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Sep 23, 2024 • 3min
Hezbollah now in 'open-ended battle of reckoning' with Israel
Israel's military has begun carrying out extensive strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon this morning. We get the latest from Alistair Bunkall, Sky Middle East News Correspondent.
Sep 23, 2024 • 5min
What needs to be done to improve Ireland’s air quality?
Solid fuel burning and transport emissions must be tackled to meet the country’s air quality ambitions and protect public health – that's according to The Environmental Protection Agency who today published its annual air quality report Air Quality in Ireland 2023. Joining us to discuss the report is Patrick Kenny, Senior Scientific Officer in the EPA’s Air Quality Team.
Sep 20, 2024 • 4min
Why fussy eaters are not parents’ fault!
A new study has found that parents are unlikely to be at fault for picky eaters, with fussy eating peaking at the age of seven. Speakigng to discuss more is Dietician and founder of Eatwell Sarah Keogh.
Sep 20, 2024 • 3min
What will be in store for Culture night tonight?
Culture Night is back, and it’s bigger and better than ever, with a vibrant lineup of events lighting up every corner of Ireland tonight! To walk us through the excitement and highlights, We were joined by Maureen Kenelly, Director of the Arts Council.
Sep 20, 2024 • 6min
Ireland at the centre of plans to provide NATO interconnector!
Energy experts have set up a base in Ireland as part of a project to supply more secure energy to NATO members. Against these plans are Co Chair of the Irish Anti War Movement Mark Price and Mark explained why to Shane this morning.
Sep 20, 2024 • 9min
Israel strikes targets in Lebanon
Israeli warplanes carried out their most intense strikes on southern Lebanon in nearly a year of war, heightening the conflict between Israel and Lebanese armed group Hezbollah amid calls for restraint. Alistair Bunkall, Sky’s Middle East News Correspondent bring us up to speed with the latest.
Sep 20, 2024 • 8min
Leinster schools introduce gender violence prevention training
Five schools have been chosen to start gender violence prevention training with the Men’s Development Network. A key part of the training is tackling the ‘bystander’ effect and Dr Jackson Katz, Author, Educator & Leading figure in the global movement to end men’s violence against women explains how he intends to do that.
Sep 20, 2024 • 6min
Should dog leads be mandatory in public spaces?
After a recent surge in dog attacks there's calls to make it compulsory for all dogs to be on a leash in public spaces. Fine Gael Councillor Mike Kennelly is insisting Kerry County Council review their bylaws and make the change now. Mike explained the call to Shane this morning on the show.
Sep 20, 2024 • 5min
The effect of longer and more frequent heatwaves
Analysis from the World Resources Institute has found that longer and more frequent heatwaves, soaring demand for air conditioning and widespread disease are the reality for cities should the planet keep warming at current rates.We hear from John Sweeney, Climatologist and Professor Emeritus of Geography at Maynooth University.
Sep 20, 2024 • 6min
Is Ireland able to evolve its construction sector?
With Ireland facing a severe housing shortage and mounting pressure to meet climate targets, a new report from the National Economic and Social Council highlights ‘Modern Methods of Construction (MMC)’ as a potential solution. We discuss this with Daithi Downey, Policy Analyst there at NESC.
