A new dig is taking place in Co Monaghan to search for the remains of Tyrone teenager, Columba McVeigh. The 19-year-old was abducted by the Provisional IRA, killed and secretly buried in 1975. Sarah spoke to Eamonn Henry, Lead Investigator with the Independent Commission for the Location of Victims' Remains and Columba's brother, Oliver McVeigh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Alternative paths for students that might miss out on their top choice of college course this year
The CAO first round offers are out this afternoon with points up in almost half of all degree courses. Some students will miss out on their top choice of college course this year, despite receiving the maximum grades available. For some advice Sarah is joined by Kay Lynch a Guidance Counsellor with the Dublin Academy of Education.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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As students around the country receive their CAO offers, we'll hear from Minister James Lawless
It’s a red letter day for the Leaving Cert class of 2025 the CAO offers are out. Sarah speaks to Minister for Further and Higher Education, James Lawless.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Chaos for parents of small children as childcare waiting lists grow, and prices rise
Childcare availability figures show up to 40,000 children are on crèche waiting lists nationwide. New research published today shows majority of parents say childcare accessibility impacts their ability to work. Reporter Una Kelly spoke to some parents. We also hear from Laura Bambrick, head of social policy at the Irish Congress of Trade Unions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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A sharp rise in emigration to Australia - who is going and why?
According to the latest figures from the CSO there has been a sharp increase in Irish emigration to Australia. To discuss this Michael Gillespie, General Secretary of the Teachers' Union of Ireland and Megan Atkinson, Former employee of the International Programme at the National Youth Council of IrelandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Highlights from the daily news programme with Sarah McInerney and Cormac Ó hEadhra. Featuring all the latest stories, interviews and special reports. Listen live Monday to Friday at 4.30pm on RTÉ Radio 1.
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