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Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Michael Healy-Rae

Healy-Rae backs forestry and gas plans as 'common sense'

Michael Healy-Rae has defended proposals to plant trees on peatlands and expand Ireland's gas infrastructure, saying both are needed to meet climate targets in a "real world" context.

Upfront • 13 May

Ireland's grid: Do we need to rethink our energy resilience?

Tonight's Upfront with Katie Hannon explores the risks to Ireland's energy supply — and the measures being considered to strengthen it.

Upfront • 12 May

Martin Finn with Tony Allen and Mick Foster

'You just see his talent' - Foster & Allen sing with autistic man

The father of a man who is autistic and non-verbal has said that giving his son the chance to sing with Irish country duo Foster and Allen was "better than winning the lottery".

Upfront • 18 Apr

Examining the rise in ADHD and autism diagnoses

Diagnoses of ADHD and autism in children have risen significantly in recent years — but are we seeing a true increase, or simply better awareness and access to diagnosis?

Upfront • 15 Apr

Kathy Blair criticises 'unfair' anonymity for son's killer

The mother of Cameron Blair, who was fatally stabbed in 2020, says nobody should have to see their child lying dead after a "senseless" attack.

Upfront • 09 Apr

A still from Netflix's Adolescence and rugby player Jordan Conroy

'Are we failing young boys?' Rugby star Conroy on his concerns

Irish Rugby Sevens star Jordan Conroy says he fears online communities and influencers are warping young males' understanding of masculinity.

Upfront • 26 Mar

Lack of Irish schools 'taking choice away from children' - Trappe

A lack of Irish-speaking schools is taking choice away from children, according to comedian and Gaeilgeoir Kayleigh Trappe

Upfront • 13 Mar

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