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Nov 20, 2025 • 4min
Dublin’s planned new metro system will need about 8,000 workers
Dublin’s planned new metro system will need about 8,000 workers to construct, according to Metrolink’s Project Director Sean Sweeney. He told the Oireachtas Committee on Transport that the Irish construction industry cannot support the construction of this project. Shane discussed this further with Paul Davis, Lecturer in Public Procurement at DCU.
Nov 20, 2025 • 9min
Concerns about Russian spy ship on course for Irish waters
There are concerns about Russian spy ship on course for Irish waters . Also Washington has reportedly developed a secret 28-point plan with Russia to end the war in Ukraine. This comes ahead of a meeting later today between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and a US delegation in Kyiv. Also All to discuss with Declan Power Defence and Security Analyst.
Nov 20, 2025 • 7min
Study finds incomes impact on children’s afterschool care
A New ESRI study has found that participation in afterschool clubs and centres is more common among higher income families, with this gap widening over time. Dr. Helen Russell, Research Professor and head of the Social Research Division at the ESRI.
Nov 20, 2025 • 5min
Would you like to see a devices ban in restaurants
Would you be interested in dining at a restaurant where your phone is locked away? One restaurant who has adapted this policy is Punk Royale in London and we spoke to Katherine Bont, Head of Guest Experience at The Punk Royale Group.
Nov 20, 2025 • 4min
Firms attempting to undermine My Future Fund auto-enrolment pension
The Government is being forced to bring in emergency regulations to stop companies attempting to subvert the new auto-enrolment pension. We get more on this with Charlie Weston, Personal Finance editor with the Irish Independent.
Nov 20, 2025 • 6min
Call for improved heating in rental properties
This morning, Friends of the Earth are setting up a cold and drafty “sitting room” outside the Dáil in support of a Bill to introduce Building Energy Rating standards in rented accommodation. For more on this we spoke to Clare O’Connor, Friends of the Earth's Programme Coordinator for Heat.
Nov 19, 2025 • 5min
The US House of Representatives vote to release Jeffrey Epstein files
The US House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a Bill demanding that the justice department release all files related to its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. All to discuss with David Smith Washington Bureau chief of The Guardian.
Nov 19, 2025 • 8min
Newly appointed Education Minister Hildegarde Naughton
As part of yesterday’s ministerial reshuffle in the wake of the departure from politics of Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe, Galway West TD Hildegarde Naughton has been appointed Minister for Education and Youth, marking her appointment to full Cabinet for the first time. Minister Naughton spoke to Shane this morning.
Nov 19, 2025 • 7min
What is fuelling a great relationship recession?
According to a new survey, men would rather remain single than have to deal with women’s expectations and their desire to change them. Is this fueling a great relationship recession? To discuss further we heard from Alana Kirk, Author and Midlife Coach.
Nov 19, 2025 • 7min
We debate greyhound funding
Today, the Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food will meet to discuss State funding for horse and greyhound racing in Ireland. Greyhound racing received 19.8 million euro in Budget 2026. Joining Shane to discuss more is Nuala Donlon, Greyhound Action Ireland Spokesperson and Michael Healy Rae, Independent Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and the Marine and TD for Kerry.
