Paul Cunningham
Radio Presenter for RTÉ News, on “This Week” and “Behind The Story” podcast. Former Political, Europe and Environment Correspondent. Reported from 50+ countries. Author. Documentary maker.
- In Tehran, on this day, 12 years ago
- Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee is outlining Ireland’s priorities for upcoming presidency of the European Council, which begins in July. She said the EU is Ireland’s “guiding star” when it comes to the formulation of foreign policy.
- A good read from Liam Nolan www.rte.ie/news/europe/...
- So sudden and so sad. A great colleague and a lovely man. RIP Niall www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
- Each Irish county has been paired with an EU member state for Ireland’s presidency of the European Council
- First programme of “This Week” under my belt - onwards!
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- Dubliner Colm Byrne has posted this video from the Hio vessel which is part of the #globalsumudflotilla seeking to reach #Gaza
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- Best of luck to Aine Lawlor and Mary Wilson after stellar work on morning ireland over many years - two generous colleagues and excellent journalists
- Reposted by Paul Cunningham"Britain is on the cusp of race war, he told me. If that prospect saddened him, it didn’t show. ‘We are talking about inter-ethnic violence.’" I went to Reform UK's conference, for @lrb.co.uk www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
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- Shocking: www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
- My blog from Japan: www.rte.ie/news/politic...
- EXPO25 in Osaka, Japan, tonight
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- My latest blog www.rte.ie/news/2025/06...
- An unusual political story: www.rte.ie/news/politic...
- A personal blog this time: www.rte.ie/news/analysi...
- My latest blog: www.rte.ie/news/analysi...
- Delighted to be back in the News at One hot seat - join us at 1pm for all the latest domestic and international news on RTE Radio One
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- Who can vote in Ireland?
- My latest blog… www.rte.ie/news/2025/05...
- Reposted by Paul CunninghamTrump post about Canada No I don't understand any of it
- Congrats to my buddy @jiminwalkinstown.bsky.social at the launch of his novel in Dublin today
- Congrats to Eamonn McCann who has been made a life member of the @nujofficial.bsky.social
- Reposted by Paul Cunningham🔴 Remember Aria, the “moonshot" research agency dreamed up by Dominic Cummings? It's funded by £800m in public money but exempt from FOI laws We decided to fight for transparency... and we won 🎉 New on Democracy for Sale w/ @lucasamin.bsky.social democracyforsale.substack.com/p/dominic-cu...
- Great event - worth a look: exhibition opening at Dublin Castle tonight on Casimir Markievicz - husband of Irish revolutionary Constance. A gem of hidden history
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- What shocking news. I got to know John as RTÉ Environment Corr and he was always generous with his time, as well as being super smart and so funny. Condolences to his family and friends www.rte.ie/news/busines...
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- Nice message to receive - my recent blood donation has just been issued to someone at St James's Hospital. Best of luck to them. #ibts
- What a surprise - Russia was not on President Trump's tariff list, despite running a $2.5 billion goods trade surplus with the US in 2024 according to the US Trade Representative's office.
- My latest blog from #Lebanon www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
- A blog from #Lebanon www.rte.ie/news/world/2...
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- One to watch: Bosnian state prosecutors have ordered the arrest of Russian-backed Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik and his aides for ignoring a court summons via Reuters
- Incoming Chancellor CDU's Friedrich Merz secures billion-euro deal for Germany’s military and infrastructure www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
- A positive #climate story www.rte.ie/news/environ...
- It’s only one poll but … big swing against PM Orbán’s party.. #Hungary
- My latest blog: www.rte.ie/news/2025/03...
- The trend continues #climateaction www.rte.ie/news/environ...
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- Most of the 71 women in the new Oireachtas, the largest number ever in Leinster House. Event organised by Women For Election and the Oireachtas Women’s Caucus.
- Great fun to be joining @aine-lawlor.bsky.social on #MorningIreland - a brilliant broadcaster and good friend.
- Hearty congrats to my old friend with his new book!
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- My latest blog on the Dáil speaking rights row - www.rte.ie/news/politic...
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- My latest blog - www.rte.ie/news/analysi...
- An early start to #StPatricksDay celebrations from the Dept of Enterprise
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- Good read from @sandrahurley.bsky.social www.rte.ie/news/analysi...