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RTÉ Radio 1
This Week
Politics
English
A look at events making the news in Ireland over the last week, presented by Justin McCarthy. Listen live every Sunday at 1pm on RTÉ Radio 1.
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100
12 April 2026
Morning Update - Latest from fuel protests across the country
In a special Sunday morning update, we get reports from around the country as the fuel protests wind down
19 min
12 April 2026
Fuel protests wind down across the country
We hear from Chris Smyth, Group Chief Executive of Perennial Freight at Rosslare Europort; Iarnrod Eireann spokesperson Jane Creegan; Fuels for Ireland CEO Kevin McPartlan; Minister of State Timmy Dooley; Foynes protester Neilus O'Connor and South East Correspondent Marc O'Driscoll gives an update from Rosslare
24 min
12 April 2026
Global Sumud Flotilla sets sail for Gaza
Another Global Sumud Flotilla is setting sail for Gaza, with the aim of bringing humanitarian aid. One of the sailors, Colm Byrne, talks to us from Barcelona
2 min
12 April 2026
Hungary votes in election closely watched by EU, Russia
In a very closely watched election, Hungarians are heading to the polls today... with polls suggesting this could end Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's 16-years in power. RTE's Eastern Europe reporter Liam Nolan gives this update.
4 min
12 April 2026
IMO President on fuel protests, the new HSE chief and reports of verbal abuse towards doctors
The Irish Medical Organisation's new President Matthew Sadlier joins us from their annual conference in Killarney
7 min
12 April 2026
Political reaction as the fuel protests subside
Political correspondent Micheal Lehane and Jack Power of the Irish Times outline the political reaction both at home and in Europe
9 min
05 April 2026
Honouring Irish women of the revolutionary period
Dublin City Council has approved a monument to be placed on O'Connell Street to honour Irish women of the revolutionary period. The monument will be erected between the Spire and the James Larkin statue in front of the GPO. Donna Cooney is chair of the Commemmorations & Naming Committee of Dublin City Council and Green Party Councillor.
7 min
05 April 2026
Conserving energy amid soaring prices
Professor Pete Lunn, who heads up the behavioural research unit at the Economic and Social Research Institute, tells us how people might respond to pleas to conserve energy.
7 min
05 April 2026
Fresh developments in Kerry Babies case
Gardaí have submitted a file to the Director of Public Prosecutions after what's described as an "extensive investigation" into the death of a baby in Kerry more than 40 years ago. Our Southern Editor Paschal Sheehy is following developments for us.
4 min
05 April 2026
Concerns over the possibility of Iranian attacks on US soil
What does the Iran war mean for the threat of attacks in the US? Our Washington Correspondent, Jackie Fox reports.
7 min