Justin McCarthy

Dublin

Journalist and Presenter at RTÉ

Presenter of 'This Week' RTÉ Radio 1. Views my own.

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Articles

Keri Dennison-Leidecker

2 weeks ago | calstart.org | Justin McCarthy

Driving Creative Strategy Translating Complex Ideas Through Design Implementing Inclusive Design & Accessibility Best Practices Crafting Unified Brand Narratives Creating Design Work That Uplifts Communities Spending Time in Nature Traveling to New Places Educating and Collaborating with Others Keri Dennison-Leidecker Digital Designer Eastern Standard Time (GMT-5) Work History Keri joins CALSTART after serving as Curricula Graphic Designer at a national organization, where she developed...
Ireland may lack 'robust' asylum seeker checks

1 month ago | rte.ie | Justin McCarthy

Immigration officials in Ireland may not be able to perform robust identity checks and security screening on asylum seekers due to the country's lack of access to key EU security databases, a Government report has warned.
Staff Page: Katrina Bayer

1 month ago | calstart.org | Justin McCarthy

Planning & ProcurementAdvocacyProject ManagementProgram LeadershipExpanding Mobility and SustainabilityHiking, Bicycling, and TennisCamping and Spending Time in NatureKatrina BayerLead Project Manager, California Bus TransitCA/PST (GMT-8)Work HistoryKatrina Bayer joined CALSTART in February 2023 as Lead Project Manager – California Transit Bus. New to California, Katrina spent 13 years working in mobility and clean transportation in the Houston area.
Tusla unable to secure special care for three children

2 months ago | rte.ie | Justin McCarthy

Child and Family Agency Tusla has said it is currently unable to meet its statutory obligation to provide secure special care for three children in danger. Special care is an intervention of last resort, which involves placing young people in a secure facility, and depriving them of their freedom, as a short-term therapeutic intervention. It only takes place on foot of an order by the High Court, and when the young people meet certain eligibility criteria.
Freemasons to donate fee for hosting McGregor interview

2 months ago | rte.ie | Justin McCarthy

The Freemasons of Ireland are to donate the money they were paid for hosting an interview between Conor McGregor and Tucker Carlson to charity. The Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Freemasons of Ireland Philip Daley told RTÉ's This Week programme that it was a "mistake" to allow the interview to take place at the Freemasons’ Hall on Molesworth Street in Dublin. He said procedures have been put in place to ensure that it cannot happen again.
Market for building apartments 'broken', says minister

Mar 23, 2025 | rte.ie | Justin McCarthy

Minister for Housing James Browne has said the financial market for building apartments in Dublin is broken and the tax regime needs to be examined to stimulate development. Mr Browne said nobody wants to build apartments in Dublin at the moment and radical action needs to be taken. Speaking on RTÉ’s This Week, he said there would be a "political price to pay" if the Government fails to deliver housing. "We have to examine the taxation regulatory regime and how that affects people's behaviour.
Up to 80k jobs at risk if US tariffs introduced

Mar 23, 2025 | rte.ie | Justin McCarthy

The Minister for Finance has said between 50,000 and 80,000 jobs in Ireland could be at risk if US trade tariffs are introduced in early April. He also indicated that income tax cuts proposed in the programme for the government may not go ahead if severe tariffs are introduced. Speaking on RTÉ's This Week programme, Paschal Donohoe said a global trade dispute will impact on people’s living standards, and the Government may have to make decisions to protect the public finances.
Lowry asks to address Dáil to reply to SF allegations

Jan 25, 2025 | rte.ie | Justin McCarthy

Independent TD Michael Lowry has asked for permission to address the Dáil to respond to allegations made about him by Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty. Mr Lowry told RTÉ's This Week that he delivered a letter to the Ceann Comhairle’s office, formally requesting an early opportunity to make a personal statement on the floor of the Dáil to address what he described as a "smear" against him.
Passing Occupied Territories Bill 'big test' for new govt

Jan 12, 2025 | rte.ie | Justin McCarthy |Cork South-West

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Passing Occupied Territories Bill 'big next' for new govt

Jan 12, 2025 | rte.ie | Justin McCarthy |Cork South-West

The leader of the Green Party has said the passage of the Occupied Territories Bill will be a big test of the next government's ability to take difficult decisions. Roderic O’Gorman dismissed suggestions that there should be a rethink of the legislation if it has the potential to damage Ireland’s economy or the country’s relationship with the US. The Bill aims to ban trade between Ireland and Israel’s illegal settlements on Palestinian land.