Second Hour Podcast: Wednesday, 28 September, 2016

Presented by Audrey Carville and Keelin Shanley

First Hour Podcast: Wednesday, 28 September, 2016

Presented by Audrey Carville and Keelin Shanley

Three-parent DNA breakthrough raises ethical concerns

Andrea Mulligan, medical law expert, explains the science and the ethics behind the birth of a baby boy using a controversial three-parent fertility technique; Laura Whelan speaks to Fiona Rodgers who lost her young daughter, Katie Rose, to Leigh Syndrome, the very disorder doctors sought to eradicate in this baby boy

Former Israeli President Shimon Peres dies at 93

Raphael Ahren, reporter with The Times of Israel, takes a look back Shimon Peres' life and how he will be remembered

8:40am Sports News

Presented by Pauric Lodge

Would permission to drive in bus lanes encourage you to use an electric car?

George Lee, Agriculture and Environment Correspondent, reports that Minister Denis Naughten wants to see a new system of motor taxation, a ban on microbeads and permission for electric cars to drive in bus lanes

FF: The CEO position of HRI should have been advertised

Charlie McConalogue, Fianna Fáil Agriculture Spokesperson, discusses the issues emerging as a result the controversial reappointment of the Chief Executive of Horse Racing Ireland

News Bulletin

Presented by Brian Jennings

8:10am It Says In The Papers

Presented by John S Doyle

Weather Forecast

Presented by Siobhan Ryan of Met Éireann

7:50am Business News

Presented by Adam Maguire

Why will the DUP not take part in the all-Ireland Brexit talk?

Sam McBride, Political Correspondent at the Belfast Newsletter, discusses the DUP's decision to not send representatives to take part in the all-Ireland conversation about Brexit

Will a reshuffle unify the Labour Party?

Michael Crick, Political Correspondent with Channel 4 News, reports on the Labour Party conference in Liverpool

7:40am Sports News

Presented by Pauric Lodge

America looks back at the first presidential debate

Bob Schmuhl, Professor of American Studies at the University of Notre Dame, talks about the debate viewership record, who the polls are calling the winner and how the candidates have been reacting to their performances

What are the key issues for the Government ahead of Budget day?

John Downing, Political Correspondent with the Irish Independent, discusses the new Dáil term as the Government heads towards Budget day

Eight Premier League managers caught up in sting

Gavin Hamilton, Editor of World Soccer Magazine, discusses the termination of Sam Allardyce's contract as England manager

7:10am It Says In The Papers

Presented by John S Doyle

7:15am Business News

Presented by Adam Maguire

Second Hour Podcast: Tuesday, 27th September, 2016

Presented by Cathal Mac Coille and Audrey Carville

First Hour Podcast: Tuesday, 27th September, 2016

Presented by Cathal Mac Coille and Audrey Carville

New Dáil term begins today

Regina Doherty, Government Chief Whip, discusses the issues facing the minority government as the Dáil returns after the summer holidays

Calls for Irish radio stations to play 40% quota of Irish Music

Ailbhe Conneelly reports on Dáil proposals for a mandatory quota of Irish music to be played on radio stations

8:40am Sports News

Presented by Pauric Lodge

What does the future hold for the children living in the 'Jungle' migrant camp in Calais

Paraic O'Brien, journalist with Channel 4 News, reports from the 'Jungle' migrant camp in Calais following an announcment by President Francois Hollande that the camp is to be demolished by the end of the year

Trump V Clinton: Who won the debate?

Larry Donnelly, Political columnist and NUI Galway Law Lecturer, and Charlie Wolf, Republican commentator, discuss the main talking points of last night's TV debate between Donald Trump and Hilary Clinton

8:10am It Says In The Papers

Presented by John S Doyle

News Bulletin

Presented bu Brian Jennings

Despite millions of public funding for Galway Art House Cinema project still not open

Fran McNulty, RTÉ reporter, discusses the controversy surrounding building an art house cinema in Galway city

Weather Forecast

Presented by Harm Luijkx

7:50am Business News

Presented by Adam Maguire

Law Reform Commission recommends new legislation to tackle 'revenge porn'

Pauline Walley, Barrister and cyber crime expert, gives her reaction to the Law Reform Commission's recommendation on revenge porn and online stalking

Renewed appeal to identify dead man found in Galway

Paudie O'Shea, Garda Inspector, appeals for information to help them identify a man whose body was found in Galway two years ago

7:40am Sports News

Presented by Pauric Lodge

Nevin Institute : Case for cutting taxes in the next Budget is very 'weak'

Dr Tom McDonnell, Senior Economist with the Nevin Institute of Economic Research, says there is a weak case for cutting taxes in the next budget

Clinton and Trump clash over tax, race and IS in the first debate

Caitriona Perry, Washington Correspondent, reports from New York on the first of the US presidential debates

7:15am Business News

Presented by Adam Maguire

7:10am It Says In The Papers

Presented by John S Doyle

Second Hour Podcast: Monday, 26 September, 2016

Presented by Gavin Jennings and Cathal Mac Coille

First Hour Podcast: Monday, 26 September, 2016

Presented by Gavin Jennings and Cathal Mac Coille

7:15 Business News

Presented by Adam Maguire

7:50 Business News

Presentde by Adam Maguire

A look ahead to the 'Superbowl of political events'

Justin McCarthy looks back at some of the moments of the US Presidential campaign so far and Gina London, former CNN politics correspondent, looks ahead to the first of three debates in the US Presidential election

8:40 Sports News

Presented by Damien O'Meara

Varadkar anticipates 'significant measures around childcare' in Budget

Leo Varadkar, Minister for Social Protection, outlines details of this year's 'Jobs Week' initiative to target the long-term unemployed

ASTI: it's 'unfortunate but an all out strike might be the only option left'

Ed Byrne, President of the Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland, defends his union's stance on on the Lansdowne Road agreement

8:10am It Says In The Papers

Presented by John S. Doyle

8am News Bulletin

Presented by Brian Jennings

Weather Forecast

Presented by David Rodgers of Met Éireann

Warning over dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning

Owen Wilson, Networks Safety Manager at GNI at Gas Networks Ireland discusses Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week which is this week

Game of Thrones sparks renewed interest in the sport of Archery

Ahead of the World Archery Field Championships, Stephen Murphy reports on an upsurge in interest in the sport thanks to TV shows like Game of Thrones

7:40am Sports News

Presented by Damien O'Meara

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