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Feb 7, 2025 • 6min
Where do we draw the ethical line on surrogacy?
Actress Lily Collins announced the birth of her first child this week through surrogacy. But she was quickly accused of "renting another woman’s body” to avoid becoming pregnant herself. But where do we draw the ethical line on surrogacy? Ciara discussed this with Natalie Sutherland, Surrogacy Solicitor and Partner at Burges Mee Family Law.
Feb 7, 2025 • 5min
Donald Trump imposes sanctions on the International Criminal Court.
Donald Trump has imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court for "illegitimate and baseless" investigations targeting the US and Israel. We discuss further with David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief of The Guardian.
Feb 6, 2025 • 7min
“I want my kids to know that success in life isn’t handed to them "
“I want my kids to know that success in life isn’t handed to them – it’s earnt, and now when they win, they are fully aware that I haven’t purposely lost and instead that victory came about because they simply outplayed me.” They’re the words of Kirsty Ketley, parenting consultant and freelance writer and Kirsty spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.
Feb 6, 2025 • 5min
UK study finds banning phones in school does not improve grades
Yesterday, Education Minister Helen McEntee confirmed the Government would go ahead with spending nine million euro on phone pouches in schools. However, a new study in the UK has found that schools with phone bans are no better off than those without the ban. We discuss this further with Dr Victoria Goodyear, lead author of the study from the School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Birmingham.
Feb 6, 2025 • 12min
Minister for Housing and Local Government James Browne
The Government was accused of being “missing in action” by the Opposition last night in the wake of Storm Éowyn, as thousands still remain without power almost two weeks later. Speaking to Ciara this morning was Minister for Housing and Local Government James Browne.
Feb 6, 2025 • 5min
All Things Considered: Are we equipped to resolve the housing crisis?
This morning on the show, Ciara and Shane ask the question, are we equipped to resolve the housing crisis?
Feb 6, 2025 • 7min
Should we be reigniting the fireplace in new builds?
Councillors in rural Ireland have said the practice of removing chimneys from houses should cease, particularly in the light of the electricity outages, a statement that has been echoed by Independent TD Danny Healy Rae. Should we backtrack on getting rid of the chimney considering recent events? Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast John Sodeau, Emeritus Professor of Chemistry at University College Cork and Michael McNamara, Independent MEP for Ireland South.
Feb 6, 2025 • 7min
Ireland’s first ever 24-hour vending machine shop
Ireland has seen its first ever 24-hour vending machine shop open in New Ross, County Wexford. E - Kiosk offers a convenient store shop but all from vending machines, like you would see in Japan. But will the community lose the interaction with a human? Henry McKean sent us this report.
Feb 6, 2025 • 5min
Gardaí are catching more unaccompanied learner drivers
There was a 63 per cent jump in Gardaí catching unaccompanied learner drivers in Cork between 2023 and 2024. Brenda Bolger is the owner of the Bolger School of Motoring and discuss this further with Ciara this morning.
Feb 6, 2025 • 6min
Trump signs ban on trans women athletes competing in female sports
Donald Trump signs an executive order banning trans women athletes from competing in female sports. To explain all was David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief of The Guardian.
