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Jan 7, 2023 • 15min
Tony O'Brien on the hospital overcrowding crisis
The HSE has said that they have initiated a “whole system response” to the ongoing hospital overcrowding crisis being experienced across the country, with suggestions that it may get worse before getting better – with just yesterday the Executive Council of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation meeting in an emergency session. To discuss this and the chronic issues facing the Irish healthcare system, Anton is joined by Tony O’Brien, the former Director General of the HSE.
Jan 7, 2023 • 11min
Experiences of a solo traveler with Laura Barton
Have you ever been away for a holiday on your own? Solo traveling is becoming an ever more popular adventure, not just among the 18-25 cohort, but people of all ages and walks of life.
Laura Barton of the ‘Live Adventure Travel’ blog is just back from four months exploring Europe solo and she joined Anton to tell him about the pros and cons of being a solo traveller.
Jan 7, 2023 • 18min
'What’s Going On' with Ailbhe Smyth & Suzanne Kane
To help Anton go through some of the top stories hitting the headlines this morning is campaigner, Ailbhe Smyth & broadcaster, Suzanne Kane.
Jan 7, 2023 • 9min
Kickstart Your Weekend with Henry McKean
Joining Anton to help Kickstart Your Weekend is Newstalk's very own, Henry McKean.
Jan 7, 2023 • 5min
Tomás Conefrey on the ongoing pressure on pharmacists & flu medicines shortage
Joining Anton to discuss the current shortage in flu medicines as well as the pressure being felt by pharmacists as the surge in respiratory viruses continues is Tomás Conefrey, Community Pharmacist, CarePlus Pharmacy in Dublin.
Dec 31, 2022 • 6min
Lyra on performing at Dublin's New Year Festival
Singer Lyra joined Anton Savage for a chat about taking to the stage to ring in the new year.
Dec 31, 2022 • 19min
Bertie Ahern on the 25th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement
Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern joined Anton Savage for a look ahead to 2023 and marking the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.
Dec 31, 2022 • 18min
The Happy Pear on getting healthier in the New Year
The Happy Pear twins Steve and Dave Flynn joined Anton Savage in studio to give their top tips on how to get healthier in 2023.
Dec 24, 2022 • 18min
Ask The Expert: Christmas Dinner
Joining Clare McKenna for this week's installment of Ask the Expert is chef, Erica Drum to talk through what is for many of us the biggest and most important meal of the year!
Dec 24, 2022 • 7min
Driving home for Christmas with Henry McKean
Up and down the country many of you are driving home for Christmas, including Henry McKean, who met people on the highways and byways driving home for Christmas and sent us this report.
