Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast The Indo Daily

“Everybody was interested in the case, and everybody wanted to know what was happening.”

That’s former RTÉ legal affairs editor Mary Wilson's recollection of reporting live on the Catherine Nevin trial back in 2000, after the violent killing of publican Tom Nevin in March 1996.

“I’d walk from the Four Courts to Tara Street to get a Dart home in the evenings, and people were shouting at me out of car windows and shouting at me from trucks: ‘Any sign of a verdict? What’s going on?’," Wilson says.

The media sensation that accompanied the trial was unlike anything Ireland had seen before. Speaking on the Indo Daily podcast, Wilson remembers someone describing it as like having a novel read aloud to you in court.

And that was before Catherine Nevin herself took to the stand.

“To say she wasn’t a good witness in her own defence is an understatement,” says Wilson. “[It was] all so bizarre that you look back on it and say; ‘What was she thinking?’.”

On the second episode of this two-part Indo Daily special, host Fionnán Sheahan is joined in-studio by Mary Wilson as they look back at how one of the country’s most notorious murder cases gripped the nation, and ask: why do we remain so fascinated with the ‘Black Widow’ today?

This episode of The Indo Daily was first released in March 2026.

The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel Kinahan sounded bemused when he described the frenzy around his life as “movie stuff”, but the scenes that accompanied his trip back to Ireland were undeniably cinematic.

A trip on a €53m government jet that was tracked by the public in real-time, a ring of steel around parts of Dublin as he was escorted in a bomb-proof convoy, and a long-awaited appointment at the Criminal Courts of Justice.

Perhaps the most surprising aspect, however, was the alleged criminal kingpin’s affable back and forth with the judge.

So, where does Daniel Kinahan go from here?

The Irish Independent’s news and security correspondent, Robin Schiller, was present to see it all unfold. He joins host Kevin Doyle on this Extra episode of The Indo Daily to break it down.

The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At around 4.30am on March 19, 1996, a panic alarm alerted gardaí to a disturbance at Jack White’s Inn near Brittas Bay in Co Wicklow.

Arriving at the scene, the guards discovered Tom Nevin dead in the kitchen of his pub in what initially appeared to be a robbery gone wrong.

The place was in disarray and Mr Nevin had been shot dead at close range.

His wife, Catherine Nevin, was found nearby, behind the hall door of the pub, her hands tied with a dressing gown cord.

She would claim that a hooded man had threatened her with a weapon as she slept, tied her up, ransacked the area in search of money and valuables, and murdered her husband in the process.

One part of her story would turn out to be true – her husband was indeed murdered, but his grieving widow was not the innocent bystander she claimed to be.

Thirty years on from the killing, host Fionnán Sheahan is joined by Mary Wilson, former RTÉ legal affairs editor and host of Drivetime and Morning Ireland, on the first of a two-part Indo Daily special to look back at the emergence of one of Ireland’s most notorious criminals; The Black Widow.

This episode of The Indo Daily was first released in March 2026.

The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

‘Work/life balance’ is a phrase that gets thrown about a lot – but what does it really mean? And how far would you be willing to go to achieve that balance in reality? Today's episode of The Indo Daily is brought to you by our sister podcast Money Talks, as Katie Byrne is joined by Anne Sheeran, a ‘de-influencer’ who put her money where her mouth is by taking a pay cut that allowed her to work a four-day week. 

Sheeran shares updates on her lifestyle and the challenges posed by her schedule on her TikTok and Instagram accounts. She tells Katie why she'd choose a four-day work week over a luxury seven-day trip with her family.

The content of this podcast is for information purposes and does not constitute investment advice or recommendation of any investment product.

The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel Kinahan is languishing behind bars in Dubai as he awaits extradition to Ireland, but the exiled cartel boss is speaking out – as a podcast guest.

­

Having famously teased a previous audio sit-down with Kinahan that never made it to air, broadcaster James English insists he finally has a world exclusive, and a box-office one at that.

­

English has released snippets of the apparently forthcoming interview, in which Kinahan states that he believes he’s “already got life in prison”, that he expects to receive “character assassination”, and that he doesn’t have “a hope of getting a fair trial”.

­

Kinahan also alluded to potential attempts on his life while in custody.

­

On this episode of The Indo Daily, host Katie Byrne is joined by Crime World journalist Neil Fetherstonhaugh to look at how a PR machine runs in the criminal underworld, and Daniel Kinahan’s latest attempt to control his narrative.

­

The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Fingleton was one of the most controversial figures of the Celtic Tiger. As the longtime boss of Irish Nationwide, he oversaw reckless lending that ultimately left taxpayers with a €5.4 billion bill. But was he simply the face of a wider banking culture, or the true "baddie of the bailout"? Deputy Business Editor John Burns joins Dave Hanratty to examine the man behind one of Ireland's most infamous banking collapses.

We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The seizure last week of a bomb containing almost 400g of Semtex plastic explosive has put the New IRA back on to the front pages after a lull in violence.

Two people connected to the political group Saoradh have been charged in relation to the incident.

The sophisticated device has fuel fears that the group has gained access to fresh stocks of military-grade explosives.

The New IRA has been long been associated with but the group also has a presence in Dublin.

Who are the New IRA and what are they capable of?

Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Robin Shiller, News and Security Correspondent with the Irish Independent.

The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just a heads-up – this episode contains references to alleged sexual assault and may not be suitable for everyone, so please take care when listening.

Jared Leto is an Oscar winner, a rock star, a cult leader and now the focus of serious questions.

The 54-year-old has been seen onscreen in the likes of Fight Club, American Psycho, and Blade Runner 2049, while also finding the time to tour the world with his band Thirty Seconds to Mars.

But a BBC investigation has revealed an array of allegations against the actor, with a new documentary presenting the accounts of 10 different accusers.

The allegations against Leto span more than a decade and include claims of sexual assault, grooming and inappropriate behaviour with underage girls.

Leto has categorically denied the claims.

Is his gilded career in jeopardy or is the Hollywood of 2026 more comfortable overlooking such a scandal?

On this episode of The Indo Daily, host Kevin Doyle is joined by Alice McShane, director of BBC documentary Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret, to hear how the investigation came together, and by the Irish Independent's Dave Hanratty to look at Jared Leto's career to date.

The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Artificial intelligence is fuelling a stock market boom unlike anything seen before, with tech giants spending trillions in a race to dominate AI. But what if the hype doesn't live up to the promise? Kevin Doyle is joined by Irish Independent columnist Richard Curran to ask whether we're watching the next financial bubble inflate, and what an AI crash could mean for Ireland's jobs, economy and future.

The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim O'Callaghan is a politician with leadership ambitions and a reform agenda.

But in his bid to overhaul Ireland's legal system, he has picked a high-stakes fight with a formidable adversary: the lawyers of Ireland.

It has been a month since solicitors withdrew their services in a deepening row over criminal legal aid fees, and tensions look to be escalating.

At the heart of the controversy is a new flat-fee payment model introduced by the Justice Minister, which he argues is necessary to control the spiralling cost of legal aid.

For O'Callaghan, the stakes could hardly be higher. The minister has made the legal reform a cornerstone of his leadership ambitions.

A victory could bolster his credentials as a future Fianna Fáil leader, but a stalemate could turn into a political crisis.

And while the political battle intensifies, it is those seeking access to justice who may be paying the highest price.

On today’s Indo Daily, Tessa Fleming is joined by two of the Irish Independent’s political team, Mary Regan and John Downing, to unpack the growing dispute, the political stakes and what it could mean for the future of the man at its centre.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Word on the street is that Daniel Kinahan is suddenly being prepped for extradition from Dubai.

The 49-year-old could be back in Ireland in a number of weeks, likely prompting one of the biggest security operations in the recent history of the State.

So, what awaits Kinahan when he finally arrives home?

On this Extra episode of The Indo Daily, host Fionnán Sheahan is joined by Eimear Rabbitt, news editor with Crime World, who breaks down the latest developments on this fast-moving story.

The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five activists. One defence company. €1 million in alleged damage. An Irish man now faces up to five years in prison in a German trial that's raising difficult questions about protest, civil disobedience and the limits of the law. Kevin Doyle examines the Ulm Five case with BBC journalist Bethany Bell and Daniel Tatlow-Devally's father, Conor Devally.

We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Academy Award-winning artist and leader of The Frames, Glen Hansard, has died at the age of 56.

The renowned singer-songwriter was killed in a motorcycle crash in Dublin in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

Once the news broke, tributes quickly followed – Hansard was a hugely popular figure, not just in the Irish music scene, but also on the international stage.

On this Extra episode of The Indo Daily, host Fionnán Sheahan is joined by senior features writer and music critic at the Irish independent John Meagher to look back on the life of Glen Hansard.

The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A “significant” bomb built for “catastrophic” damage, and a suspected plot to bring violence to the streets of Derry.

It was the stuff of Ireland’s past, but events last week clearly illustrated that it is also Ireland’s present. The foiling of an alleged New IRA plot to detonate a bomb was a stark reminder of the dissident republican activity that quietly continues on both sides of the border. 

At the heart of the case are two suspects: Simon O’Donovan (44), an employee at the National Museum in Collins Barracks, and Isobella Perrie Sullivan (25), a law student.  

On this episode of The Indo Daily, host Fionnán Sheahan is joined by Ken Foy, crime correspondent at the Irish Independent, to look at how the plot was uncovered – and what comes next. 

The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The famous residents of an exclusive suburb just outside Barcelona have included footballers like Gerard Pique and Andres Iniesta, and international pop stars like Shakira. Recent World Cup winner Lamine Yamal is currently enjoying the spoils of a multi-million euro purchase there.

But a German businessman’s address in the neighbourhood has now scuppered his chance of application to be declared bankrupt in Ireland.

Last year, 44-year-old former convict Denis Melcher, who had amassed debts of close to €8m, convinced Ireland’s High Court to adjudicate him bankrupt.

As part of this process, Melcher submitted a sworn statement in which he declared that he was living in a modest rental home in Carlow.

However, at the time, Melcher was secretly spending €8,500 per month to lease a four-storey mansion overlooking Barcelona, with an option to purchase the property for €2.6m.

The revelation has raised fears that the Irish bankruptcy regime is now seen as an easy target for foreign nationals looking to shed colossal debts.

On this episode of The Indo Daily, host Fionnán Sheahan is joined by Irish Independent Legal Affairs Editor Shane Phelan to examine the implications of this curious case.

The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy Winehouse’s time at the top was brief, but her impact was anything but.

With era-defining tracks like Rehab and Back to Black, she laid bare her life through brutally honest songwriting, delivered in a voice that was as soulful as it was unforgettable.

But alongside the awards and global success came something darker.

Winehouse’s rapid ascent was shadowed by addiction, relentless scrutiny, and a tabloid culture that often seemed to feed off her struggles.

And the media machine didn’t stop after Amy Winehouse tragically passed away aged just 27; if anything, it found new gears to crank up.

Her death, though tragic, was not altogether unexpected for those who had watched her very public battle play out in real time.

Fifteen years on, is the entertainment industry more protective of its stars?

On this episode of The Indo Daily, host Tessa Fleming is joined by Phil Udell, music lecturer at Ballyfermot College of Further Education and artist manager with Word Up Collective, and by Ian Winwood, music journalist and author of Bodies: Life and Death in Music, to look at the legacy of Amy Winehouse.

The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On a spring morning in June 2001, an eight-year-old girl gathered moss for her grandmother’s hanging baskets in a forest near Ballinamore in Co Leitrim. The child let out a scream: she had discovered a body.  The remains belonged to Enniskillen businessman Gerry McGinley, and it was clear that he been murdered.  He had been killed by his own wife Julie and her lover.  But it wasn’t a simple tale of adultery. It involved hotel sex with strangers, lies, blackmail and videotape – and included many prominent people in Fermanagh.

­

Today's Indo Daily was originally released on April 14, 2026, and is brought to you by our sister podcast The Bel Tel, as Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Andrew Madden.

­

The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin put boots on the ground in Ukraine this week, travelling to Kyiv for a quick tete-a-tete with President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Mr Martin was there to lend Ireland’s support – to the tune of a further €125m, no less - and it really does seem like the Ukrainian president could use a helping hand right about now.

As the war with Russia rumbles into a fifth year, Mr Zelensky is facing new battles on the home front, as political rivals and vocal protestors wield their own weapons.

His decision to sack popular defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov led to street demonstrations, while the president also dismissed Ukraine’s army commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi just days later.

Is the leader once hailed as “the spirit of Ukraine” gradually losing his grip on power?

On this episode of The Indo Daily, host Fionnán Sheahan is joined by Irish Independent senior journalist Sean Pollock for a look at the political, military and everyday life in Kyiv.

The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The days of stars topping the poll of highest earners at RTÉ are gone.

Back in 2023, RTÉ director general Kevin Bakhurst pledged to rein in the broadcaster’s highest earners, promising the day would come when nobody would earn more than him.

In the latest list of RTÉ’s top 10 earners, it looks like his plan has finally taken shape.

So as the stars slide down the RTÉ rich list, who are the suits now commanding the biggest salaries at RTÉ?

What could it mean for the broadcaster's future as commercial rivals continue their hunt for talent?

And can a new slate of drama productions win back a waning audience?

On today’s Indo Daily, Tessa Fleming is joined by Ireland editor Fionnán Sheahan and entertainment correspondent Melanie Finn to unpack RTÉ's latest salary figures and examine whether its reforms are doing the job. 

The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a five-year wait, Mayo are back in the All-Ireland football final, but whispers of the famous curse, which supposedly condemned the county to endless defeat, can still be heard.

Legend has it that the celebrating team of 1951 disrespected a local funeral and became the subject of a damning and highly effective hex that has kept the Sam Maguire Cup from their grasp ever since.

So, is the old tale fact or fiction? Or is it just a handy excuse to explain away decades of heartbreak?

­

On this episode of The Indo Daily, host Tessa Fleming is joined by Frank Roche, the Irish Independent's Gaelic games correspondent, to debate supernatural sabotage – and to ask if Mayo can finally overcome their demons this Sunday.

­

The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode of 'The Indo Daily' contains references to rape and sexual assault, and may not be suitable for everyone, so please take care when listening

Andrew Tate and his brother, Tristan, like to talk about male empowerment and freedom, yet both are currently shackled away from the outside world.

Arrested last weekend by US authorities, the pair are unlikely to find that the confines of a Miami jail cell measure up to the lavish lifestyle they routinely flaunt online – but that’s their home for now.

The reason? A volley of 38 new charges, including rape and sex trafficking, courtesy of the Crown Prosecution Service in the UK, with an extradition attempt to follow. The brothers now face a total of 59 charges, all of which they deny.

So, where to now for Andrew and Tristan Tate?

On this episode of The Indo Daily, host Fionnán Sheahan is joined by Isabella Kwai, reporter with the New York Times, to break down the complexities of the criminal investigation into the Tate brothers – and to question what made them such prominent public figures in the first place.

The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism

You can read Isabella Kwai’s reporting on the Tate brothers here. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Speaking during his inauguration speech on Monday, new UK prime minister – the seventh in the last 10 years, if you're keeping score – Andy Burnham spoke of his mission to "bring back hope" and to make Britain "believe again".

Good luck to him.

Burnham knows the job ahead is unlikely to be an easy one, but he's put the work in to get here, from emerging as a fresh-faced MP at the turn of the century to failed attempts to take over the Labour leadership in 2010 and 2015, to finally ascending to the lofty halls of No 10 Downing Street.

But is Burnham inheriting a poisoned chalice, given the increasingly fractured nature of present-day British politics?

How did he go from "King of the North" in Manchester to the top job in London?

And can he handle Donald Trump any better than Keir Starmer did?

On this episode of The Indo Daily, host Fionnán Sheahan is joined by Daniel Boffey, Chief Reporter with The Guardian, to discuss the new UK PM's rise to power and why he's likely to call a general election sooner rather than later.

The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the 2000s came to a close, gang violence in Ireland was a common problem.

In the summer of 2009, Paul ‘Frank’ Byrne, who was not considered to be a major criminal but was associated with a serious criminal gang, was seen getting into a wine-coloured Mitsubishi Carisma.

It would be the last time the 20-year-old was seen alive.

Byrne’s remains were discovered a little over a year later in a forest in Co Wicklow, identified only via DNA analysis.

Seventeen years later, those responsible for his murder remain at large. The investigation remains open, with gardaí making a fresh push for information.

Will those in the know ever come forward?

On this episode of The Indo Daily, host Fionnán Sheahan is joined by Irish Independent crime correspondent Ken Foy to look at the murder of Paul ‘Frank’ Byrne and where the authorities hope to finally make a crucial breakthrough.

The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson earned massive sums over a successful career. But the Belfast Telegraph understands the now convicted pedophile's fortune is ebbing away – and that he still has a mortgage on his Dromore home.   

He has to pay a legal bill of half a million pounds – can he afford an appeal?  

Today's Indo Daily is brought to you by our sister podcast The BeTel as Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Sam McBride. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In early November 2024, Dublin man Lorcan Tadgh Murphy was in a bar in downtown Budapest, scanning the room.

He was alone, supposedly in the city on business, but something of a more personal nature else caught his eye.

Among the patrons in the bar that evening was a 31-year-old American nurse by the name of Mackenzie Michalski. She was enjoying her last night out as her trip around Europe came to an end.

Across the room, Michalski and Murphy made eye contact and a flirtation began. The pair later moved to a nightclub before heading back together to Murphy’s nearby apartment.

Hours later, Mackenzie Michalski was dead, and a panicked Murphy was frantically trying to get his story straight.

But the life of Lorcan Murphy, now serving a lengthy prison sentence in Hungary, has since been revealed to be far more sinister than anyone first realised, as details emerged of covert recordings and an expressed ambition to sleep with 1,000 women.

On this episode of The Indo Daily, host Katie Byrne is joined by Sunday Independent senior correspondent Maeve Sheehan to discuss a shocking murder in the Hungarian capital, and why the killer was named in Ireland despite reporting restrictions abroad.

The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Bill and Alison Chawke waited outside courtroom number three in Limerick Circuit Court on Tuesday morning, their mood appeared upbeat.

However, a short time later, as Judge Fiona O’Sullivan started to talk about prison time, the reality of their situation dawned on them, and shock quickly became visible on their faces.

The son and daughter of prominent publican Charlie Chawke were in court for a vicious assault they launched on two men at the Dunraven Arms Hotel in Adare, Co Limerick, in November 2023.

Both victims were left with physical and mental injuries.

The Chawkes own some of the country’s best-known pubs, with Bill and Alison heavily involved in the family business, and seemingly highly respected in their industry.

And yet today, mother-of-three Alison and recent newlywed Bill find themselves behind bars.

So, what does it all mean for the Chawke empire?

On this episode of The Indo Daily, host Kevin Doyle is joined by Catherine Fegan, special correspondent with the Irish Independent, and by senior journalist at the Irish Independent, Sean Pollock to discuss the trial and the fallout that now awaits one of Ireland’s most successful families.

The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The murder of firebrand politician Ann Widdecombe has sent shockwaves through the British establishment, prompting fresh debate around the safety of public figures.  

An unapologetic straight-talking stateswoman, Widdecombe served as an MP for 23 years, and was famed for controversial outspoken views on abortion, gay rights and women’s issues.  

Despite her divisive nature, Widdecombe managed to win fans away from the political arena thanks to a memorable run on Strictly Come Dancing and other unlikely forays into reality TV. 

Now, as the investigation into her murder evolves into a terrorism probe, serious questions are being asked of the authorities in Britain, not least by Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, who called attention to the need for more money to be spent on security for public figures just days before Widdecombe’s death.  

On Tuesday evening, counter-terrorism police in the UK stated that the murder of Ann Widdecombe is officially recognised as a “targeted attack” while noting that it has “not been declared as a terrorist incident”. 

On this episode of The Indo Daily, host Fionnán Sheahan is joined by TRT World presenter Enda Brady to discuss the latest on the investigation, and to look at the sometimes contradictory life of Ann Widdecombe and an increasingly threatening climate for politicians. 

The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can view our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The boyfriend of murdered American mother-of-one Jamey Carney has been detained in Jordan, the Irish Independent understands.

Ahmad al-Saqar is a person of interest to the garda investigation into the murder of Ms Carney.

The dramatic development came as gardai have made rapid progress in their murder probe with significant forensic, CCTV and witness evidence obtained.

Sources indicated that the 28 year old man has been detained in Jordan over the past 48 hours.

Ireland does not have an extradition treaty with Jordan and no Irish arrest warrant has been issued in respect of the Killarney murder as yet.

The detention was made by Jordan’s Public Security Directorate. The whereabouts of Ahmad Al-Samar, had been unknown.

He is “a person of interest” for gardaí as he spent time with Ms Carney between July 4-6.

Gardai now believe the Jordanian was with Ms Carney on Monday evening, the night she was fatally assaulted.

We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RTÉ look to be further floundering in their finances.

Director General Kevin Bakhurst appeared before the Public Accounts Committee last week looking for extra funding from Government.

The reason? “Volatility” in TV licence-fee revenue.

Over one in five households now do not own a TV, which means the broadcaster needs an extra €54.79m this year from the exchequer, up from €41.3m last year.

But as the number of households without a television continues to grow, is the licence fee becoming a relic of a bygone era?

And in a world of streaming services, social media and endless digital content, can RTÉ survive today's media landscape?

On today’s The Indo Daily, Tessa Fleming is joined by Irish Independent Technology Editor, Adrian Weckler, Entertainment correspondent for the Irish Independent, Melanie Finn and political reporter at the Irish Independent, Aisling Moloney to examine the future of the TV licence, and whether the broadcaster is facing yet another financial reckoning.

We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism correspondent for the Irish Independent, Melanie Finn and political reporter at the Irish Independent, Aisling Moloney to examine the future of the TV licence, and whether the broadcaster is facing yet another financial reckoning.

­The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Electric scooters were once seen as the future of urban transport, but growing safety concerns are changing the conversation.

Todays episode of The Indo Daily is brought to you by our sister podcast The Big Tech Show, as Adrian Weckler is joined by former Fine Gael TD Noel Rock to discuss whether electric scooters have become too dangerous for Irish roads. They examine rising injury numbers, gaps in enforcement, why existing rules are failing, and whether tighter regulation is enough or if Ireland should consider banning them altogether.

We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s fight week, and Conor McGregor has come out swinging.

‘The Notorious’ finally steps back into a UFC octagon this weekend for a main event match-up, and while some are questioning his physical prowess, his microphone game remains as brash as ever.

Sat in front of the media once more, McGregor espoused his divine beliefs, proclaimed his innocence and once again weighed in on Ireland’s immigration debate.

This weekend’s event will have plenty of eyes on it, but should Conor McGregor be allowed fight at all? Or granted a platform of this size to spread his views, for that matter?

And why are American fans and fixtures so happy to assist in his rehabilitation tour?

On this episode of The Indo Daily, host Dave Hanratty is joined by sports and entertainment journalist Andy McCarroll to look at a much-criticised return to the octagon.

The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The chief suspect in the murder of American mother-of-one Jamey Carney (43) flew from Ireland to Turkey within hours of her death.

­

It has now emerged that the 28-year-old man got a bus from Killarney to Dublin within three hours of the death of the New York native.

­

He then booked a last-minute flight from Dublin Airport to Istanbul in Turkey on Tuesday morning - and is now believed to be working with contacts to cross from Turkey to either Syria or Jordan. The man is understood to have extensive contacts in the region.

­

Today on this Indo Daily Extra, Tessa Fleming is joined by Irish Independent southern correspondent Ralph Riegel, to hear the latest developments.

­

We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Jeffrey Donaldson scandal has taken another turn, with the former DUP leader now set to face a fresh investigation.

New allegations have emerged of a sexual assault involving a woman at the party's Westminster offices.

More details have also come to light about Donaldson's conduct throughout his years in politics as former colleagues speak out about his inappropriate behaviour.

Is it open season on Jeffrey Donaldson where every rumour is fair game? And why has it taken until now for people to break their silence?

On this episode of The Indo Daily, host Kevin Doyle is joined by Sam McBride, Northern Ireland editor of the Belfast Telegraph, to discuss a seemingly ever-expanding list of accusations.

The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reeling from an investigation into his finances, Nigel Farage has gone on the offensive.

­

In a public address on Tuesday afternoon, the Reform UK leader announced his intention to resign as an MP in order to trigger a by-election that he intends to contest.

­

“This will be a people versus the establishment by-election,” Farage said.

“It's a chance to stick two fingers up to the entire establishment, to frankly tell them where to go,” he added, noting that he will “fight to win” and “continue the political revolution that Reform has started” in the UK.

­

The move has been heavily criticised by opponents, with outgoing prime minister Keir Starmer labelling it a “desperate stunt” and stating that Farage is “up to his neck in sleaze”.

­

So, can Farage managed to turn the accusations against him into a conspiracy and turn the raging tide to his advantage?

­

And who is ‘Posh George’, the man whose association with Farage has caused such media scrutiny and public pressure?

­

On this episode of The Indo Daily, host Kevin Doyle is joined by TRT World presenter Enda Brady to ask if Farage is redefining the idea of politics being a risky business.

­

The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project.  You can view our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They flaunted Ferraris, private jets and a billionaire lifestyle.

­

The Cartu brothers are accused of running one of the world's largest alleged investment frauds while projecting a glamorous lifestyle online.

­

But the story doesn't end in the US.

­

Katie Byrne and Eamon Dillon trace the companies, assets and investigations that connect Ireland to the case.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For more than 30 years, the name George Gibney has haunted Irish swimming.

­

The former national swimming coach left Ireland in the 1990s after a prosecution against him was halted, leaving many of those who said they were abused by him without the day in court they had waited for.

Today, after decades of investigations, legal battles, failed hopes and unanswered questions, Gibney has been convicted of sexually abusing young girls more than 50 years ago.

­

This afternoon, a Central Criminal Court jury found the 77-year-old guilty of multiple counts of indecent assault and one count of attempted rape. He had already pleaded guilty to five further counts of indecent assault at the outset of the trial. He will be sentenced later this month.

­

Host: Kevin Doyle, Guest: Chalkie White

­

We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Creative and hard-working, Charles Self moved to Ireland in the late 1970s when he was poached from the BBC for an enviable role at RTÉ.

As the lead set designer on the then-thriving Late Late Show, Self was able to mould the flagship programme to his creative vision.

Popular with his colleagues and in line for a pay rise, Self was flying high, until his life was tragically cut short in 1982 following a violent and frenzied attack that had major implications for Ireland’s gay community.

On this episode of The Indo Daily, host Katie Byrne is joined by Sunday Independent journalist Liam Collins to look back at the brutal, still unsolved murder of Charles Self.

The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can view our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who is Mark Zuckerberg really? Is he the awkward, robotic tech billionaire seen in public, or something very different behind closed doors?

Todays Indo Daily is brought to you by The Big Tech Show, as Sheera Frenkel, Pulitzer Prize winning New York Times journalist and co-author of the bestselling An Ugly Truth: Inside Facebook's Battle for Domination, joins Adrian to examine the Meta chief's personality, upbringing and leadership style.

From his privileged childhood and early coding obsession to Facebook's move fast culture, Zuckerberg's rise is a story of relentless ambition, fierce control and extraordinary resilience.

Why you can trust the Irish Independent: learn about our editorial guidelines and AI use

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Jeffrey Donaldson was found guilty last week of 18 child sex offences including rape, the carefully constructed image of a clean-living, evangelical Presbyterian was finally fully shattered after two years of horrifying revelations.

As he awaits sentencing, Donaldson’s double life has been further exposed, with fresh damaging allegations and testimonies emerging at pace.

Meanwhile, serious questions are being asked – what did people know, and why are some only now breaking their silence?

On this episode of The Indo Daily, host Tessa Fleming is joined by Belfast Telegraph crime correspondent Allison Morris to discuss Jeffrey Donaldson’s life of deception and contradiction.

The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can view our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, 38-year-old convicted rapist Nicholas Rossi died in a Utah hospital while under police custody.

­

Rossi (born Nicholas Alahverdian) operated under several aliases, including Arthur Knight, purportedly an orphan from Ireland.

­

He was first reported dead six years ago, with a Boston Globe obituary among the write-ups. But he wasn’t actually deceased. He was alive and very much aware that he was on the FBI’s radar.

­

Having fled to Scotland, Rossi became the subject of an Interpol Red Notice and increased media attention, with interviews and identities colliding as his web of lies was exposed.

­

“Nicholas Rossi was clever, but then he was very stupid in other ways,” says investigative journalist and podcaster Jane MacSorley, who has worked on the story since the beginning of 2022.

­

On this episode of The Indo Daily, host Fionnán Sheahan is joined by MacSorley, who details her own encounter with Nicholas Rossi and explores the numerous complications and contradictions of his life.

­

The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Putin's war. Drones in Irish skies. The threat of cyber-attacks.

As Ireland takes the helm of the EU, Micheál Martin faces six months of added pressure.

Is this moment a golden opportunity, or a poisoned chalice? 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you get when you gather tech billionaires, political insiders and some of the world's most powerful people behind closed doors?

­

The answer is Dialog,  an invitation-only network so secretive that, if you've never heard of it, that's probably by design. Co-founded by billionaire investor Peter Thiel, the man behind PayPal and the controversial data company Palantir, Dialog is bringing its annual gathering to a plush Wicklow resort in August. The agenda includes preparing for World War III, building a cult, and a session simply titled, "How's Your Sex Life?" So what exactly is Dialog, who is Peter Thiel, and why has this event caused so much controversy?

­

Host: Fionnán Sheahan, Guests: Darragh Nolan and Kim Bielenberg

We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeffrey Donaldson has begun his new life in Maghaberry Prison. Donaldson and his wife, Eleanor, are set to be stripped of their honours. The former MP and DUP leader, Jeffrey Donaldson was found guilty of 18 child sex offences on Monday - including one count of rape. The 63-year-old had pleaded not guilty, but the jury of seven men and five considered its verdicts for ten hours over three days, believing his victims. His wife Eleanor Donaldson was found to have committed the acts relating to offences of aiding and abetting following a trial of the facts. This episode of The Indo Daily is brought to you by our sister podcast The BelTel, as Allison Morris joined Ciarán Dunbar to talk about what she couldn’t report while the trial was ongoing.

This podcast was originally published on Tuesday July 23rd 2026.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 3 of Veronica, we follow the journalists' final moments, as John Gilligans plan to murder her, swings into action on Dublin’s Naas road. Her murder, 30 years ago today, left a nation shocked, and in no doubts just how dangerous Ireland’s gangland had now become. Kevin Doyle speaks to Jimmy Guerin, Paul Williams and Mary Wilson, about the trials that took place, and Veronica’s lasting legacy.

We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 2 of Veronica, John Gilligan's empire is booming and Ireland's criminal underworld is growing richer by the day. As the State struggles to respond, Veronica Guerin follows the money, exposing the wealth and power behind gangland's biggest figures, and putting herself on a collision course with dangerous enemies.

We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 years ago, Veronica Guerin was shot dead on the outskirts of Dublin. Only days later, she was due to speak at a conference entitled Dying to tell a Story: Journalists at Risk.

Her murder still remains one of the defining moments in modern Irish history.

Over the next 3 days on The Indo Daily, we present: Veronica – Murdered in search of the truth. Host Kevin Doyle speaks to her family and former colleagues to examine the life she lived, the reporting that made her a target, and the criminal world she exposed.

In episode 1, as Veronica Guerin makes her name at the Sunday Independent, a new breed of organised crime is taking hold in Ireland. The rise of ‘Factory’ John Gilligan sets the stage for a story that will end in tragedy.

We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It started with what looked like a routine query from a politician to a council office.

In 2019, staff at Wexford County Council believed they were dealing with a standard request made by then councillor Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin on behalf of a constituent, and so they responded as normal.

But alarm bells went off four years later when a woman contacted the council asking why her confidential records had been released without her knowledge or consent.

The man who received the files is a Sinn Féin activist and the brother of a Provisional IRA bomber.

After conducting an investigation, the council admitted there was a breach of personal data and formally apologised to the woman in question.

Ó Súilleabháin, now a Sinn Féin TD, is now facing a legal battle following the data breach, with party leader Mary Lou McDonald appearing to stand by him.

On this episode of The Indo Daily, host Katie Byrne is joined by Irish Independent Ireland Editor Fionnán Sheahan who details his exclusive investigation.

The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.