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Is the rule of law being followed at Drumcree? Oct 05, 2026

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The Court of Appeal is reviewing the decision over the Orange Order parade in Portadown.

Daisy Hill Hospital could stop delivering babies within weeks if plans for a temporary suspension of services go ahead Sep 21, 2026

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Shake up on the cards for maternity hospital in Newry

NI assembly debate a bill aimed at banning sexuality and gender conversion practices Sep 16, 2026

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Discussion with MLAs Gordon Lyon & Eoin Tennyson with Ruth Patterson and Alexa Moore

School behaviour policy in NI - a change needed? Sep 16, 2026

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Discussion with school behaviour tsar Tom Bennett,joined by teachers Fiona Kane&Sally Rees

Does Donald Trump's opinion on Irish Unity change the debate? Sep 14, 2026

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Our panel debate the motivations behind his comments and influence over the unity debate

Is Robbie Butler’s new health service review a fix or just delaying tough decisions? Sep 04, 2026

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Guests debate if a new review clarifies reform or delays NI healthcare action.

Is a silent march on the Garvaghy Road a possible resolution to the Drumcree dispute? Sep 03, 2026

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The Orange Order have notified the Parades Commission of their renewed plans.

Do we really have enough food to go around, or is access the bigger problem in our communities today? Sep 02, 2026

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Food is plentiful, so why are so many struggling to eat well every day?

As a social media ban for under-16s is announced, how are young people in Northern Ireland feeling about the prospect? Jun 15, 2026

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How would a ban on the likes of Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube really work?

Is lowering speed limits the answer to improving road safety? Jan 16, 2026

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Richard and guests discuss new proposals to lower speed limits.