Overall, Newstalk saw a rise in listenership, reaching 508,000 daily listeners—an increase of 42,000 over the past year—making it the second most-listened-to station in the country.

Newstalk Breakfast with Ciara Kelly and Shane Coleman starts the day for 168,000 listeners, while Andrea Gilligan’s Lunchtime Live continues to attract 134,000 listeners.

Today FM also reported a boost in audience numbers, reaching 973,000 weekly listeners, up by 14,000 from the previous year.

The station’s leading program, The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show, has 209,000 listeners, and The Ray Foley Show in the afternoon has grown to 169,000 listeners.

Over at RTÉ Radio One, which now reaches 891,000 people on weekdays, Morning Ireland remains the most popular program, with 465,000 daily listeners.

Oliver Callan’s show, airing from 9 to 10 a.m., attracts 338,000 listeners, while Today with Claire Byrne follows closely with 342,000 listeners, marking an increase of 11,000.

Liveline with Joe Duffy has risen to 307,000 listeners, and Drivetimedraws 221,000 people each evening.

RTÉ Radio 1’s Head, Peter Woods, noted: “This is a strong report that consolidates and builds on Radio 1’s progress. It’s especially encouraging for Oliver Callan, who, after less than a year in his time slot, is supported by a fantastic team. Our listenership remains strong throughout the day and weekends, with Current Affairs, Music, and Arts programs performing well.”

He added, “John Creedon’s show is now just shy of 60,000 listeners, which is an impressive milestone. We now look forward to providing our listeners with comprehensive coverage of the General Election.”

At RTÉ 2FM, the station’s top show is 2FM Drive, with 145,000 listeners, followed closely by 2FM Breakfast, which reaches 142,000 listeners.