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Jan 20, 2025 • 3min
The astonishing destruction of Gaza!
The first phase the ceasefire agreed between Hamas and Israel began yesterday. With three female Israeli hostages being released. Agreed in the ceasefire aid deliveries to Gaza are set to ramp up significantly Speaking to Jonathan this morning from Gaza was Jenny Higgins Team lead with UK-Med.
Jan 20, 2025 • 12min
Live from Washington on Inauguration day!
Later today, Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, and joining from on the ground in Washington is our own Political Correspondent Sean Defoe.
Jan 17, 2025 • 10min
Dr Katherine Zappone on her return to politics!
Former Senator, TD, and Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Dr Katherine Zappone formally announced her candidacy for Seanad Éireann in December last year. Ciara recently sat down with Katherine and began by asking her about running for the Seanad and if it was a big decision for her given she has been away from Ireland for a number of years.
Jan 17, 2025 • 5min
All Things Considered: UK plans to stop children accessing online pornography
Users accessing online pornography in the UK could soon be required to have their face scanned. This is under measures announced by Ofcom to stop children seeing the material. Are these measures necessary? Ciara and Shane discussed this morning.
Jan 17, 2025 • 6min
Donald Trump will be inaugurated on Monday!
Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, in addition to being the 45th from 2017 to 2021. We caught up with Stephen Moore, Economist at The Heritage Foundation and Former Senior Economic Adviser to the Trump 2024 campaign and also Larry Donnelly, University of Galway Law Lecturer and Political Columnist with The Journal.
Jan 17, 2025 • 7min
US say Gaza ceasefire should begin on Sunday as planned
After days of intense anticipation throughout Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced overnight that the agreement for the return of hostages and implementation of a ceasefire has been officially signed Shane discuss this and more with Sean Bell, Former Fighter Pilot, Military Analyst and Co-Host of the Red Matrix Podcast.
Jan 17, 2025 • 6min
Do we need to be a little bit less dog-friendly?
More places in Ireland and abroad are becoming dog-friendly, welcoming four-legged friends into cafés, restaurants and much more. But does it get to a point where you need to draw the line and are some dog owners barking up the wrong tree? We asked Roslyn Dee, Irish Independent columnist and proud dog owner.
Jan 17, 2025 • 6min
Today is "Ditch New Year's Resolution Day"
Today is "Ditch New Year's Resolution Day", when most people are thought to abandon their plans for self-improvement. Our reporter Hugh Keenan took to the streets to see whether the people of Dublin are sticking with their resolutions.Also to discuss this further was Dr Sabina Brennan, Health Psychologist, Neuroscientist and Author.
Jan 17, 2025 • 4min
Should energy drinks be banned for children?
The draft programme for government commits to exploring restrictions on the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks, including a ban on their sale to children. Is it something we should be introducing? We asked Donal O’Shea, the HSE Lead for Obesity.
Jan 17, 2025 • 4min
Gardaí caught 266 drivers on their phones in one day!
Gardaí caught 266 drivers on their phones yesterday as part of a national day of action targeting mobile use behind the wheel. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast on these stark figures was Jane Humphries, Chief Superintendent from the Garda National Roads Policing Bureau.
