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The trial of two women accused of the murder of Scarlett Faulkner has heard detailed evidence from eyewitnesses, family members and emergency responders about the events leading up to her death.Jurors have been told of alleged threats, a search for Ms Faulkner and the violent incident at Birdhill, Co Tipperary, in March.The prosecution says the attack was motivated by a relationship involving the former partner of one of the accused, a claim that remains contested.As the case enters its third week, the court continues to hear testimony about the moments before, during and after the fatal assault.What evidence has emerged so far, and what are the key questions facing the jury?Today on the Indo Daily, Fionnán Sheahan is joined by court reporter with Ireland International, Eoin Reynolds, to examine the evidence presented so far in the Scarlett Faulkner murder trial.The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A true self-made man, Pascal Vincent Doyle was a major player in Irish high society once upon a time, counting former taoiseach Charles Haughey as one of his closest confidantes.By the time of his death in 1988, PV Doyle was the multi-millionaire owner of an international portfolio of no fewer than 33 hotels.A tough act to follow indeed, and so it proved for those who took up the mantle of his business empire – his children.And so, the Doyle family feud was born; pitting sibling against sibling in a brutal battle for Succession-esque supremacy.On this episode of The Indo Daily, host Fionnán Sheahan is joined in studio by Sunday Independent journalist Liam Collins – who had his own interesting run-in with PV Doyle – to discuss a most bitter breakdown.The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reporting restrictions in the Noah Donohoe Inquest have been lifted. Courts use reporting restrictions to limit press coverage of legal proceedings to ensure the proceedings are fair, and that juries are not adversely influenced. A number of such restrictions were used during the inquest into the 14-year-old’s 2020 death, however they can now be reported.One jury almost derailed the inquest with bizarre theories. Juror A believed Noah was trying to “subliminally” communicate with him on the day of their deliberations. He also put forward a theory that Noah could have been “shunted” down the culvert in the same manner the ancient Egyptians moved materials to build the pyramids. He also suggested Noah had been influenced by the bobsled competition at the Tokyo Olympics – which took place a year later in 2021 – and tried to mimic the actions in the culvert.The coroner also blocked disclosure of mental health consultation with Noah Donohoe’s mother Fiona on privacy grounds. Today's Indo Daily is brought to you by our sister podcast The BelTel as Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Liam Tunney, who covered the inquest for the Belfast Telegraph.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Irish Independent became the story today when a bomb threat forced the evacuation of our newsroom on Dublin's Talbot Street.As journalists across Europe reported on a wave of aviation threats, cyber incidents and security alerts, an email claiming an explosive device had been planted in our building landed directly in our inbox.What followed was a garda operation, a full sweep of the building and a dramatic morning for staff who suddenly found themselves at the centre of a breaking news story.But was this an isolated hoax, or part of a wider campaign of disruption targeting Europe?Today on The Indo Daily, Katie Byrne is joined by Kevin Doyle, executive editor of the Irish Independent, and Gareth O'Connor, deputy news editor at the Irish Independent, to discuss the threat, the response and the growing fears around a new wave of hybrid attacks across Europe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lorcan Hanlon was a successful executive at one of the country's leading and most respected newspaper groups.By all appearances, he had it all. But on a work trip to Stockholm in 2024, things would change dramatically for the commercial executive.So, what exactly happened in Stockholm? And how did Hanlon go from a successful newspaper executive to a convicted criminal?On today’s Indo Daily, Tessa Fleming is joined by Sunday Independent senior investigative reporter Catherine Sanz to unpack the extraordinary chain of events that led to the fall of Lorcan Hanlon, from the upper ranks of Irish media to a criminal conviction in Sweden.The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A jury has found Russell Brand guilty following one of the most high-profile celebrity trials in recent British history. Over several weeks, jurors heard evidence from six women who independently accused the comedian and former broadcaster of rape and sexual assault, with allegations spanning a decade from 1999 to 2009. Brand denied all of the charges and insisted the encounters were consensual, but today the jury convicted him of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. The case has reignited debate about fame, power and whether allegations of sexual misconduct were ignored during a very different era of British media. So what evidence persuaded the jury, and what happens next for Brand? Today on The Indo Daily, Fionnán Sheahan is joined by Courts Editor for the Press Association Tristan Kirk, to unpack the verdict and the long road to this dramatic conclusion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Democrats have stormed back into power, seizing control of both the House and Senate and delivering a political blow to Donald Trump.But while the mid-terms may be over, the race to define America’s future is only just beginning.Is Trump now a lame-duck president, or can he still dominate the Republican Party from the White House?And as cracks begin to appear in the MAGA coalition, who is ready to take up the mantle?With Republicans facing difficult questions about their future and Democrats already looking towards the next presidential race, the battle for 2028 has begun.Today on the Indo Daily, Kevin Doyle is joined by Lorcan Nyhan of The Communications Clinic and Professor Scott Lucas of the Clinton Institute at UCD to examine what the mid-term results mean for Donald Trump, the Republican Party and the future of US politics.The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RTÉ is heading back before the Oireachtas as politicians demand answers on reform, funding and the future of Ireland's national broadcaster.More than two years after the payments scandal plunged the organisation into crisis, questions remain over whether RTÉ is really becoming the leaner, more efficient broadcaster it promised to be.With a €20m funding dispute still hanging over Montrose and TV licence fee revenue continuing to decline, pressure is growing on director general Kevin Bakhurst and his leadership team.Fresh controversy surrounding RTÉ's new sports podcast with Ger Gilroy has only added to scrutiny of the broadcaster's strategy and decision-making.As TDs prepare to put RTÉ executives under the spotlight once again, can they convince critics that meaningful change is finally happening?Today on the Indo Daily, Kevin Doyle is joined by Irish Independent Ireland Editor Fionnán Sheahan to examine the challenges, controversies and questions facing RTÉ.The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Voting is under way in the US mid-term elections, with the potential for a major impact on Donald Trump's presidency.  One man who knows what it's like to be inside the pressure cooker of Trump's White House – albeit briefly – is former communications director Anthony Scaramucci.  Having long shaken off the ignominy of his 11-day reign, Scaramucci has repositioned himself as a prolific political commentator and author.  His new book, All the Wrong Moves: How Three Catastrophic Decisions Led to the Rise of Trump, places his former employer back under the microscope, though Scaramucci is adamant that it's no cheap takedown.  Instead, he argues that Trump is reflective of an America long on the precipice of oblivion.  On this episode of The Indo Daily, host Fionnán Sheahan is joined by Anthony Scaramucci to forecast the US mid-terms, the effect they're likely to have on Donald Trump, and who the president is likely to blame if the Republicans are on the receiving end of a drubbing.  The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For years, ‘Red’ Larry McCarthy was one of the most feared figures in Irish gangland, emerging from the bloody feud that gripped Limerick and left a trail of violence across the city. ­ ­ After prison sentences in Ireland and Britain, the alleged crime boss has repeatedly claimed he has left that life behind. ­ ­ But now he is back in the headlines as he challenges a Criminal Assets Bureau (Cab) case over properties that Cab says were bought with the proceeds of crime. ­ How did Red Larry rise through the ranks of the McCarthy-Dundon criminal network, and why does Cab still consider him a major figure in organised crime? ­ ­ As his latest legal battle heads to the Court of Appeal, questions remain about his past, his present and his future. ­ ­ Today on the Indo Daily, Fionnán Sheahan is joined by Sunday World journalist Eamon Dillon to trace the rise of Red Larry and examine the latest chapter in his long-running battle with Cab. ­ The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.