The Upfront Team

Two experts debate the Dublin Airport passenger cap

As part of The Conversation from RTÉ's Upfront with Katie Hannon, we asked two people to join our WhatsApp group to discuss the proposal to increase the passenger cap at Dublin Airport.

Upfront • 12 Feb 24

Referendum campaigners debate amendments via WhatsApp

As part of The Conversation from RTÉ's Upfront with Katie Hannon, we asked two people to join our WhatsApp group to discuss why they believe people should vote for or against the proposed changes.

Upfront • 02 Feb 24

Neuroscientist and ex-WWE wrestler Dr Chris Nowinski

The doctor and ex-WWE wrestler warning about concussion in rugby

Dr Christopher Nowinski is an American neuroscientist and ex-WWE wrestler. He tells Katie Hannon about how a bang to the head he suffered while working as a professional wrestler led to him discovering the true extent of his own previous concussions.

Upfront • 29 Jan 24

From training horses in Cork to an assassination attempt in Yemen

Iona Craig is a British-Irish investigative journalist who's been covering Yemen and the Arabian Peninsula for over a decade. She tells Katie Hannon about the latest flare up in tensions and what it means for the troubled region going forward.

Upfront • 19 Jan 24

Michael Fry: Irish is challenging but worth it for our kids

There's been a sharp increase in the number of students who are getting exemptions from studying Irish at second level. Actor and comedian Michael Fry joins Katie Hannon to talk about his strongly held views on why Irish should remain a compulsory subject

Upfront • 12 Jan 24

Should Irish still be a compulsory subject in schools?

The future of how we teach the Irish language in schools is under scrutiny. While some people believe compulsory Irish should be scrapped in schools, others believe it would undermine the languages' survival.

Upfront • 10 Jan 24

Virtual vigilante: The man who scams the scammers

Almost €85 million was stolen through frauds and scams in Ireland last year. One man who is doing his bit to take the fight directly to scammers is Northern Ireland YouTuber Jim Browning

Upfront • 19 Dec 23

Nicola Hanney's story featured in RTÉ documentary Taking Back Control

Coercive control survivor: Law 'has to change' to assist victims

A survivor of domestic abuse says despite recent updates to legislation, she still believes "a lot of things have to change" if Ireland is going to properly assist people in abusive relationships

Upfront • 12 Dec 23

Patrik Hermansson on how he infiltrated the far-right

Patrik Hermansson is a Swedish anti-racism campaigner who spent a year infiltrating the white nationalist movement mainly in the UK under an assumed identity. He tells Katie Hannon about what he went through during his time undercover.

Upfront • 12 Dec 23

Life as a hostage: A former captive on the psychological impact

Stories about ceasefire deals and hostage releases are dominating the news agenda. Katie Hannon spoke to Theo Padnos to give an insight into what it's like to be detained by an armed group, and the mental toll of life in captivity.

Upfront • 08 Feb 24