Big Busk Stories: James Flanagan First Experienced Homelessness At The Age Of Two
26 Mar 2024
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On The Last Word, Matt spoke to James Flanagan about his experience of homelessness.TodayFM's Big Bu...
FG Backbenchers Concerns Over Sale Of Alcohol Bill
26 Mar 2024
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Where does Fine Geal stand in relation to enacting Ireland's Sale of Alcohol Bill, which will allow ...
UK Government Believes China, Russia, And Iran Have Been Behind The Recent Disinformation About The Princess Of Wales
25 Mar 2024
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Nick Ferrari, Presenter of Nick Ferrari At Breakfast on LBC Radio, joined The Last Word to discuss t...
As Simon Harris Takes The Reigns, What's Next For Fine Gael?
25 Mar 2024
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Danny McConnell, Editor for The Business Post, and Senator Barry Ward of Fine Gael joined The Last W...
Kos And Zakynthos
25 Mar 2024
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How does a direct flight to a beautiful Greek island sound?Sarah Slattery from travelexpert.ie joine...
Ireland To Adopt Migration Rules That Would See The Speedy Return Of Undocumented Migrants
25 Mar 2024
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Cathal Malone, Immigration Lawyer, and Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fáil MEP for Ireland South joined The...
Leo Resigns
23 Mar 2024
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Everyone seems to be talking after Leo's shock departure yesterday.Aisling Moloney, Political editor...
John O'Shea Takes Charge Of His First Game As Rep. Of Ireland Manager Against Belgium Tomorrow
22 Mar 2024
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Is John O'Shea's first game as interim manager of the Republic of Ireland soccer team an audition of...
The Week Trending
22 Mar 2024
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Finn McRedmond, Columnist for The Irish Times and Eoghan Tomás McDermott, MD of The Communications ...
What Kind Of Taoiseach Will Simon Harris Be?
22 Mar 2024
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Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at The School of Law and Government in DCU, Sarah Carey, Columnis...
In Case You Missed It: Culture Club With Simon Harris
22 Mar 2024
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All eyes are on Simon Harris this weekend.In January The Last Word caught up with the Minister for ...
How To Spot The Signs Of Burnout
21 Mar 2024
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Do you feel like every day stresses are becoming too much? Leisha McGrath, Chartered Work & Orga...
Simon Harris On The Verge Of Replacing Leo Varadkar As Fine Gael Leader And Taoiseach
21 Mar 2024
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Daniel McConnell, Editor of The Business Post, and Neale Richmond, Fine Gael TD and Minister of Stat...
How To Make Your Smartphone Or Tablet Your Office
21 Mar 2024
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How can you maximise your smartphone or tablet to make it your own portable office?Andy O’Donoghue...
Do You Feel Underpaid?
21 Mar 2024
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Do you feel underpaid? Would perks like extra holidays or health insurance make your job more bearab...
Business News: A Good Taoiseach For Business?
21 Mar 2024
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Leo announced his shock resignation today, but just how good of a Taoiseach was he for business? Ian...
Business News: Ted Baker Calls In Administrators
20 Mar 2024
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Hundreds of jobs at risk as Ted Baker calls in administrators.Ian Guider, Business Columnist, Busine...
US With Cal And Marion: Trump Can't Make $464m Bond
20 Mar 2024
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Trump has once again hit headlines, he now can't make $464m bond. Cal Thomas, a Nationally syndicate...
Poor Connectivity Affects Readings From Thousands Of Smart Meters
19 Mar 2024
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Poor connectivity affects readings from thousands of smart metersDaragh Cassidy, head of communicati...
Killer Of Garda Det Jerry McCabe Found Dead
19 Mar 2024
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Convicted Garda killer Pearse McAuley has been found dead at his home in Strabane.Ronan McGreevy, Ir...
The Week Trending: Louis Walsh vs. Jedward, Irish Bands Pull out of SXSW and Kate Gate
15 Mar 2024
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In a whirlwind of a week where Louis Walsh and Jedward go head to head, some Irish artists have pull...
Taoiseach Visits Biden in The White House
15 Mar 2024
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Leo Varadkar is in Washington D.C. where today he was hosted by US President Joe Biden.Marion McKeon...
Ryanair and Eir Among Most Complained About Irish Companies
15 Mar 2024
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Ryanair and Eir are just some of the top complained about companies in Ireland.Gráinne Griffin, dir...
Tech Thursday: Recycling Old Laptops and Phones
14 Mar 2024
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On Tech Thursday, Andy O'Donoghue discussed recycling old devices and the benefits.Catch the full ch...
Varadkar Backs Proposals for Deportation of Asylum Seekers to 'Safe' Countries
14 Mar 2024
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The European People's Party is proposing to deport asylum seekers to countries on the 'safe' list.Ca...
Extra Cut for Tracker Mortgage Holders Due in Autumn
14 Mar 2024
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Finally some good news for tracker mortgage holders.Michael Dowling, Managing Director of Dowling Fi...
EU Taking Action Over Alleged Failure to Protect Bogs
14 Mar 2024
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The EU is taking a case against Ireland and its treatment of its own bogs.The Last Word on the Envir...
More Fuel Price Hikes on The Way
13 Mar 2024
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Further hikes to petrol and diesel are on the way this April.Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor...
Asylum Seekers Suffering from Respiratory Illness in Makeshift Dublin Camp
13 Mar 2024
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There are concerns Asylum Seekers sleeping in tents in a makeshift camp in Dublin.Kitty Holland - So...
European Parliament Votes to Tighten Laws on AI
13 Mar 2024
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The European Parliament has voted to bring in tighter controls on Artificial Intelligence.Adrian Wec...
How Climate is Affecting People in Malawi
12 Mar 2024
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Our own Ben Finnegan from the Today FM newsroom visited Malawi to see first hand the devastation cli...
Leo Varadkar Delivers Speech on Gaza in Boston
12 Mar 2024
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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is in the US and Trump says there'll be no money for Ukraine if he gets into ...
Former RTÉ Journalist Charlie Bird Dies Aged 74
12 Mar 2024
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The former RTÉ news journalist Charlie Bird has passed away. He had been diagnosed with MND and had...
Irish Artists Pull Out of Texas Music Festival over Military Links
12 Mar 2024
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Irish musicians such as Kneecap and Gavin James have pulled out of a US music festival in protest ov...
Jimmy Kimmel Fails To Shine in Oscars Monologue
11 Mar 2024
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In the Last Word on TV and Streaming we look back at the Oscars over the weekend.Joe O'Shea and Elai...
Why Did the Government Fail to Get Recent Referendums Passed?
11 Mar 2024
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Why did the government fail in its 'Yes/Yes' campaign?Daniel McConnell, Editor, of Business Post, Ai...
Kate Middleton Apologises For 'Confusion' Over Edited Photo
11 Mar 2024
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The Princess of Wales has apologised over an edited photo published on Mother's Day.Finn McRedmond, ...
2024 Housing Targets Unlikely to Be Met
11 Mar 2024
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The 2024 housing targets are unlikely to be met.The Last Word on Business with Ian Guider from The B...
Report Finds Lives Were "Sacrificed" to Protect British Agent
08 Mar 2024
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A report has found that lives were "sacrificed" to protect a British agent nicknamed "stakeknife".Ri...
The Week Trending: International Women's Day, Christian Horner Allegations and Calvin Klein Campaign
08 Mar 2024
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Lorcan Nyhan - Head of Training with the Communications Clinic and Edel Coffey - Columnist & Aut...
Plans for 6AM Closing Time for Nightclubs Delayed
08 Mar 2024
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The Taoiseach has admitted that 6 am closing times for nightclubs and extended bar opening times are...
A Preview of The Oscars
07 Mar 2024
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The Oscars happen this weekend, with many Irish talents in the running for awards.Brian Lloyd from e...
Could AI Help Climate Change?
07 Mar 2024
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Could Artificial Intelligence help climate change?We find out with John Gibbons on The Last Word on ...
You Now Have The Right To Request to Work Remotely
07 Mar 2024
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The government has introduced measures allowing you to request to work remotely.To get the ins and o...
What is Technostress and Can You Manage It?
07 Mar 2024
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Exactly what is technostress? Do you suffer from it?Tech Thursday on The Last Word with Andy O'Donog...
Sex Education to Be Taught at Younger Age in Primary Schools
06 Mar 2024
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A new Primary School curriculum would see sex education taught at a younger age.Carl O’Brien, educ...
Some SSE Airtricity Customers Were Sent The Wrong Bills
06 Mar 2024
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Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent joined The Last Word to talk pers...
The Growing Problem of Disinformation in The Media
06 Mar 2024
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Marianna Spring is the BBC Disinformation & Social Media Correspondent.She joined The Last...
Debate: Referendum on Carers
05 Mar 2024
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In this podcast, we bring you an extended debate from both sides of the Care Referendum, which takes...
Trump Predicts to Win 15 States on Super Tuesday
05 Mar 2024
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Super Tuesday has been uneventful compared to previous years.To give us the latest, Marion McKeone, ...
U2 Wrap Up Las Vegas Residency
05 Mar 2024
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U2 are saying goodby to their residency at the Sohre in Las Vegas.John Caddell and Dee Reddy with Th...
No Confidentiality Clauses for Future RTÉ Exits
05 Mar 2024
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The Public Accounts Committee has made several recommendations for RTÉ.Brian Stanley, the chair of ...
Is Joe Biden's Administration Becoming Tired Israel's Actions in Gaza?
05 Mar 2024
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Is the US ready to change its policy on its stance with Israel's invasion of Gaza?Larry Donnelly, le...
Botox is Being Given Illegally In Various Counties
05 Mar 2024
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An RTÉ investigates program has found many people are giving botox illegally in Ireland.Pamela Frah...
Apple Fined €1.8 Billion for Breaking Streaming Rules
05 Mar 2024
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Apple has been fined almost 2 billion euro by the EU for breaching streaming rules, after Spotify ra...
National Stop Food Waste Day- Food Waste Costs Average Irish Household €700 Per Year
01 Mar 2024
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Conor Spacey, Author & Culinary Director of Food Space joined The Last Word to discuss National ...
EV Sales Down As Drivers Switch To Hybrids
01 Mar 2024
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Why are more drivers now opting for hybrids over fully electric vehicles?Ian Guider, Business Column...
The Week Trending
01 Mar 2024
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Ian Power, CEO of Spunout, and Aoife Barry, Journalist and Author of Social Capital joined The Last ...
Using Warranties And Insurance To Keep Your Tech Safe And Well
01 Mar 2024
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Andy O’Donoghue joined The Last Word for Tech Thursday to discuss the ins and outs of warranties a...
Michael O'Leary Renews His Attack On The Green Party
01 Mar 2024
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John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss Michael O'Leary's latest public statements about the Gr...
Daniel Wiffen On His Aspirations For This Year's Paris Olympics
01 Mar 2024
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Daniel Wiffen, Double World Champion Swimmer joined The Last Word to discuss his hopes for this year...
In What Circumstances Do Companies Award Lucrative Exit Packages?
01 Mar 2024
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When will a company award a lucrative exit package to an employee?Julie Galbraith, Partner in Employ...
People Less Inclined To Support Climate Measures That Cost Them Money, EPA Survey Finds
29 Feb 2024
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John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss a new major national survey from the EPA on attitudes t...
Culture Club: Ed Guiney
28 Feb 2024
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Ed Guiney, Co-Founder of Element Pictures joined us this week for The Culture Club!Press the 'Play' ...
Thousands Of Homeowners Face Massive Mortgage Increases
28 Feb 2024
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Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor for The Independent joined The Last Word to discuss huge mor...
41% of Parents Skipping Meals to Feed Kids
27 Feb 2024
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A Bernardos survey has found over 41% of parents are skipping meals for their kids.Stephen Moffatt -...
Kings of Leon Announce Irish Summer Gig
27 Feb 2024
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Kings of Leon, Journey and much more are coming to Ireland.Dee Reddy and John Caddell joined The Las...
Was Trump's South Carolina Victory as Definitive as He Claims?
27 Feb 2024
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Was Trump's victory in South Carolina as important as he says it is?We discuss with Cal Thomas, nati...
Debate: Referendum on the Family
27 Feb 2024
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Our referendum coverage has begun with a debate on the referendum on the family.Senators Michael McD...
Ballyseedy Garden Centre Says It Will Remain Open Despite Recent Developments
26 Feb 2024
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Ballyseedy Garden Centre in Kerry is to remain in business despite the CEO being charged with seriou...
Catherine Martin to Appear at Oireachtas Media Committee Tomorrow Night
26 Feb 2024
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Media Minister Catherine Martin will appear before the Oireachtas Media Committee tomorrow night as ...
All Inclusive Holidays: Why They Might Be For You
26 Feb 2024
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Sarah Slattery, from travelexpert.ie joined The Last Word to tell us why you should book an all-incl...
RTÉ Say Kneecap Broke Agreement Not to Wear Pro-Palestinian Badges On Air
26 Feb 2024
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RTÉ have said that rap group Kneecap agreed not to wear Pro-Palestine badges on The Late Late Show ...
Rent Inflation Slows In Dublin But Rises Everywhere Else
24 Feb 2024
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Ian Guider, Columnist with The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss the latest Daft report ...
The Week Trending
24 Feb 2024
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John Gibbons and Brianna Parkins joined The Last Word to discuss the week's biggest trending storie...
Guide To The Two Upcoming Referendums
24 Feb 2024
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Justice Marie Baker, Chair of the Electoral Commission joined The Last Word to discuss the details o...
Business: How Much Money Do We Owe?
21 Feb 2024
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New numbers are showing our national debt, and the figures are staggering.Ian Guider from The Busine...
The Latest Dodgy Box Crackdown
21 Feb 2024
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Pirated Firesticks are the latest to be targeted in a new dodgy box crackdown.Elaine Burke, Host of ...
Gardaí Believe Mexican Drug Cartel Has Created An Irish Hub
21 Feb 2024
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Gardaí believe a Mexican drug cartel has set up shop here in Ireland. It comes after a multi-millio...
The Hunt For The New Republic Of Ireland Manager Takes Yet Another Turn
20 Feb 2024
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Chris Coleman has ruled himself out of the running for the role of Republic of Ireland football mana...
Can Trump Afford To Pay The $354M Fine Imposed On Him At The Weekend?
20 Feb 2024
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Cal Thomas, Nationally Syndicated US Columnist, and Marion McKeone, US Correspondent for The Busines...
Internal Assessment After Death Of Second Teenage Girl At University Hospital Limerick
20 Feb 2024
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Priscilla Lynch, Clinical Editor for The Irish Medical Independent joined The Last Word to discuss t...
Psoriasis Sufferers Could Help Shed Light On Arthritis Risk
20 Feb 2024
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Professor Caitriona Ryan, Consultant Dermatologist at the Institute of Dermatologists, and Raisa Boy...
Leo Varadkar on Upcoming Referenda
19 Feb 2024
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An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar joined Zara King on The Last Word to talk about the upcoming referenda.Cat...
All You Need To Know To Book A Bucket List Trip To Colombia
19 Feb 2024
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Have you ever thought of a getaway to Colombia?Sinéad Kennedy, travel writer and solo travel expert...
How Would You Feel About Paying a Mortgage Until You're 80?
19 Feb 2024
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A new lender, Moco, has entered the mortgage offering competitive rates in exchange for paying a mor...
Pressure Mounts on Israel to Drop Rafah Offensive
16 Feb 2024
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Pressure is mounting on Israel to stop its offensive on the Rafah border crossing.With more, Hamish ...
Why Are So Many Women Having Cosmetic Surgery?
16 Feb 2024
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Cosmetic surgery is now more popular than ever among women, but why?To find out, Jennifer Rock from ...
The Deposit Return Scheme: 2 Weeks On
16 Feb 2024
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It's now two weeks since the Re-Turn scheme was launched in Ireland, but how is it working? Ossian S...
School Uniforms May Hinder Exercise, Finds Study
15 Feb 2024
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Ray Silke, Former All Ireland Winner & Secondary School Teacher in Galway joined The Last Word t...
Turbulence On Planes Is Increasing Alarmingly- And Climate Change Is To Blame
15 Feb 2024
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Severe turbulence has increased by about 55% according to a study from the University of Reading.Joh...
Oat Milk In, Nightclub Admission Out- CPI Basket Of Goods Updated
15 Feb 2024
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How is consumer price inflation actually measured?Edel Flannery, Head of the Prices Division at the ...
Smart Home Tech
15 Feb 2024
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Andy O’Donoghue joined The Last Word to discuss his top picks for the best smart home tech to help...
Food Delivery Drivers Join International Strike Over Low Pay
14 Feb 2024
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A food delivery may be off the cards for now as many drivers are striking. Why is this?Fiachra Ó L...
Culture Club: Anna Carey
14 Feb 2024
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Author of The Making of Mollie, Anna Carey joined us this week for The Culture Club!The Making of Mo...
Home Owners Warned Over Fire Risk To Tumble Dryers
14 Feb 2024
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Home owners are being warned to be vigilant with tumble dryers over risk of the appliances catching ...
Minister Holds Talks With Social Media Companies Over Online Safety For Children
14 Feb 2024
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Minister for Education, Norma Foley met with representatives from social media companies today to di...
AC/DC Announce Croke Park Date For August
14 Feb 2024
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Legendary rock band AC/DC have announced they will play Dublin's Croke Park this August.John Caddell...
Pitfalls Of Workplace Romances
14 Feb 2024
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Should there be stricter rules in place around workplace romances?Catherine Hayes, Managing Associat...
Biden Calls Netanyahu An "Asshole", But Will He Do Anything To Prevent Siege Of Rafah?
14 Feb 2024
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Cal Thomas, Nationally Syndicated US Columnist, and Marion McKeone, US Correspondent for The Bu...