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Dec 13, 2024 • 5min
The Dutch Central Bank has issued an unprecedented warning to the public
The Dutch Central Bank has issued an unprecedented warning to the public to keep cash in their homes because of the increasing risk of cyberattacks, particularly from Russia. So is it possible that our own digital payment structure could be disrupted in a potential cyber-attack? We discuss all with Paul Dwyer CEO of Cyber Risk International.
Dec 13, 2024 • 8min
Holyhead Port remains shut 'indefinitely'
Irish stores will see shortages of goods in the run up to Christmas as Holyhead Port remains shut 'indefinitely', following Infrastructural damage which was caused to ferry berths during Storm Darragh. We speak to David McRedmond An Post CEO on how they are trying to clear the backlog on deliveries and also by Eugene Drennan, Spokesperson for the Irish Road Haulage Association.
Dec 13, 2024 • 7min
Should Ireland introduce a tax on all junk food?
A report by the UK’s Chief Medical Officer has recommended a tax on unhealthy food to tackle childhood obesity and Ireland should follow. So we ask should Ireland introduce a tax on all junk food with HSE Clinical Lead on Obesity Professor Donal O’Shea.
Dec 13, 2024 • 4min
The latest in the Kyran Durin investigation
A man is still being questioned in connection with the disappearance and murder of schoolboy Kyran Durnin. We get the latest on the investigation with Conor Lally, Irish Times Crime and Security Editor.
Dec 13, 2024 • 4min
How to avoid food waste over the festive season
The average Irish family bins €700 worth of food each year, that’s according to new research by Environmental Protection Agency. So how can avoid food waste over the festive season. Machaela O’ Leary, Too Good To Go explains.
Dec 13, 2024 • 6min
The latest on government formation talks
As we’re coming to the end of the first week of government formation talks, are we any closer to seeing white smoke? We get the latest on the talks with Sean Defoe, Newstalk’s Political Correspondent.
Dec 12, 2024 • 9min
Cooking for Christmas with Darina Allen!
Christmas is creeping up quickly, and the more organised among us may have already got their turkeys sitting in the freezer. But no amount of early shopping will make the actual cooking any easier. We get loads of Christmas cooking advice with Darina Allen, Chef, Author and founder of Ballymaloe Cookery School.
Dec 12, 2024 • 7min
UK government impose indefinite ban on puberty blockers for children
A ban on puberty blockers for children with gender dysphoria in the UK is to be made indefinite after experts warned of an "unacceptable safety risk". We discuss this move by the UK government with Dr Paul Moran,a Consultant Psychiatrist at the National Gender Service.
Dec 12, 2024 • 9min
Irish house prices are overvalued by up to 10 per cent
Irish house prices are overvalued by up to 10 per cent, the Economic and Social Research Institute has warned, adding that an increasing number of households are carrying “elevated” levels of mortgage debt. We discuss this further with John Fitzgerald, Adjunct Professor in Economics in Trinity College Dublin.
Dec 12, 2024 • 7min
Ireland has not risen to meet its climate change challenges
The Climate Change Advisory Council has published its carbon budgets proposal for 2031-2040. We discuss the details with Marie Donnelly, Chair, Climate Change Advisory Council.
