Early Edition
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<p>A morning news update from The Irish Times. Our top stories five days a week.</p><br><p>Produced in association with MSD.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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August 4, 2026
Negotiations with Iran; breast cancer referrals; and raw sewage dumped in Co. Clare
<p>Iran has said it’s in negotiations with Oman to reach an arrangement that would allow commercial ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.</p><br><p>Breast cancer clinics are missing their target for urgent referrals, with only three out of every four patients seen within two weeks this year.</p><br><p>The story of a young woman at UCD who alleged she was raped and accused the university of failing to support her.</p><br><p>In The Irish Times series looking at the challenges faced by coastal communities, Andrew Hamilton writes from Kilkee, Co. Clare, where locals say raw sewage dumped in the Atlantic is washing up on the beach. </p><br><p>Presented by Andrew McNair.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
July 31, 2026
Metrolink property deals; Grinds 360's losses; E-scooters; All Together Now
<p>Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has spent more than €9 million to acquire four homes beside a contentious MetroLink station site in south Dublin.</p><br><p>An online grinds company where rugby stars Brian O’Driscoll and Caelan Doris are investors increased losses last year to €1.19 million since it was founded.</p><br><p>Twitter had its faults but it didn’t have an overt political agenda. That changed under Elon Musk, <a href="https://irishtimes.com/business/economy/2026/07/31/how-musk-transformed-twitter-from-communal-town-square-to-right-wing-conspiracy-hub/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">writes Eoin Burke-Kennedy.</a></p><br><p>‘The easiest solution was chosen instead of the smartest one’: <a href="https://irishtimes.com/transport/2026/07/31/the-easiest-solution-was-chosen-instead-of-the-smartest-one-readers-have-their-say-on-e-scooter-regulation/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Readers have their say</a> on e-scooter regulation.</p><br><p>Padel, Dyson hairdryers and a five course banquet; it’s not just music at this weekend’s All Together Now. Niamh Browne has the low-down as well as advice for travelling to the Curraghmore estate in Co. Waterford.</p><br><p>Presented by Aideen Finnegan</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
July 30, 2026
Tributes to Glen Hansard; sex abuse case against Christian Brothers; and guidance on AI in healthcare
<p>Tributes have been paid to the Irish music and film legend Glen Hansard who died in a road crash. He was 56.</p><br><p>A claimant fighting for damages against the Christian Brothers over historic sex abuse can file notice to former members in a national newspaper advert, the High Court has ruled.</p><br><p>The health and safety watchdog, Hiqa, has issued Ireland’s first ever guidance on the use of AI in healthcare including the need for human oversight, and safeguarding of patient data.</p><br><p>Security gates and fencing has been beefed up at the Vico baths in Dalkey, County Dublin, over break ins and abuse of construction workers carrying out repairs. </p><br><p>Presented by Andrew McNair</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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