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Dec 19, 2024 • 7min
Michael Healy Rae on the prospect of joining Government
The 34th Dáil sat for the first time since the General Election on Wednesday morning, as government formation talks remain ongoing Michael Healy Rae, Independent TD for Kerry joined the show earlier to discuss...
Dec 19, 2024 • 7min
Brendan O’Neill: Israel is right to cut ties with Ireland
Israel is right to cut ties with Ireland – that’s the view of Brendan O’Neill, Chief political writer at Spiked and he joined the show this morning.
Dec 19, 2024 • 4min
Emma Blain: newly elected Lord Mayor of Dublin
Fine Gael Councillor Emma Blain has been appointed Dublin’s new Lord Mayor following outgoing mayor James Geoghegan’s election to the Dáil. She joined the show this morning.
Dec 19, 2024 • 6min
How to recognise and manage your child's cold or flu this Christmas period
The HSE is preparing for a surge in flu illnesses as almost 2000 cases of Covid-19, RSV and influenza have been notified in the past week. But how do you know when to take your child to the GP? Dr Brendan O’ Shea, Kildare GP, Medical Director at K Doc and Asst. Prof Primary Care at Trinity College joined Shane and Ciara this morning.
Dec 19, 2024 • 5min
Average price of Dublin home is now over €600,000
The average price of a home in Dublin is now over €600,000, according to the Central Statistics Office. The headline figure is 12 times the average full-time salary in the State which is about €50,000 Carol Tallan, CEO of the Property District joined the show this morning to discuss.
Dec 18, 2024 • 5min
How to avoid overspending this festive season!
It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but Christmas can hit you hard in the bank! So how can you make the most of the festive season without overspending? We asked Money Mindset Coach Kel Galavan.
Dec 18, 2024 • 6min
How can Dublin reimagine its market scene?
Cork’s English Market Boss has said that the competitive nature of Dublin’s retail scene is the primary obstacle to similar markets setting up in the capital. But is this true? We asked Richard Guiney CEO of Dublin Town.
Dec 18, 2024 • 7min
The new Dáil will sit for the first time later this morning
The new Dáil will sit for the first time later this morning, with plenty of new faces arriving at Leinster House. There might also be a new face sitting as Ceann Comhairle. We spoke to Ceann Comhairle candidate and Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh.
Dec 18, 2024 • 6min
The latest on the killing of Russian military official
The Russians have detained a person from Uzbekistan who was supposedly filmed confessing to the assassination of Russia’s chemical weapons chief Igor Kirillov in Moscow. We speak to Sean Bell, Former Fighter Pilot, Military Analyst and Co-Host of the Red Matrix Podcast.
Dec 18, 2024 • 3min
Could a Gaza ceasefire deal be within reach?
Hamas has said a Gaza ceasefire deal is possible if Israel does not set new conditions, while Israel has denied Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on his way to Cairo for talks. Shane discussed with Sky Middle Eastern Correspondent, Allistair Bunkall.
