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Episodes
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Dec 10, 2024 • 4min
Is there an “ideal” age gap between children?
A wider age gap can be beneficial to both parents and children, according to Nell Frizzell, author and Vogue columnist.
Dec 10, 2024 • 5min
What do our google searches tell us about Ireland as a nation?
2024, a year of big elections and big sporting occasions. Google ‘Year in Search’ results reveal what Ireland searched for in 2024. We asked what did it reveal with Evelyn Mahon, Sociologist.
Dec 10, 2024 • 6min
Does a live animal crib still have a place in today’s society?
The live animal crib will return to the Mansion House in Dublin this year. The festive attraction will be officially launched tomorrow But does it still have a place in today’s society? We debate with Laura Broxon, Spokesperson for Ireland's National Animal Rights Association and Francie Gorman, President of the Irish Farmers Association.
Dec 10, 2024 • 8min
A call for an immediate moratorium on data centre expansion
New UCC Research Reveals Alarming Impact of Data Centres on Climate Commitments. Campaigners Call for an Immediate Moratorium on Data Centre Expansion. To discuss further we spoke to Prof Hannah Daly, Professor in sustainable energy at University College Cork Author of the report and also Mike Beary, Chair of the UCD Governing authority and Former Country Head for Amazon Web Services.
Dec 10, 2024 • 6min
Number of students going on to university stalls
The ratio of school leavers who went to university this year has stalled – that's according to the Irish Independent Feeder Schools supplement out today. Some experts are also calling for reform of Leaving Cert and say a degree isn’t always the right choice. We discuss this with Paul Crone, Director of the National Association of Principals and Deputies.
Dec 10, 2024 • 5min
Findings of the National Cancer Registry report
Ireland’s midwest has the lowest survival rate for cancers, that's according to the latest National Cancer Registry report. We discuss these findings with Dr Michael McCarthy, Consultant Medical Oncologist, Secretary of the Irish society of Medical Oncology.
Dec 10, 2024 • 4min
Key postal dates for Christmas cards, gifts and letters!
Many of you might have loved ones living abroad and you want to send a gift or letter. But what are the key dates to remember if you want them to arrive in time for Christmas? We get all the details from Anna McHugh, An Post’s Head of Corporate Communication.
Dec 10, 2024 • 6min
We will hear from on the ground in Syria
Crowds gather at notorious Damascus prison as Syrians search for missing inmates. We get the latest on the ground there with Sally Hayden, Irish Times Correspondent in Damascus.
Dec 9, 2024 • 6min
How is the new government formation going?
Independent TDs are likely to seek ministerial office in exchange for supporting a new Coalition as the prospect of centre left participation in government recedes after failed talks between Labour and the Social Democrats. We heard from John Cummins, Fine Gael TD for Waterford and on the Negotiating team.
Dec 9, 2024 • 7min
Syrian rebels seize control of Damascus
Syria's ousted President Bashar al Assad has arrived in Moscow, Russian state media has confirmed. We get the latest on the situation there with Paul Rogers, Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies at Bradford University.
