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Dec 11, 2024 • 7min
Green Scene: An unusual carnivorous pollinator
Today on the 'Green Scene' we hear about the unusual carnivorous pollinator, and unexpected ways to keep warmer this winter inspired by the past. All to discuss with Dr Ruth Freeman.All with thanks to AIB Ireland.
Dec 11, 2024 • 11min
Norway and its success with switching to ev's
Norway is a similar size to Ireland and all of the arguments against EVs apply at least as much there as here rural locations, driving distances, dispersed population, batteries in Winter. Yet Norway has made a spectacular success out of its plan to switch to electric cars. We discuss this and more with Transport Consultant Conor Faughnan.
Dec 11, 2024 • 11min
The mystery disease killing people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
What do we know about the mystery disease killing people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo? To give us more information Pat spoke to Kingston Mills Professor of Experimental Immunology at Trinity College Dublin.
Dec 11, 2024 • 13min
The government set to gamble on BAM again
Despite not meeting value formoney benchmarks, the government is moving forward with awarding a significant construction contract to ‘Invesis’, a BAM-controlled subsidiary. BAM is the main contractor for the National Children’s Hospital. So will the gamble pay off for the government. Pat speaks to Jack Horgan Jones who has the story on the front of The Irish Times today.
Dec 10, 2024 • 11min
Some interesting news from Amazon!
Businesses in Ireland can now register their accounts to sell on Amazon to customers around the world, ahead of the launch of Amazon.ie in 2025. Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly brings us the details.
Dec 10, 2024 • 15min
Surprising results from a recent survey on EVs
A major Survey of electric car owners and non owners reveals positive attitudes towards electric cars with 85% of EV drivers planning to stay electric for their next car, while nearly half of non-EV drivers say they could be convinced to make the switch.To discuss further Pat was joined on the show by Pierre Boutin, CEO of Volkswagon Ireland.
Dec 10, 2024 • 11min
Is getting a degree the only way to succeed?
Number of students going on to university stalls as young people face unpredictable future. At the same time, record numbers of students from disadvantaged areas are attending college. Experts call for reform of Leaving Cert and say a degree isn’t always the right choice. Pat chats to Cecelia Munro about what she sees as a principal in a college of further education.
Dec 10, 2024 • 10min
What does the future of Syria look like?
With Al Assad gone what does the future of Syria look like? In one of the most ethnically diverse and fragmented nations on earth can peace and stability ever become the norm in the war-torn country? Pat discusses this and more with Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East correspondent for The Economist.
Dec 10, 2024 • 13min
Navigating grief at Christmas
The Irish Hospice Foundation have advice for those who may struggle with grief over the festive period. Speaking to Pat this morning was Orla Keegan Head of Bereavement at the Irish Hospice Foundation.
Dec 10, 2024 • 16min
Have we made any progress in forming a Government?
A number of talks with a view to forming a Government took place yesterday with more scheduled today…but has there been any progress? Fionnán Sheehan of the Irish Independent joins us to discuss.
