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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.
Mar 20, 2025 • 5min
Do we need to change how we deal with divorce in Ireland?
We need to change how we deal with divorce in Ireland. That's the view of Michelle Brown, Divorce Consultant, Mediator and author of “Scars of Divorce” who spoke to Shane this morning.
Mar 20, 2025 • 5min
Government are called to uphold their commitment to reducing student fees
The Union of Students in Ireland have strongly condemned Higher Education Minister James Lawless’ decision to halt further reductions in student fees, calling it a major setback for struggling students and families. Speaking to Ciara this morning was Chris Clifford, President of Union of Students in Ireland.
Mar 20, 2025 • 8min
The growing issue of retail theft and anti-social behaviour
Swift and decisive action is needed to combat the growing issue of retail theft and anti-social behaviour. That’s the call this morning from Excel Recruitment, who says that retail crime in Ireland is reaching crisis levels. We speak to Michael Wall of Salvagem Antique shop in Cork on the anti social behaviour in the area.
Mar 20, 2025 • 3min
Ukraine’s President Zelensky hopeful for peace
President Donald Trump said he had a "very good" call with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky stating that Ukraine truce bid is 'on track’. With more on this Shane spoke to John Everard, Former UK Ambassador to North Korea and Belarus.
Mar 19, 2025 • 7min
Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill latest trolley figures
We’ve been talking about the trolley numbers and whether changes to staff rosters and getting consultants in over the weekend has really made a difference. Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill joins us to discuss the drop in trolley figures last weekend.
Mar 19, 2025 • 5min
Leaving Cert students could soon have to take oral exams in English
Leaving Cert students sitting the English exam could soon face oral tests at the end of fifth year where they will be quizzed on plays or books they have studied. The plans have been set out in a document produced by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment. We get reaction to this proposal with Conor Murphy English teacher in Skibbereen Community School.
Mar 19, 2025 • 7min
What the Netflix hit 'Adolescence' can teach us
“Adolescence” is the latest Netflix hit, exploring the internet rabbit holes young men can fall into and the impact it has in the real world. With Ciara to discuss more is Dr Richard Hogan, Family Psychotherapist and author of “Home Is Where The Start Is”.
Mar 19, 2025 • 3min
All Things Considered: Solving the hospital trolley crisis
All Things Considered: Solving the hospital trolley crisis. Ciara and Shane discussed this morning.
Mar 19, 2025 • 7min
Putin and Trump agree 30-day pause on attacking energy infrastructure
Russia and Ukraine have both accused each other of launching air attacks that sparked fires and damaged infrastructure just hours after their leaders agreed to a limited ceasefire to halt attacks on energy infrastructure. To discuss this further Shane spoke to Misha Glenny, Author and Broadcaster and Rector for the Institute for Human Sciences in Vienna.
