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This Week

This Week

Written by: RTÉ Radio 1
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 A look at events making the news in Ireland over the last week, presented by Justin McCarthy. Listen live every Sunday at 1pm on RTÉ Radio 1. Political Science Politics & Government
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  • New protests hit Iran as alarm grows over 'massacre'

    New protests hit Iran as alarm grows over 'massacre'
    Jan 11 2026
    Iran has been roiled by protests against rampant inflation and a slump in the currency. Dozens of protestors have reportedly been killed amid an ongoing government crackdown. We were joined by Roja Fazaeli who is Iranian and also Professor of Law and Islamic Studies at the Irish Centre for Human Rights in University of Galway.

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    8 mins
  • 500+ university students caught cheating with AI

    500+ university students caught cheating with AI
    Jan 11 2026
    Over 500 students in higher education institutions were found to have used AI illegally in their graded coursework last year. The responses do not include some of the country's biggest universities including UCD, UCC, Maynooth and UL, meaning the figure is likely to be higher. RTÉ reporter Eithne Dodd told us what the findings entail.

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    9 mins
  • Leaders: Peadar Tóibín

    Leaders: Peadar Tóibín
    Jan 11 2026
    The beginning of each year is when this programme interviews the leaders of the political parties in the Dáil. In 2026, we're starting with the Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín, who joined Paul in studio today.

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    7 mins
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