Conor McMorrow

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Stewart Kenny (right) co-founded Paddy Power in 1988

Paddy Power founder: Gambling a 'major social problem'

In 1988, Stewart Kenny co-founded Paddy Power. But now the 69-year-old says he has 'deep regrets' about the rise of online gambling, Conor McMorrow explains.

Prime Time • 09 Jul 21

As deer and seal numbers surge, is culling the answer?

Some see culling as a necessary mechanism for rebalancing ecosystems, but it infuriates others who believe every animal has the right to live.

Prime Time • 09 Jun 21

Pubs and restaurants are awaiting guidelines from Fáilte Ireland

Frustrated pubs and restaurants await Covid-19 guidelines

Less than two weeks out from the 7 June reopening of outdoor hospitality businesses, pubs and restaurants are still waiting for guidelines from Fáilte Ireland.

Prime Time • 26 May 21

The arrival of rapid antigen test kits on supermarket shelves has not been without controvery

What do people think about antigen testing?

They are cheap and relatively easy to use, but the arrival of antigen tests in supermarkets has not been without controversy. Conor McMorrow spoke to locals in Bray about the implications.

Prime Time • 12 May 21

Roderic O'Gorman said the abuse faced by three men in foster care was 'absolutely appalling'

Minister for Children to meet men abused in foster care

Minister for Children Roderic O'Gorman has pledged to meet three men featured in a report by RTÉ's Prime Time on the State's boarding-out system.

Prime Time • 26 Feb 21

Tens of thousands of children were were fostered in a system arranged by the State

Abused foster children 'entitled to redress'

Tens of thousands of children were fostered out as part of a State-arranged system. Many were mistreated, reports Prime Time's Conor McMorrow.

Prime Time • 26 Feb 21

Parents of children who have been killed feel silenced by an October court ruling

Her children were murdered – but she cannot name them

An October court ruling means that this mother cannot even publicly disclose that her children were killed, reports Prime Time's Conor McMorrow.

Prime Time • 03 Feb 21

Imelda McHugh, one of the older participants from Moynalty, with Emma Gorman

Facing up to loneliness in Kells

A school project undertaken by a group of Meath schoolgirls prior proved invaluable to older people when Covid-19 hit.

Prime Time • 18 Dec 20

Mary Dunne is unlikely to be able to host her 17 grandchildren for Christmas dinner

Christmas cancelled? Families, businesses live in hope

As the number of Covid-19 cases trend downwards, a lot of us are now asking exactly what sort of Christmas can be saved.

Prime Time • 24 Nov 20

Socks for children 'not essential' said Minister Damien English

Wreaths and socks 'not essential', says minister

Buying wreaths for All Soul's Day or socks for your children is "not essential", Minister of State Damien English has said.

Prime Time • 30 Oct 20