Conor McMorrow

Prime Time

Retailers and communities on the 'chaos' of anti-social behaviour

Anti-social behaviour has become a pressing issue in towns and cities across Ireland, with retailers, commuters and public transport operators all reporting disruptive and sometimes violent incidents.

Prime Time • 15 hrs

Windfall to downfall: The inside story of a GAA club's collapse

Once Ireland's wealthiest GAA club following a €22 million land sale, Parnells went into liquidation earlier this year. Internal club documents obtained by Prime Time show how years of financial mismanagement led to the collapse of the Dublin club.

Prime Time • 24 Jun

Last year saw an almost 10% annual increase in the number of applications

Trumpugees: Meet the US citizens in the surge for Irish passports

Some 4,327 US citizens applied for passports in February, the first full month following President Donald Trump's return to the White House, the most of any month since 2015

Prime Time • 21 Mar

Instances of drivers breaking red lights reflects a wider trend of a decline in driver behaviour according to some experts

Covert filming reveals extent of 'dangerous' red-light breaking

Over the course of eight hours, Prime Time recorded more than 60 incidents of drivers breaking red lights via covert filming at several junctions in Dublin and Galway

Prime Time • 26 Feb

Some 25% fewer electric vehicles were registered in 2024 compared to 2023.

Plugged-in or checked out: Why have EV sales dropped in Ireland?

Some 25% fewer electric vehicles were registered in 2024 compared to the previous year, according to the SIMI. Was that a blip, or have electrical vehicle sales plateaued?

Prime Time • 08 Jan

'Never been harder': Artists warn of live music industry crisis

Large stadium concerts where artists like Taylor Swift and Oasis command high prices for tickets are having a detrimental effect on smaller live venues, according to music industry insiders.

Prime Time • 12 Dec 24