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Mar 13, 2025 • 6min
Does the international protection process need to be fast tracked?
According to new data from the Department of Justice the average time it takes for a standard application for International Protection in Ireland to be processed is 18 months. So, does the process need to be fast tracked? We discussed this with Fiona Hurley, Chief Executive of Nasc, Migrant and Refugee Rights.
Mar 13, 2025 • 5min
Should we introduce a home use digital return scheme?
A proposed digital return scheme would have saved €80 million and 20,000 tonnes of carbon emissions each year. That’s according to the Irish Waste Management Association, whose Secretary Conor Walsh who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast.
Mar 13, 2025 • 8min
More reaction to An Taoiseach Michéal Martin at the White House
Donald Trump accused Ireland of stealing US pharmaceutical industry in his meeting with Taoiseach Michéal Martin at the White House. We discuss this White House visit with Dan Mulhall, Former Ambassador of Ireland to the United States.
Mar 13, 2025 • 6min
The benefits of stepping away from your phone
Should we step away from our phones to realise what we are missing? Shane spoke to Alexander Hurst, Columnist for The Guardian Europe and started by asking about his recent experience where he was stripped of his mobile phone and how it made him reassess things
Mar 13, 2025 • 5min
There are more public toilets in Dublin than you might realise!
There are more public toilets in Dublin than people realise – and the Council must ensure there are proper signs and access. That’s the call from several councillors, including Darragh Moriarty, Labour Group Leader on Dublin City Council who explained Shane this morning.
Mar 13, 2025 • 6min
Taoiseach’s meeting with US President Donald Trump
Late last night Taoiseach Micheál Martin handed over the bowl of Shamrock to US President Donald Trump after a day of political engagements and his St Patrick’s Day trip to the US continues today. Newstalk’s Political Correspondent Seán Defoe was in the Oval Office yesterday as things went down.
Mar 12, 2025 • 4min
Will Russia agree to ceasefire?
Ukraine has agreed to a 30-day ceasefire proposal, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said the “ball is now in Russia’s court” to also accept the deal. We discuss all with Inna Sovsun, Ukrainian MP and Deputy Leader of the Holos party.
Mar 12, 2025 • 3min
Children under eight should steer clear of slushies
Children under eight should steer clear of slushies containing glycerol due to the risk of sickness. That’s according to a new study from the Archives of Disease in Childhood. For more on this we heard from Professor Ellen Crushell, Lead Author of the study and Metabolic Paediatrician at Children’s Health Ireland and Clinical Professor at UCD School of Medicine.
Mar 12, 2025 • 11min
What can we expect from today's White House visit?
Taoiseach Micheál Martin will continue his five-day US trip with a White House visit today, but what can we expect from his meeting with US President Donald Trump? Shane caught up with Tom Del Beccaro, Former Chairman of the California Republican Party and author of 'The Lessons of the American Civilisation”, and began by asking how he expects things to go later today.
Mar 12, 2025 • 6min
Communion money how much to you give?
56 per cent of Irish adults would give 50 euros or more to a niece or nephew for their communion or confirmation, according to a new survey from An Post. Are we getting excessive with the money we give children? Jonathan discussed this with Conor Pope, Consumer Affairs Correspondent with The Irish Times.
