7:10am It Says In The Papers

Vincent Kearney, Northern Editor, discusses the general election for MPs that will be taking place in Northern Ireland over the coming weeks.

Lucy Fisher, FT Newspaper, discusses why Rishi Sunak has called a general election for July 4th.

Elayne Devlin spoke to Londoners after the British PM called the general election and John Rentoul, Chief Political Commentator with the London Independent outlines what we can expect to happen.

Laura Fletcher, reports that asylum seekers in receipt of the Daily Expenses Allowance will be means tested from next month.

Paul Reynolds, Crime Correspondent, discusses a major Criminal Assets Bureau operation in Dublin and Donegal.

Eran Etzion, Former Deputy Head of Israel's National Security Council, discusses the ongoing conflict in Gaza and reacts to Ireland's decision to recognise the statehood of Palestine.

Liam Kelly, chair Police Federation for Northern Ireland, outlines his reaction to the €750,000 fine imposed by the UK's Information Commissioner's Office on the Police Service of Northern Ireland following a data breach in August 2023.

Professor Oliver McGarr from University of Limerick discusses the findings of the latest interim report into the impact of education reforms at Junior Cycle level.

Colman O'Sullivan reports on a TY football initiative for girls.

Oisin Coyne speaks to fans after the Europa League final in Dublin last night.