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Oct 29, 2025 • 7min
"Climate inaction is claiming millions of lives every year"
According to the 2025 Lancet Countdown Report on Health and Climate Change, released today, continued reliance on fossil fuels and insufficient adaptation to rising global temperatures are already having serious consequences for human health. Ciara discussed this further with Sinead Loughran, Climate Policy Officer with Trócaire.
Oct 29, 2025 • 6min
Call for exam fees in secondary schools to be abolished
After reinstating fees for the Junior and Leaving Cert exams, the Government should abolish them permanently. That’s according to Sinn Féin TD Pat Buckley who spoke to Ciara this morning on the show.
Oct 28, 2025 • 6min
Will Prince Andrew leave the Royal Lodge?
It is being reported that Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson have agreed to leave Royal Lodge but want a house each. It’s the latest in a line of concessions of what the prince will have to give up because of his past relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. All to discuss with Royal Commentator Jennie Bond.
Oct 28, 2025 • 5min
The latest as a category 5 hurricane hits Jamaica
Jamaican officials are urging people to move to higher ground and take shelter as Hurricane Melissa approaches. At least three people are confirmed dead so far, while over 50,000 people are already without electricity. Dr Athena Masson, Meteorologist and Hurricane Specialist gave us an update on the hurricane.
Oct 28, 2025 • 5min
How Ireland is tackling racism and intolerance?
Ciara and Shane discussed latest EU report card on how Ireland is tackling racism and intolerance.
Oct 28, 2025 • 7min
What’s next for Fianna Fáil?
Senior Fianna Fáil members have called for unity and calm in the wake of the weekend's presidential election results, following discussions among some TDs around the future of leader Micheál Martin. All to discuss with Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fail TD.
Oct 28, 2025 • 5min
Irish dodgy-box users face direct fines
Irish dodgy-box users would face direct fines for the first time under new plans being considered by broadcasters and copyright authorities. We discussed this further with Adrian Weckler, Technology Editor with the Irish Independent.
Oct 28, 2025 • 4min
A rising number of pets are being handed into rescue centres
A Rising number of pets are being handed into rescue centres by people on Cork's housing waiting list. This is due to the fact that the housing list applicants are not allowed to keep them when moved by the local authority into properties under the jurisdiction of Approved Housing Bodies. We discussed further with Martina Kenny, co-founder of My Lovely Horse Rescue.
Oct 28, 2025 • 4min
A call for new legislative measures punishing hate speech in Ireland
The European Commission against racism and intolerance has called for new legislative measures punishing hate speech in Ireland. The Council of Europe’s anti-racism commission also recommended improving the availability and quality of accommodation for people seeking or granted international protection. We discuss further with Teresa Buczkowska CEO of the Immigrant Council of Ireland.
Oct 28, 2025 • 3min
Hurricane Melissa approaches Jamaica
Jamaican officials are urging people to move to higher ground and take shelter as Hurricane Melissa approaches. The Prime Minister has warned that it could be a hugely destructive storm, possibly the most violent the island has ever seen. To get the latest Ciara spoke to Dana Malcolm, Journalist with the Jamaica Observer.
