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• Garda response: From Dublin Riots to Citywest

  There was “serious concern for public life” during violence seen in Citywest in Dublin last night, a journalist has told Behind the Story. It comes after violent disturbances outside an accommodation centre for International Protection applicants last night in Citywest in Dublin. Crime editor with The Irish Sun, Stephen Breen, said gardaí were prepared for the unrest. He also spoke about how organisers are using social media platforms “as a weapon”. Fran and David also discuss a Serious Crime Review Team which is to look at the investigation into the death of Liam Farrell. The Co Leitrim farmer was found dead in suspicious circumstances at his home over five years ago which has been previously covered by Prime Time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• BONUS - Was there a winner in the final Pres Election TV debate?

  David, Fran and Katie are live backstage at the final Presidential Election TV debate. Joined by Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at DCU, they analyse how the candidates performed and examine the key moments from the night. Later, presenters, Miriam O'Callaghan and Sarah McInerney, who hosted the debate drop in on the podcast to offer their perspective on how it all went. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• The hunt is on for the Louvre jewel thieves

  It's being described as the 'heist of the century', priceless crown jewels were stolen on Sunday from the Louvre museum and now questions are being asked about the security and who could carry out such a daring raid. David, Katie and Fran are joined by reporter Sharon Gaffney who gives details on the investigation so far and the reaction in France. The hosts also chat to Claire Mestrallet, Head of Jewellery at Adams who explains how difficult it will be to sell the jewels on. Later, the trio discuss the Presidental campaign ahead of tomorrow's final TV debate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Can you trust everything you see online?

  With the rise of AI and deepfake videos, Brian O'Donovan joins Katie and David to discuss whether we can really trust what we are seeing online? Brian also explains new safeguards being brought in for teens interacting with AI tools. David also gives us his review of the Bruce Springsteen biopic.Anyone affected by issues raised in this podcast can go to rte.ie/helplinesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Service charges and sinking funds - what you need to know!

  Campaign groups are raising serious concerns about how owner management companies are running apartment complexes. While some are well run, many are struggling to deal with a legacy of bad debt, insufficient sinking funds and a lack of expertise as the rules around OMCs get more onerous each year. Campaigner Pat Montague joins Fran and Jackie Fox to discuss the issue and how the state's remediation scheme for defective buildings [est. €2.4bn] could be dwarfed by future repairs works needed for apartments where the sinking fund is non-existent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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