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Sep 5, 2025 • 4min
Why the smooth sounds are such a source of frustration?
Why the smooth sounds are such a source of frustration? Adrian Chiles, broadcaster and Guardian columnist tell us why he detests hold music.
Sep 5, 2025 • 6min
Should homeschooling become more mainstream?
Although still well in the minority, research has shown that the number of children being homeschooled has increased. The number has grown from 1,507 to 2,499 in recent years. Should homeschooling become more mainstream, and does it prove a more viable option for some families? We heard from Monica O’Connor, mother of six.
Sep 5, 2025 • 8min
Children's Ombudsman criticises State’s response to missing child feared dead
The Ombudsman for Children Dr Niall Muldoon has said he is "extremely concerned" over the State's response to a boy who is missing in north county Dublin and presumed dead. Dr Niall Muldoon spoke to Ciara this morning with more on this.
Sep 5, 2025 • 4min
Friday Riff: Hotel prices are people been robbed up to their eyeballs?
Cabinet Minister Patrick O’Donovan has accused hoteliers of “robbing people up to their eyeballs”. While warning the Vat reduction promised in the Budget is not guaranteed. Shane and Ciara discussed all this morning.
Sep 5, 2025 • 6min
Could we see Irish peacekeepers in Ukraine?
The Russian Embassy in Ireland has strongly criticised the possibility of deploying Irish peacekeepers in Ukraine. It comes after yesterday, Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Simon Harris said Ireland would be willing to consider sending peacekeepers to Ukraine in the event of a peace deal with Russia. All to discuss with Cathal Berry, former TD.
Sep 5, 2025 • 10min
What the government plans for Budget 2026?
Minister Paschal Donohoe discusses Ireland’s infrastructure crunch, housing delays, and what the government plans for Budget 2026
Sep 5, 2025 • 3min
Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani dies aged 91
Giorgio Armani, the celebrated Italian fashion designer who built a global empire, has died at the age of 91. Speaking about his legacy was Jo Ellison, Editor of “How to spend it magazine” for the Financial Times.
Sep 5, 2025 • 6min
Bertie Ahern ends his presidential bid
Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has ended his efforts to run in the presidential election, claiming that a new generation has been told lies about his character and political life. Newstalk’s Political Correspondent Sean Defoe brings us all the latest on the race to the Áras.
Sep 5, 2025 • 5min
Ireland’s infrastructure challenges
Ireland’s infrastructure challenges are now seen as a direct threat to competitiveness. Chambers Ireland warns that delays in planning, housing, energy and transport are driving up costs and holding back growth. We heard from Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot.
Sep 4, 2025 • 4min
Could incentives stop littering in tourist hotspots?
Could the incentive of free coffee for picking up rubbish be the answer to our litter problems? Litter picking schemes in Copenhagen, the UK, and America amongst others have proven effective in diminishing rubbish, particularly in tourist hotspots. Could this work in Ireland? All to discuss with John Gibbons, Environmental Journalist and author of the Lie of the Land.
