Louise Byrne

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The Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme has been promoted as a key part of government plans to retrofit 500,000 homes by 2030

Minister: 'Work needed' to ensure take up of 'game-changer' loan

The Minister for Environment has accepted more work needs to be done to improve take-up of a low-cost loan scheme which was heralded as an environmental 'game-changer' by government prior to its launch early last year.

Prime Time • 25 Mar

Back to the office: Are the days of remote work numbered?

With several prominent companies like Amazon, Dell and JP Morgan recently implementing return-to-office mandates, and with President Trump and Elon Musk pushing for less remote working, Prime Time asks if the days of working from home are numbered?

Prime Time • 04 Mar

Explained: The debate over the Occupied Territories Bill

During the 2024 election campaign, all parties confirmed they supported an Occupied Territories Bill in some form. However, post-election, campaigners are concerned legislation is being watered down. So how did it get to this and can a bill progress?

Prime Time • 18 Feb

The changes the Trump administration made during his first term did not result in the damage to the Irish economy some feared

Trump term two: Tariffs and tax threats loom over Irish economy

With the US readying itself for Donald Trump's inauguration early next week, what impact will his second term in the White House have on Ireland's economy?

Prime Time • 16 Jan

The HRT scheme is not yet operational, however the key legislation has been passed.

Pharmacists and health officials clash over delayed HRT scheme

The Irish Pharmacy Union and the Department of Health are at loggerheads about which is at fault for a delay in implementing a national plan to make Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) free to all women, according to correspondence seen by Prime Time.

Prime Time • 10 Jan

Sarah Hayden has struggled to access her ADHD medication.

'A nightmare': Why hundreds of vital drugs are in short supply

With more than 440 drugs currently on a shortage list, Prime Time looks at what is causing the issue and how it's affecting patients.

Prime Time • 19 Dec 24

Dún Laoghaire: The story of the count

Election 24 • 02 Dec 24

Inside a US count centre planning for conspiracy theory fallout

Reeling from the impact of a widespread conspiracy theory that the 2020 Presidential Election was rigged, a Pennsylvania vote counting centre has had to up security measures.

Prime Time • 31 Oct 24

Inside a US count centre planning for conspiracy theory fallout

Reeling from the impact of a widespread conspiracy theory that the 2020 Presidential Election was rigged, a Pennsylvania vote counting centre has had to up security measures.

Prime Time • 31 Oct 24

Erie, Pennsylvania, is a known as a boomerang county.

Erie vibes: We visit a US swing town that often picks the winner

In the first of a series of reports on the 2024 US Election, Louise Byrne reports from Erie, Pennsylvania, a county that has switched between Democrat and Republican candidates in recent elections, and each time sided with the eventual the winner.

Prime Time • 30 Oct 24