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Feb 14, 2025 • 8min
Why does Ireland spends least on defence among 38 European nations?
Ireland has the lowest spend on defence as a proportion of its economic wealth out of 38 European states, according to a new study. Why does Ireland spends least on defence among 38 European nations? To discuss with Pat was Security and Defence Writer Declan Power.
Feb 14, 2025 • 25min
Minister Paschal Donohoe on Ireland’s preparation for Trump’s tariffs
Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe discusses the threats a Trump administration to the Irish economy and how the government will manage the instability to the Irish job market.
Feb 13, 2025 • 11min
Scrapped Arts Council IT project “a massive waste of money”
Cabinet Ministers were left furious after the scrapped Arts Council IT project breached public spending and governance regulation. The issue comes just as Patrick O’Donovan heads up the office with one minister citing it as a “a massive waste of money”. Political Correspondent with the Irish Times Jack Horgan-Jones has more on the story.
Feb 13, 2025 • 8min
The 1983 Davis Cup tie between Ireland and the US
The 1983 Davis Cup tie between Ireland and the US John McEnroe played on the American team. Matt Doyle, who was the star of the Ireland team, passed away last week. Cameron Hill from Off The Ball tells us more.
Feb 13, 2025 • 16min
Poet Padraig Ó Tuama brings us poems of human connection
Padraig Ó Tuama’s new anthology takes us through 44 poems on human connection. From the highs to the lows this collection covers all aspects of human connection. Padraig read a selection of poems this morning with Pat.
Feb 13, 2025 • 5min
A group of workers from Pennys win big on the lotto
A group of workers from Pennys won €250,000 in a syndicate lotto group. This was their first major victory after 10 years. Pat spoke to one of the winners Meghan Hynes.
Feb 13, 2025 • 8min
Disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes
This week David discusses a BBC investigation finds that AI's fabricate detail of current events, and are unreliable for reporting. And yet, they're being used everywhere. Also Apple Cider Vinegar and the Belle Gibson story: The Netflix docu-drama tells the story of Belle Gibson, a wellness influencer who faked cancer and was lauded by Elle, Cosmopolitan, and Apple before being exposed.
Feb 13, 2025 • 5min
How to make your valentines day more sustainable!
Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland Jo Linehan tell us how to make your valentines day more sustainable.
Feb 13, 2025 • 12min
Will we see peace in Ukraine?
Donald trump yesterday spoke with both Russian resident Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and said after that both leaders wanted to see peace. We discuss this further with Ukraine Correspondent RFI and France24 Emmanuelle Chaze.
Feb 13, 2025 • 13min
The causes and treatments of acne
Teaser acne is one of the most common skin conditions affecting over 9% of the global population, including people of all ages and skin types. Today we are shedding light on the causes, treatments, and ways to prevent acne with Consultant Dermatologist with the Institute of Dermatology Professor Niki Ralph.
