Additional special classes have been sanctioned to open in mainstream schools from this coming September

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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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Marion Dowd, lecturer in Archaeology at Alantic Technological University, who carried out the research has more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 19th day of the war in the Middle East. Irish Times journalist, Sally Hayden gives us the latest from Beirut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.