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Mar 10, 2025 • 5min
Why are some groceries double the price than in the North?
Some Irish supermarkets are charging almost double the price for some staple groceries in the Republic than in the same companies’ stores in the North. So found a new survey in The Sunday Times. We get reaction to this with Sinead Ryan Consumer Journalist with The Irish Independent and Host of the Home Show on Newstalk.
Mar 10, 2025 • 5min
Israel is set to cut off electricity in Gaza
Israel is set to cut off electricity in Gaza as negotiations with Hamas over the fragile ceasefire become more chaotic. We get the latest on the situation with Alistair Bunkall, Sky News Middle East Correspondent.
Mar 7, 2025 • 6min
“You can tell a lot about a society by the names it gives its babies"
“You can tell a lot about a society by the names it gives its babies.” So says Mary Kenny, Journalist, Writer and Columnist with the Irish Independent who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.
Mar 7, 2025 • 5min
All Things Considered: Leaving cert grade inflation
Leaving cert grade inflation what is the solution? Will one year just have to be disadvantaged? All to discuss with Ciara and Shane.
Mar 7, 2025 • 6min
EU’s watershed moment in defence spending
European Union countries have given the green light to plans to boost the bloc's defences as a bulwark against Russia. We discuss this move further with Former Fighter Pilot, Military Analyst and Co-Host of the Red Matrix Podcast, Sean Bell.
Mar 7, 2025 • 5min
SpaceX's Starship rocket exploded during a test flight
SpaceX's Starship rocket exploded during a test flight, months after a previous failed launch attempt - with multiple flights having to be grounded in Florida due to debris Here to tell us more is Dr Niamh Shaw, Scientist, Engineer and Communicator specialising in space exploration.
Mar 7, 2025 • 6min
Why more people now favour tax breaks for developers
50% percent of respondents believe tax breaks for developers are needed to boost rental supply, while more than 45% now believe rent pressure zones need to be abolished. That’s according to a new survey published this morning by property portal MyHome. So is the tide turning on this issue? We ask Carol Tallon, CEO of Property District and author of Irish Property Buyers Handbook annual.
Mar 7, 2025 • 6min
We need to address our persistently low breastfeeding rates
Ireland needs to address its persistently low breastfeeding rates. That’s the call from La Leche League a voluntary organisation that promotes the benefits of breastfeeding, whose annual conference takes place today. Joining Shane this morning on the show was Lynn Carroll, La Leche League Leader.
Mar 7, 2025 • 3min
The latest on cyclone Alfred
It’s an area of Australia that thousands of Irish flock to for its laidback atmosphere and beachy lifestyle, but now a cyclone threatens to hit the Gold Coast with blasts of winds expected to be about 130 kilometres per hour. We get the latest on the situation there with Brianna Parkins, ABC reporter and Columnist with The Irish Times.
Mar 7, 2025 • 9min
Inflated grades set to drop for the first time in years!
Leaving cert results will be lower this year, as inflated grades are set to drop for the first time in five years. Ciara discussed this further with Education Editor of the Irish Times Carl O'Brien.
