Kate McDonald

Kiea McCann ws one of two teenagers killed in a crash on the way to their Debs ball in Monaghan in 2023.

'No moving on': McCann parents speak out after debs crash deaths

The parents of Kiea McCann, one of two teenagers killed in a crash on the way to a Debs ball in Monaghan in 2023, have spoken in their first television interview about arriving to the scene of the crash moments after it occurred.

Prime Time • 20 May

Conspiracies and misinformation have been swirling around social media since the death of the Pope.

Simpsons to Saints: How misinformation swirled about Pope's death

Over the past week, a torrent of false narratives, misleading videos and ancient prophecies related to Pope Francis and the Vatican has erupted across social media. So what is behind the surge of misleading claims?

Clarity • 29 Apr

North Korean workers use fake passports, CVs, and qualifications, to apply for jobs online and get through the recruitment process.

North Korea targets Irish tech sector with undercover workers

Ireland's tech sector is being targeted by a North Korean government operation, a senior threat intelligence analyst with Google has told Prime Time.

Prime Time • 10 Apr

Minister Darragh O'Brien, Tánaiste Simon Harris, Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Minister Jack Chambers have come under pressure over housing figures during the General Election

Timeline: Did government mislead the public on housing numbers?

In recent weeks opposition leaders have ramped up pressure on Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Tánaiste Simon Harris, and current ministers Jack Chambers and Darragh O'Brien, over housing figures trumpeted in the run-up to, and during, the last election.

Clarity • 03 Apr

Conor McGregor visited the White House on St Patrick's Day

McGregor's 'dangerous Dublin' claim traces to gambling site list

Conor McGregor appears to have based one of the key views he expressed during his St Patrick's Day White House visit on a ranking of European cities published by an online gambling company.

Prime Time • 23 Mar

The pause in military aid follows an explosive meeting between Zelensky and Trump last week.

How important is US military aid to Ukraine?

US President Donald Trump has announced an intention to "pause and review" military aid for Ukraine. So how much does the US give Ukraine, how does the spending break down, and how important is it for Ukraine?

Prime Time • 04 Mar

Mr Trump's figures have been rejected by Mr Zelensky and other European leaders, including France's Emmanuel Macron.

US vs Europe: Who actually gives more support to Ukraine?

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed the United States has spent $350 billion (€333bn) to support Ukraine, saying that is $200bn (€190bn) more than Europe has spent.

Prime Time • 26 Feb

US vs Europe: Who actually gives more aid to Ukraine?

Claims made by US President Donald Trump about spending from Europe and the US to support Ukraine have been central to major news stories and events in recent weeks. So, what are the facts?

Prime Time • 26 Feb

Ukraine's president has said that Donald Trump 'is living in a disinformation space.'

Explained: Why Zelensky fears Trump has fallen for Putin's lies

Is there a reason to believe Mr Trump is being influenced by Russian disinformation? Here is the context behind the comments, and some reasons Mr Zelensky may have to believe Mr Trump is succumbing to Russian propaganda.

Prime Time • 19 Feb

Elon Musk tweeted 1,494 times in the 15 days following President Trump's inauguration.

1,500 in 15 days: What Musk's Trump-era tweets reveal about him

Using a bespoke social media search tool Prime Time downloaded and analysed all his tweets from his first 15 full days working in the US government, to try to get an insight into his activity, mindset and ideology.

Prime Time • 24 Feb