Louise Byrne

Prime Time

Prime Time Reporter

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The Free Travel passes were withdrawn following cuts to social welfare entitlements

Free travel pass withdrawn from Ukrainians under welfare changes

More than 500 Ukrainian refugees have had their Free Travel passes withdrawn following cuts to social welfare entitlements.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

'No end in sight' - Ukrainian refugees facing uncertain future

Campaigners who are appealing to the Government to reconsider proposed reductions welfare payments to thousands of Ukrainian say the uncertainty is causing "huge stress"

Prime Time • 20 Jun 24

'Special Emergency Arrangements' include short term rental properties and Airbnbs.

Babies in State care placed in private unregulated settings

Children younger than two years old are being accommodated by private companies in residential care placements which are not subject to HIQA oversight, according to figures released to RTE's Prime Time.

Prime Time • 09 May 24

A major national rollout of smart meters is estimated to cost €1.2 billion.

Smart tariff uptake at just 11% despite major smart meter rollout

Despite a major national rollout of smart meters, only 11% of electricity customers are on smart tariffs. Prime Time explores the reasons why people have been reluctant to change their payment arrangements.

Prime Time • 16 May 24

Recent research shows vaping is increasing in Ireland

Should disposable vapes be banned in Ireland?

As the UK moves to ban all disposable vapes, Prime Time speaks to medics and others about whether the Irish Government should follow their example.

Prime Time • 31 Jan 24

More than 400 million will have their say on a new European Parliament in 2024. Graphic: Scott Bryan

Can democracy survive a year of global elections?

Around four billion people will have the chance to vote in 2024, far more in one year than ever before. But in which direction is democracy headed?

Prime Time • 05 Jan 24

Cash or card: Are we tapping our way to a cashless society?

As the National Driver Licence Service insists that it will continue to refuse cash payments, Prime Time asks if the future of cash hangs in the balance.

Prime Time • 19 Dec 23

RSA should reverse no cash policy for driving licences - McGrath

The NDLS has confirmed to Prime Time that cash is still not accepted at 34 driving licence centres around the country as the move predated the Minister's guidance

Prime Time • 19 Dec 23