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Today with Claire Byrne

ByRTÉ Radio 1
100 episodes

Podcast Summary

Dive into "Today with Claire Byrne," a riveting podcast that brings the latest news and sharp analysis to your ears five days a week. Claire Byrne masterfully navigates the complexities of current events, featuring in-depth discussions with notable guests like Nick Piza, Senior Global Reporter for the Mail Online, who shares insights on international affairs, and Senay Boztas, a journalist based in the Netherlands, who explores European perspectives on pressing issues. What sets this podcast apart is its commitment to not only informing but also engaging listeners with diverse topics ranging from politics and social justice to consumer interests and sports. Each episode is a blend of hard-hitting interviews and lively debates, ensuring you stay informed while being entertained. Tune in for an insightful exploration of the day's most significant stories, all delivered with Claire's signature wit and depth.

#1

New Madeleine McCann search launched

Nick Piza, Senior Global Reporter with the Mail OnlineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-06-038mins
#2

Dutch Government faces collapse as far-right leader quits coalition

Senay Boztas, Journalist in the NetherlandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-06-033mins
#3

Calls for Supervised Drug Injection Centre for Cork

Brian O’Connell, RTÉ ReporterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-06-0312mins
#4

Summer Travel Q & A

Fiona Penollar, Director General of Consular and Passport ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-06-0314mins
#5

Adoptees and Nurses from two Dublin Children's homes share their stories

Declan Monaghan and Jennifer Brady from Maynooth University; former Temple Hill nurse Cathy Garton. Contact: [email protected] or [email protected], or visit the Temple Hill and Bird’s Nest Adoption Project on FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-06-0317mins
#6

Post-mortem to be carried out on body of Carlow shooter

Stephen Breen, Crime Editor, Irish SunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-06-033mins
#7

27 reported killed near Gaza Aid Distribution Centre

Orly Halpern, Freelance Journalist based in Jerusalem; Goher Rahbour, Doctor in Khan YounisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-06-0317mins
#8

The race for the Áras

Harry McGee, Irish Times Political CorrespondentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-06-0311mins

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#9

Games for rainy summer days

Ruth Roberts, Co-Owner of Cog Toys and GamesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-06-038mins
#10

Two dead after fire at Co Galway home

Pat McGrath, Western CorrespondentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-06-032mins
#11

The death of the full Irish breakfast

RTÉ Reporter Brian O’ConnellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-3010mins
#12

New Oireachtas committee on AI convenes this week

Dr Andrew Hines, lecturer at the School of Computer Science, UCDSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-3011mins
#13

The issues facing learner drivers

Lara Lewis, The Irish School of Motoring’s Media & PR Spokesperson & qualified driving instructorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-309mins
#14

Gaza ceasefire talks latest

Lyse Doucet, Chief International Correspondent, BBCSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-3013mins
#15

The Gathering

Emer Higgins, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Mid- West and Minister of State for Public Procurement, Digitalisation and eGovernment // Eoin Ó Broin, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West & party spokesperson on housing // Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter at the Irish Independent // Oisín Coghlan, Spokesperson, The Stop Climate Chaos CoalitionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-3024mins
#16

Fake weight-loss drugs

Professor Donal O'Shea, HSE's national clinical lead for obesitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-3013mins
#17

Appeals court re-instates Trump’s tariffs

Simon Marks, Chief Correspondent, Feature Story NewsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-3012mins
#18

Second search in Fiona Pender investigation continues

Sinead Hussey, RTÉ’s Midlands correspondentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-296mins
#19

Should we ban regional flights in Ireland?

Charlie McConalogue, Minister of State at the Department of Tourism and Paul Murphy, People Before, Profit–Solidarity TD for Dublin South-WestSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-2915mins
#20

Two government supporting TDs vote with the opposition on Sinn Féin bill

Sarah McGuinness, Political Correspondent, Irish Daily MailSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-298mins
#21

US Court blocks Trumps tariffs

Richard Curran, Presenter of The Business on RTÉ Radio 1 and Columnist with Sunday IndependentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-2911mins
#22

The magic of Luke Littler makes final of the Darts Premier League a sporting highlight

Michael Glennon, RTÉ sportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-298mins
#23

Sean McGovern is extradited to Ireland

Michael O’Sullivan, Former Assistant Garda Commissioner and Conor Gallagher, Crime and SeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-2915mins

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#24

Why aren’t more teenage girls cycling?

Maura Fay, RTÉ ReporterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-2910mins
#25

Are the foundations of international aid being eroded?

Dr. Maria Guevera, International Medical Secretary of Médecins Sans Frontieres /Doctors Without BordersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-2911mins
#26

Stolen Sister - tells the story of one of the victims of Ireland’s first known serial killers

Nicoline Greer, Documentary makerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-2913mins
#27

The art of the deal - the EU’s approach to trade talks with the US

Andy Bounds, Financial Times EU correspondentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-2811mins
#28

Norma Foley, Minister for Children, Disability and Equality

Norma Foley, Minister for Children, Disability and EqualitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-2821mins
#29

Chaos Erupts at Israeli-Backed Aid Distribution Site in Gaza

Orly Halpern, Freelance Journalist based in JerusalemSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-288mins
#30

Census forms are moving online – what will it mean for census night?

Eileen Murphy, Head of Census Administration and digital transformationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-2810mins
#31

US government puts pause on student visas – including J1

Steven Erlanger, chief diplomatic correspondent covering Europe, New York TimesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-289mins
#32

Bats in your attic – everything you need to know if you find them

Donna Mullen, Ecologist and author of 'Make Your Home a Nature Reserve'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-289mins
#33

Why is Ireland failing to meet carbon targets?

Diarmuid Torney, director of the DCU Centre for Climate and SocietySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-2812mins
#34

Fiona Pender Update

Sinead Hussey, RTÉ’s Midlands correspondentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-282mins
#35

The best audiobooks to listen to on your summer holidays

Jennie Loughran, Librarian in Waterford and Tracy McEneaney, Librarian in WaterfordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-2817mins
#36

Cost of Childcare

Peter ‘Chap’ Cleere, Fianna Fáil TD Carlow-Kilkenny and Claire Kerrane, Sinn Féin TD and Spokesperson for ChildrenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-2717mins
#37

Book: Unfinished Empire: Russian Imperialism in Ukraine and the Near Abroad

Donnacha Ó Beacháin, professor of Politics at Dublin City University and author of Unfinished Empire: Russian Imperialism in Ukraine and the Near AbroadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-2716mins
#38

Impact Trump tariffs Global economy and pensions

Russ Mould, Investment Director at AJ BellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-278mins
#39

Cabinet approve draft legislation to ban trade with Occupied Palestinian Territories

Louise Burne, Political Correspondent with the Irish MirrorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-2710mins
#40

Liverpool Car Ramming not terror related

Liam Thorp, Political Editor with the Liverpool Echo and John Hughes, Liverpool's Nighttime Economy AdvisorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-2713mins
#41

Male Survivor of Domestic abuse shares his story

Barry Lenihan, RTÉ ReporterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-2712mins
#42

Are Whales disappearing from the West Cork Coastline?

Colin Barnes, Skipper and Ken O'Sullivan, underwater cameraman and documentary-makerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-2711mins
#43

Gur Cake, Battenberg or apple tart?

Tony Kane, Member of the Irish Bakery Association & Bakery Specialist at Odlums and Barry Savage, Retail ConsultantSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-2714mins
#44

Deep fakes – do you need a safe word with family members to prevent scams?

Elaine Burke, journalist and host of the 'For Tech's Sake' podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-266mins
#45

Families distressed over children’s hip surgery audit as hotline opens

Brian O’Connell, RTÉ Reporter and David Cullinane, Sinn Féin spokesperson on HealthSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-2620mins
#46

Deadliest air campaign of Russia-Ukraine war as Trump calls Putin “crazy”

Christopher Miller, Chief Correspondent for the Financial Times in UkraineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-267mins
#47

BOOK: Milly McCarthy – Wild Atlantic Antics

Leona Forde, Children’s authorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-2612mins
#48

Should tractors be allowed on motorways?

Ger Hyland, Irish Road Hauliers Association and Seamus Boland, CEO of Irish Rural LinkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-2612mins
#49

Israeli strike on Gaza shelter leaves dozens dead

Alistair Bunkall, Sky News Middle East CorrespondentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-268mins
#50

Donald Trump pulls back from the brink AGAIN but will the threat of tariffs nobble our economy even if they NEVER come to pass?

Cliff Taylor, Columnist with the Irish TimesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-05-269mins

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