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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.
Sep 19, 2024 • 5min
Should Oasis have been left in the 90s?
‘Oasis are cultural dinosaurs who belong in the ‘90s we should have left them there’. That’s according to journalist and author Suzanne Harrington in today’s Irish Independent who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.
Sep 19, 2024 • 5min
Which iconic TV show turns 30 this month?
You might have heard the Hard Shoulder reflecting on 30 years of ER yesterday evening, but another show that is turning 30 this month is… Friends. We speak Sara Wallis, Daily Mirror’s TV columnist and Friends superfan.
Sep 19, 2024 • 4min
Second wave of Lebanon device explosions kills 20 and wounds 450
At least 20 people have been killed and more than 450 wounded by a second wave of explosions from wireless communication devices in Lebanon, the country’s health ministry says. We get the latest with Alistair Bunkall Sky’s Middle East News Correspondent
Sep 19, 2024 • 5min
Calls for community wardens to tackle Dublin law enforcement
If Cork city can have community wardens with the power to enforce parking and littering laws, why can’t Dublin city? That’s the call from Michael Pidgeon, Leader of the Green Party Group on Dublin City Council who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast.
Sep 19, 2024 • 8min
the Fiscal Council’s warnings to the government
The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council have warned that pricing pressures in the Irish economy are now on par with the Celtic Tiger era. To discuss this further Shane spoke to Austin Hughes, Economist and also John Fitzgerald, adjunct Professor in Economics in Trinity College Dublin.
Sep 19, 2024 • 5min
Ireland to become 'most expensive country in Europe to buy diesel'
As Budget 2025 looms, Ireland has 12 days until it becomes the most expensive country to buy diesel. To discuss this prospect further was Fuels for Ireland Director Kevin McPartlan.
Sep 19, 2024 • 6min
Gardai have “dismantled” a major drugs trafficking route
Gardai have “dismantled” a major drugs trafficking route and seized over €16million worth of drugs amid a major international operation. The Gardaí also revealed that ‘The Family’ have now taken the title of Ireland’s biggest mob from the Kinahans. We get the details with Conor Lally, Irish Times Crime and Security Editor.
Sep 19, 2024 • 6min
Should we have a fixed term parliament?
The Labour Party has called for fixed term parliaments to be introduced. We ask why with Ivana Bacik, the Labour Party Leader.
Sep 18, 2024 • 5min
The findings of Central Bank quarterly bulletin!
An estimated 52,000 new homes could be needed per year out to the middle of the century to meet housing demands – that's according to the Central Bank who published their Quarterly Bulletin today. Joining us to discuss the latest figures is Managing Director of Sherry Fitzgerald, Marian Finnegan.
