https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/en-ieRTÉ 2024-RTÉ Commercial Enterprises Ltd, Registration No: 155076, Donnybrook, Dublin 4, Ireland.Tue, 28 May 2024 14:38:16 +0100https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2024/0528/1451657-podcast-listen-back-to-the-upfront-limerick-mayoral-debate/All 15 hopefuls for the Limerick mayoral election join Katie Hannon for a live debate at the Lime Tree Theatre on the campus of Mary Immaculate College.Tue, 28 May 2024 11:33:34 +0100https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2024/0528/1451657-podcast-listen-back-to-the-upfront-limerick-mayoral-debate/Upfronthttps://about.rte.ie/2024/05/06/rte-announces-series-of-major-tv-debates-as-part-of-its-european-parliament-election-coverage/Fri, 17 May 2024 10:56:25 +0100https://about.rte.ie/2024/05/06/rte-announces-series-of-major-tv-debates-as-part-of-its-european-parliament-election-coverage/Upfronthttps://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2024/0517/1449752-why-are-there-massive-protests-happening-in-georgia/Massive protests erupted across Georgia's capital Tiblisi in recent weeks, as the process of the country's parliament passing a controversial "transparency of foreign influence" bill – also known as the 'foreign agents' law – proceeded.Fri, 17 May 2024 12:33:03 +0100https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2024/0517/1449752-why-are-there-massive-protests-happening-in-georgia/Upfronthttps://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2024/0513/1448885-the-psychology-of-baby-reindeer-why-do-people-become-stalkers/How stalkers operate has changed significantly in recent years, and continues to do so, according to Dr John O'Connor, assistant professor in clinical psychology at Trinity College Dublin.Mon, 13 May 2024 13:30:48 +0100https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2024/0513/1448885-the-psychology-of-baby-reindeer-why-do-people-become-stalkers/Upfronthttps://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2024/0513/1448873-join-the-upfront-audience-for-our-live-mayoral-debate-in-limerick/On 7 June the city and county of Limerick elects a mayor, the first in the history of the state. Upfront with Katie Hannon will broadcast live Mayoral debate from Limerick's Lime Street Theatre on 27 MayMon, 13 May 2024 17:39:46 +0100https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2024/0513/1448873-join-the-upfront-audience-for-our-live-mayoral-debate-in-limerick/Upfronthttps://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2024/0422/1445074-opus-dei-statement-in-relation-to-interview-by-former-member/Opus Dei provided a statement in relation to an interview with a former member, Margaret Joyce, broadcast on Upfront with Katie Hannon on 22 April 2024.Mon, 22 Apr 2024 21:30:58 +0100https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2024/0422/1445074-opus-dei-statement-in-relation-to-interview-by-former-member/Upfronthttps://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2024/0404/1441773-irish-surgeon-on-working-inside-gaza-people-knew-where-we-were/An Irish surgeon who has worked in some of the world's most active warzones says the recent killing of seven people in Gaza working with World Central Kitchen has given him pause for thought about the true risk involved in such missions.Thu, 04 Apr 2024 19:31:34 +0100https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2024/0404/1441773-irish-surgeon-on-working-inside-gaza-people-knew-where-we-were/Upfronthttps://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2024/0329/1440677-unveiling-opus-dei-irishwoman-from-ft-investigation-speaks-out/Ann Marie Allen's story was central to a major investigation published by the Financial Times two weeks ago. In her first interview with Irish broadcast media, she spoke to 'Upfront: The Podcast' about her experience in Opus Dei.Fri, 29 Mar 2024 10:22:02 +0000https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2024/0329/1440677-unveiling-opus-dei-irishwoman-from-ft-investigation-speaks-out/Upfronthttps://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2024/0304/1435840-world-obesity-day-leading-specialist-on-the-impact-of-ozempic/On World Obesity Day, Katie Hannon speaks to consultant endocrinologist and obesity specialist Professor Francis Finucane about Ozempic and the impact it's having on perceptions of obesity.Mon, 04 Mar 2024 11:12:43 +0000https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2024/0304/1435840-world-obesity-day-leading-specialist-on-the-impact-of-ozempic/Upfronthttps://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2024/0223/1434031-terrifying-prospect-top-ai-expert-warns-of-threat-to-democracy/Katie Hannon spoke to Professor Barry O'Sullivan of University College Cork for 'Upfront: The Podcast' about the recent development of AI and the threat it could pose to democracies across the world.Fri, 23 Feb 2024 12:23:50 +0000https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2024/0223/1434031-terrifying-prospect-top-ai-expert-warns-of-threat-to-democracy/Upfronthttps://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2024/0216/1432768-trapped-in-rafah-its-a-miserable-life-we-are-living/Katie Hannon speaks to Isam Hamad about life in Rafah and his concerns for him and his family, including his Irish-born son.Fri, 16 Feb 2024 16:12:50 +0000https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2024/0216/1432768-trapped-in-rafah-its-a-miserable-life-we-are-living/Upfronthttps://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2024/0212/1431886-two-experts-debate-the-dublin-airport-passenger-cap/As part of The Conversation from RTÉ's Upfront with Katie Hannon, we asked two people to join our WhatsApp group to discuss the proposal to increase the passenger cap at Dublin Airport.Mon, 12 Feb 2024 15:58:36 +0000https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2024/0212/1431886-two-experts-debate-the-dublin-airport-passenger-cap/Upfronthttps://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2024/0202/1430065-referendum-campaigners-debate-amendments-via-whatsapp/As part of The Conversation from RTÉ's Upfront with Katie Hannon, we asked two people to join our WhatsApp group to discuss why they believe people should vote for or against the proposed changes.Fri, 02 Feb 2024 09:50:54 +0000https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2024/0202/1430065-referendum-campaigners-debate-amendments-via-whatsapp/Upfronthttps://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2024/0129/1429220-the-doctor-and-ex-wwe-wrestler-warning-about-concussion-in-rugby/Dr Christopher Nowinski is an American neuroscientist and ex-WWE wrestler. He tells Katie Hannon about how a bang to the head he suffered while working as a professional wrestler led to him discovering the true extent of his own previous concussions.Mon, 29 Jan 2024 12:40:18 +0000https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2024/0129/1429220-the-doctor-and-ex-wwe-wrestler-warning-about-concussion-in-rugby/Upfronthttps://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2024/0119/1427545-from-training-horses-in-cork-to-an-assassination-attempt-in-yemen/Iona Craig is a British-Irish investigative journalist who's been covering Yemen and the Arabian Peninsula for over a decade. She tells Katie Hannon about the latest flare up in tensions and what it means for the troubled region going forward.Fri, 19 Jan 2024 14:30:09 +0000https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2024/0119/1427545-from-training-horses-in-cork-to-an-assassination-attempt-in-yemen/Upfronthttps://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2024/0112/1426182-michael-fry-irish-is-challenging-but-worth-it-for-our-kids/There's been a sharp increase in the number of students who are getting exemptions from studying Irish at second level. Actor and comedian Michael Fry joins Katie Hannon to talk about his strongly held views on why Irish should remain a compulsory subjectFri, 12 Jan 2024 12:24:49 +0000https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2024/0112/1426182-michael-fry-irish-is-challenging-but-worth-it-for-our-kids/Upfronthttps://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2024/0108/1425307-should-irish-still-be-a-compulsory-subject-in-schools/The future of how we teach the Irish language in schools is under scrutiny. While some people believe compulsory Irish should be scrapped in schools, others believe it would undermine the languages' survival.Mon, 08 Jan 2024 09:51:28 +0000https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2024/0108/1425307-should-irish-still-be-a-compulsory-subject-in-schools/Upfronthttps://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2023/1218/1422607-virtual-vigilante-the-man-who-scams-the-scammers/Almost €85 million was stolen through frauds and scams in Ireland last year. One man who is doing his bit to take the fight directly to scammers is Northern Ireland YouTuber Jim BrowningMon, 18 Dec 2023 11:32:36 +0000https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2023/1218/1422607-virtual-vigilante-the-man-who-scams-the-scammers/Upfronthttps://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2023/1212/1421554-coercive-control-survivor-says-law-has-to-change/A survivor of domestic abuse says despite recent updates to legislation, she still believes "a lot of things have to change" if Ireland is going to properly assist people in abusive relationshipsTue, 12 Dec 2023 12:21:39 +0000https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2023/1212/1421554-coercive-control-survivor-says-law-has-to-change/Upfronthttps://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2023/1208/1420995-patrik-hermansson-on-how-he-infiltrated-the-far-right/Patrik Hermansson is a Swedish anti-racism campaigner who spent a year infiltrating the white nationalist movement mainly in the UK under an assumed identity. He tells Katie Hannon about what he went through during his time undercover.Fri, 08 Dec 2023 15:27:00 +0000https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2023/1208/1420995-patrik-hermansson-on-how-he-infiltrated-the-far-right/Upfronthttps://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2023/1124/1418304-life-as-a-hostage-a-former-captive-on-the-psychological-impact/Stories about ceasefire deals and hostage releases are dominating the news agenda. Katie Hannon spoke to Theo Padnos to give an insight into what it's like to be detained by an armed group, and the mental toll of life in captivity.Fri, 24 Nov 2023 10:53:30 +0000https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2023/1124/1418304-life-as-a-hostage-a-former-captive-on-the-psychological-impact/Upfronthttps://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2023/1117/1417072-what-drives-people-to-commit-acts-of-gender-based-violence/Urgent Improvement is needed in how Ireland tackles gender-based violence according to the Council of Europe. But what drives this type of violence and is the problem getting worse?Fri, 17 Nov 2023 13:30:50 +0000https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2023/1117/1417072-what-drives-people-to-commit-acts-of-gender-based-violence/Upfronthttps://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2023/1110/1415821-why-are-subsea-cables-off-ireland-causing-continental-concerns/Three-quarters of all subsea cables in the northern hemisphere pass through or near Irish waters, but who is responsible for protecting this crucial continental infrastructure and how vital is for Ireland?Fri, 10 Nov 2023 12:58:22 +0000https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2023/1110/1415821-why-are-subsea-cables-off-ireland-causing-continental-concerns/Upfronthttps://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2023/1111/1415843-should-primary-school-aged-children-be-banned-from-usin/New guidance urging parents not to buy smartphones for their primary school age children has been introduced by Minister for Education Norma Foley. While some people believe the guidelines don't go far enough, others believe they're lazy and shortsighted.Sat, 11 Nov 2023 07:00:01 +0000https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2023/1111/1415843-should-primary-school-aged-children-be-banned-from-usin/Upfronthttps://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2023/1103/1414470-negotiating-with-hamas-and-israels-endgame/What was the motivation for the Hamas attacks and what is the endgame for Israel? Katie Hannon speaks to long time peace campaigner Gershon Baskin, one of very few people to have had close contact with both the Israeli authorities and Hamas.Fri, 03 Nov 2023 10:37:02 +0000https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2023/1103/1414470-negotiating-with-hamas-and-israels-endgame/Upfronthttps://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2023/1027/1413171-did-the-citizens-assembly-on-drug-use-go-far-enough/The Citizens' Assembly on Drug Use has recommended that people found in possession of small amounts of drugs for personal use would be diverted to a health-led system, rather than the criminal justice system. But some believe they could have gone further.Fri, 27 Oct 2023 10:00:01 +0100https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2023/1027/1413171-did-the-citizens-assembly-on-drug-use-go-far-enough/Upfronthttps://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2023/1020/1411944-humanitarian-catastrophe-facing-gazas-50-000-pregnant-women/More than 50,000 women are pregnant in Gaza with an estimated 160 women giving birth every day. Katie Hannon spoke to Soraida Hussein-Sabbah in the West Bank about the crisis.Fri, 20 Oct 2023 10:11:04 +0100https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2023/1020/1411944-humanitarian-catastrophe-facing-gazas-50-000-pregnant-women/Upfronthttps://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2023/1016/1411238-more-than-one-quarter-of-home-care-wait-list-in-cork-and-kerry/People waiting for home care services in Cork and Kerry make up more than one quarter of the national waiting list, according to an analysis of Health Service Executive figures by RTE's Upfront with Katie Hannon.Mon, 16 Oct 2023 22:40:00 +0100https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2023/1016/1411238-more-than-one-quarter-of-home-care-wait-list-in-cork-and-kerry/Upfronthttps://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2023/1013/1410701-colum-mccann-book-subjects-heartbroken-by-return-of-conflict/With the Israel-Hamas conflict now entering its sixth day Katie Hannon spoke to writer Colum McCann, who made many trips to the region during research for his Booker Prize longlisted novel Apeirogon.Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:11:31 +0100https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2023/1013/1410701-colum-mccann-book-subjects-heartbroken-by-return-of-conflict/Upfronthttps://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2023/1013/1410760-should-ireland-legislate-for-assisted-dying/As part of The Conversation from RTÉ's Upfront with Katie Hannon, we asked two people to join our WhatsApp group to discuss whether Ireland introduce legislation for assisted dying.Fri, 13 Oct 2023 15:11:35 +0100https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2023/1013/1410760-should-ireland-legislate-for-assisted-dying/Upfronthttps://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2023/1006/1409444-housing-a-genuine-crisis-of-enormous-proportions/Katie Hannon speaks to Philip Lawton, Assistant Professor in Global Urbanism at Trinity College Dublin about the global housing crisis and how to solve itFri, 06 Oct 2023 18:45:30 +0100https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2023/1006/1409444-housing-a-genuine-crisis-of-enormous-proportions/Upfronthttps://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2023/1006/1409455-could-restricting-airbnb-help-solve-the-housing-crisis/As part of The Conversation from RTÉ's Upfront with Katie Hannon, we asked two people to join our WhatsApp group to discuss Ireland's short-term letting market and it's role in the housing crisisFri, 06 Oct 2023 19:09:26 +0100https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2023/1006/1409455-could-restricting-airbnb-help-solve-the-housing-crisis/Upfronthttps://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2023/0929/1408016-donie-osullivan-dont-be-complacent-with-conspiracy-theories/CNN correspondent Donie O'Sullivan says that it is "not a time to be complacent" about conspiracy theories in Ireland with US or UK groups potentially spreading them hereFri, 29 Sep 2023 10:16:38 +0100https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2023/0929/1408016-donie-osullivan-dont-be-complacent-with-conspiracy-theories/Upfronthttps://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2023/0929/1408144-is-it-time-to-end-our-meat-production-and-consumption/As part of The Conversation from RTÉ's Upfront with Katie Hannon, we asked two people to join our WhatsApp group to discuss Ireland's meat consumption and productionFri, 29 Sep 2023 18:08:13 +0100https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2023/0929/1408144-is-it-time-to-end-our-meat-production-and-consumption/Upfronthttps://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2023/0922/1406744-ni-shuilleabhain-grateful-for-women-speaking-out-on-brand/UCD professor Dr Aoibhinn Ní Shuilleabháin spoke to Katie Hannon about Ireland's biodiversity loss and her experience of workplace sexual harassmentFri, 22 Sep 2023 12:09:48 +0100https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2023/0922/1406744-ni-shuilleabhain-grateful-for-women-speaking-out-on-brand/Upfronthttps://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2023/0919/1406109-watch-farming-the-climate-crisis-and-care-at-temple-street/Ahead of the National Ploughing Championships getting underway in Laois, Katie Hannon was joined live by a studio audience and guest panelists to discuss nitrate derogation and Ireland's water qualityTue, 19 Sep 2023 11:35:17 +0100https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2023/0919/1406109-watch-farming-the-climate-crisis-and-care-at-temple-street/Upfronthttps://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2023/0915/1405589-channel-4s-dna-is-based-on-risk-taking/RTÉ announced a hiring freeze this week leading to calls for the national broadcaster to sell its Montrose base and to adopt a publisher-broadcaster model similar to Channel 4 in the UK. But what is Channel 4's broadcasting model? And how does it work?Fri, 15 Sep 2023 23:55:17 +0100https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2023/0915/1405589-channel-4s-dna-is-based-on-risk-taking/Upfronthttps://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2023/0912/1404802-watch-rtes-summer-of-turmoil-and-recent-climate-protests/Upfront has returned for a new season, with host Katie Hannon joined live by a studio audience and guest panelists to discuss a summer of turmoil at RTÉ and the nature of recent climate protests.Tue, 12 Sep 2023 10:00:33 +0100https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2023/0912/1404802-watch-rtes-summer-of-turmoil-and-recent-climate-protests/Upfronthttps://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2023/0603/1387159-should-price-caps-on-groceries-be-introduced/We invited People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy and senior lecturer at Technological University Dublin Damian O'Reilly to join the Upfront WhatsApp group to discuss whether a price cap on certain staples should be introduced.Sat, 03 Jun 2023 08:00:00 +0100https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2023/0603/1387159-should-price-caps-on-groceries-be-introduced/Upfront