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Oct 2, 2025 • 4min
Is it hard to see your children grow up?
For many parents, watching their kids grow up can be a rewarding experience. But it can also be tinged with sadness. That’s according to Guardian columnist Zoe Williams.
Oct 2, 2025 • 6min
Huge numbers of children missed developmental checks
Around 70,000 children missed the crucial 9–11 month Public Health Nurse check between 2020–2024. That's according to figures obtained by Newstalk. Stephanie Rohan, Newstalk Reporter has been looking into these figures.
Oct 2, 2025 • 9min
Israeli forces have intercepted vessels from the Gaza aid flotilla
Israeli forces have stopped 14 boats carrying foreign activists and aid bound for Gaza, but 30 boats are continuing to sail towards the war-ravaged Palestinian enclave Nine Irish citizens were on board the vessels which were intercepted and detained by the Israeli navy. Speaking to Ciara was Naoise Dolan, who is on board a flotilla en route to Gaza.
Oct 2, 2025 • 8min
Is it time to change inheritance tax rules?
83 per cent of people believe the family home should be exempt from inheritance tax. That's according to a new survey from Royal London Ireland So, is it time to change inheritance tax rules? All to discuss with Barra Roantree, Assistant Professor of Economics at Trinity College and Joe Neville, Fine Gael TD, Member of The Budgetary Oversight Committee & Chartered Accountant.
Oct 2, 2025 • 7min
Are our planning laws fit for purpose?
Plans by property giant Hines to build a large-scale apartment scheme with over 1,100 units in Drumcondra have been stalled, following one singular appeal to An Coimisiún Pleanála. Are our planning laws fit for purpose? All to discuss with Tom Philips of Tom Phillips and Associates.
Oct 2, 2025 • 4min
A call for 30-kilometre speed limits in urban areas
The “Love 30” Campaign will hold a rally outside the Dáil later this morning, calling for a default 30 kilometre speed limit in urban areas.Joining Ciara to discuss more was Mairéad Forsythe, Love 30 Campaign spokesperson.
Oct 2, 2025 • 3min
What weather will Storm Amy bring around the country?
Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange rain warning for Kerry and a Status Yellow alert for 14 other counties ahead of the arrival of Storm Army on Friday. Alan O’Reilly, From Carlow Weather brings us an update on what weather will Storm Amy bring.
Oct 1, 2025 • 8min
Hamas will respond to proposed Gaza peace plan
Hamas has confirmed it will respond to the Gaza peace plan proposed by the US and Israel tomorrow, following warnings from US President Donald Trump that the group has "three or four days" to reply. We discussed this further with Yezid Sayigh a fellow at the Carnegie Middle East Centre in Beirut and a former adviser and negotiator for the Palestinian delegation for peace talks with Israel.
Oct 1, 2025 • 5min
How long have you held on to a grudge?
I am steadfast in my commitment to holding a grudge. I once paid to name a cockroach after a friend’s ex-boyfriend. So says Irish Independent Columnist Saoirse Hanley.
Oct 1, 2025 • 8min
A plan to help Key workers rent in the heart of Dublin City
Key workers, including nurses, gardaí and teachers, could have the opportunity to rent low-cost homes in the heart of Dublin City under a new plan from Dublin City Council. All to discuss with Richard Guiney CEO of Dublin Town.
