Paul Cunningham

Presenter, This Week

Judge never reconsidered working at ICC despite sanctions

Kimberly Prost, a Canadian judge sanctioned by the US, says she has never reconsidered working at the International Criminal Court, even though it has led to her being shut out from most of the international banking system.

World • 30 Mar

Irish alumina use in Russian war effort 'very worrying'

EU Sanctions Envoy David O'Sullivan has said it is "very worrying" that a product produced in Ireland could be indirectly assisting "the Russian war machine" and its sale may have to be banned.

Ireland • 22 hrs

Kevin Keating and Jason Clancy survivors of abuser Bill Kenneally

Kenneally victims call for swift publication of report

Two victims of Bill Kenneally have called on Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan to swiftly publish a Commission of Investigation report into the convicted paedophile.

Ireland • 30 Mar

Young woman being prepared by a nurse for blood donation

'We were lost' - the impact of an infected transfusion

Every year, four or five people with a medical complaint enter an Irish hospital and discover that many years ago they received a blood transfusion and, unfortunately for them, it was infected with the Hepatitis C virus.

Health • 22 Mar

The UNIFIL flag used on all installations, vehicles and checkpoints

Lebanese face more death, displacement in latest war

It is 36 years since the late journalist Robert Fisk published his bestselling book 'Pity the Nation', which recounted the horror and hell which Lebanon went through during its long-running and bloody civil war from 1975 to 1990.

Analysis and Comment • 12 Mar

Members of the Irish Thalidomide Association arriving at Government Buildings, Dublin

Harris hopes Thalidomide issues will be resolved in 2026

Tánaiste Simon Harris has said 2026 "has to be the year" when the Government finally resolves the outstanding issues facing thalidomide survivors, including a State apology.

Politics • 16 Feb

Protest at Dáil calls for decriminalisation of sex work

A demonstration was held outside the Dáil tonight to mark International Day to End Violence against Sex Workers, and appeal for the decriminalisation of sex work.

Ireland • 05 Jan

Choice beckons for FF politicians opposed to Martin

Analysis and Comment • 17 Dec 25

The Taoiseach pictured with President Donald Trump at the White House in March

EU is strong, not weak, Taoiseach tells Trump

The Taoiseach has said he disagrees with US President Donald Trump, who described the European Union as "weak" and accused member states of letting Ukraine fight "until they drop".

Ireland • 10 Dec 25

Minister for Children Norma Foley speaking outside Government Buildings

Minister announces reforms to Assessment of Need process

Targeted reforms to improve the Assessment of Need process for children and their families have been announced.

Ireland • 10 Dec 25