Paul Cunningham

Presenter, This Week

Palestinian civil defence try to extinguish a fire at a building hit by an Israeli strike in Gaza City in central Gaza

OTB must not 'disadvantage Ireland unduly' - Martin

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the aim of the Occupied Territories Bill must be to apply pressure on Israel to end the war in Gaza, rather than "disadvantage Ireland unduly".

Politics • 04 Jul 25

Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui and Taoiseach Micheál Martin place a wreath in the city's Peace Memorial Park

It's been 'an honour' to visit Hiroshima - Taoiseach

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said it has been "an honour" to visit Hiroshima.

Asia • 04 Jul 25

The overall theme for Expo 25 is 'Designing Future Society for Our Lives'

Taoiseach attends Expo 25 following talks with Japan PM

Taoiseach Micheál Martin is attending Expo 25 in Osaka, Japan - a global exhibition of cutting-edge technology and industry which is expected to attract 28 million visitors over six months.

Ireland • 03 Jul 25

Taoiseach says banning sunbeds is a 'no-brainer'

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said he is "in favour" of banning sunbeds, calling the move a "no-brainer".

Ireland • 02 Jul 25

Micheál Martin met Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Tokyo

Taoiseach discusses deepening trade links with Japan PM

Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba have held talks in Tokyo to discuss deepening trade links, bilateral relations and cybersecurity.

Asia • 02 Jul 25

The Irish flag flies over the official residence of the president of the Republic of Ireland

United left-wing candidate likely to compete for Áras

It is more likely than not that there will be a united left-wing candidate running in the presidental election later in the year, according to People Before Profit-Solidarity TD Paul Murphy.

Politics • 01 Jul 25

Speaking in Japan, Micheál Martin said the EU hopes to strike a 'network of agreements' in Asia

Trade high on agenda as Taoiseach visits Japan

The Taoiseach has begun his four day visit to Japan, saying Ireland's trade with the country has increased by €5 billion in the past three years and it is very important to engage with like-minded countries at a time of economic uncertainty.

Politics • 01 Jul 25

The Taoiseach's trip is the latest in a series of visits by members of the Cabinet to Japan

Taoiseach to begin Japan trip focused on bilateral links

Taoiseach Micheál Martin is to begin a four-day tour across three cities in Japan, which will focus on bilateral relationships, trade and cultural links.

Politics • 30 Jun 25

'Die trying to live' - Survivor on Srebrenica genocide

On the 30th anniversary of the genocide at Srebrenica in eastern Bosnia Herzegovina, Paul Cunningham tells the story of one man who survived the genocide, but whose four brothers were killed.

Europe • 29 Jun 25

Minister for Defence Simon Harris intends to sign Ireland up to Security Action for Europe scheme

EU scheme on defence systems about 'common procurement'

The Tánaiste has said that by signing Ireland up to an EU instrument called Security Action for Europe, or SAFE, it will "assist us in keeping our people and our country safe in terms of our defence force capabilities".

Politics • 27 Jun 25