A look at events making the news in Ireland over the last week. Listen live every Sunday at 1pm on RTÉ Radio 1.

This Week
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A look at events making the news in Ireland over the last week. Listen live every Sunday at 1pm on RTÉ Radio 1.
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Recent Episodes

July 26, 2026
Former minister Zappone sent letter of concern over Bessborough site
Concerns have been raised over the Bessborough mother and baby home site in Cork City due to developer Estuary View Enterprises having received permission to build apartments on the controversial site. Fiachra spoke to Katherine Zappone, ex-children's minister who had responsibility for the commission of investigation into mother and baby homes.

July 26, 2026
Public urged to conserve water as hosepipe ban in effect
On Friday, a hose pipe ban came into effect for the entire country and will remain in place until 26 August. In addition to the hosepipe ban, Uisce Éireann is urging people to avoid unnecessary water use until conditions improve. RTÉ reporter Eithne Dodd has been finding out how the hose pipe ban is impacting people's daily lives.

July 26, 2026
German police hunt suspect after deadly car ramming near Berlin Gay Pride
Police in Germany are searching for a 21-year-old man believed to have Islamist links after a vehicle drove into a crowd near Berlin's Gay Pride celebrations. One person was killed and 16 others are reported as wounded, including three with life-threatening injuries. Fiachra was joined from Berlin by Irish Times journalist Derek Scally.
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