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Jan 29, 2025 • 5min
How can we protect the herd of deer in the Pheonix Park?
The Phoenix Park is home to a herd of roughly 600 wild fallow deer. Elizabeth Rymut, freelance journalist with a postgraduate degree in environmental science, believes we need clear legal protection for stronger enforcement of their conservation, Elizabeth spoke to Ciara on the show this morning.
Jan 29, 2025 • 4min
Cyber scams are on the rise
Almost half of Irish consumers were targeted by scams in the last three months of last year. That’s according to new research published this morning. We discuss this further with Elaine Burke is host of the For Tech’s Sake Podcast.
Jan 28, 2025 • 5min
Should we be taking phone addiction more seriously?
Ditching hanging out for isolated scrolling on our sofas is a dangerous habit that warrants help on a par with gambling. That's the view of Martha Gill, Columnist with The Observer who spoke to Ciara this morning on the show.
Jan 28, 2025 • 4min
HSE launch an external review into Portiuncula University Hospital
The HSE has launched an external review into Portiuncula University Hospital in Galway after two stillbirths in 2023 and nine babies born with brain damage over two years. With more on this we heard from Kevin O’Sullivan, Science Editor with the Irish Times.
Jan 28, 2025 • 9min
Is believing you should own a home in your 20s irrational ?
According to a new CSO study 7 in 10 young people live at home at 25. But is believing you should own a Home in your 20s irrational? Also do young people need to reevaluate their expectations ? We discuss this and more with Karl Deeter CEO of Online Application.com and Rory Hearne Social Democrats TD for Dublin North-West and author 'Gaffs: Why No One Can Get A House'.
Jan 28, 2025 • 4min
A fresh wave of bin collection price hikes
The country's largest bin collection company Panda is set to hit customers with price hikes from this week. Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent gave Ciara a update on the new price hike and how customers will be affected.
Jan 28, 2025 • 5min
What is the Doomsday clock?
Now, you might consider adjusting your watches today, as the Doomsday clock is being updated to tell us how close we are to the end of the world But what does the clock actually mean and is there any chance of pushing it back? We find out with SJ Beard, Senior research Associate at the Centre for the study of Existential Risk.
Jan 28, 2025 • 4min
The symptoms of Oesophageal cancer
Oesophageal cancer affects more men than women in Ireland by a wide gap. But according to a recent survey from the Oesophageal Cancer Fund, a third of men are still unaware of its symptoms. Joining Shane this morning on the show was Dr Michael McCarthy, Consultant Medical Oncologist, Secretary of the Irish Society of Medical Oncology.
Jan 28, 2025 • 5min
Should the Dáil be recalled in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn
Mary Lou McDonald has written to the Taoiseach asking him to urgently recall the Dáil in order to address the aftermath of Storm Éowyn. We discussed with Claire Kerrane Sinn Féin TD for Roscommon and Galway.
Jan 27, 2025 • 5min
Should There Be A Two Drink Limit At Airport Bars?
Three in five people support calls for a two-drink limit at airport bars. That’s according to a new Red C poll published in the Business Post yesterday. Ciara Mooney, Managing Director of Freedom Travel and Solo Travel joins NewsTalk Breakfast to discuss.
