News at One

Vincent Kearney, the Northern editor for RTÉ, dives into a shocking incident at a Co Antrim school where 19 Year 11 boys were suspended for disruptive behavior. He provides insights into the principal's alarming email detailing intimidating actions towards staff. The ripple effect is significant, with substitute teachers refusing to teach and female staff feeling deeply affected. The school is now focusing on workshops aimed at tackling toxic masculinity and is committed to working with students and parents to improve the situation.

John Toomey, a researcher from University College Cork, leads a cutting-edge project on combating the harms of explicit AI-generated imagery and deepfakes. In this engaging conversation, he explores the evolution of non-consensual image manipulation and the importance of education to combat these issues. John highlights common myths surrounding deepfakes that minimize their impact and argues for an empathetic approach rather than solely relying on technology or legal measures. He also discusses the toolkit's testing and outreach efforts, inviting educational institutions to engage.

Mark Kelly, Chief Inspector of Prisons in Ireland, and Niamh McCormack, Legal and Public Affairs Manager at the Irish Penal Reform Trust, discuss the alarming conditions in Irish prisons. Kelly reveals severe overcrowding and its impact on prisoner life, highlighting insufficient mental health care and treatment gaps. He emphasizes that long lockdowns hinder rehabilitation opportunities. Both guests advocate for alternative approaches to incarceration, warning that the current system is in crisis and urgently needs political intervention.

RTÉ is today marking 100 years of broadcasting with a series of programmes from Dublin's GPO to mark the start of a year of special programmes and events. Patricia Monahan is RTÉ's Director of Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Britain's Tory Party faced more turmoil today after its leader Kemi Badenoch sacked one of her main rivals, Robert Jenrick.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ten serving ministers have not taken steps to repay money they received in error some seven months after the issue first came to light, the Dáil has heard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 15-strong French miliary contingent is reported to have arrived in the Greenland capital, as several European states send soldiers as part of a so-called reconnaissance mission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inflation eased slightly last month, but the price of many goods and services continued to rise. In December, prices were up by 2.8% when compared to the same month a year earlier.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elon Musk's company said it will geoblock the abiity of users to undress images, in countries where this is illegal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this engaging discussion, Sarah Firth, a Washington correspondent specializing in US foreign policy, dives into the high-stakes summit between JD Vance, Denmark, and Greenland. They explore Trump's past claims that Greenland is vital for national security and the firm rejection from Denmark and Greenland regarding any sale. Firth also highlights American public sentiment against military actions and questions the American response to Trump's unpredictability on both Greenland and Iran, illuminating the intricate dynamics at play.