The Upfront Team

Russia worried Trump could do '180' turn – Irish view from Moscow

There is concern in Moscow that US President Donald Trump could turn on Russia, according to an Irishman who has lived there for almost three decades

Upfront • 07 Mar

Mother and son secure home after appeal on RTÉ

A mother living in Ireland's largest homeless family hub with her young son secured a home following an appeal which aired on RTÉ's Upfront with Katie Hannon programme.

Upfront • 05 Mar

Lisa McDermott and Ciara Lyons are staying in Houben House.

324 people: Voices from Ireland's largest family homeless hub

Houben House is Ireland's largest homeless hub specifically for families. Located in Dublin's Harold's Cross, and run by The Salvation Army, it is home to more than 60 families currently.

Upfront • 25 Feb

Kira Rudik says any ceasefire plan between Ukraine and Russia must have safeguards and 'security assurances' in place

Kira Rudik: US signals on Ukraine peace talks add to uncertainty

The leader of the Ukrainian opposition party said there has been little clarity provided to her country about what any future peace deal could look like.

Upfront • 20 Feb

Gary Coll served as an aviation technician with the Irish Air Corps in Casement Aerodrome

Ex-Air Corps members demand 'truth' after €2m chemicals case

A former member of the Defence Forces who says his health has been destroyed by exposure to dangerous chemicals during his service has called for the Government to 'let the truth come out.'

Upfront • 11 Feb

Gemma Allen said there is a lot more that attracts businesses to Ireland other than just the corporate tax rate

Ireland still 'attractive' for US firms under Trump – Ex-IDA exec

Ireland's position as a foreign direct investment hub is not in immediate danger under President Donald Trump, a former IDA executive has said.

Upfront • 25 Jan

Jasmine McMonagle who was killed by her partner in 2019

Sister of woman killed by partner calls for action on femicide

With renewed discussions about femicide and gender-based violence across the country, the sister of Jasmine McMonagle - who was killed by her partner in 2019 - says "a lot needs to be done" to address this problem

Upfront • 20 Jan

Sister of woman killed by partner calls for action on femicide

With renewed discussions about femicide and gender-based violence across the country, the sister of Jasmine McMonagle - who was killed by her partner in 2019 - says "a lot needs to be done" to address this problem

Upfront • 10 Jan

Jolene Morey (left) and her sister Nicole who was attacked and killed by her dogs in June

'XL bully ban won't stop them': Sister of woman killed speaks out

The sister of a woman who died after being attacked by her dogs, one of which was an XL bully, has welcomed the introduction of a ban on the breed but said it should be "stricter".

Upfront • 01 Oct 24

'XL Bully ban won't stop them': Sister of woman killed speaks out

The sister of a woman who died after being attacked by her dogs, one of which was an XL bully, has welcomed the introduction of a ban on the breed but said it should be "stricter"

Upfront • 30 Sep 24