Upfront with Katie Hannon

YouTube video by RTÉ News "You never know when it's going to happen again" - Retailers on shoplifting 'epidemic' | Upfront

"You never know when it's going to happen again" - Retailers on shoplifting 'epidemic'
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'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.

'Off the scale' - Retailers share stories amid rise in shop theft
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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 A Government Minister has said a supervised injection centre could be open in Cork "sooner" than June 2026.

Injection centre for Cork 'could be sooner' than June 2026, Minister tells @katiehannon.bsky.social
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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 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.

'There's not enough help' - Mother who lost sons to drug addiction speaks to @katiehannon.bsky.social.
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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.

Healy-Rae backs forestry and gas plans as 'common sense'
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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? Tonight's Upfront with Katie Hannon explores the risks to Ireland's energy supply — and the measures being considered to strengthen it.

Ireland's grid: Do we need to rethink our energy resilience?
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YouTube video by RTÉ News Should older people be asked to downsize to free up larger homes? | Upfront with Katie Hannon

Should older people be asked to downsize to free up larger homes for young families? @katiehannon.bsky.social hears from the #RTÉUpfront audience
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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

'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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YouTube video by RTÉ News 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

YouTube video by RTÉ News Does Netflix's Adolescence paint a realistic picture?

Adolescents talk #Adolescence on #RTÉUpfront
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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

YouTube video by RTÉ News Is Irish on the cusp of a real revival?

Is Irish on the cusp of a real revival? #RTÉUpfront
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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

Lack of Irish-speaking schools 'taking choice away from children' - Kayleigh Trappe tells @katiehannon.bsky.social
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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

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

Could Trump do a '180' on Russia? We get the view from Moscow
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YouTube video by RTÉ News Should An Taoiseach raise Gaza and Ukraine in the White House?

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

Mother and son secure home after appeal on RTÉ

'We're just over the Moon' - 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 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.

Kira Rudik: US signals on Ukraine peace talks add to uncertainty
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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

Is US President Donald Trump a peacemaker or agitator: let #RTÉUpfront know what you think