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"You never know when it's going to happen again" - Retailers on shoplifting 'epidemic' #RTÉUpfront @katiehannon.bsky.social youtu.be/rkNAMKHOsfM
"You never know when it's going to happen again" - Retailers on shoplifting 'epidemic' | Upfront
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'Off the scale' - Retailers share stories amid rise in shop theft www.rte.ie/news/upfront... #RTÉUpfront
'Off the scale' - Retailers share stories amid rise in shop theft
Shop thefts have risen by nearly 47% over the past decade, figures from the Central Statistics Office show, with significant increases recorded in almost every Garda division across the country.
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There has been a dramatic increase in retail crime with theft from shops increasing by 47% since 2015. #RTÉUpfront talks to those directly affected & discusses what needs to be done. @katiehannon.bsky.social is joined by Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Barry Ward & Gary Gannon from 10.35pm on @rteone.rte.ie
Injection centre for Cork 'could be sooner' than June 2026, Minister tells @katiehannon.bsky.social www.rte.ie/news/regiona... #RTÉUpfront
Injection centre for Cork 'could be sooner' than June 2026
A Government Minister has said a supervised injection centre could be open in Cork "sooner" than June 2026.
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On #RTÉUpfront, Christine Kavanagh speaks to @katiehannon.bsky.social about losing her children to drug addiction. Joining her to discuss Ireland's drug problem is James Lawless, Ken O’Flynn, Chris Connolly and Prof Colin O’Gara. Watch at 10.35pm on @rteone.rte.ie | @news.rte.ie
'There's not enough help' - Mother who lost sons to drug addiction speaks to @katiehannon.bsky.social. www.rte.ie/news/upfront... #RTÉUpfront
'There's not enough help' - mother who lost sons to drugs
A Cork mother whose three sons were addicted to drugs and died - two of them just 15 days apart - is appealing to the Government to help families like hers.
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Healy-Rae backs forestry and gas plans as 'common sense' rte.ie/news/upfront... #RTÉUpfront @katiehannon.bsky.social
Healy-Rae backs forestry and gas plans as 'common sense'
Michael Healy-Rae has defended proposals to plant trees on peatlands and expand Ireland's gas infrastructure, saying both are needed to meet climate targets in a "real world" context.
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As extreme weather and global shocks strain Europe’s power systems, is Ireland sleepwalking into an energy crisis? Tonight on #RTÉUpfront, @katiehannon.bsky.social is joined by Michael Healy-Rae, Eamon Ryan, Éanna Ní Lamhna and Brian Ó Catháin. Watch at 10.35pm on @rteone.rte.ie | @news.rte.ie
Ireland's grid: Do we need to rethink our energy resilience? #RTÉUpfront @katiehannon.bsky.social www.rte.ie/news/upfront...
Ireland's grid: Do we need to rethink our energy resilience?
Tonight's Upfront with Katie Hannon explores the risks to Ireland's energy supply — and the measures being considered to strengthen it.
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Should older people be asked to downsize to free up larger homes for young families? @katiehannon.bsky.social hears from the #RTÉUpfront audience www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gG2...
Should older people be asked to downsize to free up larger homes? | Upfront with Katie Hannon
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Should older people be asked to downsize to free up larger homes for young families? @katiehannon.bsky.social debates the contentious issue with Kieran O'Donnell, Valerie Cox, Dan O'Brien & Eoin Ó Broin & Mary Kennedy tells her downsizing story on #RTÉUpfront at 10.35pm on @rteone.rte.ie
The Government is exploring incentives to support older people to downsize - supporters say it'll help older people to continue to live independently while also giving younger families access to housing. Critics say this isn't choice but pressure. What do you think? #RTÉUpfront
Foster and Allen tell @katiehannon.bsky.social about recording with autistic singer Martin Finn rte.ie/news/upfront... #RTÉUpfront
'You can see his talent' Foster & Allen duet with autistic singer
The father of a man who is autistic and non-verbal says giving his son the chance to sing with Irish country duo Foster and Allen was "better than winning the lottery"
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Parents of children with special needs voice frustration over lack of school places #RTÉUpfront @katiehannon.bsky.social
Parents of children with special needs voice frustration over school places
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Why are we seeing so many children & adults diagnosed with ADHD & autism? Are we catching up after years of under-diagnosis or is something else going on? Joining @katiehannon.bsky.social is Micheál Carrigy, Adam Harris, Prof Brendan Kelly & Dr Sarah Carty. Watch at 9.35pm on @rteone.rte.ie
What will Trump’s tariffs, and the EU’s response, mean for you? Joining @katiehannon.bsky.social to discuss on a special #RTÉUpfront are Peter Burke, Mairead McGuinness, Greg Swenson, Bertie Ahern and Pearse Doherty. Watch at 9.35pm on @rteone.rte.ie | @news.rte.ie
On #RTÉUpfront, @katiehannon.bsky.social goes behind the statistics and talks to families who have been affected by knife crime. Tonight those families share their views on what they would like to change about Ireland's justice system. Watch at 10.35pm on @rteone.rte.ie | @news.rte.ie
What kind of men do we want our boys looking up to? Amid calls for Netflix drama #Adolescence to be compulsory viewing in schools, we hear from columnist Jen Hogan, journalist Ben Scallan, teacher Eoghan Cleary and Fine Gael's Joe Neville. Watch at 10.35pm on @rteone.rte.ie | @news.rte.ie
Lack of Irish-speaking schools 'taking choice away from children' - Kayleigh Trappe tells @katiehannon.bsky.social www.rte.ie/news/upfront... #RTÉUpfront
Lack of Irish schools 'taking choice away from children' - Trappe
A lack of Irish-speaking schools is taking choice away from children, according to comedian and Gaeilgeoir Kayleigh Trappe
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On #RTÉUpFront tonight: With rising numbers of Irish exemptions in schools, is our native language a lost cause or national treasure worth fighting for? Joining @katiehannon.bsky.social to discuss are Seán Kyne, Eamon Delaney, Brenda Power and Kayleigh Trappe. Watch at 10.35pm on @rteone.rte.ie
Could Trump do a '180' on Russia? We get the view from Moscow www.rte.ie/news/upfront... #RTÉUpFront
Russia worried Trump could do '180' turn – Irish view from Moscow
There is concern in Moscow that US President Donald Trump could turn on Russia, according to an Irishman who has lived there for almost three decades
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Should An Taoiseach raise Gaza and Ukraine in the White House? Watch the #RTÉUpFront panel discussion: www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8lG...
Should An Taoiseach raise Gaza and Ukraine in the White House?
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On #RTÉUpFront, we debate if the Government's position on Israel and Ukraine is putting Ireland's national interest at risk. Joining @katiehannon.bsky.social to discuss are Neale Richmond, Lynn Boylan, Matt Cooper and Alan Shatter. Watch at 10.35pm on @rteone.rte.ie | @news.rte.ie
'We're just over the Moon' - Mother and son secure home after appeal on RTÉ rte.ie/news/upfront... #RTÉUpFront
Mother and son secure home after appeal on RTÉ
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On #RTÉUpFront, we bring you a special programme from inside Ireland's largest family homeless hub and meet families living there. Seamus McGrath, Rory Hearne & Conor O’Connell join @katiehannon.bsky.social to discuss the housing challenges facing the country. Watch at 10.35pm on @rteone.rte.ie
Kira Rudik: US signals on Ukraine peace talks add to uncertainty www.rte.ie/news/upfront... #RTÉUpfront
Kira Rudik: US signals on Ukraine peace talks add to uncertainty
The leader of the Ukrainian opposition party said there has been little clarity provided to her country about what any future peace deal could look like.
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On #RTÉUpFront, we assess what Trump in the White House could mean for Ireland, Ukraine and the EU. @katiehannon.bsky.social is joined by Clare Daly, Timmy Dooley, Republicans Overseas Chair Greg Swenson and Prof John O'Brennan. Watch at 10.35pm on @rteone.rte.ie | @news.rte.ie
