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Latest episodes
May 23, 2025 • 10min
Your questions answered on the Metro Project
Dr Sean Sweeney is the Programme Director of Ireland’s first planned metro project. Sean has come into Newstalk to answer listeners questions on the project.
May 23, 2025 • 4min
Camogie Associations make a historic decision
After weeks of controversy, the Camogie Association has voted to give players the choice of wearing shorts or a skort. We get reaction to this with Brian Malloy, President of the Camogie Association.
May 23, 2025 • 9min
We hear from on the ground in Nassar Hospital in Gaza
Medics in southern Gaza have been comparing it to a "slaughterhouse" because of the daily bombardment from Israeli forces. Shane spoke to Orthopedic surgeon with the NHS Dr. Graeme Groom who is working in Nassar Hospital.
May 23, 2025 • 5min
Europe’s budget airlines under scrutiny over hand luggage fees
A coalition of consumer groups is urging national watchdogs and the European Commission to investigate budget airlines over what they claim are unfair hand luggage fees. We discuss this with Eoghan Corry, Editor of TravelExtra.ie.
May 23, 2025 • 5min
The sleep deprivation of co-sleeping with your kids
Co-sleeping with your kids can create incredible connections. But rarely is it talked about the reality of sleep deprivation and a nighttime smack in the face. We discuss this with Charlotte Cripps, Writer with the Independent UK.
May 23, 2025 • 5min
Latest on the fatal shooting of a young couple in Washington
Two Israeli Embassy workers, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, were shot and killed outside a Jewish Museum event in Washington on Wednesday, the young couple were soon to be engaged. The suspect, now in custody, reportedly shouted “Free, free Palestine” during his arrest David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief, The Guardian.
May 23, 2025 • 7min
Flour and limited aid reached parts of Gaza
Flour and limited aid reached parts of Gaza yesterday after Israel allowed some trucks through, but Palestinian officials say it falls far short of easing the 11-week blockade’s severe shortages.
May 22, 2025 • 8min
We mark ten years since Ireland voted Yes to marriage equality
Ten years ago, Ireland made history by becoming the first country in the world to legalise same-sex marriage by popular vote. Someone who has played a central role in that journey was former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar.
May 22, 2025 • 4min
RSA’s plan to cut driving test waiting times
The Road Safety Authority has today launched a major new action plan to tackle long driving test wait times across the country. Brendan Walsh, Chief Operating Officer with the RSA explained the action plan.
May 22, 2025 • 13min
Tánaiste Simon Harris on the situation in Gaza
Tánaiste Simon Harris has said he will bring a memo to Government next week on the Occupied Territories Bill to ban imports from illegal Israeli settlements. Tánaiste Simon Harris joined Ciara this morning on the show.
