The Agenda

A row has erupted over a missed TV opportunity for Drogheda and the Boyne Valley, after Dowth was ruled out as a filming location for hit show The Traitors. The decision has sparked debate over whether Ireland’s heritage sites should be protected at all costs or whether carefully managed opportunities like this can help showcase them to a global audience. This morning on The Agenda, we heard about all of this.

A Dublin to Ibiza flight has sparked controversy after passengers reported scenes of chaos in the skies, including claims of heavy drinking, toilet sex, harassment and shocking behaviour onboard. Concerns were raised before take-off, but passengers say the situation escalated once the plane was airborne. This morning on The Agenda, we heard more about the incident.

A sharp rise in e-scooter and e-bike injuries has sparked a warning from doctors at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda. New figures show almost four times as many people have attended the Emergency Department this year compared with all of last year, including dozens of children under 16. This morning on The Agenda we found out more about this.

Shocking new figures have reignited the debate over greyhound racing in Ireland. Campaigners claim thousands of racing greyhounds have died or remain unaccounted for, raising fresh questions about animal welfare, industry oversight and continued State funding. We heard more about this on The Agenda this morning.

A Garda photograph showing four arrested men lying on the ground has sparked a fierce debate over privacy, dignity and human rights. After the image was shared online and later deleted, questions are now being asked about how people in Garda custody are portrayed and whether the publication crossed a line. This morning on The Agenda, we discussed the controversy and concerns over this.

A 12-year-old boy’s life was changed in a matter of seconds after an e-scooter crash left him with life-changing injuries and fighting for his recovery. Mason Brennan suffered a traumatic brain injury, was airlifted to Temple Street Children’s Hospital and spent weeks in intensive care after undergoing emergency surgery.While he has made an incredible physical recovery, his mother says the emotional impact of the crash continues, with the trauma leaving lasting effects on her son and their family. Now, Seana Brennan is sharing their story and issuing a stark warning to other parents about the dangers of e-scooters — saying no parent wants to find themselves in ICU with their child.Adrian then shared his own shocking story of something he witnessedd yesterday in Dublin with a very young child on an Escooter. Seana joined us on The Agenda this morning to talk to us about all of this.

More than 16,000 people have arrived into Dublin Airport without passports or proper travel documentation since 2020, according to new figures. The numbers have raised questions over how passengers are able to board flights without the required documents and what checks are in place when they arrive in Ireland. Calls are now growing for stronger border controls and better verification systems.We heard more about this on The Agenda this morning.

More than three years after Dundalk soldier Private Seán Rooney was killed while serving on a UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, questions remain over the investigation into his death. The push for answers continues as his family waits for clarity on what happened and why the case has taken so long to progress.We heard more about this on The Agenda this morning.

A disabled man’s family says he was left feeling humiliated after being denied boarding on a Ryanair flight because of the size of his wheelchair. Jarek Marah, who has been paralysed since 2024 and requires 24-hour care, had only recently regained the confidence to travel abroad. His sister Dorota says the experience left him shocked and upset,Dorota joined us on The Agenda this morning to talk to us some more about this.