7 MAY 2024 · There is no end in sight to the thousands claiming asylum in The Republic and the issue is causing major division between the British and Irish governments. Paul Reilly reports from Dublin.  We'll be joined by the TUV Leader Jim Allister,  the Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry and by the Fianna Fail Senator Lisa Chambers. The Covid inquiry revelations keep coming thick and fast. From civil servants suggesting the possibility of replacing Robin Swann as Health Minister to the wiping of phone records. Just what are we to make of what went on? To discuss that I'll be joined by Professors Deirdre Heenan and Peter Shirlow.  The Conservatives lost hundreds of council seats in England and Labour gained but Rishi Sunak insists all is not lost. To discuss all the General Electin possibilities I'll  be talking to  Peter Cardwell from TalkTV and Kevin Maguire from the Daily Mirror.

3 MAY 2024 · This week Carol Jordan and Deborah McAleese discuss the UK Covid Inquiry coming to Belfast.  It has been a week of revelation and insight into how the levers of power operate in Northern Ireland and, as Deborah mentions we are yet to hear from some of the most influential people.  This podcast is alsohttps://www.itv.com/watch/news/utv-vodcast/d9t77b3.

3 MAY 2024 · He has won almost everything in local football but Cliftonville's record goalscorer Joe Gormley has the chance to finally get his hands on the one medal that has so far eluded his illustrious career. This weekend the Reds take on their fierst rivals, Linfield in the Irish Cup at Windsor Park. 'Joe the goal' is celebrating his testimonial season at Solitude and Daniel Duffy caught up with him to look back on what has been one of the Irish League's most incredible careers.

1 MAY 2024 · There was a “discernible chill” between Northern Ireland’s First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill following the funeral of IRA veteran Bobby Storey, the Covid-19 Inquiry has heard. Ms O’Neill attended the large-scale funeral in west Belfast for Mr Storey in June 2020 despite lockdown restrictions on public gatherings. The then head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service, Sir David Sterling, said her attendance affected relations at the Stormont Executive.

1 MAY 2024 · The UK's Covid inquiry came to Belfast and day one heard explosive claims of political in-fighting, lost material and disarray within the Northern Ireland Executive as ministers tried to deal with the pandemic. More than 4,000 people in the region died with the virus across 2020 and 2021. The inquiry heard how decision making came down party-political lines. "They should hang their heads in shame," those were the words of the Chief Medical Officer Sir Michael McBride to the chief scientific adviser about senior politicians. One of the issues that will be examined is why phones, with crucial communications from ministers - were wiped. Another element the inquiry will consider is if there was an underestimation of speed and scale of what was unfolding at the pandemic's outbreak. 

29 APR 2024 · Disagreement between London and Dublin overshadows the meeting of the British Irish intergovernmental conference. Our Political Editor Tracey Magee will have the latest.  This is the week the Government's controversial legacy legislation kicks in. All inquests into Troubles related killings will stop, and the new Independent Commission becomes a reality.  I'll be joined by Sir Robert Buckland, who chairs the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee; the Shadow Secretary of State Hilary Benn and the journalist Brian Rowan. Voted one of the world's most influential women by Vogue Magazine, Candice Mama escaped from apartheid South Africa after her father was murdered. She talks to us about the importance of meeting her father's killer and forgiving him And our commentators this week are Allison Morris from the Belfast Telegraph; the political analyst Dr Clare Rice; and the political commentator Sarah Creighton.

28 APR 2024 · Carol Jordan talks menopause with Siobhan Kearney, founder of Menopause NI and Kate Muir, an expert in women's health. On May 7, Siobhan and Kate will be participating in an event being held in Belfast called Let's Talk Menopause in the Workplace’ which will bring together business leaders and HR professionals from across Northern Ireland who seeking to create supportive and inclusive workplace environments, ensuring those living with the menopause feel supported and included in the working environment. .

26 APR 2024 · This week Carol Jordan and Jordan Moates discuss the news making the headlines in Northern Ireland.  This week, Stormont ministers finally passed a budget, although the health minister has expressed his anger at the level of money, saying it represents a cut in what was handed out the previous year.  Sir Jeffrey Donaldson appeared alongside his wife Lady Eleanor charged with a string of historic offences.  And there was relief for subpostmasters as they learned a bill going through parliament to exonerate those caught up in the Horizon scandal is to be extended to NI.

26 APR 2024 · The Stormont Executive has ageed a budget, but the health minister votes against.  Robin Swann has warned of the devastating impact the reduction in funding will have on the health service.  The First Minister, deputy First Minister and Finance Minister said the budget would always be challenging and said they were disappointed with the health minister's decision to vote against it. UTV's Political Editor Tracey Magee and Health Reporter Deborah McAleese analyse the impact of what has been agreed. 

24 APR 2024 · From the Whitehouse to the Courthouse. Sir Jeffrey Donaldson who has been credited with helping to restore power-sharing here, has appeared in court, charged with historical sex offences - including rape, spanning more than 20 years.His wife, Lady Eleanor Donaldson is also accused of serious charges. Our correspondent Sharon O'Neill reports.