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Sep 18, 2024 • 9min
Yvette Freeman on the 30th anniversary of ER
It’s the 30th anniversary of ER, the iconic medical drama that changed TV forever. Joining the show is a very special guest, Yvette Freeman, who played Nurse Haleh Adams on the show for over a decade! Yvette was a fan favourite, bringing heart and soul to the ER team.She reflects on the show and its impact with Kieran.
Sep 18, 2024 • 11min
Tech Takeover: Tech at the Ploughing
For this week’s Tech Takeover, Henry McKean is taking over! He is at the Ploughing Championships in Laois, and joins Kieran to showcase all of the interesting technology on display from exhibitors.
Sep 18, 2024 • 0sec
Should teenagers have access to free contraception?
Stephen Donnelly has announced that he wants to extend the free contraception scheme to 16 year olds. Many have deemed it a brave move - or does it mean we need to rethink the age of consent?Joining Kieran to discuss is Audience Editor and Columnist for the Independent, Saoirse Hanley and member of Ogra Aontú, Luke Silke.
Sep 18, 2024 • 5min
Should we have personalised licence plates in Ireland?
Recently, Nadia Adan, the owner of car dealership Ashford Motors – stirred the pot online about personalised car plates. She asks why people in Ireland can’t get them while you can just over the border. Is there much of an appetite for this, and can it realistically happen?Nadia joins Kieran to discuss.
Sep 18, 2024 • 7min
Celebrating the 30th anniversary of ER
This year marks the 30th anniversary of ER, the iconic hospital drama...Joining Kieran to reflect on the show is Consultant in Emergency Medicine, Chris Luke and Newstalk's Sue Murphy.
Sep 18, 2024 • 14min
Newstalk reveal figures for HSE spending on walking aids
You may know that the HSE does not take back the crutches they give out to their patients - which means, they must buy new sets of walking aids each time. Because of this, millions are spent. Newstalk Reporter Josh Crosbie joins Kieran Cuddihy to share his findings.
Sep 18, 2024 • 9min
Is Killarney a tourist trap?
Killarney has found itself in the spotlight after American travel writer Rick Steves named it one of Europe’s top tourist traps. Steves described the town as overcrowded with tour buses and tacky souvenirs. Joining Kieran to discuss this is Eoghan Corry, Travel Editor for the Air & Travel Magazine.
Sep 18, 2024 • 4min
What do you love about the Ploughing? - Henry McKean Asks
Day one of the Ploughing Championships at Ratheniska in Co Laois has ended, and it’s safe to say that it was a success!Henry McKean has been spending time there and asked people what they love about the ploughing…
Sep 17, 2024 • 14min
Does Ireland need to capitalise more on its economic position?
The next government must not waste a generational opportunity to transform the country, those are the calls for IBEC.The CEO OF IBEC, Danny McCoy, joins Kieran to discuss what the statement means.
Sep 17, 2024 • 5min
The best ways to manage your health insurance
Health insurance costs have jumped recently for a whole host of reasons. Alongside this, some reports suggest that you may be paying for a plan which is more expensive than you need.As renewal season approaches, Kieran is joined by Dermot Goode, of totalhealthcover ie and the Lockton Group to go through some health insurance tips.
