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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.

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.

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

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 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.

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.

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.

The civil case for damages against Gerry Adams brought by Three victims of Provisional IRA bombings in England has been withdrawn.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.

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.

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.

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.

Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Andrew Lowth, RTÉ Reporter

Former Irish Government Special Envoy to the United States John Deasy

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

Edel McAllister, RTÉ Reporter

Paul Reynolds, Crime Correspondent

Tony Connelly, Europe Editor

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.

Is there a danger that overly graphic media reports of domestic and sexual violence are retraumatising victims? That’s the concern raised by Press Ombudsman Susan McKay, who said she was uneasy about the graphic detail being included in some media reports. She joined the show for an extended conversation on the matter.

RTÉ has announced today that Rick O’Shea is the new presenter of Arena, RTÉ Radio 1's flagship weeknight arts and culture programme. He joined Rachael for a chat about what Arena means to him.

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.

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.

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.

For some analysis, Tom Wright, Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution in Washington. Tom also worked on the US National Security policy for the Biden Administration.

American medical tech firm Stryker has been impacted by a global cyber attack targetting the firms operations. For more on this Ken Sheehan of cybersecurity firm Smarttech 24-7.

For analysis of the new housing figures Lorcan Sirr, Technological University Dublin lecturer and housing policy analyst