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Sep 24, 2024 • 6min

A hefty serving of Ireland’s real food history

Ireland’s culinary history runs far deeper than the stereotypical potatoes and stew. That’s according to Dr Mairtín Mac Con Iomaire, Chair of masters in gastronomy and food studies in TU Dublin, who has served up a deep history of Irish food in his newest book. 
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Sep 24, 2024 • 4min

The Banking and Payments Federation Ireland’s latest Housing Market Monitor

The Banking and Payments Federation Ireland’s latest Housing Market Monitor shows that demand for home purchases remains robust but the increasing share of apartments in new housing developments may affect the speed of housing delivery in 2024 Ali Ugur, Chief Economist with the BPFI talked us through the findings.
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Sep 24, 2024 • 5min

Israeli strikes against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon

Israeli strikes against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon have killed at least 356 people, according to the country's health ministry. We get the latest from Alistair Bunkall, Sky’s Middle East News Correspondent.
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Sep 24, 2024 • 3min

Manhunt underway for the suspect who hijacked a car with a baby girl inside

A garda manhunt is underway for a “white middle-aged male” in connection with the hijacking of a vehicle that had a five-month-old baby girl inside. We get the latest from Colm Keena Reporter with The Irish Times.
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Sep 23, 2024 • 4min

What do you need to consider before you buy second hand smartphones!

Despite the recent launch of iPhone 16, more and more Irish consumers are turning to second hand smartphones when they are due an upgrade. What do you need to consider before you buy and what should you avoid? To bring us all the information was Newstalk's Tech Correspondent, Jess Kelly.
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Sep 23, 2024 • 5min

Reaction as Hate speech laws are dropped

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has confirmed that plans to introduce hate speech laws have been dropped. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Dr Amanullah de Sondy, Head of the Study of Religions & Senior Lecturer in Contemporary Islam at UCC. 
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Sep 23, 2024 • 4min

Concerns around universal energy credits

A coalition of 11 non-governmental organisation have today urged the Government to reconsider the proposal for another untargeted energy credit in Budget 2025. We hear from Clare O’Connor, Energy Policy Officer, Friends of the Earth. 
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Sep 23, 2024 • 9min

We speak to Aoife Johnston’s family’s solicitor

An independent report into the death of Aoife Johnston at University Hospital Limerick has found her death was 'almost certainly avoidable'. Chief Executive of the HSE Bernard Gloster has said that six people are facing disciplinary process in the wake of Aoife’s death. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Damien Tansey, Solicitor to the Johnston family, Senior Partner in Damien Tansey solicitors and Senior Counsel.
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Sep 23, 2024 • 7min

Concerns around Ireland’s new surrogacy laws

Ireland’s new surrogacy law is legalising the sale of children that's the view of Sunday Times columnist Brenda Power. Brenda explained her view to Ciara this morning.
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Sep 23, 2024 • 5min

Calls for travel fares to be reduced for all young adults in Budget 2025

The Young Adult Card Fare reduction should continue until age 30 that is the view of Fine Gael Senator Maria Byrne who explained why to Newstalk Breakfast.

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