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Jul 2, 2025 • 6min
George Gibney arrested in the US for extradition back to Ireland for questioning
Former Olympic swimming coach George Gibney has been arrested in the United States on foot of a Garda request to extradite him to Ireland. The arrest is part of an investigation into historical child sexual abuse. We get the latest on this with Jack Power, Irish Times reporter.
Jul 2, 2025 • 5min
HSE and National treatment purchase fund in front of the Health committee
The Joint Committee on Health will meet this morning to discuss the management of waiting lists for hospital treatment, and of the insourcing and outsourcing of such treatment We spoke to Sorca Clarke, Sinn Fein TD and member of the committee.
Jul 2, 2025 • 5min
Why RTÉ need to start broadcasting Electric Picnic every summer!
After thousands tuned into Glastonbury on BBC this weekend, RTÉ have confirmed they will not be broadcasting any performances from Electric Picnic in August. The last time the Irish festival was filmed was 2017. To discuss further was Jackie Conboy, Co-founder of Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland.
Jul 2, 2025 • 6min
Concern on the slowness to remove lead from public water supply
Concerns have been raised by the Environmental protection agency on the slow progress being made removing lead from the public supply of water. Joining Shane for the latest on their annual report is Noel Byrne, Programme Manager in the EPA’s Drinking Water and Wastewater Enforcement team.
Jul 1, 2025 • 5min
Teenage girls are the loneliest group in the world
Teenage girls are the loneliest group in the world, according to a new study from the World Health Organisation. While adult men and women both reported similar levels of loneliness, nearly one in four teenage girls said they are lonely, compared to 17 per cent of teenage boys. Dr Patricia Byrne, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist discussed these findings.
Jul 1, 2025 • 6min
Getting closer to the July 9th tariff deadline
Tánaiste Simon Harris will tell Cabinet today that with just a week to go there is positive momentum in EU-US trade talks. But that 10pc baseline tariffs in some sectors will pose challenges for the Irish economy and businesses. All to discuss with Dan O’Brien, Chief Economist at the Institute of International and European affairs and Columnist with The Currency.
Jul 1, 2025 • 4min
Tuesday Riff: Are roads built more for the convenience of drivers?
Are roads built more for the convenience of drivers than safety of cyclists? Ciara and Shane discussed in-depth this morning.
Jul 1, 2025 • 8min
Criminal investigation on the Glastonbury performances of Kneecap and Bob Vylan
A criminal investigation has been launched into the Glastonbury performances of Kneecap and Bob Vylan. During Bob Vylan's set, the duo led chants of "death to the IDF". Kneecap call Israel war criminals. Police have not specified which part of Bob Vylan's or Kneecap's set would be subject to the criminal investigation. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Eylon Levy, Former Israeli Government Spokesperson.
Jul 1, 2025 • 5min
Why 1 in 10 of us avoid DIY like the plague!
1 in 10 Irish adults completely avoid DIY. That’s according to new research from Gallagher, which found that twice as many women as men are likely to opt out. All to chat about with Laura De Barra Property Portfolio Developer and Author.
Jul 1, 2025 • 6min
Aontú to protest against GPO redevelop plans
Recently we’ve been looking at the future of Dublin’s O’Connell Street, including the Government approving plans to redevelop the GPO for mixed-use. Now Aontú are planning a protest next week against plans to turn the GPO into so-called “cheap, tawdry commercial centre”. Shane asked Peadar Toibin, Aontú Leader and TD for Meath West why he is against the plans.
