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Mar 21, 2025 • 5min
The potential damage US tariffs could cause the Irish economy
Ireland’s GDP could drop dramatically if Donald Trump follows through on his plans to introduce tariffs on the European Union. That’s the stark warning from the Economic and Social Research Institute this morning. Dr Paul Egan is a Research Officer at the ESRI and co-author of the report discussed this further with Newstalk Breakfast.
Mar 21, 2025 • 4min
ATC: Bin lorries to check waste segregation with cameras
All things considered: Bin lorries to check waste segregation with cameras. Is this a good idea? Ciara and Shane discussed this morning.
Mar 21, 2025 • 6min
Should Dublin introduce a tourist tax?
Two local authorities in Dublin have come together to push for national legislation to enable councils to levy taxes on overnight stays by tourists. So, should Dublin follow other European cities and introduce a tourist tax? To discuss this with Shane was James Geoghegan, Fine Gael TD Dublin Bay South and also Paul Gallagher, CEO of the Irish Hotel Federation.
Mar 21, 2025 • 7min
Conor McGregor will appear before the Court of Appeal today
Conor McGregor will appear before the Court of Appeal today to challenge the civil jury finding that he sexually assaulted Nikita Hand in 2018. Irish Times Legal Affairs Correspondent Mary Carolan explained to us what evidence may be presented.
Mar 21, 2025 • 7min
What is a Shaman and why are their services spiking in demand?
What do Gwyneth Paltrow, Will Young and Vladimir Putin all have in common? They all swear by the healing powers of shamanistic wisdom. So, just what is a Shaman and why are their services spiking in demand? Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports.
Mar 21, 2025 • 5min
London’s Heathrow Airport shut down
London’s Heathrow Airport will be closed for 24 hours after a huge fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out power. Editor of Travel Extra Eoghan Corry brought us up to speed on the situation there.
Mar 20, 2025 • 5min
The latest on the catfish story that gripped the nation!
One south Dublin secondary school has been plunged into acrimony, threats of protests from parents and a legal row after it was claimed online that one of its teachers is the woman behind the infamous “GAA Catfish” controversy. We get the latest on this with Ellen Coyne, Special Correspondent with the Independent.ie.
Mar 20, 2025 • 6min
Why assessments for students with disabilities are out of date
The Department of Education is using outdated assessments for students with Down Syndrome that could prevent them from reaching their full potential. That’s according to Susan O’Brien, parent of Ciara, who has down syndrome who explained why to Ciara this morning.
Mar 20, 2025 • 6min
Call for a pause to plans to develop Synge Street CBS as a Gaelcholáiste
The ASTI has reiterated its call for a pause to plans to develop Synge Street CBS as a Gaelcholáiste. Shane spoke toASTI Deputy General Secretary Diarmaid de Paor to discuss further.
Mar 20, 2025 • 5min
All Things Considered: Have the politics of insult gone too far?
Have the politics of insult gone too far? Shane and Ciara discussed this morning.
