Philip Gallagher

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A new "circular" economic model in Amsterdam prioritises the reuse of raw and other materials

The circular economy - Amsterdam's climate revolution

A new "circular" economic model in the Dutch capital prioritises the reuse of raw and other materials over and over again, explains Philip Gallagher.

Prime Time • 15 Jun 22

Olia Fedorova spent months sleeping in a basement in Kharkiv (Pic: Instagram/olia_off)

Why this Ukrainian woman has finally left her basement

Artist Olia Federova spent months sleeping in a basement in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv. But a pushback of Russian troops means she now feels it's safe to leave, explains Philip Gallagher.

Prime Time • 20 May 22

St Petersburg, view of St Isaac's cathedral and Neva river

Supporters of Russia's invasion of Ukraine speak to Prime Time

"Putin does everything right. He puts things in order in Ukraine." The words of one young man interviewed on the streets of St. Petersburg.

Prime Time • 22 Apr 22

An impromptu protest against Russia's invasion gathered at Pushkinskaya Square in Moscow on 24 February

The Russians fleeing Vladimir Putin's regime

Following the Ukraine invasion, critics have accused Vladimir Putin of rekindling Soviet-era repression. Many ordinary Russians have chosen to leave the country, explains Philip Gallagher.

Prime Time • 06 Apr 22

Moscow's last Big Mac: Could the USSR days return?

Sanctions have prompted the closure of many Western businesses in Russia. Those who recall life in the former Soviet Union fear a retreat of Western businesses from Russia, explains Philip Gallagher.

Prime Time • 25 Mar 22

Olia Fedorova and her neighbours have fortified their basement in preparation for an attack (Pic: Olia Fedorova)

Kharkiv residents fortify basements against attack

Ukraine's second-largest city faces bombardment from Russian forces. Olia Fedorova and her neighbours have fortified their basement in preparation for an attack, explains Philip Gallagher.

Prime Time • 09 Mar 22

Olena Gnes' YouTube channel now features daily updates from a bomb shelter

From YouTuber to Ukrainian bomb shelter vlogger

Olena Gnes' YouTube content has changed dramatically. Once a place to show holidaymakers the sights of Kyiv, it now features daily updates from a bomb shelter, explains Philip Gallagher.

Prime Time • 03 Mar 22

Many people who are medically vulnerable, such as Louis Duffy-Barrett, feel they have no choice but to continue to shield at home

The Covid shielders who feel left behind by reopening

As the Government considers relaxing almost all Covid-19 restrictions, many people who are medically vulnerable feel they have no choice but to continue to shield at home.

Prime Time • 18 Feb 22

What is it like to have the Omicron variant?

Six cases of Omicron have now been identified in Ireland. But what is it like to have the new variant? Philip Gallagher has been talking to two people who've been through it.

Prime Time • 10 Dec 21

At the time Jack Kelly was not vaccinated as his age group was not yet eligible to register for the jab

My Covid experience - three stories from isolation

Prime Time followed the stories of three people, all of whom contracted Covid-19 recently, to find out what it's like to experience the virus during the Delta wave.

Prime Time • 18 Aug 21