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Feb 14, 2025 • 7min
What will US tariffs mean for Ireland?
US President Donald Trump signed a memorandum this afternoon calling for “fair and reciprocal” trade tariffs on all major US trading partners, including longtime allies. So what could this mean for Ireland? We discussed this further with Dan Mulhall former Irish Ambassador to Berlin, London and Washington.
Feb 14, 2025 • 5min
All Things Considered: Trumps tariffs and Ireland
What will President Trumps tariffs mean to Ireland and Europe? Ciara and Shane discussed this morning.
Feb 14, 2025 • 5min
Dedicated transport police will need the power to arrest
The Government has indicated that a dedicated police force on public transport will need the power to arrest people if it is going to work. We discuss this further with Christy Galligan, Former Garda Sergeant.
Feb 14, 2025 • 6min
Calls for more public toilets in Cork City
Cork City council must commit to opening new public toilets. That’s the call from People Before Profit/Solidarity councillor Brian McCarthy who explained why to Newstalk Breakfast.
Feb 14, 2025 • 5min
Ceasefire between Hamas and Israel is set to hold
Hamas has recommitted to freeing three Israeli hostages on a Saturday in a bid to save the fragile ceasefire deal with Israel. Athough US President Donald Trump has demanded that all hostages be released as soon as possible. Speaking to Ciara this morning was Alistair Bunkall, Sky Middle East Correspondent.
Feb 14, 2025 • 6min
Zelensky responds to Trump’s peace talk plans
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he will not accept any negotiations about Ukraine that do not include his country in the talks. European governments are also demanding a seat at the table. We get the latest on this with Emmanuelle Chaze Ukraine correspondent for Radio France Internationale and France24.
Feb 13, 2025 • 6min
Why is Bridget Jones beloved by so many?
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy is released in Irish cinemas today. So, why is Bridget Jones beloved by so many? We asked Bethany Minnelle, Sky Arts and Entertainment Reporter .
Feb 13, 2025 • 6min
Review of governance and culture ordered at The Arts Council
The Government has ordered an external review of governance and culture at The Arts Council following a finding that over €6 million was spent by the body on an unsuccessful IT system. With more on this, we heard from the Minister for Arts, Culture, Communications, Media and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan.
Feb 13, 2025 • 8min
Is peace possible in Ukraine?
Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have agreed to start negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. President Zelensky said he also had a “meaningful conversation” with Trump to bring peace in the country after nearly three years. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was Inna Sovsun, a Member of Parliament in Ukraine.
Feb 13, 2025 • 7min
Do referees face a culture of abuse within the GAA?
Réiteoir is a new documentary with referees giving their experiences of the mental toll of being a referee. Ciara spoke to Siobhán Coyle who is one of the referees featured in the documentary.
