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Oct 8, 2025 • 5min
Are the days of the ‘veggie burger’ numbered?
A vote in the European Parliament today may mean the days of the “veggie burger” or plant based “steak” is numbered. Many European livestock farmers see plant-based foods that mimic meat as a threat, and one more challenge facing a troubled sector. Joining Ciara to discuss this is Francie Gorman President of the Irish Farmers Association.
Oct 8, 2025 • 5min
Budget 2026: Motorists will pay more at the fuel pumps
The carbon tax increase, which came into effect at midnight last night. Which means that motorists will pay 2.5 cents more per litre for fuel at the pumps, with a further hike to come in January. All to discuss with Kevin McPartlan, CEO of Fuels for Ireland.
Oct 7, 2025 • 6min
Do friendships simply fade away as we get older?
“I’m finding that there is a natural “culling” of friends as you grow older. This sounds ruthless but it’s often more subtle.” So, wrote Anniki Sommerville in the iPaper, but is she right that friendships simply fade away as we get older?
Oct 7, 2025 • 7min
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on the ceasefire negotiations
Delegations from Israel, Hamas, and the United States have begun indirect talks in Cairo, with the US hoping the negotiations will lead to an end to the war in Gaza. Shane was joined on the show by Ehud Olmert, Former Israeli Prime Minister.
Oct 7, 2025 • 4min
What do you want to see from Budget 2026?
It is Budget 2026 day, what do you want to see from today? Ciara and Shane discussed this morning.
Oct 7, 2025 • 11min
Budget 2026 what can we expect?
Budget 2026 is set to be announced later today, but before any official decisions, there is already debate over whether it will help enough people deal with the cost of living. All to discuss with Economics Commentator with The Sunday Times, Cormac Lucey and General Secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions Owen Reidy.
Oct 7, 2025 • 7min
What is the impact of vaping on young people?
The HSE is today inviting parents and guardians to attend a webinar on Vaping Products & Psychoactive Substances. But what is the impact of vaping on young people? All to discuss with Professor John Crowne, Consultant oncologist at St Vincent's Hospital Group.
Oct 7, 2025 • 7min
Eamon O Cuiv on Jim Gavin's withdrawal from the presidential race
Jim Gavin's withdrawal from the presidential race has cast a shadow across Fianna Fáil. Also there are questions of whether proper processes were in place to select a candidate. We get more reaction with Eamon O Cuiv, former Fianna Fáil Minister for Housing.
Oct 7, 2025 • 5min
Are the Leaving Cert changes outdated due to AI?
“Leaving Cert changes are already dangerously out of date thanks to AI". That's the view of Colm O’Rourke, Former secondary school principal and Sunday Independent Columnist. Colm explained why to Shane this morning.
Oct 7, 2025 • 6min
Budget 2026 who will be the big winners and losers?
Ministers Jack Chambers and Paschal Donohoe will announce Budget 2026 later today – and frantic negotiations between Government departments were going down to the wire yesterday, according to reports. So, what is likely on the cards, and who are going to be the big winners and losers? All to discuss with Sean Defoe, Newstalk Political Correspondent.
