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Dec 5, 2025 • 7min
Social media age verification for children on the cards
A plan to follow in the steps of Australia and introduce a ban on social media for children could be in on the cards. Minster for Media Patrick O’Donovan is to brief cabinet on plans to a verify the age of children on social media as part of larger plans to set a digital age of consent. So, should Ireland follow Australia’s lead? We discussed further with Fine Gael MEP Regina Doherty.
Dec 5, 2025 • 9min
Ireland among countries to boycott Eurovision
Ireland, the Netherland and Spain are among the European countries that have pulled out of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest after Israel’s participation for next year was confirmed. RTÉ have also confirmed they will not broadcast the competition either. We spoke to Avi Mayer, pron. AH-vee Mayor, Founder of Jerusalem Journal and former Editor-in-Chief of The Jerusalem Post.
Dec 5, 2025 • 7min
Does the crib still have a place in society?
Dublin’s Live Animal Crib is once again returning for the Christmas season for its 30th year on Dawson Street. But three decades on, does the crib still have a place in society? Laura Broxson, Spokesperson for Ireland's National Animal Rights Association and also President of the Irish Farmers Association Francie Gorman.
Dec 5, 2025 • 4min
Influencers risk being named on Revenue’s quarterly tax defaulters list
OnlyFans creators and social media influencers who risk being named on Revenue’s quarterly tax defaulters list say they fear for their personal safety if their home addresses are published. For more on this we heard from Brendan Brady, Chartered Accountant from Brady & Associates.
Dec 5, 2025 • 6min
Rural depopulation could spell the end for many GAA clubs
The GAA’s National Demographics Committee is warning that Rural depopulation may lead to the death of many GAA clubs around the country if reforms are not introduced and issues addressed. Speaking to Shane on this was Benny Hurl is the chairperson of the GAA National Demographic Committee.
Dec 5, 2025 • 6min
Ireland will not participate next year's Eurovision
Irelands participation in next year's Eurovision song contest will not take place . RTE has taken the decision to boycott the competition over Israel’s inclusion For more on this Ciara spoke to Dr Paul Jordan, Expert and media commentator on the Eurovision Song Contest.
Dec 4, 2025 • 4min
Israel’s future in Eurovision is on the line
Today, members of the European Broadcasting Union will debate whether Israel can compete in next year’s Eurovision Song Contest. Joining us to explain more was Dr Paul Jordan, Expert and Media Commentator on Eurovision.
Dec 4, 2025 • 5min
One in five teenagers have had explicit images shared without their consent
According to a study by experts from the RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, almost 20% of 15–16-year-olds have had an explicit image of them shared without their consent, while the growth of sexting is leading to poorer mental health and increased risk of self-harm. Joining us to discuss this further is Professor Mary Cannon, Professor of Psychiatric Epidemiology and Youth Mental Health at RCSI.
Dec 4, 2025 • 5min
A new plan to rid Ireland of fossil fuel dependency
Ireland Electrified has launched its first Electrification Action Plan, which seeks to transition Ireland’s energy use from fossil fuels to clean electricity. All to discuss with Helen O’Sullivan, Chair of Ireland Electrified and Co-founder and COO of Flex Power Solutions.
Dec 4, 2025 • 10min
Review of Kyran Durnin case will remain unpublished
An evaluation by the National Review Panel into the disappearance of Kyran Durnin has ruled that what happened to him "could not have been anticipated from knowledge that was available" to Tusla at the time. The review itself will remain unpublished. For more on this, we were joined by Peadar Tóibín, Aontú Leader and TD for Meath West.
