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Dec 3, 2025 • 5min
Taxi drivers set to stage their next slow protest today
After bringing rush hour to a standstill in some areas last week, taxi drivers are once again taking part in a “go-slow” protest at about 4.30pm this evening against the introduction of fixed fare options for customers by Uber. David Knox is a taxi driver taking part in the protest explained why they are undertaking another "go-slow" protest.
Dec 2, 2025 • 6min
Health insurance premiums are on the rise
The average health insurance premium has risen by €56 since the end of summer. That’s according to a new market bulletin published this morning by the Health Insurance Authority The total increase in the average cost of plans is now 8% since the beginning of 2025. We get more details from Dermot Goode Health Insurance Expert with healthinsuranceireland.ie.
Dec 2, 2025 • 3min
Bohs Football Club is launching their eighth annual Toy Drive
Bohs Football Club is launching their eighth annual Toy Drive for children living in the International Protection system and Homeless Accommodation – and this year they are hoping to raise 75,000 euros. We got all the details from Sean McCabe, Head of Climate Justice and Sustainability for Bohemian Football Club.
Dec 2, 2025 • 5min
Frontline uniformed gardaí could be soon using taser stun guns
Frontline uniformed gardaí could be using Taser stun guns almost immediately under a proposal being brought to Government by Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan. The stun guns could be used in policing on the streets of Dublin, Waterford and Kilkenny over the Christmas period, if approved by Cabinet today.
Dec 2, 2025 • 7min
What is Ukraine hoping for with Zelenskyy’s visit to Ireland?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and first lady Olena Zelenska have arrived in Ireland for their first official visit. Ciara discusses this further with Former advisor to the Minister of Defence of Ukraine, Yuriy Sak.
Dec 2, 2025 • 6min
Gardaí encouraging cyclists and pedestrians to wear high-visibility clothing
As we enter the darkest time of the year, Gardaí have launched a campaign encouraging cyclists and pedestrians to wear high-visibility clothing and stay safe. However, President of Cycling Ireland and former Fine Gael TD Ciarán Cannon says this “narrative is deeply problematic”. Ciarán explained why to Shane.
Dec 2, 2025 • 6min
Irish prisons slammed as overcrowded and overstretched
‘A prison system overwhelmed, overstretched, and unable to uphold the fundamental rights of many people in its care’ – that is the stark messaging coming from a report from the The Irish Penal Reform Trust today. We discuss further with Saoirse Brady, Executive Director, Irish Penal Reform Trust.
Dec 2, 2025 • 5min
Move to rename Herzog Park not 'legally sound'
Dublin City Council has removed the proposal to change the name of Herzog Park in Rathgar from the Council agenda and did not take a vote on the planned change. Lord Mayor of Dublin Cllr Ray McAdam said the proposal should be removed because the report on the issue was not legally sound and should not be voted on. He explained all to Newstalk Breakfast.
Dec 2, 2025 • 4min
President Zelensky is in town!
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and first lady Olena Zelenska have arrived in Ireland for their first official visit. We get a preview of their visit with our political correspondent Sean Defoe.
Dec 1, 2025 • 7min
Your festive postal advice!
We’re three weeks away from Christmas Day, but anyone with loved ones abroad needs plenty of time to make sure their presents and cards arrive before the big day. For more advice on getting your post in on time, we’re joined by Anna McHugh, Head of Corporate Communications at An Post.
