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Dec 5, 2025 • 7min
Does the crib still have a place in society?
Dublin’s Live Animal Crib is once again returning for the Christmas season for its 30th year on Dawson Street. But three decades on, does the crib still have a place in society? Laura Broxson, Spokesperson for Ireland's National Animal Rights Association and also President of the Irish Farmers Association Francie Gorman.
Dec 5, 2025 • 4min
Influencers risk being named on Revenue’s quarterly tax defaulters list
OnlyFans creators and social media influencers who risk being named on Revenue’s quarterly tax defaulters list say they fear for their personal safety if their home addresses are published. For more on this we heard from Brendan Brady, Chartered Accountant from Brady & Associates.
Dec 5, 2025 • 6min
Ireland will not participate next year's Eurovision
Irelands participation in next year's Eurovision song contest will not take place . RTE has taken the decision to boycott the competition over Israel’s inclusion For more on this Ciara spoke to Dr Paul Jordan, Expert and media commentator on the Eurovision Song Contest.
Dec 4, 2025 • 4min
Israel’s future in Eurovision is on the line
Today, members of the European Broadcasting Union will debate whether Israel can compete in next year’s Eurovision Song Contest. Joining us to explain more was Dr Paul Jordan, Expert and Media Commentator on Eurovision.
Dec 4, 2025 • 5min
One in five teenagers have had explicit images shared without their consent
According to a study by experts from the RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, almost 20% of 15–16-year-olds have had an explicit image of them shared without their consent, while the growth of sexting is leading to poorer mental health and increased risk of self-harm. Joining us to discuss this further is Professor Mary Cannon, Professor of Psychiatric Epidemiology and Youth Mental Health at RCSI.
Dec 4, 2025 • 5min
A new plan to rid Ireland of fossil fuel dependency
Ireland Electrified has launched its first Electrification Action Plan, which seeks to transition Ireland’s energy use from fossil fuels to clean electricity. All to discuss with Helen O’Sullivan, Chair of Ireland Electrified and Co-founder and COO of Flex Power Solutions.
Dec 4, 2025 • 10min
Review of Kyran Durnin case will remain unpublished
An evaluation by the National Review Panel into the disappearance of Kyran Durnin has ruled that what happened to him "could not have been anticipated from knowledge that was available" to Tusla at the time. The review itself will remain unpublished. For more on this, we were joined by Peadar Tóibín, Aontú Leader and TD for Meath West.
Dec 4, 2025 • 7min
Has the Liberties is losing its cultural identity?
Amid fears the Liberties is losing its cultural identity, Sinn Féin Councillor for Southwest Inner City, Ciarán Ó Meachair has urged Dublin City Council to seek a “UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage” status for the area. Ciarán spoke to Shane to discuss further.
Dec 4, 2025 • 5min
Josh Crosbie reporting from Northern Ethiopia with Trócaire
One million people have lost their lives and a further one million people have been displaced in Northern Ethiopia following a civil war. The conflict between Tigray and neighbouring regions started in 2020 and went on for two years, destroying communities and the economy of the Tigray region. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie is there now with Trócaire to see the impact the conflict has had, and how the charity is trying to bring stability back to the region:
Dec 4, 2025 • 5min
Most of us are using cosmetic products beyond their expiry date!
Most of us are using cosmetic products beyond their expiry date or recommended shelf life, risking adverse skin reactions, according to new research from the Health Products Regulatory Authority. Joining Ciara to discuss further was Caitriona Ryan, Consultant Dermatologist.
