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Dec 19, 2024 • 4min
Emma Blain: newly elected Lord Mayor of Dublin
Fine Gael Councillor Emma Blain has been appointed Dublin’s new Lord Mayor following outgoing mayor James Geoghegan’s election to the Dáil. She joined the show this morning.

Dec 19, 2024 • 7min
Brendan O’Neill: Israel is right to cut ties with Ireland
Israel is right to cut ties with Ireland – that’s the view of Brendan O’Neill, Chief political writer at Spiked and he joined the show this morning.

Dec 18, 2024 • 5min
How to avoid overspending this festive season!
It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but Christmas can hit you hard in the bank! So how can you make the most of the festive season without overspending? We asked Money Mindset Coach Kel Galavan.

Dec 18, 2024 • 7min
The new Dáil will sit for the first time later this morning
The new Dáil will sit for the first time later this morning, with plenty of new faces arriving at Leinster House. There might also be a new face sitting as Ceann Comhairle. We spoke to Ceann Comhairle candidate and Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh.

Dec 18, 2024 • 6min
The latest on the killing of Russian military official
The Russians have detained a person from Uzbekistan who was supposedly filmed confessing to the assassination of Russia’s chemical weapons chief Igor Kirillov in Moscow. We speak to Sean Bell, Former Fighter Pilot, Military Analyst and Co-Host of the Red Matrix Podcast.

Dec 18, 2024 • 6min
How can Dublin reimagine its market scene?
Cork’s English Market Boss has said that the competitive nature of Dublin’s retail scene is the primary obstacle to similar markets setting up in the capital. But is this true? We asked Richard Guiney CEO of Dublin Town.

Dec 18, 2024 • 5min
Are you considering a dry January?
More and more young people are cutting back on their alcohol consumption at Christmas. A survey by Budweiser has found that almost half of Gen Z drinkers who were asked are considering a ‘dry Christmas’. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie has been finding out if people here in Ireland are thinking of opting for fewer drinks over the festive season.

Dec 18, 2024 • 3min
Could a Gaza ceasefire deal be within reach?
Hamas has said a Gaza ceasefire deal is possible if Israel does not set new conditions, while Israel has denied Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on his way to Cairo for talks. Shane discussed with Sky Middle Eastern Correspondent, Allistair Bunkall.

Dec 18, 2024 • 7min
Should Ireland have a public childcare system?
Public childcare must be a priority for the next Government – that's the call from Together for Public campaign group led by the National Women’s Council. Joining me now to discuss this is Orla O Connor, Director of the National Women’s Council and Elaine Dunne, Chair of the Federation of Early Childhood Provider.

Dec 17, 2024 • 15min
KPMG ambassador and Olympian, Rhasidat Adeleke
KPMG today launches their research celebrating an inspiring year for women’s sport in Ireland. The study underscores the significant societal impact of female athletes, with a remarkable 92% agreeing that female sports stars have a positive impact on Irish society. Speaking to Shane this morning was KPMG ambassador and Olympian, Rhasidat Adeleke.


