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By Staff reporter · Midlands 103 · 9 October 2026

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A new chair for the integration of Gaelic games, uncertainty over RTÉ’s €20 million funding shortfall, and calls for urgent improvements to endometriosis care feature on today’s programme.

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Former GAA president John Horan has been appointed to lead the integration of the GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association, replacing Mary McAleese following disagreements over the timeline for merging the three organisations. RTÉ could have €20 million in funding restored following Budget 2027, provided the broadcaster demonstrates sufficient progress on its reform and redundancy programme. Renewed calls are being made for improvements to endometriosis care in Ireland, with women reporting years of pain, delayed diagnoses and difficulties accessing specialist treatment.

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