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Mar 5, 2025 • 6min
Does Ireland need a version of Elon Musk’s DOGE department?
Independent Ireland will bring forward a motion in the Dáil today calling for the establishment of an independent watchdog, to be called the “Department of Efficiency and Reform,” tasked with ensuring taxpayers' money is spent responsibly and efficiently. We discuss this further with Michael Collins is the leader of Independent Ireland.
Mar 5, 2025 • 7min
Ukraine minerals deal with the US is now set to go ahead
Ukraine will not sign a minerals deal with the US without security guarantees that’s according to a government adviser who spoke to Sky News. In his Congress speech overnight, Donald Trump claimed Ukraine was ready to sign the deal after receiving a letter from Volodymyr Zelenskyy. We discuss all this and more with Ukrainian MP Lesia Vasylenko.
Mar 5, 2025 • 4min
All Things Considered: Do Ireland need a DOGE department?
Does Ireland need its own version of Elon Musk’s DOGE department? Ciara and Shane discussed this morning.
Mar 5, 2025 • 7min
Eamon Ryan discusses the government’s new LNG reserve plans
The Government has approved Ireland’s first LNG facility to tune of 300 million euro for gas reserves. With Shane to discuss whether this is needed is former Green Party leader and Environment Minister Eamon Ryan.
Mar 5, 2025 • 6min
The rise of cosmetic dentistry
The Irish Dental Association is reminding people to do their research before considering cosmetic treatment. It comes as more and more people travel abroad for procedures on their teeth.Our reporter, Josh Crosbie has been speaking with dentists, and potential patients about the rise of cosmetic dentistry.
Mar 5, 2025 • 5min
Trump gave his first address to Congress last night
US President Donald Trump took a victory lap in an address to Congress, drawing catcalls and interruptions from some Democratic politicians who held up signs and walked out mid-speech in protest. We get all the details of the address with David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief of The Guardian.
Mar 4, 2025 • 6min
Should Leaving cert higher-level maths bonus points be scrapped?
Under the current leaving cert system students who achieve 40 per cent in higher level maths are entitled to 25 bonus points from the CAO. While some teachers warn of unintended consequences, many students feel it’s a fair reflection of the extra work required.To discuss further we heard from Teacher Conor Murphy.
Mar 4, 2025 • 5min
Meghan Markle’s latest venture launches today on Netflix
Today Meghan Markle’s latest venture launches, an eight-part reality tv series produced for Netflix. How will audiences react to the already embattled Markle? Royal commentator, Jennie Bond spoke to Newstalk Breakfast.
Mar 4, 2025 • 6min
Donald Trump has paused all military aid to Ukraine
US president Donald Trump has paused all military aid to Ukraine just days after he clashed with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky. Ciara discussed this move by President Trump with Former Fighter Pilot Sean Bell.
Mar 4, 2025 • 9min
The cost of missing our climate targets
Ireland must act now to avoid risking massive costs from missing its climate targets. That’s the warning today from the Fiscal Council and Climate Change Advisory Council. Speaking to Shane this morning with more on this was Seamus Coffey, Chair of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council and Lecturer in Economics in UCC.
