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Oct 3, 2024 • 5min
By-laws attempt to restrict buskers in Limerick
By-laws to restrict busking in Limerick City were blocked by Fine Gael Councillor Olivia O’Sullivan. Olivia explained why to Newstalk Breakfast.
Oct 3, 2024 • 5min
Public health workers will begin a series of protests today
Public health workers will begin a series of protests today as the staff shortages reaches a boiling point. We speak to Damian Ginley SIPTU’s Health Sector Organiser.
Oct 2, 2024 • 6min
Should atheists take on the role of godparent?
Research in DCU found that, almost a quatre of parents believed their chosen godparents weren’t religious at the time of baptism. Should atheists take on the role of godparent? We discussed with Sinead Ryan, Presenter of The Home Show on Newstalk and Consumer Journalist with the Irish Independent.
Oct 2, 2024 • 20min
Taoiseach Simon Harris on Budget 25
Now that we’ve all had time to process Budget 2025, we’re joined by Taoiseach Simon Harris.
Oct 2, 2024 • 8min
Are teenagers of today nicer than before?
The teenagers of today are nicer than past generations at least according to comedian Julie Jay who spoke to Ciara this morning.
Oct 2, 2024 • 4min
Addressing misinformation and deepfakes in democracy
Deepfakes and hacktivists are just some of cyber problems to expect in future elections. We discuss this with Righard Zwienenberg is a Senior Researcher at ESET, a digital security company.
Oct 2, 2024 • 6min
The opposition react to Budget 2025
Budget 2025 was a “giveaway on steroids”, according to opposition parties. Speaking to Shane in studio this morning with reaction to Budget 25 was Social Democrats Leader Holly Cairns.
Oct 2, 2024 • 5min
The Middle East braces for further escalation
The Middle East braces for further escalation after Iran missile attack, as the IDF launches strikes on Beirut. We get the latest with Nada Atallah, Beirut Correspondent with The National Newspaper.
Oct 1, 2024 • 3min
Ground operation launched in Lebanon
The Israeli Defence Forces have launched a ‘targeted’ ground operation in Lebanon. We get the latest from Nada Atallah, Middle East Correspondent with The National Newspaper in Beirut.
Oct 1, 2024 • 4min
The iconic Cork chipper, Lennox’s set to close
The legendary Jackie Lennox chipper in Cork, widely regarded as an institution in the city is set to close after more than 70-years in business. We got reaction from Esther McCarthy, Lifestyle Editor and Saturday Weekend Magazine Columnist with The Irish Examiner.
