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Nov 25, 2025 • 8min
What’s the future for Ukraine?
The Kremlin said that Europe’s counter-proposal to a 28-point US plan to end the Ukraine war was “unconstructive” and did not work for Russia. Speaking to Ciara with more on this was Yuriy Sak, Former advisor to the Minister of Defence of Ukraine.
Nov 25, 2025 • 7min
Concern over a proposed ban on commercial sunbeds
The Sunbed Association of Ireland is seeking another meeting with Junior Health Minister Jennifer Murnane O’Connor on the potential ban on commercial sunbed use. The association previously met with the Department of Health on Monday. Speaking to Shane this morning was Gary Lipman, Chair of the Sunbed Association.
Nov 25, 2025 • 4min
Tributes paid to lives lost in multiple-vehicle crash in Meath
Two men have been killed and at least 12 others injured in a multi-vehicle collision involving a bus, a truck and a car at Gormanston, Meath. Speaking to Shane this morning was Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Fein TD for Meath East.
Nov 24, 2025 • 4min
Encouraging parents to “pause before you post”
The Irish Data Protection Commission is encouraging parents to “pause before you post”. Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly discuss advice for parents further.All with thanks to Renault.
Nov 24, 2025 • 7min
Geneva Peace talks intensify
US and Ukrainian officials have said they have created an “updated and refined peace framework” to end the war with Russia, following a meeting in Switzerland on Sunday. All to discuss with Misha Glenny, Rector of the Institute of Human Sciences in Vienna and a former BBC Central Europe Correspondent.
Nov 24, 2025 • 3min
A Dublin council spends over €750k on a set of steps and ramp
A south Dublin local authority spent €750,000 on the construction of a new entrance consisting of 14 steps and a ramp at a suburban park in Mount Merrion. Shane and Ciara discuss this huge spend.
Nov 24, 2025 • 7min
The impact of the immigration policy overhaul
Taoiseach Michael Martin has confirmed there will be “fair and robust” changes to Ireland's immigration system this week. What impact will these changes have? We discuss all with Nick Henderson, CEO of the Irish Refugee Council.
Nov 24, 2025 • 6min
Discussion on assisted dying
“Here in Switzerland, assisted dying has become too easy. Ireland should handle the issue with care.” So wrote Irish author living in Switzerland Clare O’Dea in the Independent.
Nov 24, 2025 • 5min
A plan for nationwide access to cash
Today, Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris is expected to formally sign orders guaranteeing sustained, nationwide access to cash for both people and businesses. Ciara discusses this further with Mattie McGrath, Independent TD for Tipperary.
Nov 24, 2025 • 7min
Protests over Dublin rent hikes
A rally will be held in Dublin later today to protest rent increases for tenants in council housing or on the Housing Assistant Payment scheme. We heard from People Before Profit Councillor for Ballymun Finglas, Conor Reddy.
