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German government pledges support as Volkswagen weighs to lay off up to 100,000 people
The German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said this morning that his Government will do "everything we can" to stabilise the country's auto indus...
NCPC calls for Ireland to hasten wind energy project delivery to stay competitive
The National Competitive and Productivity Council has called for the speedy delivery of Ireland's offshore wind energy projects. As it stand...
Andy Burnham says he is 'ready to lead' as he takes over Labour party
The new Labour Party leader Andy Burnham will become the Prime Minister tomorrow. What's less clear is what that will mean for the UK and it...
Children, young people most at risk from gambling harm - Gambling regulator
“Children and young people are among the most at-risk members of Irish society when it comes to gambling exposure and harm." So says Anne Ma...
Athlone outpatient addiction service unit launched to tackle gambling addiction
RTÉ reporter Eithne Dodd joined Paul to discuss how the gambling industry has changed in recent years.
Iran threatens 'unforgettable lessons', as two US troops killed
The United States has continued to bomb targets in Iran for the eighth night in a row. In response, Iran has continued to retaliate by firin...
France's Le Pen says she's still running for president
Finally to France, where the far right leader Marine Le Pen announced this week that she will run for the presidency in April. She made the...
EU, US clash over Bosnia Herzegovina
A diplomatic battle has been underway in recent months between the EU and the United States over the future of the former war-torn Balkan na...
Why your takeaway is going to cost more - even after July VAT cut
A VAT cut for restaurants came into effect at the start of July, but that doesn't mean the cost of your takeaway being delivered will go dow...
Drone delivery company Manna to invest in US operation
The drone delivery operator Manna announced last month that it was ceasing delivery operations in Ireland, in what was termed a 'strategic p...
Legal aid fees dispute causing 'chaos in the courts', Dáil told
The pay row between the Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan and solicitors working in the District Courts on criminal cases is expected to inte...
Limerick mayor seeks 'coordinated response' for Aughinish Alumina workers
In just over a week's time, the Government is due to publish its investigation into the Aughinish Alumina plant in Co Limerick amid claims t...
Slight improvement in battle to contain Spain wildfires
Firefighters in southern Spain said today that a wildfire, which has killed at least 12 people, is close to being brought under control. The...
Russia forced to import fuel amid ongoing oil refinery drone attacks
The Ukrainian armed forces have continued persistent drone strikes on oil refineries inside Russia, leading to fuel shortages and queues at...
Survivors of mother-and-baby homes struggle to access records from State
Survivors of mother-and-baby institutions say they're still finding it extremely difficult to secure full access to documentation about thei...
EU to hold non-binding vote on Aughinish Alumina sanctions
Ireland’s EU Commissioner Michael McGrath said the Commission was maintaining close contact with the Irish government in advance of the comp...
Man, 40s, shot dead in Dún Laoghaire in Dublin
A man in his 40s has died following a shooting incident in Dún Laoghaire in South County Dublin. Paul was joined from the scene by RTÉ repor...
Many cases nationwide adjourned amid dispute over District Court pay
A row between Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan and solicitors over pay in the District Courts is threatening to cause further legal disrupti...
Peter Power on what he witnessed during his visit to war-torn Sudan
Peter Power, head of UNICEF in Ireland.