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Nov 19, 2024 • 13min
How did each party fair in last night's debate?
The first televised leaders' debate of the General Election campaign took place last night. How did the each party perform last night? We discuss with Johnny Fallon, Political Commentator and Strategy Director at Carr Communications and also Alison O’Connor, Journalist, Broadcaster, and Commentator.
Nov 19, 2024 • 5min
Moscow vows response if Ukraine hits Russia with US missiles
Russia has warned that any use of long-range missiles to attack its territory would constitute a "radical change" in the war provoking an "appropriate and tangible" response. It comes after Joe Biden lifted a ban on Ukraine striking inside Russia with long-range US missiles. We get the latest on this with Paul Rogers, Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies at Bradford University.
Nov 19, 2024 • 6min
Jean McConville's son Michael on new TV drama
A new TV drama depicting the Troubles and the murder of Belfast woman and mother of 10, Jean McConville has been released on Disney+. Speaking to Shane this morning was Jean’s son, Michael McConville.
Nov 19, 2024 • 4min
Health of the Nation annual research report
A generational divide has emerged in Ireland’s health and wellbeing standards with more than half of younger adults considered in ‘poor health’. That’s according to the Irish Life 2024 Health of the Nation annual research report. We discuss the findings of the report with Dr Carol Rogan, Psychologist with Irish Life.
Nov 19, 2024 • 6min
Why are secondary school teachers protesting today?
30,000 secondary school teachers will stage a lunchtime protest today outside their respective schools, calling for delays to the redevelopment of the Leaving Cert. We speak to Donal Cremin, President of the Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland.
Nov 19, 2024 • 3min
Ireland braces for a cold snap!
A Status Yellow ice warning has been issued for the whole country from 8pm this evening, while snow could accumulate overnight in some areas. We get the latest on what the cold snap could bring around the country with Mark Bowe, Meteorologist with Met Eireann.
Nov 18, 2024 • 6min
How the Trump Presidency could spell bad news for Ireland’s trade
How could Robert Emmet Lighthizer, the man tipped to be Donald Trump’s Trade Tsar negatively impact the Irish economy? Cliff Taylor, Irish Times Columnist has been writing about this and discussed with Shane this morning on the show.
Nov 18, 2024 • 3min
Our festive markets just don’t measure up to ‘authentic’ European ones
The ‘over-the-top commercialism’ of Christmas in Ireland means our festive markets just don’t measure up to ‘authentic’ European ones –so says travel expert and editor of Travel Extra, Eoghan Corry.
Nov 18, 2024 • 4min
CyberSafe Kids launch their Christmas gift guide for Parents
Christmas is coming, which means many boys and girls may ask and receive some tech from Santa. Cyber Safe Kids has put together a very useful guide for parents and guardians ahead of any tech arrivals and our Tech Correspondent, Jess Kelly joined us this morning with the details.
Nov 18, 2024 • 10min
Paschal Donohoe on Fine Gael’s manifesto
Pledging to cut taxes by €7 billion, provide a €1,000 savings fund to every newborn baby and break up the Office of Public Works – they are just some of the promises made in the Fine Gael manifesto launched yesterday. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Paschal Donohue, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform and candidate in Dublin Central constituency.
