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David, Katie and Fran talk about Ireland's Triple Lock on Behind the Story

Podcast: The Triple Lock and the story of 'Agent Cobalt'

The proposed removal of the triple lock has moved back into the spotlight following Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill's reference to it this weekend.

Behind the Story • 25 Aug

Professor Barry O'Sullivan from the School of Computer Science in UCC talks to Behind the Story

Behind the Story: Safety measures needed for AI therapy

A leading expert on Artificial Intelligence has warned that safety measures need to be put in place to deal with the increasing use of AI for therapy and the Government needs to consider a ban on some AI therapy.

Behind the Story • 23 Aug

Laura Reiley speaks to Katie Hannon and Paul Cunningham on Behind the Story

Podcast: The real-life dangers of AI therapy

A woman whose daughter took her own life after confiding in an AI 'therapy bot' wants to see safeguards in place that would alert mental health services going forward.

Behind the Story • 22 Aug

Lead international lawyer for Jimmy Lai, Caoileann Gallagher, speaks to Behind the Story

Podcast: Jimmy Lai's Irish lawyer 'won't be intimidated'

The lead international lawyer for Jimmy Lai, Caoilfhionn Gallagher, has said she "won't be intimidated" from his case.

Ireland • 20 Aug

Fergus Finlay talks to Katie Hannon and Paul Cunningham on Behind the Story

Podcast: What comes next in the race for the Áras?

The upcoming race for the Áras needs to see a contest in Fine Gael to find the best candidate, according to political commentator Fergus Finlay.

Ireland • 21 Aug

Dr Ciarán O'Carroll speaking to Louise Byrne and Fiona Mitchell on Behind the Story

Podcast: Climate change 'has arrived' on dinner plates

The cost of your weekly shop is increasing due to the accelerating impact of climate change across the globe, an expert has warned.

Behind the Story • 15 Aug

Journalist Laura Burns speaking to Fiona Mitchell and Cian McCormack on Behind the Story

Podcast: New insights on Prince Andrew's BBC interview

A journalist who worked on a BBC investigation that ultimately saw Prince Andrew interviewed on the Newsnight programme has said she would like to see "pressure kept on for answers".

Behind the Story • 14 Aug

Dr Tahani Mustafa talks with Fran and Juliette Gash on Behind the Story

Podcast: Israel's Gaza plan 'distracting' from famine

An Israeli plan for a full-scale military takeover of Gaza City is a "distraction" from what is happening in the besieged enclave, an expert has claimed.

Middle East • 08 Aug

Fran McNulty talks to James Brannigan on Behind the Story about his new charity

Charity hopes to probe possible 'hidden homicides'

A charity established in Northern Ireland to help families who have questions about the tragic deaths of loved ones is investigating a number of cases in the Republic.

Behind the Story • 06 Aug

The size of Ireland's sea is about seven-times larger than the island of Ireland itself

Podcast: Why Irish seas need more legal protection

Ireland needs its own legislation to safeguard marine protected areas, an expert has warned.

Ireland • 07 Aug