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Storm Dave arrives for the Easter weekend
For the latest Gerry Murphy, Senior Forecaster with Met Eireann.

Reaction to Metrolink boss departure
Duncan Smith, Labour Chief Whip and TD for Dublin Fingal East.

A giant 194 year old tortoise has come back from the dead after fake news of his demise made headlines
Jonathan a 194 year old tortoise thought to have been born in the 1830's is the world's oldest known animal. Vince Thompson a journalist based in the South Atlantic island, Saint Helena spoke to Rachael about Jonathan's resurrection.

What we learnt from Donald Trump's speech on the war in the middle east
Thomas Wright a Foreign Policy expert who is a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution in Washington.

Helen McEntee is making her first trip to Ukraine since becoming Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence.
For more on this Emmanuelle Chaze, freelance journalist based in Ukraine.

Cabinet discuss the impact of a prolonged middle east war
For the latest our Political Correspondent, Michael Lehane.

Around the world, leaders have been issuing similar warnings about the economic impact of the middle east war
Shashank Joshi, Defence Editor at The Economist. gives us an overview of developments.

Tributes to the brothers who drowned while fishing in County Clare
Brothers Tajuddin and Salahuddin Safi drowned while fishing off rocks near Doonbeg in County Clare yesterday. We hear from John Lannon, CEO of Limerick based migrant support group, Doras and Cllr Abul Kalam Azad Talukder, Fianna Fail Limerick City West. Our Midwest Corresspondent, Petula Martyn has the latest.

A 16-year-old boy, charged with murder of man in Tipperary last year
A 16-year-old boy has appeared in court charged with the murder of a man in Co Tipperary last April. For more on this South East Correspondent, Marc O'Driscoll.

Restored flight service from Donegal to Dublin decribed as 'medical lifeline' for cancer patients
Cancer patients in Donegal welcomed the restoration of a flight service to Dublin today. The Irish Cancer Society warned axing the service made same-day medical travel impossible, forcing patients into overnight stays and unnecessary strain. Kathleen Griffin who travelled from Donegal to Dublin for cancer treatment in 2022 spoke to Rachael.

Upgrade for the visitor centre at one of the country's oldest megalithic cemetries
A new visitor centre is opening today at one of the country's oldest and largest megalithic cemetries in Carrowmore in County Sligo. Rosemary Collier from the Office of Public Works.

Simon Harris says he wants to see the government's new state- backed investment scheme up and running next year
For the details of this new scheme Aaron Rogan, Deputy Editor of the Business Post.

AGSI says Gardaí are shocked at conviction of garda for scrambler pursuit
The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) has said its members are shocked at the conviction of a garda for dangerous driving after he pursued two masked men on scramblers. For the latest our Crime Correspondent, Paul Reynolds.

Post- mortem into how Ireland handled the pandemic
The Independent Evaluation of Ireland's response to covid, has been holding a round- table discussion today with Irish and international experts. For the details our Health Correspondent, Fergal Bowers.

Warning about the danger of another rise in the price of food
Michael Wallace, Professor of Agriculture and Food Economics at UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science talks about the ongoing impact of the war in the middle east.

Two reports highlight failings in the care of children known to the child protection services
The National Review Panel, which is commissioned by Tusla to conduct reviews of child deaths and serious incidents, is due to publish two reports today. For more on this Dr Helen Buckley, Chair of the National Review Panel.

Police in the north have issued a high court apology to the family of a man murdered by loyalists in 1998
Fergal McCusker was shot dead by the LVF in County Derry, no one was ever prosecuted. Pádraig Ó Muirigh, legal representative for the McCusker family spoke to Rachael.

The impact the war in the middle east is having on the cost of living
Fresh evidence this lunchtime shows that the rate of inflation rose to 3.6 per cent over the past month. For the details our Economics and Public Affairs Editor, David Murphy.

UNIFIL says the situation is extremely volatile in Southern Lebanon after the death of Indonesian peace keeper
There are more then 300 Irish soldiers serving with the UN mission in Lebanon are all said to be safe and well. For the latest there, UNIFIL spokesperson in Lebanon, Kandice Ardiel.

Australian police shoot dead fugitive gunman wanted for killing two officers, ending a seven-month search.
Police in Australia shot and killed a double murderer who had been on the run for the past seven months. Simon Atkinson, Australian based journalist for the BBC has the details.

Iranian forces are waiting for US troops to arrive as the conflict continues in the middle east
For the latest developments Sally Lockwood, journalist and broadcaster based in Dubai.

Rise of fertiliser costs as ingredients trapped in the Strait of Hormuz
EU agriculture ministers meeting in Brussels are being briefed by the European Commission on the possible measures to reduce the cost of fertiliser. The price has been climbing because key ingredients are trapped in the Starit of Hormuz. Tony Connelly, Europe Editor reporting from Brussels.

Plans for a tourism trail linking the Irish ancestral homes of American Presidents
A key proposal is the creation of an American Presidents’ Trail, linking ancestral sites across Ireland connected to U.S. presidents including John F. Kennedy, Joe Biden and Ronald Reagan. Our reporter Sally-Ann Barrett has been finding out more.

US TV presenter Savanah Guthrie is returning to work 50 days after the kidnap of her elderly mother
Savanah Guthrie said in an emotional interview that she believed her mother Nancy's abduction was a kidnapping for ransom and that the notes demanding payment were most likely genuine. New York based journalist Harriet Alexander has been following the story.

Donald Trump has again postponed plans to start destroying Iranian energy plants
For analysis of the latest developments, Fawaz Gerges, Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics.

A new programme to educate children about the dangers of online harrassment
Coco's law is aimed at tackling online harrassment and the circulation of intimate images. Students at Our Lady's of Mercy Secondary School in Drimnagh in Dublin were taught about Coco's Law today. Our Reporter Eleanor Burnhill found out what they thought about it. Assistant Garda Commissioner Catharina Gunne spoke to Rachael about the programme.

Man charged with attempting to murder three children in Dublin in 2023 declared fit to stand trial
Riad Bouchaker the man accused of assaulting a care worker and attempting to murder three children on Dublin's Parnell Square is fit to stand trial. Our Legal Affairs Correspondent, Orla O'Donnell has more.

A new analysis of GP shortages in the west and in Dublin
The study, by the Irish College of General Partitioners says people are reporting that practices are closed to new patients others say they are facing delays in securing appointments. Dr Diarmuid Quinlan ICGP Medical Director spoke about why there is such a shortage.

How to pick yourself up after a stinging defeat
After the heartache in Prague people are picking themselves up off the ground today. Dr Paul O’ Flynn, Sports Psychologist spoke to Rachael about how players motivate themselves to get going again.

Reduction in serious crime according to latest CSO figures
Our Crime Correspondent Paul Reynolds has the details

Match view from Heimir Hallgrimsson's home country, Iceland
Ireland's manager Heimir Hallgrimsson became widely known during the 2016 Euro's when as co- manager he guided Iceland to the quarter finals. Jóhann Páll Astvaldsson a sports reporter at RUV- Icelandic National Broadcaster tells us about Iceland's interest in tonight's match.

Calls for the school meals programme to be extended to second-level schools according to new report
The Oireachtas Education committee has been looking into the providion of school meals. Fianna Fáil's Cathal Crowe chairs the committee on education and youth. He joined Rachael.

CAMHS compensation scheme extended
Minister for Mental Health Mary Butler has announced the extention of a compensation scheme for more than 200 CAMHS patients found to have been exposed to potential harm, following a review of the Child and Adult Mental Health Service in North Kerry, has been extended. Our Southern Editor, Paschal Sheehy has the latest.

Excitement is building for the Republic of Ireland's World Cup play-off semi-final against Czechia this evening
Just hours until kick-off in Prague our Eastern correspondent Samanta Libreri has been speaking to some of the many Irish people on the streets of the Czech Capital. Our reporter Paul O'Flynn gives us the latest live from Prague and Rachael spoke to Colm O'Connell, football coach at O'Connell Secondary School - where Troy Parrot was a student.

A month since the was began - we hear how has life changed for Iran
BBC Correspondent Fergal Keane has obtained testimony from people in different parts of Iran. Their names have been changed and other voices have been used in order to protect them.

The plight of sailers trapped in the Strait of Hormuz
For the latest on the situation, Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization - the United Nations specialized agency responsible for the safety, security, and environmental performance of international shipping.

National Childrens' Hospital, will miss its 18th deadline for completion of the facility next month.
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.

Latest forecast from the Economic and Social Research Insititute says rate of inflation will rise to 3.2% this year
For more on this our Economics and Public Affairs Editor, David Murphy.

Fans are congregating in Prague ahead of the match tomorrow
Twenty- four years after Ireland last made the World Cup finals our reporter Paul O'Flynn is in Prague speaking with the fans.

Latest on the fuel prices
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.

Royal Irish Academy of Music enter the World University Rankings for Music, placing 12th
Director of the Royal Irish Academy of Music Deborah Kelleher.

750,000 units of illegal medicines seized by the Health Products Regulatory Authority last year
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 Government has announced a reduction in excise duty on petrol and diesel until the end of May
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.

The childen's ombudsman on how the care system is failing vulnerable young people
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.

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

Details of the plan from Minister Peter Burke
Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke.

A body has been discovered following a fire at a house in Co Offaly
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.

The Taoiseach says measures to offset rising fuel costs announced tomorrow will ease financial pressure on people
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.

Remembering Michael Lyster
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.

A young woman remains in a critical condition after a brutal attack in county Tipperary
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.