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Nov 24, 2025 • 6min
Discussion on assisted dying
“Here in Switzerland, assisted dying has become too easy. Ireland should handle the issue with care.” So wrote Irish author living in Switzerland Clare O’Dea in the Independent.
Nov 24, 2025 • 7min
Protests over Dublin rent hikes
A rally will be held in Dublin later today to protest rent increases for tenants in council housing or on the Housing Assistant Payment scheme. We heard from People Before Profit Councillor for Ballymun Finglas, Conor Reddy.
Nov 24, 2025 • 5min
A plan for nationwide access to cash
Today, Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris is expected to formally sign orders guaranteeing sustained, nationwide access to cash for both people and businesses. Ciara discusses this further with Mattie McGrath, Independent TD for Tipperary.
Nov 24, 2025 • 6min
How nutritious are hot school meals?
An Oireachtas Committee has heard that junior infant and sixth class students alike are receiving the same lunch portions in school, sparking health concerns. There are also concerns over the nutritional value of the hot meals available in schools. Shane discusses this with Sarah Keogh, Dietician and founder of Eatwell.
Nov 21, 2025 • 5min
Local businesses are creating a new experience for Christmas shoppers
Local businesses are creating a new experience for Christmas shoppers by making one-off events – collaborating with other businesses and suppliers, offering freebies and discounts for customers. Newstalk's Ciara Treacy went to a couple of these events in Dublin City Centre last night to find out more.
Nov 21, 2025 • 6min
Michael O’Leary hits back at claims the airline hikes fares
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary hits back at claims the airline hikes fares around major sporting events rejecting suggestions of price gouging.
Nov 21, 2025 • 5min
President Zelensky receives US-backed peace plan
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has received the draft of a new US-backed plan to end Russia's war in his country, according to his office. He is expected to hold talks with US President Donald Trump in the coming days. To discuss further we heard from Sean Bell, Former Fighter Pilot, Military Analyst and Co-Host of the Red Matrix Podcast.
Nov 21, 2025 • 7min
Should price gouging by airlines be stopped?
Regulators should examine whether increased air fares particularly around sporting events are compliant with consumer protection laws. So says Mark Duffy, Fine Gael Senator, spokesperson on Transport in the Seanad and Member of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport.
Nov 21, 2025 • 4min
People buying cocaine could be inadvertently funding Russia's war in Ukraine
People buying cocaine on a Friday night could be inadvertently funding Russia's war in Ukraine. This is according to An international investigation involving the gardaí, the UK National Crime Agency (NCA) and other European and US law enforcement agencies Shane discusses this further with Crypto currency Journalist Connor Sephton.
Nov 21, 2025 • 4min
How bad is commuter congestion?
The Dáil has heard that ‘thousands’ of people are spending their lives stuck in Dublin-bound traffic, with many motorways becoming ‘carparks’. How pressing is this issue, and what can be done to fix it? All to discuss with Brian Caulfield, Professor in the School of Engineering at Trinity College Dublin.
