Today with Claire Byrne
RTÉ Radio 1
Highlights from the mid-morning show with Claire Byrne, featuring stories of the day, sharp analysis, features, sports and consumer interest items. Listen live Monday to Friday at 10am on RTÉ Radio 1.
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Oct 9, 2025 • 15min
What Parents Need To Know: AI and its Impact on Homework
Rita Bateson, co-founder and Director of Education at Eblana Learning, advises on AI literacy in schools. She discusses the balance between AI's benefits and potential pitfalls, such as student dependency and masking true learning. Rita highlights AI's advantages for special needs education while warning against oversimplification. The conversation also touches on the need for clear guidelines in using AI, rethinking homework strategies, and fostering student voice in assessments. Overall, a thought-provoking look at integrating technology ethically in learning.
Oct 9, 2025 • 12min
The Next Steps: The Gaza Peace Deal
Nebal Farsakh, a spokeswoman for the Palestinian Red Crescent based in Ramallah in Palestine and General Ben Hodges, Retired US Army Lieutenant General, and commander of US forces in Europe
Oct 9, 2025 • 9min
The Experimenters – Dr. Shane Bergin's Book
Dr. Shane Bergin, physicist and Associate Professor at UCD School of Education
Oct 9, 2025 • 13min
Soaring Prices at the Petrol pumps: Carbon Tax Increase
Barry Ward, Fine Gael TD for Dun Laoghaire and Peadar Tóibín, Aontú Leader and TD for Meath West
Oct 9, 2025 • 12min
Apology offered – The Fianna Fáil Parliamentary Party Meeting
Barry Lenihan, RTÉ Reporter
Oct 9, 2025 • 16min
Explained: The Gaza Peace Deal
Jeremy Bowen, International Editor, BBC News // Sara Firth, Foreign Correspondent based in Washington // Scott Lucas, Professor of US and International Politics at Clinton Institute in UCD // Paul Kearns, Irishman living in Tel Aviv
Oct 9, 2025 • 12min
Diss Tracks: Songs with Scathing Lyrics
Aifric O'Connell, Broadcaster
Oct 9, 2025 • 12min
The Impact of Drone Attacks on Commercial Aviation
Kevin Byrne, retired Air Corps Lieutenant Colonel and airport security and safety auditor
Oct 8, 2025 • 16min
The business of making music for movies
Adam Maguire, from the RTÉ Business Desk
Oct 8, 2025 • 12min
How to have a ‘Green’ Halloween
Arran Murphy, Programme Manager of Rediscover Fashion // Fionnuala Moran, Broadcaster & Sustainability influencer
