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Mar 25, 2025 • 8min
State is more likely than ever to reject International Protection applications
The State is more likely than ever to reject International Protection applications, with 81% refused at first instance this year, compared to 52% rejected in 2017.To discuss further on the show was John Lannon, CEO of Doras and Peadar Toibín, Leader of Aontú to discuss.
Mar 25, 2025 • 6min
What is required to deliver adequate mental health services for children
Consultant child and teenage psychiatrists must be properly recognised as the leader of their CAMHS teams to deliver adequate mental health services. That’s according to the College of Psychiatrists Ireland. Speaking to Ciara this morning was Dr Maeve Doyle, Executive Member of the Faculty of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
Mar 25, 2025 • 5min
How can you spend smart this communion season?
The First Communions are just around the corner and costs this year are higher than ever. But are they worth going into debt over and how can you spend smart this communion season? Newstalk Report Sarah Madden reports for us on this.
Mar 25, 2025 • 6min
House prices rising faster than before
House price inflation reached an eight-year high in the first three months of 2025. While a lack of second-hand homes has dwindled supply. That’s according to the latest Daft.ie report. Speaking to Shane this morning was Ronan Lyons, author of the report and Economist at Trinity College Dublin.
Mar 24, 2025 • 6min
The National Planning Framework will be brought to Cabinet shortly
The National Planning Framework will be brought to Cabinet shortly after being stalled for months. Without it, Ireland will never meet its housing target. That’s according to Paul Mitchell, Co-Founder And Director of Mitchell McDermott, and Co-Author of the report.
Mar 24, 2025 • 4min
What does #Spon or #AD mean on social media accounts?
If you’re a social media user, you might be used to seeing #Spon or #AD. but what exactly do the hashtags mean and when are you, the consumer, adding to the bank balance of an influencer? Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly explains all.
Mar 24, 2025 • 5min
The obesity drug Wegovy is now available in Irish pharmacies
Wegovy, the “wonder drug” against obesity, which is identical to Ozempic will be available in Irish pharmacies from today. We discuss this with Professor Donal O’Shea, The HSE lead for Obesity.
Mar 24, 2025 • 8min
Opposition response to looming tariffs
Finance Minister Paschal Donohue has indicated that government plans for tax cuts may need to be delayed due to the risk of a global trade war, which could threaten tens of thousands of jobs. Speaking to Shane this morning on the show was Peter Burke, Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Employment.
Mar 24, 2025 • 6min
Are we using the Luas to its maximum potential?
Fine Gael TD James Geoghegan has called on the Minister for Transport to extend the Luas to Ringsend and Irishtown It begs the question, are we using the Luas to the full of its potential in the capital? Ciara discussed this further with Brian Caulfield, Professor of Engineering at Trinity College Dublin.
Mar 24, 2025 • 5min
Today is 'World Flatmates Day'
Today is 'World Flatmates Day' and we’re talking about the dos and don’ts of shared living. All to discuss with Irish Independent columnist Saoirse Hanley.
