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Feb 5, 2025 • 4min
The latest on the mass shooting in Sweden
Police in Orebro, Sweden have said “about 10” people have been killed after “the worst mass shooting in the country’s history”. We get the latest on this mass shooting with Becky Waterton, Deputy Editor of the Local, an English-speaking newspaper in Sweden.
Feb 5, 2025 • 6min
The Dáil is back today but will it be a smooth return?
The Dáil is back in session today, and if the shouting match two weeks ago is anything to go by, tensions will be high. We speak to Brian Mahon is Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mail.
Feb 4, 2025 • 4min
Kanye West loses $20 million concert deal in Japan after Grammy stunt
Kanye West and wife, Bianca Censori’s naked stunt at the Grammy’s has reportedly cost the rapper a $20 million concert deal in Japan. We discussed this with Sarina Bellisimo, Entertainment Journalist.
Feb 4, 2025 • 6min
No to Regional Group’s bid to be recognised as a Dáil Technical group
The Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy has shot down The Regional Group’s bid to be recognised as a Dáil Technical group saying they are not eligible. he news comes as Opposition party leaders are meeting with the Taoiseach and Tánaiste later today to discuss the issue, before the Dáil returns on Wednesday. We heard from Marie Sherlock, Labour Deputy for Dublin Central.
Feb 4, 2025 • 7min
What will Trump tariffs plans mean for Ireland?
The Taoiseach has urged caution against any hasty response to U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of tariffs on EU exports, emphasising the importance of European unity. We discuss further with Cliff Taylor, Columnist with the Irish Times and who specialises in economics and finance.
Feb 4, 2025 • 4min
New lower speed limits are to come into force this week,
New lower speed limits are to come into force this week, motorists will see three major reductions on specific routes nationwide. We get the details with Conor Faughnan, Transport Consultant.
Feb 4, 2025 • 7min
One-off housing in rural Ireland is “inherently unsustainable”
One-off housing in rural Ireland is “inherently unsustainable”, according to experts whose warnings were ignored by Government months before Storm Éowyn left thousands in isolated areas without power. We discuss further with Brendan O’Sullivan is Head of University College Cork’s Planning School and one of the report authors.
Feb 4, 2025 • 6min
What age should kids hear about the “birds and the bees”?
Most parents dread having to tell their children about the “birds and the bees” . But telling children about sex as young as seven, five and two could have greater benefits later in life. That’s according to Genevieve Roberts, author and parenting columnist with the iPaper who spoke to Ciara this morning on the show.
Feb 4, 2025 • 5min
Today marks World Cancer Day
Today marks World Cancer Day and the Irish Cancer Society is celebrating by launching new welfare, diet and exercise services in order to combat misinformation online. Speaking to Ciara this morning was CEO of the Irish Cancer Society, Averil Power.
Feb 4, 2025 • 4min
President Trump is threatening tariffs around the world
US President Donald Trump suggested the EU is next in line to face tariffs, after pausing the tax on imports in Mexico and Canada. We discuss this suggestion with David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief of The Guardian.
