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Feb 17, 2025 • 8min
Does parents remote working contribute to school absenteeism?
The chief inspector of the school's watchdog in England, Martyn Oliver has said that widespread change in working habits among parents is worsening school attendance But with the growth of hybrid working, does our education system need to catch up ? All to discuss with Dr Richard Hogan, Family Psychotherapist and author of “Home Is Where The Start Is”.
Feb 17, 2025 • 4min
Driver re-educational courses instead of penalty points
Drivers could face being sent on re-educational courses instead of accumulating penalty points. With the department of transport reportedly considering such a measure. Is it a good idea? Shane discusses this with Brenda Bolger of Bolger School of Motoring.
Feb 17, 2025 • 9min
The latest on the weekend stabbing in Dublin city
The man killed in the weekend stabbing in Dublin city has been named as 34-year-old Quam Babatunde, an asylum seeker from Nigeria. For more on this Shane spoke to Kitty Holland, Social Affairs Correspondent with the Irish Times.
Feb 14, 2025 • 5min
Why not get that special man in your life flowers!
“This Valentine’s Day, can we dismantle the antiquated relationship we have with flowers? Why not get someone who is special to you, a man, a little bunch of beautifully scented blossoms” So wrote Simon Tierney, Newstalk’s Own in today’s Irish Independent..
Feb 14, 2025 • 6min
Ireland is going to see more deportation orders this year
Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan said yesterday Ireland is going to see more deportation orders issued this year, signaling a tougher approach to immigration. Shane get reaction to this with John Lannon, CEO of Migrants’ Right Organisation Doras.
Feb 14, 2025 • 5min
Dedicated transport police will need the power to arrest
The Government has indicated that a dedicated police force on public transport will need the power to arrest people if it is going to work. We discuss this further with Christy Galligan, Former Garda Sergeant.
Feb 14, 2025 • 7min
What will US tariffs mean for Ireland?
US President Donald Trump signed a memorandum this afternoon calling for “fair and reciprocal” trade tariffs on all major US trading partners, including longtime allies. So what could this mean for Ireland? We discussed this further with Dan Mulhall former Irish Ambassador to Berlin, London and Washington.
Feb 14, 2025 • 5min
All Things Considered: Trumps tariffs and Ireland
What will President Trumps tariffs mean to Ireland and Europe? Ciara and Shane discussed this morning.
Feb 14, 2025 • 6min
Calls for more public toilets in Cork City
Cork City council must commit to opening new public toilets. That’s the call from People Before Profit/Solidarity councillor Brian McCarthy who explained why to Newstalk Breakfast.
Feb 14, 2025 • 5min
Ceasefire between Hamas and Israel is set to hold
Hamas has recommitted to freeing three Israeli hostages on a Saturday in a bid to save the fragile ceasefire deal with Israel. Athough US President Donald Trump has demanded that all hostages be released as soon as possible. Speaking to Ciara this morning was Alistair Bunkall, Sky Middle East Correspondent.
