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According to a new report from Children’s Books Ireland, more than 1 in 5 Irish children under the age of four are not being read to. So, what are the benefits of reading aloud to your children?Joining Sean to discuss is Leona Forde, Children’s author, best known for her popular Milly McCarthy series of books…

John Gibbons, an environmental journalist and author, dives into the debate around home-based wind turbines, inspired by a proposal from the UK Energy Secretary. He discusses the regulatory and economic hurdles of installing these turbines while advocating for the benefits of solar energy. Gibbons highlights the innovation in solar technology and battery storage, pointing out its increased viability and the influence of global advancements, particularly from China, in reshaping the renewable energy landscape.

Irish Unification is a very emotive subject and often quite personal issue.It can often be quite difficult to evaluate the various reasons people have for being for or against it.But, one argument that often arises that is somewhat more measurable is the economic impact for all concerned.So, just what would be the cost of unification?John Doyle is the Vice President for Research at Dublin City University, and joins Sean to discuss.

The summer holidays are long, especially for our teenagers who often sit outside the traditional models of summer camps and the like. What do you do when a lot of options are either too expensive or just non-existent in the first place?Joining Seán to discuss is Journalist Jen Hogan, who has been writing about this for the Irish Times…

One of the symptoms of ADHD is time blindness, but how does this differ from poor time management?Joining Seán to discuss is Nicola Coss, ADHD Ireland National Service Development Manager.

The excavation of the Tuam mother and baby home site has been hailed as “A light at the end of the tunnel” according to the families affected.Anna Corrigan is down in Tuam all week and ahead of a public press statement from the Tuam Babies Families Group this afternoon she spoke to us today...Anna believes her two brothers John and William Dolan may be buried there…She joins Seán to discuss.

A new study has examined the link between the consumption of cheese and bad dreams, and more broadly the relationship between problem foods and dreams. Joining Seán to discuss is Tore Nielson, Neuroscientist at the University of Montreal and Director of the Dream and Nightmare Lab.

Beginning on June 13th and ending with a ceasefire on the 24th, the recent Israel/Iran conflict may have been relatively short lived, but its consequences will likely be long felt and widespread.Could they even perhaps precipitate the collapse of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty?John O'Brennan is Professor of European Politics at Maynooth University, and he has been writing about this in the Irish Examiner. He joins Seán to discuss.

How many times have you looked at your weather app when it’s raining, only for your phone to insist that you’re actually mistaken and the sun is splitting the rocks!This didn’t happen in the past. Back in the good old days, you could be sure of the weather by just taking a look around you.If the hills seemed far away, then the weather would be good. If the cat sat with its back to the fire, then the weather would be bad. Simple!Kelly Fitzgerald is the Head of the School of Irish, Celtic Studies and Folklore in UCD. She joins Seán to discuss the origin behind some of these weather phrases.

A cyclist has claimed that he was given a ticket by a City of London Police officer under the Human Rights Act for cycling no handed. But, here in Ireland what is the law for cycling without holding onto the handlebars?Henry McKean has been investigating, and joins Seán to discuss.