The Group Chat

With cost saving measures being announced at RTÉ with plans to downsize but will it be enough?Will David Cameron's return to politics be enough to save the Tories?Why is Diplomacy such a key aspect when it comes to helping citizens stuck in a conflict? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deborah Naylor joins to analyse the outcome of Aishling Murphy's trial aswell as Jozef Puska's sentencing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hostage negotiator Oliver McTernan reacts to the Israel - Gaza situation and Tom Hand's plea to Hamas.Martin Wall of The Irish Times explains the details of the sentencing hearing for Tom Martens and his daughter Molly following the death of Limerick man Jason Corbett in 2015.The Department of Education proposes a new policy to deter smartphone use in children & The Beatles comeback single raises questions about AI in the music industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 year old Emily Hand was thought to have died in the attacks in Israel on October 7th. Her father Tom made headlines around the world when he told CNN that it was relief that his daughter had died and was not kidnapped.DNA testing has now led officials to conclude that Emily is alive and being held captive.Speaking from Israel Tom says he has the imagined the worst for Emily and hopes her captors will look after her. Emily will turn 9 on November 17th and he thinks she won't even know its her birthday.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deborah Naylor joins to give an update on the trial surrounding the murder of Ashling Murphy and what the jury has heard so far.Leo Varadkar says that Ireland will consider any funding request by the International Criminal Court to investigate potential war crimes in the Middle East.Why is there talk of the pension age in Ireland increasing to 75? Zara gives her thoughts on Britney Spears' book The Woman in Me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is the rise in misinformation about the Middle East conflict being actively encouraged by social media sites?Intense flooding in Midleton, Co. Cork has raised the question of what is being done to defend against the effects of climate change.An online scam has caused a stampede of holiday-makers to a house in Kinnegad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Irish citizen Ibrahim Alagha reveals the horrifying realities of war as he and his family try and survive the middle east conflict.With the HSE finding itself in a financial crisis, is our healthcare system fit for purpose? Why are Fermoy residents furious at comments made on the Graham Norton show? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Journalist Colette Fitzpatrick talks about her time reporting in Israel as well as the harsh realities for Palestinians.With the Budget 2024 being revealed this week, did it live up to expectations? Is it time to rethink the way the budget is delivered?How confident do we feel that Ireland make it to the Rugby World Cup Final? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Budget 2024 looming, will the government be able to keep its promises?There's a culture in Ireland around going to Turkey for cosmetic surgery but is it really worth the risk?Why are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce bringing in record numbers for the NFL? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actress Natalie Britton talks about her struggle to find a place to call home as a result of the housing market.With the Irish special forces seizing its largest cocaine haul in the history of the state, what will this mean for the drug trade?With Irish fans coming under fire for singing along to Zombie, have we gone too far when it comes to song lyrics? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.