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Nov 3, 2025 • 6min
A call for introduction of an Irish air travel levy
The Government should scrap Irish aviation’s “free pass” on climate by introducing an air travel tax and ensuring the sector pays its fair share for pollution, according to a new report from environmental law and policy group Opportunity Green. Speaking to Ciara was their CEO, Aoife O’Leary.
Nov 3, 2025 • 6min
What is an acceptable length for voicenotes?
Most people don’t make it to the end of a voice note, according to a new poll by Talkmobile. Four in five listeners cut messages short after about three minutes, yet voice notes remain hugely popular, with seven billion sent worldwide every day. Ciara discusses this further with Esther McCarthy, Weekend Columnist with The Irish Examiner.
Nov 3, 2025 • 5min
Ministers to discuss plans for emergency planning powers
This week, Ministers will discuss plans for emergency planning powers. They would enable the Government to bypass existing planning laws and requirements for critical national infrastructure projects. It is expected that the package of reforms will include changes to the rules governing judicial review. All to discuss with Gavin Lawlor, President of Irish Planning Institute.
Nov 3, 2025 • 9min
Sinn Féin accuses Donohoe of ‘taking people for fools’ over property tax
Sinn Fein has accused Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe of ‘taking people for fools’ by claiming that most homeowners will not be pushed into higher local property tax bands. We heard from the party’s Finance Spokesperson Pearse Doherty.
Oct 31, 2025 • 5min
What to expect at tomorrow night’s ‘Dublin by Night’ Fest!
‘Dublin by Night’ fest takes place tomorrow night and it’s one of over 200 events that’s been organised since Dublin City’s Night-Time Economy strategy was launched a year ago. To tell us more about what to expect we spoke to Ray O’Donoghue, Dublin City’s Night-time Economy Advisor Ray O’Donoghue, Dublin City’s Night-time Economy Advisor.
Oct 31, 2025 • 6min
A call for action as motor insurance premiums rise
The Central Bank of Ireland has today published the NCID Annual Private Motor Report 2024 on motor insurance cover. It found that premiums had increased by 9% in the previous 12 months. What is driving this increase? All to discuss with Brian Hanley is the CEO of the Alliance for Insurance Reform.
Oct 31, 2025 • 8min
Titles and honours of Prince Andrew removed by King Charles
The King has initiated the "formal process to remove the Style, Titles and Honours of Prince Andrew as he moves out of Royal Lodge. All to discuss with Vincent McAvinney, London based Journalist.
Oct 31, 2025 • 5min
The risks like fireworks and bonfires on Halloween night
While Halloween brings joy in the form of costumes and tricking or treating, it also carries risks like fireworks and bonfires. Sean speaks to Brendan Flynn, Paramedic for 30 years and Chairperson of the National Ambulance Service Representative Association about the risks and advice on Halloween night.
Oct 31, 2025 • 5min
The pros and cons bringing up a bilingual baby?
Great numbers of Irish children than ever before are being raised with more than one language. So what are the pros and cons of bringing up bilingual baby? Sarah Madden reports.
Oct 31, 2025 • 8min
Is being in a relationship something to be ashamed of in 2025?
A Vogue article by Chante Joseph titled ‘Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing’ has gone viral online prompting candid confessions and think pieces. We chatted to Saoirse Hanley, journalist with the Irish Independent about the article.
