News at One

Fuel prices on some forecourts have started falling after the government agreed to cut taxes on both diesel and petrol. Our reporter Jennie O'Sullivan spoke to some drivers at a petrol station in Cork city and we get an update from our Consumer Affairs Correspondent, Aengus Cox.

Director of the Royal Irish Academy of Music Deborah Kelleher.

For more on this our Economics and Public Affairs Editor, David Murphy.

The Oireachtas Committee on Health has been told that BAM has said it will not meet its 18th substantial completion date of 30th of April for the new National Children's Hospital. Sinn Fein's Heath spokesman, David Cullinane.

Twenty- four years after Ireland last made the World Cup finals our reporter Paul O'Flynn is in Prague speaking with the fans.

A giant new planet has been discovered in a study led by a doctorate student from the University of Galway, Chloe Lawlor.

Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke.

A body has been discovered following a fire at the same house where a young boy and his grand-aunt were murdered in Co Offaly last year. For the latest our Midlands Correspondent, Sinéad Hussey.

Figures released by the HPRA confirmed that a total of 763,027 dosage units were detained in 2025. For more on this reporter, Dimitri O'Donnell.

The price of petrol and disel is due to be cut from midnight. Our reporter Barry Gallagher spoke to people in Knocklyon in Dublin about the impact of fuel price increases.

A report published today by the children's ombudsman highlights myriad problems with the care system. Rachael is joined by the Ombudsman, Dr Niall Muldoon.

To tell us whats happening with the price of oil, our Economics and Public Affairs Editor, David Murphy.

The government is preparing a package of measures to tackle the jump in the price of fuel. For the latest our Political Correspondent, Michael Lehane.

The ferrets, introduced to the island in the 1980's, had been causing extensive damage to bird colomies, including puffins and corncrakes. Claire Barnett, Area Manager with RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) NI which led the project.

Scarlett Faulkner who is from Limerick and is a member of the traveller community, remains in a critical condition at Cork University Hospital after sustaining severe head injuries. Limerick priest, Pat Hogan has been speaking to her family and our Mid-West Correspondent Petula Martyn has been following the story.

Tributes continue to be paid to former RTÉ Sport broadcaster Michael Lyster who has died at the age of 71. Joe Rabbitte, former Galway hurler and rally co-driver for Michael Lyster.

Israel says it's continuing to bomb Tehran and its assault on Lebannon has also been continuing, as the death toll there has risen to more then one thousand. For the latest Beirut based journalist, Rania Abouzied.

The new series of reality TV dating show The Bachelorette has been cancelled by the ABC network,following domestic violence allegations against one of its stars, Taylor Frankie Paul. For the latest, Harriet Alexander, Senior features reporter for the Daily Mail.

We're heading into the 4th week of the US and Israeli war against Iran in the Middle east, a war that has now dragged in most gulf states, and threatens the world economy. For the latest this lunchtime, Journalist Sally Lockwood in Dubai.

Thousands of vaccines are being administered to students in the UK following an outbreak of Meningitis in Kent in which two young people have died. Dr John Cuddihy, the HSE's National Director for Public Health, on the symptoms parents should watch out for.

Good news on the Irish cancer society's Daffodil Day, survivors will face shorter waits for mortgage protection insurance under new Right to Be Forgotten legislation. Amy Nolan, Director of Clinical Affairs, Irish Cancer Society has the latest.

The civil case for damages against Gerry Adams brought by Three victims of Provisional IRA bombings in England has been withdrawn. Mark Hennessy, Ireland and Britain Editor of the Irish Times.

The New York Times reports today that publishing house Hachette in the US has cancelled the lauch of a popular horror author over suspected A.I. use. Wicklow based author Vanessa Fox O’Loughlin spoke to Áine about how AI is impacting writers.

Dr Stephen Davis from Bray County Wicklow was arrested this morning following an investigation by the Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau. Our Crime Correspondent, Paul Reynolds has the details.

Dr Marion Dowd, lecturer in Archaeology at Alantic Technological University, who carried out the research has more.

Property owners had warned that new rental rules, which were introduced earlier this month, would lead to landlords leaving the market. Our Economics and Public Affairs Editor, David Murphy has the latest.

The meeting was supposed to centre around economic competitiveness but the Middle East conflict will inevitably overshadow proceedings. Our Europe Editor, Tony Connelly in Brussels, has the latest.

The house in Bohermeen, Co Meath, was built in 2006 without planning permission. Our North East Correspondent, Laura Hogan reports. Rachael also spoke to the owner of the house, Rose Murray.

Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien.

Heimir Hallgrimsson has named his squad to face Czechia in next week's World Cup playoff. For the latest our Soccer Correspondent, Tony O'Donoghue.

About 400 additional special classes are due to open this September. However a school in Finglas, North Dublin was granted special classes in 2024 but is still waiting for the necessary accommodation. Our reporter Kate Egan spoke to the principle of the school, Rachel Adams. We also hear from Eoghan Kenny, The Labour Party's Education spokesperson.

The 19th day of the war in the Middle East. Irish Times journalist, Sally Hayden gives us the latest from Beirut.

Legisation is currently being drafted to remove the cap which limits the number of passengers to 32 million annually. Our Business Correspondent Fergal O'Brien was following the hearing this morning.

Vincent Kearney, our Northern Ireland Editor has the latest.

The study of fossils has shown that Neanderthals hunted giant elephants which travelled hundreds of miles across ice age Europe. One of the authors of the research Professor Wil Roebroeks of Laiden University spoke to Rachael.

As the war continues, the price of a barrel of oil remains at more then one hundred dollars. John Fitzgerald, adjunct Professor with Trinity College Dublin.

Rachael speaks to a number of RTÉ reporters about St. Patrick's Day parades around the country - Dyane Connor in Dublin, Jennie O'Sullivan in Cork and Pat McGrath in Galway.

Northern Editor, Vinvent Kearney, reports from the Royal Courts of Justice in London where Gerry Adams has been giving evidence in his civil trial.

Dr. Morgan McMonagle, Grand Marshall of the Waterford St. Patrick's Day Parade, describes what today's honour means to him.

Juliette Gash, of our Political Staff, reports from Washington where the Taoiseach is attending a St. Patrick's Day breakfast hosted by Vice President, J.D. Vance.

Andrew Lowth, RTÉ Reporter

Paul Reynolds, Crime Correspondent

Former Irish Government Special Envoy to the United States John Deasy

Tony Connelly, Europe Editor

Edel McAllister, RTÉ Reporter

Cecilia Monroe is principal of Ballyfermot College and legendary musician and singer Iarla O'Lionaird.

Donald Trump has again been talking up the damage wrought by the US-Israeli war on Iran, saying on social media that the regime was being totally destroyed. Every day about one thousand people cross over the Iranian border into Turkey. BBC Correspondent Dan Johnson has been speaking to them and told Rachael what he's heard.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has arrived at Fota House in East Cork for a meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin. Both leaders have committed to closer working relationships on maritime security, trade, energy and culture. RTÉ Southern Editor Paschal Sheehy joined the show to tell us more.

The UK government is to support legislation to help survivors of mother and baby homes now living in the UK. It follows concerns that survivors aren’t claiming the redress they’re entitled to so as not to risk losing means-tested benefits. Patricia Carey, advocate for survivors of institutional abuse, told us what this new legislation will entail.

Next to Co Donegal, where the grounds of a protected national monument have been damaged by what appear to be scrambler bikes. The hilltop fort known as An Grianán of Aileach is one of the most important sites in the North West. Local historian Dessie McCallion told Rachael about the damage to the monument, and its significance.