Louise Byrne

Prime Time

Prime Time Reporter

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

Scoil Mochua in Clondalkin featured on Tuesday's Prime Time

'Rug was pulled' from beneath Dublin special school, Dáil told

The Dáil has been told that engagement is under way with the Department of Education following the emergence of a significant potential funding gap at a special education school in Dublin.

Prime Time • 16 Oct 24

The Free Travel passes were withdrawn following cuts to social welfare entitlements

Free travel pass withdrawn from Ukrainians under welfare changes

More than 500 Ukrainian refugees have had their Free Travel passes withdrawn following cuts to social welfare entitlements.

Prime Time • 26 Sep 24

Despite the low supply, social media pages seem to be flooded with ads for tickets to the shows

Desperate Taylor Swift fans hit with ticket scams on social media

As die-hard Swifties scramble for last-minute tickets to three sold-out Dublin concerts, some desperate fans are being targetted by unscrupulous scammers across social media.

Prime Time • 27 Jun 24