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A look at events making the news in Ireland over the last week, presented by Justin McCarthy. Listen live every Sunday at 1pm on RTÉ Radio 1.
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The real story of Texas VPP policy with Arushi Frank, Founder of Luminary Strategies
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Last week we were lucky enough to sit down with Arushi Sharma Frank, the policy wizard who while at Tesla Energy helped turn Texas into one of the DER capitals of the world. She gives us the in depth history of of how ERCOT’s VPP program was forged — a story our co-host James was also a part of. We also talk about the rest of her time at Tesla, cas…
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What could the implications of a US-EU trade war mean for Ireland?
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Conall MacCoille, Chief Economist with Bank of Ireland.By RTÉ Radio 1
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Donald Trump confirmed as Republican Party candidate for US Presidency
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EJ Dionne, Professor of Public Policy at Georgetown University and Columnist with the Washington Post.By RTÉ Radio 1
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Gardaí issue 160 fines to people caught using their phones while driving
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Our reporter Gavin O’Callaghan.By RTÉ Radio 1
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The Local Drugs and Alcohol Task Forces issues stark pre-budget statement
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Grace Hill, the Co-Ordinator of the Tallaght Drugs & Alcohol Task Force.By RTÉ Radio 1
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Opening ceremony for the 2024 Olympic Games to take place this Friday
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Our expert Sharon Gaffney.By RTÉ Radio 1
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Will Joe Biden battle-on to become the Democratic candidate for November's US election?
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Brett Bruen, President of the Global Situation Room and a former White House Official under President Obama.By RTÉ Radio 1
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Simon Harris declares only one Irish nominee will be sent to Brussels following Ursula von der Leyen's re-election
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Ireland's Commissioner, Mairead McGuinness.By RTÉ Radio 1
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Gunman who attempted to assassinate former President Trump named by FBI as 20 year old Thomas Matthew Crooks
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Daniel Lippman who covers the White House for Politico Dr. Patrick Bury, Former British Army Captain and NATO Analyst, and lecturer at the University of BathBy RTÉ Radio 1
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Crunch vote to take place on Ursula von der Leyen's future as President of the European Commission
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Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Andrews & Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly.By RTÉ Radio 1
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HSE Chief Executive expects recruitment freeze to end soon following additional funding
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Bernard Gloster, HSE Chief Executive.By RTÉ Radio 1
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Former US President Donald Trump survives assassination attempt at campaign rally
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Our Washington Correspondent, Sean Whelan John Brennan, Former Director of the CIA, who served as Chief Counter Intelligence Officer in the Obama Administration Mark Melman, Democratic Pollster and Political ConsultantBy RTÉ Radio 1
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France on the brink of electing first far right government since WWII as second round of voting commences
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RTÉ's Karen Creed & Dr. Elodie Fabre who lectures in Politics and International Studies at Queens University Belfast.By RTÉ Radio 1
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Former female footballers speak out over alleged unwanted sexual advances made by FAI coaches in the 1990s
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Aoife Hegarty, Deputy Editor of RTÉ Investigates.By RTÉ Radio 1
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Keir Starmer appointed as British Prime Minister
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Minister of State for European Affairs, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Jon Tonge, Professor of Politics at the University of Liverpool & Philip Blond, Former Advisor to David Cameron.By RTÉ Radio 1
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Political earthquake for the DUP as Ian Paisley Jnr loses seat in Northern Irish election
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Alex Kane, Political Commentator and Former Communications Director with the Ulster Unionist Party.By RTÉ Radio 1
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Joe Biden defiantly states he will continue to run for president amid heavy criticism
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Bob Schmuhl, Emiritas Professor of American Studies at the University of Notre Dame.By RTÉ Radio 1
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Transforming century old grid tech with Charlotta Holmquist, President and Co-Founder of Blixt
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We’re back! This time with Charlotta Holmquist, President and Co-Founder of Blixt. Blixt is based in Sweden and just closed a fundraise led by Union Square Ventures. Their solid state circuit breaker and x-verter technology have the potential to fundamentally change how we approach building the grid. We’ve never left a conversation so excited about…
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Labour on course for huge majority with UK General Election only days away
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Dr. Kathryn Simpson, Associate Professor of Politics & Economics at Keele University in Staffordshire.By RTÉ Radio 1
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RSA goes before the Public Accounts Committee after warning their current funding model isn't sustainable
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PAC Member and Fine Gael TD Ciarán Cannon.By RTÉ Radio 1
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Peter Walsh, CEO of Transport Infrastructure Ireland.By RTÉ Radio 1
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New York Times editorial board urges US President Joe Biden to drop out of election following debate with Donald Trump
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Niall Stannage, White House Columnist at the Hill.By RTÉ Radio 1
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International Congress on Obesity in Sao Paulo warns against 'ultra-processed food'
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Professor Donal O'Shea, Consultant Endocrinologist and HSE's National Clinical Lead for Obesity.By RTÉ Radio 1
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Over 600,000 descend on Dublin for major events including Taylor Swift, Longitude Festival and more
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Our Reporter Gavin O’Callaghan.By RTÉ Radio 1
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Industrial Action by Aer Lingus pilots leads to the cancellation of 120 flights for over 17,000 passengers
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Eoghan Corry, Owner of Travel Xtra Magazine.By RTÉ Radio 1
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French voters head to the polls in first round of snap legislative election
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Our Europe Editor Tony Connelly & Professor John O'Brennan, Jean Monnet Chair in European Integration and Director of the Maynooth Centre for European and Eurasian Studies.By RTÉ Radio 1
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Northern Irish Elections to commence on July 4th with 18 Westminster seats up for grabs
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Journalist Amanda Ferguson & Columnist and Political Commentator, Alex Kane.By RTÉ Radio 1
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Protesters condemn soldier who attacked Natasha O'Brien after receiving fully suspended sentence
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Diane Byrne, Retired Army Captain & part of the Women of Honour Group.By RTÉ Radio 1
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Education Minister Norma Foley on new initiative to tackle bullying in schools
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Minister for Education, Norma Foley.By RTÉ Radio 1
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Aer Lingus cancel 244 flights amid industrial action from pilots
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Fiona Meehan Togher, General Manager at Carne Golf Links in Belmullet, County Mayo Marcus Dowling, Senior Council & Barrister Specialising in Industrial Action and Strikes Mark Tighe, President of the Irish Airline Pilots' AssociationBy RTÉ Radio 1
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Russian strike on residential building in Kharkiv injures over 50 people and kills two
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Professor of Politics at DCU, Donnacha Ó Beacháin.By RTÉ Radio 1
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We’re back for our first solo pod in months! We talk about what everyone is talking about these days… VPPs and load growth from AI. Is all this hype and talk about our space a good thing? Tune in to hear the Task Force unpack and set the narrative straight. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access…
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Israeli army to hold daily pause of military activity in southern Gaza to allow for humanitarian aid
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Dan Williams, Reuters Correspondent in Jerusalem.By RTÉ Radio 1
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Our Reporter, Sharon Gaffney.By RTÉ Radio 1
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UK general election closing in as Nigel Farage's Reform UK party overtakes the Conservatives
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Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor of the Financial Times.By RTÉ Radio 1
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European elections outcome shows changing landscape across the EU
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Mairead McGuinness, European Commissioner for Financial Services, Financial Stability and Capital Markets Union.By RTÉ Radio 1
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Summer travel facing disruption as Aer Lingus pilot's strike looms
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Our Reporter Sally Ann Barrett & Paul Hackett, CEO of Click&Go and also Vice President of the Irish Travel Agents Association.By RTÉ Radio 1
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Gerard Howlin, Public Affairs Consultant and Former Advisor to the Fianna Fáil Government and Columnist with The Irish Times & Dr. Theresa Reidy, Political Scientist at University College Cork.By RTÉ Radio 1
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Barry Lenihan Gavin O’Callaghan Political Scientist at University College Cork, Dr. Theresa Reidy, Professor of European Integration at Maynooth John O'Brennan, Political Analyst Odhran Flynn & Political Niall Boylan, Barry Andrews & Paul Murphy Independent MEP Luke Ming Flanagan & Ciaran CuffeBy RTÉ Radio 1
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Barry Lenihan, Brian O'Connell, John Cooke, Kay Sheehy Political Analyst Odhran Flynn, Pollster with Ireland Thinks Dr. Kevin Cunningham & Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent, Fionnán Sheahan Ministers Jack Chambers & Helen McEntee Green Party TD Roderic O'Gorman Sinn Fein Finance Spokesman Pearse Doherty Independent TD, Marian Harkin…
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Accelerating DER Policy with Allison Bates Wannop
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We’re back, this time with Allison Bates Wannop, DERTF’s policy lead! We cover an absolute ton of stuff in this one: * Allison's background and introduction, Mother's Day acknowledgments * Mary Powell's influence, DER advocacy, the significance of FERC v. EPSA in shaping energy policy * Favorite DER categories, Vermont initiatives, impact of extrem…
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Lifeguards return to beaches across Ireland ahead of busy summer season
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Our reporter Gavin O'Callaghan with Colm Newport of the RNLI in Howth.By RTÉ Radio 1
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Government TD's cite Denmark as influence to reduce number of asylum seekers applying for international protection
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Fianna Fáil TD Jim O'Callaghan & Denmark-based Journalist, Eoin O'Sullivan.By RTÉ Radio 1
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Former US President Donald Trump convicted on 34 counts of falsifying business records
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Emiritus Professor of American Studies at the University of Notre Dame, Bob Schmuhl & Republican Pollster, Political Consultant and President of North Star Opinion Research in Virginia, Whit Ayres.By RTÉ Radio 1
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Local & European election candidates aiming to maximise reach to voters using social media
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Liz Carolyn from thebriefing.ie.By RTÉ Radio 1
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Dr. Kevin Cunningham politics lecturer at TU Dublin and Pollster with Ireland Thinks & Hugh O'Connell, Political Editor of the Sunday Times.By RTÉ Radio 1
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Two Israel Ministers threaten to quit if Prime Minister Netanyahu agrees to Gaza ceasefire proposed by Joe Biden
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Associate Fellow at Chatham House, Middle East and North Africa Programme, Elham Fakhro.By RTÉ Radio 1
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Multiple passengers injured due to turbulence on flight into Dublin
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Our Correspondent, Maggie Doyle.By RTÉ Radio 1
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23 Dublin Candidates seeking 4 seats in European Parliament Elections
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Our Reporter Gavin O'Callaghan Professor of Politics at Dublin City University, Gary Murphy Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor of the Irish Independent.By RTÉ Radio 1
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Dublin Constituency - European Parliament Election Discussions
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Barry Andrews from Fianna Fáil Lynn Boylan from Sinn Féin Niall Boylan from Independent Ireland Sinéad Gibney from Social Democrats Aodhán Ó Ríordáin from the Labour PartyBy RTÉ Radio 1
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