7:10am It Says In The Papers

Eithne Dodd discusses the latest situation along the Grand Canal in Dublin where more tents have been pitched and Kate Varley speaks to Fawad, a teacher who left Afghanistan in 2021 and is hoping to find refuge here.

Paschal Donohoe, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, has the latest update on the National Development Plan and the economic outlook for rest of 2024.

Dr Mohammed Abu Mughaisib, Deputy Medical Coordinator for Médecins Sans Frontières, discusses the humanitarian situation in Gaza as the charity calls for an immediate ceasefire.

Barry Roche, Southern Correspondent, Irish Times discusses the tragic case of a man whose body may have lain undiscovered for almost six months in West Cork.

Caitriona Perry, Washington-based BBC News Chief Presenter, reports on the latest testimony from Stormy Daniels in Donald Trump's hush money trial.

Dr. Frances Ruane, Chair, National Competitiveness and Productivity Council, warns the housing market is inhibiting Ireland’s competitiveness.

Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central, gives his assessment of a new taskforce set up by the Government to rejuvenate Dublin city centre.

Colman O’Sullivan reports on a recently launched project in Glenveagh National Park in Donegal which aims to treble the area of native woodland there.

Evelyn O'Rourke, Arts and Media Correspondent, on the atmosphere in Malmo as excitement builds ahead of the Eurovision Grand Final.

Presented by John S. Doyle.