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The remains of 43 year old James O'Neill were found in a wooded area of the Phoenix Park in November 2023, but it was over a year before his family were imformed of his death. Mr O'Neill's family attended a meeting with Fiosrú this morning and Rachel speaks with the family solicitor Padraig O'Muirigh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simon Hunter, a Madrid based journalist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Olof Gill, European Commission Spokesperson on Trade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over three thousand participants from 130 countries travel to the Swiss Ski Resort, Michael Lohan IDA Chief Executive is there and he spoke to Rachel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enoch Burke has been returned to Mountjoy Prison after the High Court found him in breach of a court order not to trespass at Wilson's Hospital School in Co Westmeath. Reporter Dyane Connorat at the High Court.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Economics and Public Affairs Editor, David MurphySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dimitri O'Donnell, an RTÉ reporter known for his detailed coverage of significant events, delves into the tragic inquest of George Nkencho. He discusses a video recorded by a passerby that captured the moments leading to Mr. Nkencho's fatal shooting by armed gardaí. O'Donnell highlights witness accounts, including the perspective of Alan O'Reilly, who filmed the incident, and postman Derek Keenan, who described hearing taser warnings and observing Nkencho's erratic behavior. The conversation provides a poignant insight into this critical case.

In this discussion, Brian O'Donovan, an RTÉ Work and Technology Correspondent with a keen focus on tech policy, dives into the meeting between Minister Niamh Smyth and representatives of X regarding the generation of sexualized images. He addresses the legal implications and recent updates on Irish law, alongside government stances on technology firms. Additionally, Brian highlights the investigation into child abuse material linked to generated content and examines TikTok's new age-detection technology, raising privacy concerns amidst its growing popularity.

Peter Murtagh, a member of the Friends of the Cliff Walk steering group, discusses the ongoing closure of the Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk, which may stretch into another three years. He shares community frustrations regarding five years of inactivity and the potential for delays to extend the closure to a decade. Murtagh highlights how this prolonged state impacts local businesses and emphasizes the need for urgent action to restore the popular walking route.

Paul Reynolds, RTÉ crime correspondent, provides an incisive look into the case of Garda Trevor Bolger, who assaulted his wife, Margaret Loftus, thirteen years ago. The discussion reveals the couple's troubled relationship, highlighting the assault's shocking context during a family party. Reynolds delves into the timeline of events leading to the complaint in 2018 and the court's findings, emphasizing the breach of trust given Bolger’s position. Ultimately, he unpacks the implications of the three-month suspended sentence tied to a domestic violence program.