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    WHO declares international health emergency over rare Ebola strain

    17/05/2026 | 4 mins.
    The World Health Organisation has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda as a "public health emergency of international concern." This particular strain of Ebola has no approved therapeutics or vaccines. For more Paul was joined by Professor Kingston Mills, immunologist at Trinity College Dublin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    Taoiseach Micheal Martin on Fianna Fáil at 100, RTÉ, Aughinish

    17/05/2026 | 22 mins.
    Fianna Fáil held its Ard Fheis in Dublin this weekend as the party marks its centenary year. Micheal Martin has been the party leader for the past 15 years. He joined Paul to discuss what Fianna Fáil stood for in 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    Invasive plant species remain on the market

    17/05/2026 | 7 mins.
    In 2024, it became illegal to sell, exchange, transport or breed more than 30 non-native plant-types in Ireland under both Irish and EU law because they are deemed to be invasive. However, some of these plants are still being sold here. RTÉ's Eithne Dodd reported on the matter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    Around 80,000 take part in Darkness Into Light events

    17/05/2026 | 9 mins.
    Around 80,000 people participated in events last weekend in the annual Darkness Into Light to raise funds for suicide prevention services. However, Pieta House says there's been a decrease in income in recent years that triggered a restructuring process last year. Paul was joined by the Chief Executive of Pieta House, Stephanie Manahan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    Streeting confirms he will contest Starmer for leadership

    17/05/2026 | 6 mins.
    The British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has endured a rollercoaster of a week, with his ongoing tenure in Downing Street now an open question. Paul was joined by political analyst and Talk TV Presenter Peter Cardwell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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A look at events making the news in Ireland over the last week. Listen live every Sunday at 1pm on RTÉ Radio 1.
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