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Sep 19, 2025 • 5min
Calls for Danny Healy Rae to withdraw remarks about autism
Several TDs have written to the Ceann Comhairle to ask that Danny Healy Rae withdraw remarks he made about autism during a private members’ motion on special education school places this week. We get reaction to this with Adam Harris, CEO of AsIam Ireland’s autism charity.
Sep 19, 2025 • 7min
We discuss the plans to increase the minimum wage
More than 165,000 workers are on course for a pay bump under coalition plans to increase the minimum wage by at least 55 cent an hour, pushing it above €14. A report submitted by the Low Pay Commission to Enterprise Minister Peter Burke recommended an increase of between 4 and a half and 5 percent on the minimum wage. This would amount to around 65c an hour above the current rate of €13.50. All to discuss with Adrian Cummins CEO Restaurant Association of Ireland.
Sep 19, 2025 • 6min
Should cooking lessons start as early as primary school?
This morning Ciara and Shane asked should cooking lessons start as early as primary school? All to chat with Louise Lennox, Chef and Children’s Eating Expert.
Sep 19, 2025 • 13min
We hear about the Netflix drama 'House of Guinness'
Excitement is building over the release of the new Netflix drama House of Guinness, which follows the story of the Guinness family through Dublin and New York. Joining Shane to chat about the show are Screenwriter Steven Knight and one of the stars of the show, Dervla Kirwan.
Sep 19, 2025 • 3min
Friday Riff: Alcohol consumption among younger population on the rise
Alcohol consumption among Ireland’s younger population has been on the rise over the past decade. Are parents setting a bad example? Ciara and Shane discussed this morning.
Sep 19, 2025 • 7min
Calls for legislation to allow councils to introduce a tourist tax
Dublin’s four local authorities will meet this month to begin their campaign for government legislation that would allow councils to implement their own tourist tax. To debate this further was Dermot Lacey, Labour Councillor for Dublin City and Former Lord Mayor and also CEO of the Irish Self-Catering Federation Maire Ní Mhurchu.
Sep 19, 2025 • 6min
What wonders can we expect from Culture Night tonight!
Tonight is the much-awaited nationwide Culture Night! This year also marks twenty years of the event. So, what wonders can we expect this evening? To tell us all was Ray Yeates, Dublin City Arts Officer.
Sep 19, 2025 • 4min
Sinn Féin promise presidential endorsement will be a “gamechanger”
Tomorrow, Sinn Féin will announce who they are endorsing for the presidential election, which leader Mary Lou McDonald has said will be a “gamechanger”. Meanwhile today, Wexford and Waterford County Councils will vote on whether they will nominate their own candidate. All to discuss with Daniel McConnell, Editor at The Business Post.
Sep 18, 2025 • 5min
What’s the best way to apologise?
Adrian Chiles, broadcaster and Guardian columnist talks to Shane about saying sorry and the best way to apologise.
Sep 18, 2025 • 7min
How gambling addiction impacts friends and family
The charity Gambling Care is hosting a panel discussion today on the importance of accessible care for those with gambling problems and addictions. Central to this discussion is the impact that gambling has on the friends and family members of the person with the addiction. Ciara spoke to Nicola Keating, whose husband is a recovering gambling addict, to share her story.
