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In recent months, the COVID-19 Evaluation has met with key people who were involved in dealing with the pandemic. Experts have been attending a live stream debate with the Covid- 19 evaluation team this morning, for more on this our Health Correspondent, Fergal Bowers. 

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Over the last decade there have been several initatives to inject life into town centres. For more on this our reporter Joe Caufield was in Blessington in Co. Wicklow, to get peoples reaction. Blessington is one of the 26 towns included in the proposed initiative. 

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Chilled and frozen food has been removed from sale at 13 SuperValu stores after a cyber incident affected their refrigeration systems. For the latest Conor Flynn, Managing Director at Waystone Digital Assurance

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The 24year old pleaded guilty to eight charges including two terrorist offences. Abdullah Khan stabbed a garda and set the Black Forge pub on fire last year in two terrorist attacks within four days, he has been jailed for six and a half years, with four years post release supervision. For the latest our Crime Correspondent, Paul Reynolds. 

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Many tributes have been paid over the pasty 24 hours to Ciara Mageean, a true hero who died yeaterday. Her wedding took place in Co Louth just over a week ago. Rachael is joined by the photographer on the day, John Gillooley.

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The Public Services Committee of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions has said the Government has yet to make a credible offer to resolve the current dispute. For the latest, our Work and Technology Correspondent, Brian O'Donovan. 

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Tonight is the grand finale as the star studded cast of faithfuls and traitors come head to head at 8 O’Clock. For more TV critic and broadcaster Scott Bryan.

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Our reporter Aaron McIlroy gives us a round-up of what’s on around the country. For more on what's happening in your area, check your local authority or community websites.

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The first ministers of Scotland and Wales are attending, Northern Ireland’s First and Deputy First minister were meant to be there too, but the DUP has blocked that as a way of sanctioning Sinn Fein over its participation in the recent Drumcree stand-off. For the latest our Northern Correspondent Conor Macauley. 

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Survivors of Ireland's Mother and Baby and County Homes institutions will no longer risk losing means-tested benefits in Britain because of compensation payments from the Irish State. The law is named after Philomena Lee, who campaigned on this issue for many years. Her daughter Jane Libberton was at the London Irish Centre in Camden and spoke to our reporter Helen Donohoe.

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Talks are continuing between trade unions and government officials at the Workplace Relations Commission. For the latest our work and technology correspondent Brian O'Donovan. 

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The cost of living just got more expensive for motorists and transport groups. Our reporter Joe Caulfield has got reaction from commuters in Dublin. We hear from President of the Road Haulage Association Ger Hyland and Director of Corporate Communications for TII Sean O'Neill. 

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Eli Lilly’s next generation weight loss drug, known as retatrutide, was shown to provide more than double the weight loss of Ozempic’s highest dose, according to new clinical trial results. Professor Donal O'Shea, Anti-Obesity Specialist on the results of this study.

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Over the past 12 months there have been 38,589 homes built in Ireland. New CSO figures show just over a 10% increase then the same time last year. Our reporter Cara McHugh gets reaction from people in Dublin about housing and our Economics and Public Affairs Editor, David Murphy tells us more about the figures.

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Numbers from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation showed 840 patients waiting on trolleys yesterday. Dr John Cronin, president of the Irish Association for Emergency Medicine, on why hospitals are facing a trolley crisis. 

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U2 has released the details of their upcoming European and UK tour, but with no Irish dates! For the latest, Ken Sweeney, Showbiz Editor of the Irish Sun. 

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Evidence of human activity dating back some 9,000 years has been uncovered in Wicklow for the first time in the County. An archaeological dig near Blessington discovered a number of artefacts buried in a charcoal pit on the site of the Threecastles Solar Farm. Archaeologist Laurence Dunne tells us exactly what they dug up. 

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The train crash has claimed the lives of 69 people, Spanish police say work to identify victims is still ongoing. Freelance Journalist Simon Hunter spoke to Cian from Spain.

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A Belfast court has ruled that the Northern Secretary made a lawful decision when he banned the Drumcree parade earlier this month. Our Northern Ireland Correspondent, Conor Mccauley was in court this morning. 

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Tánaiste Simon Harris has confirmed he spoke to Patrick O'Donovan on the phone shortly before the Minister for Culture fell ill and was taken to hospital. For more on this, Irish Times Political Correspondent, Harry McGee. 

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More then 60 people have been killed and another 80 were injured when two trains crashed in Spain. For the latest Spain Based Freelance Journalist, Simon Hunter. 

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More than 80% of clubs have closed in the past 25 years . 'Last Orders' is a symbolic wake featuring replica gravestones commemorating some of those venues. Our reporter Cara McHugh spoke to clubbers in Dublin. The event is taking place at Pawn Shop, Dublin 1, on Wednesday, 28 October, from 6pm to 9pm.

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Professor Marina Romanello, Executive Director of the Lancet Countdown on Climate Change. 

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Russell Brand took the stand this morning to give evidence in his defence. Our London Correspondent Sean Whelan is at Southwark Crown Court. 

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The HSE has acknowledged that patients have had to wait six months or more to get reimbursed for surgery they've paid for and undergone abroad. For the details Health Correspondent, Fergal Bowers. 

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After a long absence, a 6 month pilot catering trolley service is underway on some trains on the Galway to Dublin Heuston route, to see if the service can run on a stand alone basis without government funding. Our reporter Sally-Ann Barrett has been finding out. 

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The main drivers of inflation in the 12 months to September 2026 for lower income households were Electricity, Gas, and Other Fuels, followed by Rent and Transport costs. For more Charlie Weston, Irish Independent personal finance editor.

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Polling published on Friday suggests Benjamin Netanyahu is almost neck-and-neck with former military chief Gadi Eisenkot in the race to become prime minister. For the details our Deputy Foreign Editor, Edmund Heaphy.

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More then 4000 speeding offences and 146 arrests for driving under the influence over the weekend. For the latest Chief Executive of the Road Safety Authority, Sam Waide. 

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Our reporter Gavin O'Callaghan has the latest. 

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For the latest, Rachael was joined by Serbian Journalist, Andela Milivojevic.

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Martin Wall, Public Policy Correspondent with the Irish Times reports. 

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About a quarter of breast cancer survivors in Ireland can develop lymphoedema, a long-term and progressive condition which causes swelling in the body's tissues, especially the arms and legs. Around 20,000 people in Ireland have the condition, but trials by the HSE have shown that many cases could be prevented through early intervention. Eleanor Burnhill reports. 

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Our reporter, Helen Donohue has the latest. 

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Ballinahown in Co Westmeath has been named the overall winner in this year's Supervalu Tidy Towns Competition. Fiona McHugh, Resident of Ballinahown and member of its Tidy Towns Committee. 

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The I Wish 2026 Survey of Female Students’ shows just 27% of girls surveyed in single-sex schools report access to Leaving Cert Computer Science, compared with 60% in mixed-sex schools. The Irish non profit organisation initiative is looking to inspire young women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Rachael is joined by the Co founder of I Wish, Gillian Keating. 

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Suspected Palestinian militants wounded five Israelis before two gunmen died in a prolonged shootout, leading Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to order the closure of the West Bank days before Israeli elections. Our Deputy Foregin Editor, Edmund Heaphy is in Tel Aviv and has the latest.

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A number of new weather warnings have been issued by Met Éireann ahead of the arrival of Storm Boelo. For the details, Senior Forecaster with Met Eireann, Gerry Murphy. 

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Major providers have implemented a fix, but globally 90% of systems at risk are yet to do so, researchers say. To explain the problem, the Director of the National Cyber Security Centre, Richard Browne. 

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Gardaí have arrested a female in her 40s in connection with the investigation into the discovery of the body of an adult male in Ballyelis, Mallow, Co. Cork on Thursday 15th October 2026. Our Southern Correspondent Paschal Sheehy has the latest. 

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The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre says it has taken down three online video advertisements. In a statement this morning Jim O’Callaghan said the video produced by the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre involving grandparents does not represent the views of the Government. For more on this our reporter Helen Donohue.

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Africa's Ebola virus outbreak has worsened with the vast majority of cases and deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders Paediatrician, Dr Rupa Narra spoke to Rachael about her experience there.

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More than 70,100 people left before completing their treatment, in emergency departments during the first seven months of this year, new figures show. There were also 31,821 patients who waited longer than 24 hours to be admitted, or discharged, in emergency departments. For more on this new data Tony Fitzpatrick from The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation.

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Prepartions are underway in a host of countries for the first named storm of the season. For the latest, our reporter Joe Caulfield is at Met Éireann's headquarters in Glasnevin, and our Southern reporter Barry Gallagher is in Midleton in Co. Cork where the worst of the weather is likely to hit.

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The charity which is involved in recycling clothes and other goods, is suspected of laundering the proceeds of donations for private gain. For more on this our Crime Correspondent, Paul Reynolds. 

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Two brown bears rescued from unsuitable conditions in Dagestan, a republic of Russia, are settling into a forest home in Burnfoot, Co Donegal, following a five-year rescue effort. Founder and director of Wild Ireland, Killian McLaughlin tells us more.

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The European Commission says the site is not tackling the risk of fraudulent listings and so-called phishing scams. For the latest our Europe Editor, Tony Connelly.

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New figures from Jigsaw show referrals across to its local services and online services increased by almost 40% in the first half of 2026.  For more on this Jigsaw Clinical Lead and Qualified Therapist, Jim Ling. 

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Orange rain warnings, what times will they come into force and what can people in the affected areas expect. Rachael is joined by Met Éireann's Gerry Murphy.

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Gardai are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of two bodies in South County Dublin this morning. Our Crime Correspondent, Paul Reynolds is at Shankhill garda station in Dublin, where the investigation is based. and Joe Caulfield, reporting from Bray. 

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