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Dec 16, 2025 • 11min
Ukraine peace talks continue
Yesterday Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy resumed talks with U.S. president Donald trump's envoys in Berlin. The talks come after the U.S. side said a "lot of progress" had been made on ending Europe's deadliest conflict since World War Two. But will this be enough to secure a peace deal for Ukraine and bring an end to this war?
Dec 16, 2025 • 11min
The latest updates on the Bondi beach shooting
<ore news is coming out about the two gunmen who opened fire at a Hannukah celebration on Bondi beach, killing 15 people. The shooters are believed to be influenced by the Islamic State, and a recent trip they made to the Philippines is currently under investigation.Pat gets the latest on this with Jean Kennedy, Journalist with ABC News.
Dec 16, 2025 • 16min
Is a 50-year mortgage a game changer?
Described as a “game changer” in terms of helping people currently priced out of the housing market to get a foot on the property ladder. A 50-year mortgage would allow someone to borrow for a longer term, which would mean lower monthly repayments, which, in turn, could make housing more affordable. Is this the solution to the housing crisis or does it cause more problems than it brings solutions? All to discuss with Margaret Barrett, Managing Director of Navigating Mortgages.
Dec 16, 2025 • 13min
Christmas walks with a story
This morning we heard about Walks you can do with Christmas that have a connection to a good story. Joining Pat will all the suggestions was John G Dwyer, Chairman of Pilgrim Paths Ireland and author of "50 Best Irish Walks" is out now from publishers, Currach Books.
Dec 16, 2025 • 14min
The work to do before the Dáil winter recess
The Dáil is set to break for winter recess at the end of this week, but there's plenty on the agenda to get done. A decision on the Mercosur deal and a cut to childcare costs are all on the agenda. There are also calls for the Fianna fail review of Jim Gavin’s campaign to be published before the end of Christmas. Pat discuss all this and more with Christina Finn, Political Editor with TheJournal.ie.
Dec 15, 2025 • 10min
How to protect your wellbeing at Christmas?
We’re about ten days out from Christmas now, and for many people this is the point where the pressure really ramps up emotionally, socially, and mentally. Research consistently shows that most adults feel more stressed at Christmas than at any other time of year, and that’s not because people are doing it wrong it’s because there’s a lot going on.How to protect your wellbeing at Christmas? Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist, and host of the Tough Love Podcast advises up.
Dec 15, 2025 • 15min
Ask The Expert: Pilates is the newest viral fitness trend
Pilates is the newest viral fitness trend. created in the early 20th century by a German PT who used the method to keep him fit while he was a prisoner of war, Pilates has since grown in popularity. Our expert today is Lowry O’Mahony, chartered Physiotherapist and explains how pilates can help prevent falls.
Dec 15, 2025 • 13min
Ukraine offers to drop NATO aspirations
Talks will continue in Berlin today between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner. They will be joined by European leaders later in the day. We get the latest with Scott Lucas, Professor and Political Analyst, Clinton Institute, UCD.
Dec 15, 2025 • 11min
Living with somatic illness
In 2016, former RTÉ2 presenter Niamh Devine set out backpacking in Asia. Following a sexual assault, she went straight to Australia but there she found herself having to return to Ireland with what she thought was a medical issue. Since then, Niamh has been on a journey leading her to learn about somatic illnesses and becoming a mind body mentor and somatic based practitioner. Niamh spoke to Pat this morning.
Dec 15, 2025 • 8min
Driving e scooter under the influence while abroad
It seems to be common enough for tourists to ride these public e-scooters coming home from bars and clubs while on holidays. We’ve found that people have been caught riding them under the influence in Germany, where you can expect to receive a fine of up to 1,500 euro if you’re caught.People also mentioned getting caught by police in Greece for reckless e –scooter driving. Joining Pat with more on this was Ger Herbert, Motoring Editor for Sunday Independent.
