

Prime Time • 19 Sep 24

Why some vets are concerned over a new antiparasitic drug law

A statutory instrument signed last week means that antiparasitic drugs will only be available with a prescription, drawing concerns from farmers, retailers and vets.

Prime Time • 17 Sep 24

Lauren Gaffney spoke to Prime Time about her efforts to get treatment for anorexia nervosa

'It takes over': Eating disorder patients struggle to find help

Lauren Gaffney, who developed an eating disorder in her early teens and was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa while in transition year, is struggling to get the help she needs.

Prime Time • 26 Apr 24

Dr Morgan McMonagle carried out surgeries near Rafah.

'Worse than you can imagine': Irish surgeon on operating in Gaza

As the death toll in Gaza reaches 30,000, vascular and trauma surgeon Dr Morgan McMonagle tells Prime Time about working in the wartorn enclave.

Prime Time • 01 Mar 24

Empty offices: What now for Dublin's commercial property?

Investment in commercial property fell by more than half in 2023 compared to 2022.

Prime Time • 22 Feb 24

The truth is out there? Why interest in UFOs is back in focus

This summer, US Congress heard claims the US government had covered up collecting and reverse engineering crashed UFOs. Although there was no evidence to support the claims, the subject of UFOs was brought sharply back in focus.

Prime Time • 08 Dec 23

Does Dublin need an elected mayor? Not everyone agrees

A Citizens' Assembly has recommended that Dublin should have a directly elected mayor, but is it workable?

Prime Time • 02 Nov 23

Abbierose Byrne had surgery at Temple Street Hospital in 2022.

Temple Street parents say scope of review is too narrow

A UK consultant has been commissioned to examine "the clinical care provided by an individual consultant based at Temple Street."

Prime Time • 19 Sep 23

The Iveagh Market, closed for 27 years, is overgrown with greenery.

Markets Failure: Locals demand urgent action as Iveagh decays

Built in 1906 and given to Dublin city as a gift to the people by the Guinness family, the Iveagh Markets have been closed to the people for 27 years.

Prime Time • 14 Sep 23