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Jul 17, 2025 • 4min
Nearly 300,000 household behind on energy bills
he number of households behind on their energy bills has soared by 86,000 up to April this year, reaching a total of 286,000 households. That’s according to figures obtained by the Irish Independent and we discuss them further with Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor for the Irish Independent.
Jul 17, 2025 • 3min
Thursday's Riff:Should national anthem be on the school curriculum?
Should national anthem be on the school curriculum? Shane and Ciara discussed this on the show.
Jul 17, 2025 • 10min
Will we see any easing of cost of living crises for people?
Are we going to see any easing of cost of living crises for people? Ciara asked Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe this morning.
Jul 17, 2025 • 4min
The airport dad the unsung hero of holiday travel!
Airport Dad’s are the unsung heroes of holiday travel according to freelance Journalist Niamh O’Reilly who explained why she thinks so.
Jul 17, 2025 • 8min
Should we be teaching the national anthem in schools?
Sinn Féin spokesperson for Rural Affairs, Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Conor D McGuinness TD, has slammed the Government’s failure to include Amhrán na bhFiann anywhere in the national curriculum . Conor discuss further with Shane.
Jul 17, 2025 • 6min
Calls for Gardaí to tackle drinking at Grand Canal Lock
It’s time for Gardaí to tackle drinking at Grand Canal Lock, so said councillors at the most recent South East Area Committee meeting this week. Labour Councilor for Pembroke and Former Lord Mayor, Dermot Lacey explained why.
Jul 17, 2025 • 6min
Social Justice Ireland on their calls at the Budget Forum today
Social Justice Ireland says Budget 2026 must boost core social welfare payments by €25 a week to close growing income gaps and meet the Government’s promise of progressive budgeting Shane discussed further with Susanne Rogers Research and Policy Analyst at Social Justice Ireland.
Jul 16, 2025 • 5min
Are Irish post offices at risk?
An Post could be forced to change the frequency or speed of postal deliveries due to costs and changing consumer habits. Communications Minister Patrick O’Donovan told Cabinet yesterday that profits at the mail service were up, but there has been a decline in overall post numbers.We discussed further with David McRedmond, CEO of An Post.
Jul 16, 2025 • 5min
Should we stop setting men up in new friendships?
We’ve all been at a party with our partner, silently wondering: “I hope they’re having as much fun as I am”. Journalist and Columnist, Anniki Sommerville decided to ditch setting her husband up with new friends just let it be.
Jul 16, 2025 • 8min
A call for childcare worker’s pay to be in line with teachers
Early Childhood Ireland is calling on the Government to bring Early Years and School Age Care graduates within public sector pay and conditions, in line with teachers. We discussed further with Frances Byrne, Director of Policy at Early Childhood Ireland.
