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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.
Oct 7, 2025 • 7min
What is the impact of vaping on young people?
The HSE is today inviting parents and guardians to attend a webinar on Vaping Products & Psychoactive Substances. But what is the impact of vaping on young people? All to discuss with Professor John Crowne, Consultant oncologist at St Vincent's Hospital Group.
Oct 7, 2025 • 7min
Eamon O Cuiv on Jim Gavin's withdrawal from the presidential race
Jim Gavin's withdrawal from the presidential race has cast a shadow across Fianna Fáil. Also there are questions of whether proper processes were in place to select a candidate. We get more reaction with Eamon O Cuiv, former Fianna Fáil Minister for Housing.
Oct 7, 2025 • 5min
Are the Leaving Cert changes outdated due to AI?
“Leaving Cert changes are already dangerously out of date thanks to AI". That's the view of Colm O’Rourke, Former secondary school principal and Sunday Independent Columnist. Colm explained why to Shane this morning.
Oct 7, 2025 • 6min
Budget 2026 who will be the big winners and losers?
Ministers Jack Chambers and Paschal Donohoe will announce Budget 2026 later today – and frantic negotiations between Government departments were going down to the wire yesterday, according to reports. So, what is likely on the cards, and who are going to be the big winners and losers? All to discuss with Sean Defoe, Newstalk Political Correspondent.
Oct 6, 2025 • 4min
Negotiators head to Egypt for Gaza talks
President Donald Trump has said that he believes the hostages currently held in Gaza could begin to be released "very soon," as mediators prepare to gather in Egypt on Monday for indirect peace negotiations between Hamas and Israel. Speaking to Shane this morning was Sean Bell, Former Fighter Pilot, Military Analyst and Co-Host of the Red Matrix Podcast.
Oct 6, 2025 • 3min
Instagram rolls out its map feature in Ireland
Instagram has brought its Map feature to Ireland, giving users the ability to share their exact location and see the exact location of their friends. Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly brings us the details.
Oct 6, 2025 • 11min
The latest on the presidential election
Fianna Fáil candidate Jim Gavin has withdrawn from the presidential election after a difficult week on the campaign trail, and questions raised about his time as a landlord in the late noughties. All to discuss with Daniel McConnell, Editor of the Business Post.
Oct 6, 2025 • 6min
A call for the government to crack down on toll operators
Toll income for the Dublin Port Tunnel increased by 18 per cent to 32 million euros last year, while on the M50, Ireland’s busiest road, toll income grew by 12 per cent to 212 million. That’s according to the 2024 annual report of Transport Infrastructure Ireland. All to discuss with Michael Collins Leader of Independent Ireland and TD for Cork South-West.
Oct 6, 2025 • 5min
How to talk with your kids about the birds and the bees
It's a conversation some parents would rather put off ad infinitum. However, experts say it's never been more important to get "the talk" done properly and at the right time. Newstalk Reporter Sarah Madden sent us this report.
