Today with David McCullagh

Our reporter Florence Okojie has been asking people how concerned they are about cyber-attacks and whether they have decided to start stockpiling groceries. We also hear from, Dr Hazel Murray, Chair of Cybersecurity at Munster Technological University and Shona Murray, Europe Correspondent for Euronews. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Smith, The Guardian's Washington bureau chief has the latest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RTE executives are to appear before an Oireachtas committee later today. Among the issues to be discussed are the broadcaster’s progress on reform, its funding position and its plans for organisational transformation. For details on this, Evanne Ní Chuilinn, Fine Gael Senator and member of the Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plans for private security officers to patrol Dublin city centre in addition to normal Garda policing. For more on this Janet Horner, green party councillor and Olga Cronin, ICCL head of policy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jordon is insisting that the trial of the suspect in the Jamey Carney murder investigation must be tried in the Middle East. Irish authorities are seeking the extradition of Ahmad al-Saqar in connection with the death of the US mother of one in Killarney in July. For the latest Ralph Reigel, Southern Correspondent with the Irish Independent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

34 year old Olympian and European champion runner Ciara Mageean will be laid to rest in her home town of Portaferry in County Down. Our reporter Elizabeth Hearst is in Portaferry for us this morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Potato peels, carrot tops and broccoli stalks we throwing away some of the most nutritious parts of our food, according to the experts. For more on this Sarah Keogh, registered dietician with Eat Well, Chef Conor Spacey and Annette Sweeney, Senior Lecturer in Culinary Arts, at TU Dublin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Financial planner, Eoin McGee answers your questions about clearing debt, starting a pension, budgeting and saving. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Francesa Albanese, United Nations special rapporteur on human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry Cummins Crime reporter and co-host of RTÉ’s Unsolved podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Restaurants in Sardinia are banning smartphones and other devices at the table in an effort to encourage conversation. Could it work here and what does it say about modern society that initiatives like this are needed? Reporter Brian O Connell has been looking into this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Simon Communities of Ireland’s latest “Locked Out of the Market” report surveyed 16 areas of the country and found just 12 properties available to rent that fell within the Housing Assistance Payment Scheme limits. For more on this, Ber Grogan, Executive Director of Simon Communities of Ireland. And we have political reaction from Shane Moynihan TD, Fianna Fáil deputy for Dublin Mid West and Conor Sheehan TD, Labour deputy for Limerick city. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the past number of weeks and months we have seen numerous large-scale demonstrations across Europe where younger generations have taken centre stage. What exactly is it that is driving these movements and what is making them so successful? To discuss this Naomi O’Leary, Europe Correspondent of The Irish Times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Supervalu has been hit by a cyberattack on its refrigeration systems. The supermarket chain has been forced to remove chilled and frozen products from shelves in 13 stores as a precautionary measure. Elaine Burke, is a journalist and host of the 'For Tech's Sake' podcast tells us what happened. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the clocks go back and the evenings grow darker, many women are having to rethink where and when they should exercise outside. As we head into the winter months, what can be done to make women feel safer exercising outdoors? Our reporter Florence Okojie has been finding out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jen Cummins, Social Democrats TD, Dublin South Central and Spokesperson for Education; and Further and Higher Education. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tributes have been pouring in for Ciara Mageean, who has passed away at the age of 34. To reflect on Ciara's life by RTE sports broadcaster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Postal voting has been underway for some time, but tomorrow morning polling stations in the United States open for the Midterm elections, which will decide all four-hundred and thirty-five seats of the House of Representatives, and thirty-five of the one hundred in the Senate. Sara Firth, Freelance Foreign Correspondent in Washington has the latest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether its Jacob’s biscuits, Cadbury’s chocolate or Lemon’s sweets, Dr Linda King, Senior Lecturer in Design and Visual Culture at the Institute of Art, Design and Technology, is here to look at the stories behind some of our best-known confectionery brands. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jennifer Cashman, Head of Employment, with law firm RDJ. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Public sector trade unions are meeting today to discuss possible strike action on Wednesday the 11th of November over delays in agreeing a new pay deal. For the latest Pat Leahy, Irish Times Political Editor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baptising babies is a breach of their human rights because they can't give consent - that's a summary of the view of former president Marry McAleese. Our reporter Brian O'Connell has been asking these people in Cork City their thoughts on the issue and we hear from Fr Willie Purcell, Parish priest of St Canice's Catholic Parish Kilkenny and Clare Moriarty Research Ireland Postdoctoral fellow in UCD’s School of Philosophy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alison Comyn, Fianna Fáil Senator in Louth, Louise O'Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal and spokesperson on Social Protection, Daniel McConnell, Editor of The Business Post and Olivia Kelly, Dublin Editor of the Irish Times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drug trafficking is a major issue on the island of Ireland, thanks in part to our vast amount of coastline and our close proximity to major shipping routes. These anti-drug trafficking operations have now become the subject of a new RTÉ documentary series BUSTED, which kicks off on Monday night. One of the personnel involved in both the programme, Maritime Operations Manager with the Revenue Commissioners, Andrew Ryan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A major focus on vacant properties and what to do with them in recent years but instead of increasing taxes on these buildings could they serve a different purpose within the community?Catherine Kenny, CEO Dublin Simon, spoke to Claire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Odhran Shelley, Clinical Professor and Director of the burns Centre at St. James Hospital, and Greg O Dwyer, Dublin Fire Brigade Chief. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After an audacious heist at the world's largest crypto exchange, Binance, saw six-point-three billion dollars hacked from their system. Brian Honan, Cyber Security Consultant with BH consulting has the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From November 10th, Gardaí will engage in work to rule action for a period of five days. Our reporter Brian O'Connell was speaking to people this morning to get their thoughts on the guard's decision. We also hear from Cillian Sherlock, Senior Ireland Reporter with the Press Association and Michael Doherty, Professor of Law at Maynooth University specialising in Employment Law and Industrial Relations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The horse-drawn carriage, one of New York City's most iconic tourist attractions, is now set to become a thing of the past. With other cities also moving away from the industry, what could this mean for Ireland, our reporter Florence Okojie finds out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The FSI play a crucial role in the criminal justice system, by analysing samples from crime scenes and providing expert evidence in criminal trials. Dr Ciarán Seoighe, director general of Forensic Science Ireland (FSI), spoke to Claire about his fascinating job. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Tipping Away: Ireland's Hardest Working Words" is published today by comedian and author Colm O'Regan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In New York this week, three brothers, two of them wealthy real-estate moguls, were sentenced to 30 years each in prison for drugging and raping dozens of women. For the latest journalist, Marion McKeone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ireland is one of the richest countries in the world according to the headline figures. But with housing costs, childcare and everyday bills putting pressure on households, does that wealth translate into a better standard of living? Are we genuinely a wealthy country, or are the numbers telling a very different story? To explore this Alan Barrett, Research Professor, ESRI See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It starts with a small debt and ends with a family forced out of their home, or a young woman coerced into sex to clear the tab. These are real-life scenarios of drug debt intimidation in towns and cities in Ireland, for more on this Dawn Russell, CEO of Ana Liffey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we head into the winter months, its a good time to take action and de clutter our houses as we settle into hibernation mode. to help us decide what stays and what goes, and where to even start, Kim Fitzgerald and Lyn Luxford, AKA 'A Sorted Affair'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spain continues to mourn the victims of its deadly train crash. At the same time, the tragedy is also turning into a political crisis for its own Government. For the latest Simon Hunter, Madrid Journalist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fears are mounting ahead of two EU summits in Dublin next month, as Gardaí admit there is a "strong possibility" of a security attack. For more on this Conor Gallagher, Crime and Security Correspondent of The Irish Times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thrillers, killers and Icelandic noir: Tracy McEnaney, Waterford Librarian and Darina Molloy, Mayo County Libraries review their best books for October See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Rachael Doyle, Consultant Physician and Geriatrician and Chair of the Irish Heart Foundation’s Stroke Council; Kieran O’Carroll, stroke survivor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darragh McCullough, Farmer, Columnist and Broadcaster; Michael Walsh, Crime Prevention Consultant; Sgt Michelle O’Halloran, Crime Prevention Officer in Limerick See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin spokesperson on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration and TD for Cavan/ Monaghan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simon Hunter, Madrid-based Journalist See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Craig Slattery, Assistant Professor of Regulatory Affairs and Toxicology at UCD See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Laura Bambrick, Social Policy Officer with the Irish Congress of Trade Unions; Finbarr Filan, Chair of ISME (Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association) and convenience retailer in Sligo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.