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Jim Callery with his sisters Nanette Callery and Eileen O'Connell

Co Roscommon man completes charity walk on 90th birthday

A Co Roscommon man has marked his 90th birthday by completing a 165km fundraising walk along the National Famine Way.

'Part of us died with her' - parents of Aoife Johnston speak out

The parents of Aoife Johnston have spoken out for the first time, to call for greater accountability and transparency from the HSE and State in relation to the circumstances that ultimately led to their 16-year-old daughter's death.

Prime Time • 03 Oct 24

The Coalition will publish the fifth and final budget of its lifespan on Tuesday which will mark what some argue could be considered the 'full term' of its time in office.

What are the key areas of debate ahead of Budget 2025?

It is one of the most hotly anticipated budgets in recent memory. And while money is on the menu, for once it is not just financial reasons that are focusing minds. So just what are some of the key areas expected to cause debate between Government and the Opposition parties in the week ahead?

Analysis and Comment • 30 Sep 24

We asked people on the streets of Dublin city centre how they would spend the Apple tax money.

How do you want the Government to spend Apple's €14bn?

As further talks on the overall shape of the Budget continue, many of us are still wondering just how the Government intends to spend the €14 billion Apple tax revenue.

Budget 2025 • 27 Sep 24

A statutory instrument signed last week means antiparasitic drugs will only be available with a prescription.

Why some vets are concerned over a new antiparasitic drug law

A statutory instrument signed last week means that antiparasitic drugs will only be available with a prescription, drawing concerns from farmers, retailers and vets.

Prime Time • 19 Sep 24

A special report on drug-related intimidation is broadcast on the 12 September edition of Prime Time

'They'll shoot you' - Family forced to flee over son's drug debts

A woman who was forced to flee the country after her son racked up significant drug debts has spoken of the trauma her family experienced after becoming the target of drug-related intimidation.

Prime Time • 13 Sep 24

(Stock image) This follows the Tax Appeals Commission (TAC) upholding Revenue Commissioner assessments against the retired farmer.

Farmer must pay €364,513 tax bill after losing tax battle

A retired farmer has been left with an "off the scale" €364,513 income tax and VAT bill after losing a tax battle with the Revenue Commissioners.

Business • 11 Sep 24

Irish Oasis fans spent an average of €347 on tickets, the latest AIB Spend Trend survey shows

Kildare Oasis fans spent most on tickets - AIB

Kildare Ticketmaster customers spent the most on Oasis tickets for the band's two gigs in Dublin next year according to the latest AIB Spend Trend, shelling out €466 per transaction.

Business • 09 Sep 24

Maureen O'Hara was one of the most iconic actresses of her generation

Plaque unveiled at former Dublin home of Hollywood icon

The childhood home of Hollywood actress Maureen O'Hara has been memoralised with a commemorative plaque.

Dublin • 09 Sep 24

How are Gen Z-ers in Dublin feeling ahead of Budget 2025 and with a general election on the horizon?

Watch: How are you feeling one month out from Budget 2025

There is one month to go before we find out what is in Budget 2025.

News Headlines • 02 Sep 24

Ceola McGowan first started axe throwing in 2018

Irish woman retains world axe-throwing title

An Irish woman has retained her crown as world axe-throwing champion after winning a competition in the UK.

Ireland • 25 Aug 24

Cheryl Keeler says it is important for students to make an informed decision about their next step

Watch: Key Leaving Cert dates to watch out for next

Now that the Leaving Cert results are out, what are the key dates to watch out for next?

Education • 24 Aug 24

Hundreds of supporters gathered at the Cork Camogie grounds on Castle Road to welcome the victorious senior and intermediate teams

Celebration held in Cork for winning camogie teams

Hundreds of supporters welcomed the O'Duffy and Jack McGrath cups back to Cork after the county won an All-Ireland senior and intermediate camogie double.

Munster • 13 Aug 24

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (L) meets with Mongolia's Foreign Minister Batmunkh Battsetseg in Ulaanbaatar

US calls for end to 'escalatory actions' in Middle East

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has urged "all parties" in the Middle East to stop "escalatory actions" and achieve a ceasefire in Gaza.

Middle East • 01 Aug 24

The trial at the Central Criminal Court is expected to last up to two weeks (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Murder victim 'starving' and 'frightened' before death

"An absolute gentleman" appeared "starving" and "frightened" in the months before his death, having told friends that a young man whom he had put up in his home and now stands accused of murder was demanding money from him, witnesses have told a Central Criminal Court trial.

Politics • 25 Jul 24

Residents can instead quench their thirst with kumis, a popular drink made of fermented mare's milk

Kazakhstan's villages go 'dry' to combat alcoholism

Scanning shop shelves in the Kazakh village of Karakuduk, locals will not find a drop of alcohol due to a prohibition movement growing in popularity across the Central Asian country.

News Lens • 25 Jul 24

There has been a sign of strength and unity from the Republican Party this week

Watch: Why did Biden exit race and what is next?

For many, Joe Biden's exit from the US presidential race seemed inevitable.

US • 22 Jul 24

On the road through Britain as a 'political earthquake' looms

As voters heading to polling stations across the UK, Prime Time's Fran McNulty has been speaking to candidates and voters from Edinburgh to London about the key election issues

Prime Time • 04 Jul 24

An RTÉ Investigates documentary will be broadcast on Wednesday night on RTÉ One television.

Significant horse abuse exposed at key site by secret RTÉ filming

Serious animal welfare abuses and cruelty have been uncovered in the treatment of horses that are being sent for slaughter at Ireland's only licensed equine abattoir.

RTÉ Investigates • 11 Jun 24

The poll asked respondents how comfortable they were with the use of behavioural profiling by social media companies

Majority want end to behavioural profiling on social media - poll

77% of Irish people say they want social media companies to stop using behavioural profiling by default to determine the content they see according to a new poll

Prime Time • 16 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

Deputy Marc Ó Cathasaigh said he has written to the chair of the PAC to request the RSA be brought in

RSA needs to come before PAC over GDPR data revelations, says TD

With road engineers being unable to access data deemed crucial for road safety, Green Party TD Marc Ó Cathasaigh has called for the RSA to be brought before the Public Accounts Committee

Prime Time • 12 Apr 24

Minister Jack Chambers said improvement in enforcement was needed

RSA reform recommendations due in coming months - Chambers

Recommendations on reforming the Road Safety Authority will be brought forward this summer, according to Minister of State at the Department of Transport Jack Chambers.

Prime Time • 12 Apr 24

RTÉ's in-depth coverage of road safety issues this week includes a special edition of Prime Time on 11 April.

The psychology of why so many young people die on our roads

Since 2019, people aged between 16 and 25 represent about 20% of all road deaths despite making up just 12% of the population. That trend is sadly continuing in 2024.

Prime Time • 10 Apr 24

Tánaiste Micheál Martin said he was 'in no doubt that war crimes have been committed'

'Recognition of a Palestinian state will happen' - Martin

Tánaiste Micheál Martin will bring a formal proposal on recognition of a Palestinian state to the Government when "wider international discussions" are complete.

Middle East • 09 Apr 24