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Oct 16, 2024 • 3min
The pressure of finding a school place for parents
Parents have been warned to apply to multiple secondary schools for their children as the pressure on places reaches boiling point. We hear from Paul Crone Director of the National Association of Principals and Deputies.
Oct 16, 2024 • 6min
Do we need fireplaces and chimneys out of homes?
A new report urges the Irish government to get gas boilers, fireplaces and chimneys out of homes as soon as possible. With us to discuss this recommendation is the report Co-Author Dr Michael Keary.
Oct 16, 2024 • 16min
Pearse Doherty, Sinn Féin’s Deputy Leader
Sinn Féin accused of ‘culture of secrecy and cover-up’ over failure to reveal reasons behind Niall Ó Donnghaile’s resignation. Shane spoke to Pearse Doherty, Sinn Féin’s Deputy Leader.
Oct 16, 2024 • 5min
Today is 'World Restart A Heart Day'
Don't fear CPR in cardiac arrest cases ,that's the message from the Irish Heart Foundation as they mark World Restart a Heart Day. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast Brigid Sinnot, Resuscitation Manager at the Irish Heart Foundation.
Oct 16, 2024 • 9min
Finance Bill 2024 debate begins today
The debate on the Finance Bill 2024 begins in the Dáil today. We discuss what this day will bring with Minister for Finance, Jack Chambers.
Oct 15, 2024 • 3min
A scam designed to steal sensitive financial data from motorists
A scam designed to steal sensitive financial data from motorists using bogus QR codes on parking meters has been identified in Dublin and Wicklow. We get the details on this with Adrian Weckler, Technology Editor with The Irish Independent.
Oct 15, 2024 • 5min
Why do we shy away from maths in adulthood?
It is National maths week and we want to know why so many people shy away from mathematics in adulthood. We ask Niamh O’Meara, Associate Professor in Maths Education and Deputy Director of EPISTEM.
Oct 15, 2024 • 7min
The US Presidential election is three weeks from today
The US Presidential election is three weeks from today. Shane spoke to Amy Tarkanian, Former Nevada Republican State Chairwoman and Republican Strategist.
Oct 15, 2024 • 7min
Proposal to transform the GPO get underway!
The Dublin City Taskforce has proposed the GPO on O’Connell Street is redeveloped into a major public building, including a new home for RTÉ, in plans being brought to Cabinet today. We get reaction to this with Róisín Murphy is an architect and conservation activist.
Oct 15, 2024 • 6min
Do school uniforms stifle participation in sport?
The Sports Action Plan being brought to cabinet today intends to examine how suitable school uniforms are for encouraging girls to participate in sport? We discuss with Méabh De Búrca, Former Ireland Player and Pundit.
