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May 23, 2025 • 5min
The sleep deprivation of co-sleeping with your kids
Co-sleeping with your kids can create incredible connections. But rarely is it talked about the reality of sleep deprivation and a nighttime smack in the face. We discuss this with Charlotte Cripps, Writer with the Independent UK.
May 23, 2025 • 5min
Europe’s budget airlines under scrutiny over hand luggage fees
A coalition of consumer groups is urging national watchdogs and the European Commission to investigate budget airlines over what they claim are unfair hand luggage fees. We discuss this with Eoghan Corry, Editor of TravelExtra.ie.
May 23, 2025 • 5min
Latest on the fatal shooting of a young couple in Washington
Two Israeli Embassy workers, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, were shot and killed outside a Jewish Museum event in Washington on Wednesday, the young couple were soon to be engaged. The suspect, now in custody, reportedly shouted “Free, free Palestine” during his arrest David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief, The Guardian.
May 23, 2025 • 7min
Flour and limited aid reached parts of Gaza
Flour and limited aid reached parts of Gaza yesterday after Israel allowed some trucks through, but Palestinian officials say it falls far short of easing the 11-week blockade’s severe shortages.
May 22, 2025 • 8min
We mark ten years since Ireland voted Yes to marriage equality
Ten years ago, Ireland made history by becoming the first country in the world to legalise same-sex marriage by popular vote. Someone who has played a central role in that journey was former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar.
May 22, 2025 • 4min
RSA’s plan to cut driving test waiting times
The Road Safety Authority has today launched a major new action plan to tackle long driving test wait times across the country. Brendan Walsh, Chief Operating Officer with the RSA explained the action plan.
May 22, 2025 • 6min
The Camogie Association will hold a Special Congress this evening
The Camogie Association will hold a Special Congress this evening at Croke Park to vote on whether players should have the choice to wear shorts or skorts. Speaking to Shane aheaad of this meeting was Lorraine Bray, Waterford Camogie team player.
May 22, 2025 • 13min
Tánaiste Simon Harris on the situation in Gaza
Tánaiste Simon Harris has said he will bring a memo to Government next week on the Occupied Territories Bill to ban imports from illegal Israeli settlements. Tánaiste Simon Harris joined Ciara this morning on the show.
May 22, 2025 • 4min
Most Gen Z workers are living pay cheque to pay cheque
A Deloitte survey has found that most Gen Z workers in Ireland are living pay cheque to pay cheque, highlighting growing financial strain among young employees. But is that what's really affecting how happy they are at work? We asked Vipin Tanwar, Human Capital Consulting Director at Deloitte.
May 22, 2025 • 3min
Are Dublin city’s street and building names too boring?
The names of some new developments are too boring, so say many Dublin City councillors who want to see more character in Dublin’s streets and buildings. We discuss this further with Cat O’Driscoll, Dublin City Councillor with the Social Democrats.
