Early Edition

It’s the first day back in the Dáil for TDs after their Christmas break. Political editor Pat Leahy takes a look at the issues expected to command the most attention in this Dáil term.The unsavoury confluence of Grok’s “nudification” function, and the shooting dead of Renée Good in Minneapolis last week have ushered in our new media dystopia, argues Hugh Linehan in his column today.Scientists hope the intermittent fasting trend could, in the future, play a part in reducing neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s.And Greenlanders are sporting red baseball caps akin to the iconic MAGA hats worn by fans of US president Donald Trump. Except in the capital, Nuuk, the acronym stands for Make America Go Away.Presented by Aideen Finnegan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A selection of today's stories from The Irish Times.An especially vulnerable women, and survivor of the Donnybrook Magdalene Laundry, who’s facing eviction at the age of 70 speaks to the Irish Times.The scheme to compensate survivors of mother and baby homes says its received 7,000 applications for redress. The government promises tighter regulations on e-scooters.A group of Irish students head to Bavaria on exchange.Read more at IrishTimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A selection of today's top stories from The Irish Times. A crucial vote on the EU’s Mercosur trade deal in Brussels. The Health Minister criticises two hospitals over patients waiting on trolleys.President Catherine Conolly tells the launch of Dublin TradFest Irish music plays a huge role in communities across the country.One of the Republic of Ireland's 2002 World Cup squad writes the Saipan film is full of inaccuracies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s Early Edition:The US seizure of a Russian-flagged tanker en route from Venezuela in the North Atlantic yesterday.Minister for Higher Education James Lawless on how the shortage of skilled labour will impact housing - and why he believes ministers should leave social media platform X. New figures released by MyHome.ie show signs that house price inflation stabilised towards the end of last year.And how Belfast’s TV and film industries are booming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

US spy planes were permitted into Irish airspace during the seizure of a Russian flagged oil tanker in the Atlantic. A government minister tells The Irish Times that his colleagues should leave the social media platform, X. And how is a booming TV and film industry in Belfast changing the fortunes of Northern Ireland's most creative talent?Presented by Andrew McNair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.