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Jan 29, 2026 • 4min

2025 was a record-breaking year for the Irish film, television and animation industry

According to Screen Ireland, also known as Fís Éireann, the national development agency for the sector just published its annual figures. The sector contributed €544 million to the economy, a 26% increase on 2024. Ray Harman, Chair of Fís Éireann / Screen Ireland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 29, 2026 • 6min

Flooding latest and more rain to come

A status yellow rain alert is in operation for six counties. Aisling Kenny is in Aughrim this lunchtime.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 29, 2026 • 6min

The sexual assault unit in Dublin's Rotunda Hospital has reported one of its busiest ever years

There was a significant increase in the number of people recieving specialist care and support following sexual violence. Professor Maeve Eogan, Clinical Lead for National SATU Services and Consultant at The Rotunda Hospital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 29, 2026 • 3min

A promised nationwide Flood Support Scheme for businesses affected by Storm Chandra has now opened.

Deirdre Garvey, Secretary General of the Irish Red Cross tells us more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 29, 2026 • 3min

Astronomers have discovered a potentially habitable new planet

The Earth-sized planet has conditions similar to Mars but its 146 light years away. Dr Chelsea Huang from the University of Southern Queensland in Australia was among the scientists who carried out the research spoke to Rachel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 28, 2026 • 4min

Another rise in the price of heath insurance

For the latest Charlie Weston, Irish Independant personal finance editor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 28, 2026 • 9min

What would an enhanced flood warning system look like

Dr Nick Scroxton, researcher at the climate analysis and research unit in Maynooth University.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 28, 2026 • 3min

Rare sighting of a redhead bird spotted in Kerry

Kerry based ornithologist Ed Carthy tells us more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 28, 2026 • 10min

Clean up begins as people count the cost from storm chandra

We heard from parts of the country worst affected, our reporter Barry Gallagher was in Enniscorthy, Kate Egan reports from South Dublin and we get the latest from our south east correspondent, Marc O'Driscoll.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 28, 2026 • 5min

Latest figures show thousands of children on the waiting list for child and adolescent mental health services

An Oireachtas commettee has been hearing about the ongoing problems with mental health services for young people. Among thoes giving evidence Joseph Duffy, CEO of the Youth Mental Heath charity JIGSAW.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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