Earlier this morning, Donald Trump announced that the President of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, and his wife had been captured. Dan O'Brien, chief economist of the Institute of International and European Affairs, joins Richard to discuss the political consequences of the Venezuelan developments, as well as Ireland's international reputation.

A weekly look at the world of business and personal finance with Richard Curran. Listen live Saturday at 10am on RTÉ Radio 1.

The Business

A weekly look at the world of business and personal finance with Richard Curran. Listen live Saturday at 10am on RTÉ Radio 1. 

A weekly look at the world of business and personal finance with Richard Curran. Listen live Saturday at 10am on RTÉ Radio 1.&nbsp;

Venezuela Developments and How Ireland's Reputation Stacks Up with Dan O'Brien

With 2026 already looking like a testing year, you might want to add some mindful moments to your to-do list! Our reporter Síofra Mulqueen has been getting the low down on how traditional diary logging can help you stay organised this year.

Why We Write it Down: How to Sort Out Your Life!

While it's only the beginning of January, it looks like geopolitical violence is likely to persist this year. Simon McAllister, co-head of EY Ireland's Geopolitical Strategy Unit, and Dan Mulhall, former Ambassador to the USA, UK, and Germany, offer their insights into how recent events will continue to impact this year.

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Following Donald Trump's meeting with oil executives at the White House, Jamie Smyth, US Energy Editor of the Financial Times, joins Richard to discuss whether oil executives are prepared to commit to Trump's proposed investment of at least $100 billion in Venezuela.

Venezuela Developments and How Ireland's Reputation Stacks Up with Dan O'Brien

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