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8.10am It Says In The Papers
Presented by Lisa Pereira.

Close match expected tonight in Prague
Des Cahill reports from Prague, ahead of tonight's Republic of Ireland vs. Czechia World Cup showdown.

Law Society argues new motor insurance code is too soft
Stuart Gilhooly, former president of the Law Society, outlines the body's criticism of the Motor Insurance Transparency Code.

What's the future for TV broadcasting of GAA Championship matches?
Kieran Cunningham, sports writer, on the future of television broadcasting of GAA Championship matches.

Record number of complaints made to Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman
Liam Sloyan, Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman, on the record number of complaints made to the watchdog in 2025.

Proposal over moving specific judicial review cases to Circuit Court dropped
Sean Guerin, Chair of the Council of the Bar of Ireland, reacts to the decision by Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan to drop a proposal, aimed at moving some judicial review cases from the High Court to the Circuit Court.

'Everything splendid' - new initiative sees Military Archives go on public display
Reporter, Conor Hunt on an initiative by the Military Archives to make their collections more accessible.

8.35am Sports News
Presented by Darren Frehill.

Challenges and reality of commuting from the northeast to Dublin
North East Correspondent, Laura Hogan discovers the reality of the public transport commuter experience for those in Navan, Co. Meath and Dundalk, Co. Louth.

7.10am It Says In The Papers
Presented by Lisa Pereira.

Some fuel price drops after diesel, petrol tax cuts agreed
Aengus Cox, Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Correspondent, reports on excise cuts on fuel which came into effect at midnight.

7.35am Sports News
Presented by Darren Frehill.

7.50am Business News
Presented by Tania Reut.

Weather Forecast
Presented by Siobhan Ryan.

8am News Bulletin
Presented by Kate Carolan.

8.10am It Says In The Papers
Presented by Lisa Pereira.

Iran's military rejects Trump's talk of negotiation
Borzou Daragahi, Foreign Correspondent and Security Analyst, discusses the latest developments in the war in the Middle East and potential negotiations to end the conflict.

'Optimistic' mood amongst Irish fans in Prague
Samantha Libreri, RTE Correspondent, reports from Prague ahead of Ireland's World Cup play-off semi-final against Czechia.

Czechia rocked by match-fixing scandal ahead of Rep. of Ireland match
Jiri Hosek, head of sport at CANAL+ TV in Czechia, discusses the mood among home fans ahead of Ireland's World Cup play-off semi-final in Prague.

How are home clubs of star Irish players feeling ahead of Czechia match?
Reporter, Sheila Naughton speaks to young soccer players about their excitement ahead of the Republic of Ireland vs Czechia match tomorrow night.

National Children's Hospital will open when safe to do so - CHI
Fergal Bowers, RTE's Health Correspondent, outlines the latest update from Children's Health Ireland regarding the new National Children's Hospital.

Middle East conflict likely to cause widespread hunger - World Food Programme
Corinne Fleischer, Director of Supply Chain and Delivery at the World Food Programme, outlines the impact on the delivery of food aid by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

8am News Bulletin
Presented by Sharon Lynch.

7.10am It Says In The Papers
Presented by Lisa Pereira.

7.35am Sports News
Presented by Darren Frehill.

30 women murdered in Northern Ireland since 2020
Sonya McMullan, Regional Services Manager, Women's Aid Federation Northern Ireland, discusses the problem of femicide in Northern Ireland society.

Govt leaders agree cut to excise duties on diesel and petrol
Political Correspondent, Mícheál Lehane on the government's move to intervene amid rising energy costs.

70% have never changed health insurance provider - study
Brian Lee, Health Insurance Authority CEO, explains research that shows the majority of adults with health insurance have never switched provider or plan.

Iran fires missiles into Israel, dismisses Trump negotiations as 'fake news'
Jackie Fox, Washington Correspondent, reports on the latest from the US after President Donald Trump said talks were held with Iran on ending the war.

8.35am Sports News
Presented by Darren Frehill.

Fr. Edward Flanagan in line to be named as saint
Kevin Doran, Bishop of Achonry and of Elphin, discusses the life and work of Fr. Edward Flanagan who is on the pathway to being recognised as a saint by the Catholic Church.

What will be the real world impact of Govt energy supports?
Reporter, Sheila Naughton assesses how the energy supports agreed by Government party leaders will help the most vulnerable in society.

Weather Forecast
Presented by Aoife Kealy.

Nash: Fuel rises should motivate focus on enabling remote work
Labour's finance spokesman, Ged Nash discusses the way the government's energy supports are being implemented.

8.10am It Says In The Papers
Presented by Lisa Pereira.

7.50am Business News
Presented by Tania Reut.

Car vs Bike vs Bus - Which will get to Dublin city centre quickest?
Figures from the Central Statistics Office show the average commuting time in Dublin is just over half an hour. Join our three reporters - Maggie Doyle in her car, Colman O’Sullivan on his bike and Barry Gallagher on a bus to see how three different modes of transport will fare in Dublin’s rush-hour.

Are the Govt energy supports the right thing for the economy?
Dr Emma Howard, Economist at TU Dublin, analyses the potential impact of the government's temporary energy package.

Israel attacks Tehran as Iran takes aim at Gulf sites
Sebastian Usher, Middle East analyst with BBC World, outlines the latest following an Iranian missile strike on Israel.

7.10am It Says In The Papers
Presented by Lisa Pereira.

Former RTÉ Sport broadcaster Michael Lyster dies
Martin Breheny, GAA Columnist with the Irish Independent, reflects on the life and career of broadcaster, Michael Lyster, who has died age 71.

7.35am Sports News
Presented by Darren Frehill.

First sighting of Oriental Turtle Dove in Ireland
Niall Hatch, Head of Communications and Development at Birdwatch Ireland, on the first sighting of the Oriental Turtle Dove on the island of Ireland.

Kate O'Connor claims World Indoor bronze in new Irish record
Kate O'Connor speaks to Morning Ireland, following her win of a bronze medal in the women's pentathlon at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Torun, Poland.

Fertiliser & green diesel prices shoot up, impacting farmers
Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Correspondent, Aengus Cox assesses how farmers are being impacted by rising fuel and fertiliser costs.

7.50am Business News
Presented by Tania Reut.

'Icon of Irish Sports broadcasting', Michael Lyster remembered
Colm O'Rourke, Former Sunday Game Analyst, reflects on his time working with Michael Lyster on The Sunday Game, while Marty Morrissey, RTÉ’s GAA Correspondent and a friend and colleague of Michael's, celebrates his life and career.

8am News Bulletin
Presented by Vivienne Traynor.

Motorists react to rising fuel costs, Govt to announce targeted supports
Reporter, Peter O’Connell reports from Ennis on the cost of fuel at the pumps. Daniel McConnell, Editor of the Business Post, looks ahead to a package of measures to be announced on Tuesday in response to rising energy costs.

"Trump clearly not in control of events" - Former British Defence Minister
Tobias Ellwood, former British government defence minister and speaker on international security, discusses the latest on the war in the Middle East.