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Oct 10, 2025 • 5min
The Israeli Government has officially approved a ceasefire for Gaza
The Israeli Government has officially approved a ceasefire for Gaza, after it reached an agreement with Hamas for the Palestinian militant group to release all the hostages it holds. We get the latest on this with Mark Weiss, Israel Correspondent Irish Times.
Oct 9, 2025 • 3min
Findings of a new report from the EPA
Wastewater discharged from 59 per cent of Ireland’s existing treatment plants failed to regularly meet EPA standards. That's according to a new report from the Environment protection agency. Shane discusses the findings with Noel Byrne, Programme Manager in the EPA’s Drinking Water and Wastewater Enforcement team,
Oct 9, 2025 • 5min
A call for ‘Chatty’ benches to be installed in North County Dublin
"There are calls for ‘Chatty’ benches to be installed in North County Dublin as a way to create more social interaction. The initiative has already been rolled out in a few towns as a way to combat loneliness. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie has visited the seaside town/village of Malahide, where this is being proposed:
Oct 9, 2025 • 8min
Has Micheál Martin regained his footing in Fianna Fáil
Fianna Fáil leader and Taoiseach Micheál Martin has apologised to his party and said he is “devastated” at the chaos caused by Jim Gavin withdrawing from the presidential election. He also said there would be a review into how Gavin was chosen to run and what due diligence had been done before his candidacy. All to discuss with Seamus McGrath, Fianna Fáil TD Cork South Central.
Oct 9, 2025 • 4min
A call to rule out any possible increase to public transport fares in future
Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien has said that future increases to bus and train fares can't be ruled out, emphasizing the need for a "sustainable" funding model for public transport. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast with more on this was CEO of Friends of the Earth, Deirdre Duffy.
Oct 9, 2025 • 7min
Gaza long-awaited ceasefire agreed
Israel and Hamas have said they had agreed to a long-awaited ceasefire and hostage deal, the first phase of US President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza that has killed more than 67,000 people. We get the latest on this with Sean Bell, Former Fighter Pilot, Military Analyst and Co-Host of the Red Matrix Podcast.
Oct 9, 2025 • 4min
Survey findings show a rise in abuse towards bar and retail workers
Nearly two-thirds of bar and retail workers have faced verbal abuse at work, over a quarter have been threatened, and more than one in ten have been assaulted. That’s according to a new survey from Mandate Trade Union. Shane discusses these findings with Jim Fuery, Mandate Trade Union’s Assistant General Secretary.
Oct 9, 2025 • 7min
One woman’s story of isolation through her miscarriage
“The row of seats that face the registration desk in the hospital I attended for miscarriage surgery contained me and two heavily pregnant women checking in to give birth. Having had this experience, I feel I can say with confidence that there’s a good reason you wouldn’t have a wedding planner and an undertaker share a reception.” So wrote Clare Moriarty, Post-Doctoral Researcher at Trinity College Dublin who told her story to Shane this morning.
Oct 9, 2025 • 8min
Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of the Gaza peace plan
US President Donald Trump has announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of the Gaza peace plan. He said this means “all hostages” will be released soon, and Israeli troops will be withdrawn from Gaza “to an agreed upon line”. We get the latest on this breaking news with Alistair Bunkall, Sky News Foreign Correspondent.
Oct 8, 2025 • 4min
The Traitors is getting the celebrity treatment
The Traitors is getting the celebrity treatment with a star-studded line-up including Stephen Fry, Alan Carr, Paloma Faith, Charlotte Church and Jonathan Ross all set to take part in the first ever celebrity edition of the hit reality show. What can we expect from the first ever celebrity edition of the hit reality show? All to chat about with Scott Bryan, TV Critic and Broadcaster.
