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Oct 15, 2024 • 13min
Hospitality sector protest cost of business and VAT
Members of the hospitality sector are marching on Dáil Éireann in a day of action on issues facing their industry such as the rising costs of operations and the VAT rates.To report on what’s happened at this protest, Kieran is joined by Newstalk Reporter Barry Whyte.
Oct 15, 2024 • 12min
How can Dublin City be improved?
Simon Harris is bringing a Dublin City Taskforce report to Cabinet today which aims to improve and develop the area...But, what recommendations would those living in the city like to see?To discuss, Kieran is joined by Holly Carpenter, Content Creator and Saoirse Hanley, Columnist and Audience Editor for The Independent.
Oct 14, 2024 • 17min
Michael O’Leary on passenger cap legal action
Ryanair is launching a case to the High Court this week seeking an expedited hearing and an injunction against the I.A.A in regards to the airport's contentious passenger cap…Joining Kieran to discuss is Micheal O’ Leary, CEO of Ryanair.
Oct 14, 2024 • 6min
Government response to Sinn Féin controversy
Sinn Féin has found itself mired in yet more controversy following news that Brian Stanley has resigned from the party. Party Leader Mary Lou McDonald spoke to Newstalk Breakfast about the issue this morning.James Lawless, Minister of State at the Department of Transport and at the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications joins Kieran to discuss.
Oct 14, 2024 • 9min
Kids Health Check: Your child being a bully
A few weeks ago on the show advice was given on how to help your child if they are being bullied. However, there's a chance that your child IS the one bullying.Joining Kieran to discuss how to manage that tricky situation is Tara Logan Buckley, a Senior Clinical Psychologist.
Oct 14, 2024 • 11min
Kate O’Connell on why she’s turning Independent
Former Fine Gael TD Kate O’Connell has rejected an invitation by Simon Harris to run for the party in the upcoming general election, declaring she will instead run as an Independent in Dublin Bay South.Kate joins Kieran to discuss.
Oct 14, 2024 • 6min
Why are so many people using ‘dodgy boxes’?
According to a poll of 1,000 people conducted by Census Wide: 98% of Irish people are using streaming services, but the number of people paying for them has shrunk to 78%.So, what explains this?Tech Editor for the Irish Independent, Adrian Weckler joins Kieran to discuss Ireland’s love for the ‘dodgy box’.
Oct 14, 2024 • 14min
Is Ireland too anti-Israel?
It has been over a year since Hamas launched its attack on Israel on October 7th 2023, and the legacy of that continues to cast a shadow over the Middle East...Kevin Myers, Journalist and Historian joins Kieran to reflect and discuss whether or not we are being too anti-Israel.
Oct 14, 2024 • 16min
Could we do more to encourage people to learn Irish?
The government has announced the ‘National Plan for Irish Language Public Services’ which aims to improve our Irish language services. However, do we do enough to encourage those who are not already fluent to speak the language?Joining Kieran to discuss is Podcaster and Broadcaster, Fionnuala Jones and Director of Bhaile Átha Cliath le Gaeilge, Mícheál Ó Nualláin.
Oct 11, 2024 • 25min
Winners and Sinners
Every week, Kieran Cuddihy will be joined by writer and broadcaster, Keith Walsh and the presenter of Weekend Breakfast on Today FM, Alison Curtis to look back on the week that was, but with a few twists…
