David McCullagh

Now, continuing our Leaving Cert Countdown, reviewing some of the exam subjects for Study Hub 2026, today we take a closer look at music and at home economics.

Next, though, the Trump administration has sharply escalated tensions with Cuba after indicting former Cuban President Raúl Castro over the 1996 shooting down of two civilian aircraft in which four men were killed.

The Ombudsman for Children has this morning published his annual report detailing the complaints received about services for children in 2025 spanning areas such as education, social care, health and housing.

But now, as Christy Moore wisely said, everybody needs a break, climb a mountain or jump in a lake.

Ten years ago this weekend, a profound act of brotherly love changed two lives forever.

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Helen McEntee, good morning to you.

Parents in the UK could face jail time if they fail to stop their children repeatedly breaking the law under proposals published by the government there.

First this morning, we have breaking news on the international activists detained by Israel after the interception of the global summit flotilla in international waters.

We heard earlier on the programme from lawyers for the detainees, Suhad Bishara, that the detained flotilla activists are on their way to take a flight to Turkey and from thence to come home.

Well, yesterday we were climbing Everest, so today let's take a dip in our nearest lake, which has, for many people, become a way of life year round.

In 2016, John Reynolds faced severe kidney failure and his health was deteriorating rapidly.

David Lammy, the UK's Justice Secretary, said judges will be given the power to hand down tougher punishments to parents and guardians of children who repeatedly commit crime.

I'm joined now by Sahud Bashara, lawyer for the flotilla detainees, who joins me from the detention centre in Ashdod.

Joining me here in our Dublin studio is Dr Susan McCormack, Lecturer and Researcher in Music Education at the School of Education in Trinity College, Dublin.

Many of the complaints were resolved and other improvements in services for children are noted in the report but children's rights remain in the balance according to the Ombudsman Dr Niall Muldoon who joins me now.

Step forward, big brother Ed, who didn't hesitate to offer the ultimate gift, his own kidney.

Swimmers say it brings calm, community and a sense of connection to nature.

The move comes as Washington increases economic pressure on Havana through sanctions and oil restrictions, while Cuban officials accuse the White House of laying the groundwork for possible military action against the island.

Good morning, Sahud.

Do you know when the Irish members of that group will arrive?