Crime World

In July 2025, Maureen Slough travelled to Switzerland to end her own life, leaving her devastated family searching for answers.But what safeguards are in place at assisted dying clinics? And could grieving families find themselves facing criminal investigations?Denise Smith speaks to Megan Royal about her mother's death, the trauma left behind, and her fight for meaningful safeguards.

Gardai have carried out a series of raids targeting a drugs gang suspected of being involved in the horror arson attack that cost four lives in Waterford.Niall talks to Crime World’s Eimear Rabbitt about the progress in the investigation and the scourge of drug related intimidation gripping Ireland.

Four innocent people including two children have been killed after their Waterford home was firebombed in the early hours of the morning. Niall talks to Crime World's Eimear Rabbitt about how the couple killed in the fire, Philip and Kim English, had previously been targeted by local criminals.

He has been described as the most important man in Northern Ireland, an unelected influencer whose tentacles have gone all the way to the top of Unionist politics.Found in court to have committed perjury, aspiring lawyer and advisor to the Orange Order’s campaign to march on the Garvaghy Road, Jamie Bryson has proved himself to be a divisive character who grabs headlines, enjoys the limelight but who also should not be underestimated or misunderstood.So who is Bryson, what is his background and what are his ambitions? Nicola speaks to Niall Donald as we profile a man who may be beaten but who will not be going away.This episode is produced by Jenny Friel.

Three more members of the so-called Encrochat Eight have been jailed for their roles in organised crime.Darran McConville, Jeffrey McClean, and Desmond Enfield were caught as part of the National Crime Agency’s Operation Venetic targeting the Europe wide illicit use of encrypted mobile phones.Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about their guilty pleas and the why the judge showed them some mercy when sentencing each for serious crimes.

Daniel Kinahan's new lawyer Darragh Mackin came out fighting today, telling the Special Criminal Court the alleged cartel leader will fully contest the case and plans to apply for bail. Niall talks to Crime World's Jenny Friel about Kinahan's defence and the next steps in the state's case.

The trial of American Idol star Caleb Flynn for the brutal murder of his wife has gripped the US for weeks as it revealed details of the dark underbelly of seemingly perfect actions.Flynn's cold-blooded double life has echoes of one of Ireland's most infamous murderers: Joe O'Reilly. Niall speaks to Crime World's Jenny Friel about Flynn's trial and her dealings with Joe O'Reilly - including how he brought her on a tour of his home to show her where his wife Rachel had been killed.

Jonathan Gill's extradition for the murder of Robbie Lawlor is one step closer after another legal bid was rejected today.Niall speaks to Crime World's Eamon Dillon about how Gill will now try to go to the Supreme Court in a last-gasp chance to avoid being extradited.