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Mar 20, 2025 • 5min
Government are called to uphold their commitment to reducing student fees
The Union of Students in Ireland have strongly condemned Higher Education Minister James Lawless’ decision to halt further reductions in student fees, calling it a major setback for struggling students and families. Speaking to Ciara this morning was Chris Clifford, President of Union of Students in Ireland.
Mar 20, 2025 • 3min
Ukraine’s President Zelensky hopeful for peace
President Donald Trump said he had a "very good" call with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky stating that Ukraine truce bid is 'on track’. With more on this Shane spoke to John Everard, Former UK Ambassador to North Korea and Belarus.
Mar 19, 2025 • 7min
Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill latest trolley figures
We’ve been talking about the trolley numbers and whether changes to staff rosters and getting consultants in over the weekend has really made a difference. Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill joins us to discuss the drop in trolley figures last weekend.
Mar 19, 2025 • 5min
Leaving Cert students could soon have to take oral exams in English
Leaving Cert students sitting the English exam could soon face oral tests at the end of fifth year where they will be quizzed on plays or books they have studied. The plans have been set out in a document produced by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment. We get reaction to this proposal with Conor Murphy English teacher in Skibbereen Community School.
Mar 19, 2025 • 7min
What the Netflix hit 'Adolescence' can teach us
“Adolescence” is the latest Netflix hit, exploring the internet rabbit holes young men can fall into and the impact it has in the real world. With Ciara to discuss more is Dr Richard Hogan, Family Psychotherapist and author of “Home Is Where The Start Is”.
Mar 19, 2025 • 3min
All Things Considered: Solving the hospital trolley crisis
All Things Considered: Solving the hospital trolley crisis. Ciara and Shane discussed this morning.
Mar 19, 2025 • 7min
Putin and Trump agree 30-day pause on attacking energy infrastructure
Russia and Ukraine have both accused each other of launching air attacks that sparked fires and damaged infrastructure just hours after their leaders agreed to a limited ceasefire to halt attacks on energy infrastructure. To discuss this further Shane spoke to Misha Glenny, Author and Broadcaster and Rector for the Institute for Human Sciences in Vienna.
Mar 19, 2025 • 9min
Sinn Fein criticise what they say is a ‘do-nothing Government’
The Dáil returns today after the St. Patrick’s Day break but the Government is already coming in for criticism from Sinn Fein as there is only 11 more sitting days until the next break at Easter. We heard from the Sinn Féin Party Whip Padraig MacLochlainn and Fine Gael TD for Dun Laoghaire Barry Ward.
Mar 19, 2025 • 5min
Touchdown for Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore!
Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore landed back on earth last night, after their eight-day visit to the International Space Station became nine months. Speaking to Shane this morning was Dr Niamh Shaw, Science and Space Communicator.
Mar 19, 2025 • 5min
Ireland should be better prepared for major weather events
The Climate Change Advisory Council has said that Ireland must be much better prepared for the next major weather event. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Peter Thorne, Chair of the Climate Change Advisory Council’s Adaptation Committee.
