https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/en-ieRTÉ 2025-RTÉ Commercial Enterprises Ltd, Registration No: 155076, Donnybrook, Dublin 4, Ireland.Thu, 29 May 2025 12:55:50 +0100https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2025/0526/1515098-retail-crime-up-nearly-50-over-the-past-decade-cso/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.Mon, 26 May 2025 20:13:58 +0100https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2025/0526/1515098-retail-crime-up-nearly-50-over-the-past-decade-cso/Upfronthttps://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2025/0520/1513882-injection-centre-cork/A Government Minister has said a supervised injection centre could be open in Cork "sooner" than June 2026.Tue, 20 May 2025 12:18:37 +0100https://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2025/0520/1513882-injection-centre-cork/Upfronthttps://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2025/0519/1513682-theres-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.Mon, 19 May 2025 13:23:36 +0100https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2025/0519/1513682-theres-not-enough-help-mother-who-lost-sons-to-drugs/Upfronthttps://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2025/0513/1512618-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.Tue, 13 May 2025 14:39:40 +0100https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2025/0513/1512618-healy-rae-backs-forestry-and-gas-plans-as-common-sense/Upfronthttps://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2025/0512/1512469-irelands-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.Mon, 12 May 2025 17:14:25 +0100https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2025/0512/1512469-irelands-grid-do-we-need-to-rethink-our-energy-resilience/Upfronthttps://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2025/0418/1508384-you-just-see-talent-foster-allen-duet-with-autistic-singer/The father of a man who is autistic and non-verbal has said that giving his son the chance to sing with Irish country duo Foster and Allen was "better than winning the lottery".Fri, 18 Apr 2025 13:48:05 +0100https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2025/0418/1508384-you-just-see-talent-foster-allen-duet-with-autistic-singer/Upfronthttps://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2025/0414/1507654-examining-the-rise-in-adhd-and-autism-diagnoses/Diagnoses of ADHD and autism in children have risen significantly in recent years — but are we seeing a true increase, or simply better awareness and access to diagnosis?Mon, 14 Apr 2025 19:47:46 +0100https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2025/0414/1507654-examining-the-rise-in-adhd-and-autism-diagnoses/Upfronthttps://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2025/0404/1505949-kathy-blair-criticises-unfair-anonymity-for-sons-killer/The mother of Cameron Blair, who was fatally stabbed in 2020, says nobody should have to see their child lying dead after a "senseless" attack.Fri, 04 Apr 2025 17:40:45 +0100https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2025/0404/1505949-kathy-blair-criticises-unfair-anonymity-for-sons-killer/Upfronthttps://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2025/0324/1503802-are-we-failing-young-boys-rugby-star-conroy-on-his-concerns/Irish Rugby Sevens star Jordan Conroy says he fears online communities and influencers are warping young males' understanding of masculinity.Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:52:54 +0000https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2025/0324/1503802-are-we-failing-young-boys-rugby-star-conroy-on-his-concerns/Upfronthttps://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2025/0311/1501522-lack-of-irish-speaking-schools-taking-choice-away-from-children/A lack of Irish-speaking schools is taking choice away from children, according to comedian and Gaeilgeoir Kayleigh TrappeTue, 11 Mar 2025 17:27:40 +0000https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2025/0311/1501522-lack-of-irish-speaking-schools-taking-choice-away-from-children/Upfronthttps://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2025/0307/1500858-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 decadesFri, 07 Mar 2025 18:16:33 +0000https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2025/0307/1500858-russia-worried-trump-could-do-180-turn-irish-view-from-moscow/Upfronthttps://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2025/0228/1499555-mother-and-son-secure-house-after-appeal-on-rte/A mother living in Ireland's largest homeless family hub with her young son secured a home following an appeal which aired on RTÉ's Upfront with Katie Hannon programme.Fri, 28 Feb 2025 17:56:37 +0000https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2025/0228/1499555-mother-and-son-secure-house-after-appeal-on-rte/Upfronthttps://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2025/0224/1498673-inside-irelands-largest-family-homeless-hub/Houben House is Ireland's largest homeless hub specifically for families. Located in Dublin's Harold's Cross, and run by The Salvation Army, it is home to more than 60 families currently.Mon, 24 Feb 2025 18:37:20 +0000https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2025/0224/1498673-inside-irelands-largest-family-homeless-hub/Upfronthttps://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2025/0218/1497518-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.Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:16:39 +0000https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2025/0218/1497518-kira-rudik-us-signals-on-ukraine-peace-talks-add-to-uncertainty/Upfronthttps://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2025/0211/1495941-ex-air-corps-members-demand-truth-after-2m-chemicals-case/A former member of the Defence Forces who says his health has been destroyed by exposure to dangerous chemicals during his service has called for the Government to 'let the truth come out.'Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:15:23 +0000https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2025/0211/1495941-ex-air-corps-members-demand-truth-after-2m-chemicals-case/Upfronthttps://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2025/0124/1492779-ireland-still-attractive-for-us-firms-under-trump-ex-ida-exec/Ireland's position as a foreign direct investment hub is not in immediate danger under President Donald Trump, a former IDA executive has said.Fri, 24 Jan 2025 17:23:43 +0000https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2025/0124/1492779-ireland-still-attractive-for-us-firms-under-trump-ex-ida-exec/Upfronthttps://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2025/0110/1490088-sister-of-woman-killed-by-partner-calls-for-action-on-femicide/With renewed discussions about femicide and gender-based violence across the country, the sister of Jasmine McMonagle - who was killed by her partner in 2019 - says "a lot needs to be done" to address this problemFri, 10 Jan 2025 11:56:19 +0000https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2025/0110/1490088-sister-of-woman-killed-by-partner-calls-for-action-on-femicide/Upfronthttps://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2024/1118/1481544-the-first-debate-ten-party-leaders-on-upfront-tonight/Tonight, Katie Hannon will host the first televised leaders' debate of the 2024 General Election campaign, with ten registered political parties represented.Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:55:59 +0000https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2024/1118/1481544-the-first-debate-ten-party-leaders-on-upfront-tonight/Upfronthttps://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2024/0930/1472721-xl-bully-ban-wont-stop-them-sister-of-woman-killed-speaks-out/The sister of a woman who died after being attacked by her dogs, one of which was an XL bully, has welcomed the introduction of a ban on the breed but said it should be "stricter".Mon, 30 Sep 2024 11:18:48 +0100https://www.rte.ie/news/upfront/2024/0930/1472721-xl-bully-ban-wont-stop-them-sister-of-woman-killed-speaks-out/Upfront