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'Finding Samantha' producer Nicoline Greer updates Behind the Story with developments about the 'GPO Girl'

Podcast: Remember the 'GPO Girl'? There's an update!

A new development has brought the so-called 'GPO Girl' back into the spotlight.

Correspondent Adam Maguire joins Behind the Story to discuss how the conflict between the US–Israel and Iran could hit your pocket

Podcast: Could the EU get dragged into the Iran conflict?

The conflict between the US –Israel and Iran is escalating, with strikes reported between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Behind the Story • 02 Mar

Ali Vaez, Iran Project Director with the International Crisis Group, discusses US and Israeli strikes on Iran on Behind the Story

Podcast: What happens next as US and Israel attack Iran?

The United States and Israel have launched strikes on Iran, targeting its leadership and plunging the Middle East into a ⁠new conflict.

Behind the Story • 28 Feb

‘Goodman: Too Big To Fail’ producer Ella McSweeney and director Ciarán Cassidy talk to Behind the Story

Podcast: Who is Larry Goodman? And axing the Arts degree?

A new two-part TV documentary on Larry Goodman takes a look at how one businessman moved from being a relative unknown to the most famous name in Irish beef.

Behind the Story • 27 Feb

Correspondent Brian O’Donovan joins Fran and Paul on Behind the Story to discuss reports that payments company Stripe is considering buying PayPal

Podcast: Protecting Irish seas and Stripe eyes PayPal

Ireland's first National Maritime Security Strategy has been launched, aimed at safeguarding Irish waters and deepening naval co-operation with France and the UK.

Behind the Story • 25 Feb

Podcast: War in Ukraine four years after Russian invasion

A planned European Union loan of €90bn for Ukraine has been blocked by Hungary ahead of the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion.

Behind the Story • 23 Feb

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, younger brother of Britain’s King Charles, formerly known as Prince Andrew, leaves Aylsham Police Station

Podcast: Andrew's arrest and the story behind that photo

British detectives are continuing searches of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's former home following his release from custody after he was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

Behind the Story • 20 Feb

Podcast: 'It's a race' - cyber threats on the increase

The cyber security situation is "already worse" than believed late last year, the director of the NCSC, Richard Browne has said.

Behind the Story • 18 Feb

Crime journalist Barry Cummins talks to Behind the Story about the latest searches for Deirdre Jacob and Jo Jo Dullard

Podcast: New search for Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob

A search is under way in Co Wicklow as part of the investigation into the disappearance and murders of Deirdre Jacob and Jo Jo Dullard in the 1990s.

Behind the Story • 17 Feb

Public affairs correspondent with the Irish Times, Martin Wall, tells Behind the Story about delays with the proposed National Children’s Science Centre

Podcast: The 'stuck' National Children's Science Centre

Officials from the Office of Public Works told the Public Accounts Committee on Thursday that the proposed National Children's Science Centre is "stuck".

Behind the Story • 13 Feb

Fran McNulty and Paul Cunningham present Behind the Story

Behind the Story: Can diplomacy help Seamus Culleton?

Irish man Seamus Culleton has been detained in an ICE facility in El Paso, Texas for five months.

Behind the Story • 11 Feb

Prof of Politics at Keele University, Dr Kathryn Simpson, discusses the latest fallout for UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Behind the Story

Behind the Story: Auction fever and Starmer's woes

A new study found people in open auctions were more likely to exceed their original budget and bid higher than what they thought the property was worth.

Behind the Story • 09 Feb

RTÉ Sports Eamon Horan and Dr Richard Woodward talk to Behind the Story about the Winter Olympics

Podcast: Winter Olympics and the politics of sport

Team Ireland is gearing up for the Winter Olympics, which are taking place across 13 venues in northern Italy.

Behind the Story • 06 Feb

Dervla Ryan, Diversity & Inclusion Officer at UL Students’ Union, talks to Behind the Story

Podcast: Students' commuter hell and pressure on Starmer

Commuting is having a substantial impact on students' academic performance, financial security and wellbeing.

Behind the Story • 04 Feb

Travel expert Eoghan Corry talks about changes to the US visa waiver system with Fran McNulty and Aengus Cox on Behind the Story

Behind the Story: Farmers v Bord Bia and US visa rules

Members of the Irish Farmers' Association have vowed to remain outside Bord Bia's offices in Dublin until Larry Murrin is removed as chair.

Behind the Story • 30 Jan

Prof Mary Bourke talks about flood defences with Fran McNulty and Karen Creed on Behind the Story

Behind the Story: Can nature help stop flooding?

A clean-up operation is continuing following flooding during Storm Chandra, as fresh weather warnings are issued for more heavy rain this week.

Behind the Story • 28 Jan

Niall Stanage talks to Behind the Story about the latest developments in Minneapolis

Podcast: Minneapolis on edge and the EU refocuses on Grok

Officials in US President Donald Trump's administration continue to defend the fatal shooting of a man on Saturday by immigration agents in Minneapolis, despite video evidence to the contrary.

Behind the Story • 26 Jan

Barry Cummins talks to Behind the Story about the murder of Marilyn Rynn

Behind the Story: The murder of Marilyn Rynn

The body of Marilyn Rynn was found near her home in Blanchardstown in Dublin in early January 1996, 16 days after she went missing.

Behind the Story • 23 Jan

Correspondent Fergal O'Brien talks to Behind the Story about the Ryanair/X spat

Behind the Story: Trump's demands and billionaires row

US President Donald Trump has said wants "immediate negotiations" to acquire Greenland.

Behind the Story • 21 Jan

Fran McNulty and Karen Creed talk Trump tariffs on Behind the Story

Podcast: Tariff threats and what it may mean for Ireland

On the first day of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned European countries against retaliatory tariffs against the US.

Behind the Story • 19 Jan

The Sunday Times reporter Julieanne Corr joins Behind the Story to discuss a rise in the use of ketamine

Podcast: Ireland–China ties and rising ketamine use

China's trade surplus reached a record high last year of $1.19 trillion dollars, a 20% increase from 2024.

Behind the Story • 16 Jan

Retired architect David O’Connor (centre) speaks to Behind the Story about the future of Dublin City Council offices at Wood Quay

Podcast: Grok AI and Dublin City Council on the move?

Gardaí are investigating 200 reports of Grok-generated images of suspected child sexual abuse.

Behind the Story • 15 Jan

Evelyn O'Rourke and Maggie Doyle talk about Jessie Buckley's Golden Globe win on Behind the Story

Podcast: Jessie Buckley's win and Iran on the edge

Evelyn O'Rourke and Maggie Doyle discuss Jessie Buckley's win, what it means for Irish acting talent and how award speeches can be an opportunity to highlight other issues.

Behind the Story • 12 Jan

Prof John O'Brennan of Maynooth University talks to Behind the Story about the Mercosur trade deal

Podcast: The Mercosur deal and On The Beat with gardaí

The largest trade deal the EU has ever struck got the backing of the majority of member states at an EU Council meeting today.

Behind the Story • 09 Jan

Political Correspondent Mícheál Lehane talks to Behind the Story about the Government's new plan to attract more tourists

Podcast: Increasing tourism and Grok AI concerns

The Government is hoping to attract more tourists from India, the UAE and the Asia-Pacific region as part of a new strategic investment covering a range of sectors.

Behind the Story • 11 Jan