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Irish swimmer Shane Ryan has announced that he is to be part of a controversial event that allows participants to use performance-enhancing drugs and doesn't follow World Anti-Doping Agency rules. He joined Cormac and Claire to tell us more.

With rising rents, packed commutes, and the endless pace of city life, more and more people are saying goodbye to Dublin and heading west. Martha Gilheany, who made the move from the heart of the capital to County Leitrim she joined Cormac and Claire to tell us more.

A new study, involving researchers in Galway, found early menopause is associated with an increased risk of dementia. The findings follow an analysis of the experiences of over 13 hundred women, to examine the association between reproductive factors and how the brain ages. For more Professor Emer McGrath, Neurologist at University Hospital Galway

Concerns are being raised around the suitability of both Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys and Independent Catherine Connolly for the office of President at a time when both camps claim they're gaining momentum. For the latest Barry Lenihan.

There were heated scenes in the Dail today about the cost of energy. To discuss this Fine Gael TD for Offaly John Clendennen and Sinn Fein MEP for Dublin Lynn Boylan.

Landlords will have to disclose the amount of rent they are charging tenants, in a publicly accessible 'rent register' that's according to a report in today's Irish Examiner. To discuss this Maurice Deverell, from the Irish Property Owners Association & Rory Hearne, Housing Spokesperson with the Social Democrats, and TD for Dublin North-West

Four survivors of institutional abuse are on hunger strike outside the Dáil. They have specific requests for more State support, in response to what happened to them. They are now on Day 23 of their strike and say they are determined to continue until their requests are met. For more on this reporter Una Kelly.

A day of developments as the Peace Plan continues to take effect. All 20 living hostages have been returned to israel and some 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees have also been released. For reaction Palestinian Ambassador to Ireland, Dr Jilan Wahba Abdalmajid and Alon-Lee Green, Co-Director and a founder of Standing Together.

Researchers in Australia have released a study that giving people a trigger warning before they are about to watch offensive content does not change their behaviour and could make them want to watch it. For an insight into why people would be so intrigued to continue watching, Chartered Behavioural Psychologist at changeable.ie, Padraig Walsh.

As thousands of Palestinians return home, we assess the challenge ahead. Olga Cherevko is Spokesperson for the United Nations Office for the Co-ordination of Humanitarian Affairs.

The Italian under-21 football team has been taking an unusual approach to training this week, with their players wearing an eye-patch over one eye, during practice matches. We hear from Ian McKinley, an Irish-Italian rugby player, who represented Italy internationally.

A new World Health Organisation survey has painted a stark picture today. One in three doctors and nurses in Europe report depression or anxiety. Professor Matthew Sadlier is Vice President of the Irish Medical Organisation

Timmy Dooley, Fianna Fáil TD and Minister of State; Rose Conway Walsh, Sinn Féin TD and Spokesperson on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment.

Eoghan Cleary is secondary school teacher and educational expert with the Sexual Exploitation Research and Policy Institute.

Yesterday we heard that Denmark and in the last while Australia about how both Countries are looking at a ban on Smartphones and Social Media for Teenagers. For more Dr Eoin Whelan from University of Galway who's published extensive research into Smartphones and bans.

The Budget ink was still wet when the Central Statistics office published Inflation figures this morning. For more on this Dr Oliver Browne from the Business School in UC Cork.

Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreysset out their vision for the presidency.

Senior Hamas officials say that negotiators from the group and Israel have exchanged lists of prisoners and hostages who would be released should a deal be reached during the ongoing Gaza ceasefire talks in Egypt. Sharone Lifschitz is a London-based film-maker and academic whose parents were taken hostage on 7 October spoke to Sarah.

Another flight with Irish citizens on board who were held by Israel after it intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla arrived back to Dublin last night. One of those on board was Sinn Fein Senator Chris Andrews he spoke to Sarah.

Budget 2026 has been described as a “devastating setback” for disabled people who are unable to work, according to the Disability Federation of Ireland. To discuss this Hildegarde Naughton, Minister of State at the Department of Children, Disability and Equality, and Fine Gael TD for Galway West.