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Mar 25, 2025 • 4min
Beware of aggressive seagulls in April and May
The public is urged to remain vigilant as nesting season begins due to the presence of highly aggressive seagulls. Just how do seagulls behave during the nesting season? We asked Colm Moore, Rentokil's Regional Technical Manager.
Mar 25, 2025 • 4min
US war plans shared with journalist!
The leader of the Democrats in the U.S. Senate has demanded a "full investigation" following the White House's confirmation that a journalist was included in a group chat. The group chat included U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other senior officials where they discussed planned strikes against Yemen's Houthi group. We get reaction to this with Larry Donnelly, University of Galway Law Lecturer and Political Columnist with The Journal.
Mar 25, 2025 • 4min
All Things Considered: Can you give up your car?
All things considered could you give up your car? An interesting discussion with Ciara and Shane this morning.
Mar 25, 2025 • 7min
Dáil speaking rights row rumbles on
Opposition parties have not ruled out a Dáil “walkout” if the Government forces through changes to speaking times that favour the Regional Independent TDs. For more on this Ciara spoke to Duncan Smith Labour TD and Party Whip.
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.
