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Oct 8, 2025 • 4min
Junior Cert results out today
Thousands of students across the country receive their Junior Cert results today. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Michael Gillespie, General Secretary TUI.
Oct 8, 2025 • 5min
Taoiseach Micheál Martin could be facing a test of his leadership
Taoiseach Micheál Martin could be facing a test of his leadership of Fianna Fáil at a party meeting on Wednesday amid widespread anger among TDs and MEPs over Jim Gavin’s abandoned presidential campaign. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Christopher O'Sullivan Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity.
Oct 8, 2025 • 14min
More reaction to Budget 2026!
On Tuesday afternoon, Finance Minister, Paschal Donohoe and Public Expenditure Minister, Jack Chambers delivered Budget 2026 which favoured ‘sustainable decisions over one-off payments’ All to discuss with Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment of Ireland, Peter Burke and also Sinn Féin TD, Spokesperson for Public Expenditure, Mairead Farrell.
Oct 8, 2025 • 4min
Prosecutors to appeal decision to drop terrorism case against Kneecap’s Mo Chara
The Crown Prosecution Service will appeal the chief magistrate’s decision to dismiss a terrorism case against Kneecap member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, also known as Mo Chara, who was charged with allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag at a London gig last November. We get the details with Vincent McAvinney, London Based Journalist.
Oct 8, 2025 • 5min
Is it ok to bring children to pubs?
“I regret taking my children to the pub and drinking in front of them is not okay” So wrote Anniki Sommerville in the iPaper. Anniki explained why to Ciara this morning.
Oct 8, 2025 • 5min
Are the days of the ‘veggie burger’ numbered?
A vote in the European Parliament today may mean the days of the “veggie burger” or plant based “steak” is numbered. Many European livestock farmers see plant-based foods that mimic meat as a threat, and one more challenge facing a troubled sector. Joining Ciara to discuss this is Francie Gorman President of the Irish Farmers Association.
Oct 8, 2025 • 5min
Budget 2026: Motorists will pay more at the fuel pumps
The carbon tax increase, which came into effect at midnight last night. Which means that motorists will pay 2.5 cents more per litre for fuel at the pumps, with a further hike to come in January. All to discuss with Kevin McPartlan, CEO of Fuels for Ireland.
Oct 7, 2025 • 6min
Do friendships simply fade away as we get older?
“I’m finding that there is a natural “culling” of friends as you grow older. This sounds ruthless but it’s often more subtle.” So, wrote Anniki Sommerville in the iPaper, but is she right that friendships simply fade away as we get older?
Oct 7, 2025 • 7min
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on the ceasefire negotiations
Delegations from Israel, Hamas, and the United States have begun indirect talks in Cairo, with the US hoping the negotiations will lead to an end to the war in Gaza. Shane was joined on the show by Ehud Olmert, Former Israeli Prime Minister.
Oct 7, 2025 • 11min
Budget 2026 what can we expect?
Budget 2026 is set to be announced later today, but before any official decisions, there is already debate over whether it will help enough people deal with the cost of living. All to discuss with Economics Commentator with The Sunday Times, Cormac Lucey and General Secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions Owen Reidy.
