A week ago, millions of us across the nation were glued to one of our most beloved annual traditions, the Late Late Toy Show. But a week is a long time in RTÉ politics. The festive glow in Montrose can fade fast, and this week the broadcaster has found itself navigating a fresh set of challenges, both internal and external. So, what kind of Christmas is RTÉ in for? And will 2026 bring with it a prosperous new year? Host: Tessa Fleming, Guests: Dave Hanratty, Tabitha Monahan See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

<description>A week ago, millions of us across the nation were glued to one of our most beloved annual traditions, the Late Late Toy Show. But a week is a long time in RTÉ politics. The festive glow in Montrose can fade fast, and this week the broadcaster has found itself navigating a fresh set of challenges, both internal and external. So, what kind of Christmas is RTÉ in for? And will 2026 bring with it a prosperous new year? Host: Tessa Fleming, Guests: Dave Hanratty, Tabitha Monahan &lt;p&gt;See &lt;a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener"&gt;omnystudio.com/listener&lt;/a&gt; for privacy information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Bob Vylan sue RTÉ as major cost-cutting measures get underway in Montrose 

From rogue drones over Dublin to Russian vessels in our seas, is Ireland Europe’s weakest link in a world of cyber attacks and global rivalries? And why are our international allies not impressed? ­ Host: Fionnán Sheahan &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Guests: &nbsp;Jude Webber and Darragh NolanSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

<description>&lt;p&gt;From rogue drones over Dublin to Russian vessels in our seas, is Ireland Europe’s weakest link in a world of cyber attacks and global rivalries? And why are our international allies not impressed?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;­&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Host: Fionnán Sheahan &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Guests: &amp;nbsp;Jude Webber and Darragh Nolan&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See &lt;a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener"&gt;omnystudio.com/listener&lt;/a&gt; for privacy information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

“Ireland’s taking the piss” – European frustrations at Ireland's weak security

The long-awaited report on the activities of double agent Freddie ‘Stakeknife’ Scappaticci has been released. The investigation, which cost close to £48m and took eight years, has revealed new details, despite not naming Scappaticci as Stakeknife. Host: Ciarán Dunbar Guest: Allison Morris and Kurtis Reid See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

<description>The long-awaited report on the activities of double agent Freddie ‘Stakeknife’ Scappaticci has been released. The investigation, which cost close to £48m and took eight years, has revealed new details, despite not naming Scappaticci as Stakeknife. Host: Ciarán Dunbar Guest: Allison Morris and Kurtis Reid &lt;p&gt;See &lt;a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener"&gt;omnystudio.com/listener&lt;/a&gt; for privacy information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Stakeknife: The IRA double agent at the centre of a new £48m ‘sobering report’  

27 years ago, in the early hours of December 6, Siobhán Hynes was raped and murdered at Tismeain beach near Leitir Mór in Conamara. Now, the man convicted of her killing has launched a fresh bid for freedom, claiming that his conviction was a miscarriage of justice. &nbsp;Host: Tabitha Monahan &nbsp;Guest: Catherine Fegan &nbsp;&nbsp;This podcast feature discussions surrounding rape and murder and won’t be suitable for all listeners. If you have been effected by anything in today’s podcast you can find a list of resources in <a href="https://www.independent.ie/service/helplines/a23238602.html">the Irish Independent helpline page</a>.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

<description>&lt;p&gt;27 years ago, in the early hours of December 6, Siobhán Hynes was raped and murdered at Tismeain beach near Leitir Mór in Conamara. Now, the man convicted of her killing has launched a fresh bid for freedom, claiming that his conviction was a miscarriage of justice. &amp;nbsp;Host: Tabitha Monahan &amp;nbsp;Guest: Catherine Fegan &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;This podcast feature discussions surrounding rape and murder and won’t be suitable for all listeners. If you have been effected by anything in today’s podcast you can find a list of resources in &lt;a href="https://www.independent.ie/service/helplines/a23238602.html"&gt;the Irish Independent helpline page&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See &lt;a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener"&gt;omnystudio.com/listener&lt;/a&gt; for privacy information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The murder of Connemara teen Siobhán Hynes, and her killer’s fresh bid for freedom 

Gardaí have issued a nationwide alert for a getaway vehicle used by the gang suspected of firebombing a family home in Offaly on Saturday evening. The attack resulted in the deaths of four-year-old Tadhg Farrell and his 60-year-old grandaunt Mary Holt. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has condemned the “savage and callous” incident as “an attack on society”. On this Extra episode of The Indo Daily, Irish Independent senior journalist Robin Schiller details everything we know so far. Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Robin SchillerSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Gardaí have issued a nationwide alert for a getaway vehicle used by the gang suspected of firebombing a family home in Offaly on Saturday evening. The attack resulted in the deaths of four-year-old Tadhg Farrell and his 60-year-old grandaunt Mary Holt. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has condemned the “savage and callous” incident as “an attack on society”. On this Extra episode of &lt;em&gt;The Indo Daily&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;em&gt;Irish Independent&lt;/em&gt; senior journalist Robin Schiller details everything we know so far.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Robin Schiller&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See &lt;a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener"&gt;omnystudio.com/listener&lt;/a&gt; for privacy information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Extra: Tadhg Farrell (4) died as he was babysat by grandaunt – updates on Offaly firebomb attack  

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