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Dec 5, 2024 • 8min
Sustainable Irish Food and Drink Companies
Sustainable Irish Food and Drink Companies. More than half of European consumers say they consider the climate impact of products when purchasing food or beverages, and 30% say they already make sustainable choices when it comes to these purchases. Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland Jo Linehan talks to Pat about the Irish companies who come out on top when it comes to these delicious yet sustainable food and drink products.
Dec 5, 2024 • 10min
A call for a different approach to auto-enrolled pensions
This morning Pat was joined by retired actuary and a past president of Society of Actuaries in Ireland Colm Fagan, a retired actuary, who is campaigning for a different approach to auto-enrolled pensions than is proposed by the government.
Dec 5, 2024 • 19min
Why did we end up with a similar Dáil after the election?
Why did people vote in this election the way they did? Despite much talk of change, we’ve ended up with a very similar Dáil to that of the previous. So why? We asked Harry McGee, Political Correspondent, The Irish Times.
Dec 5, 2024 • 11min
Have we made progress in reducing STI transmissions?
Last year we had one of the biggest increases in STIs in Ireland in recent times. As we near the end of 2024, have we made progress in reducing transmissions? We discuss with Dr Aisling Loy Consultant in Sexual Health at St James's Hospital and Himerus Health Clinic.
Dec 5, 2024 • 10min
Should the private sector increase salaries by 7%?
Should the private sector increase salaries by 7%? We hear from the Irish Congress of Trade Union. Speaking to Pat this morning was Owen Reidy General Secretary of ICTU.
Dec 4, 2024 • 8min
A guide to TikTok trends of 2024!
TikTok have released a Year on TikTok 2024, which is a complete review underlying different countries’ most engaging trends, top creators, and most-watched videos from the past year on the platform.Newstalk's own Emily Keegan provides us with a guide to TikTok trends of 2024.
Dec 4, 2024 • 14min
The Irishman hoping to climb the seven summits
The Seven Summits , the highest peaks on each of the seven continents is one of the most difficult challenges in mountaineering. Irishman Derek Mahon is hoping to become just the fifteenth Irishman to complete the seven summits when he climbs Mount Vision Massif in Antarctica.
Dec 4, 2024 • 10min
Gardening advice with Diarmuid Gavin
Award winning Garden designer Diarmuid Gavin shares some Christmas gardening advice.
Dec 4, 2024 • 10min
Six Christmas movies that come with a healthy dose of controversy.
Christmas movies are supposed to fill us with warmth and joy, but some classics have stirred up plenty of drama behind the scenes! From casting conflicts to polarising themes, these six Christmas movies come with a healthy dose of controversy. Let’s uncover the stories that make these holiday films unforgettable and maybe even a little scandalous! All to chat about with Podcaster and Cultural Commentator Lisa Cannon.
Dec 4, 2024 • 15min
Efforts to form a Government continue
Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Sinn Féin parliamentary parties meet today as efforts to form a Government continue. It appears to be more and more likely that Independents will join Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael but plenty of details are yet to be ironed out. For more on this we heard fromGabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent, Irish Independent.
