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The Last Word with Matt Cooper

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Michael Martin Gets Assurances All Irish Citizens Will Be Evacuated From Gaza

17 Nov 2023

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23 Irish citizens were evacuated on Wednesday from Gaza, with another 3 evacuated yesterday.Elaine L...

Saltburn

17 Nov 2023

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Is Barry Keoghan's latest film, 'Saltburn' worth a trip to the cinema?Roe McDermott, Movies Editor w...

Axe Boilers, Introduce An SUV Tax And Flight Restrictions, And Ban New Data Centres, SEAI Tells Govt

17 Nov 2023

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The Sustainable Energy Authority Of Ireland have urged the Government to make a number of drastic ch...

The Websummit & Black Friday Deals

17 Nov 2023

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Andy O’Donoghue joined The Last Word to discuss the best in Black Friday deals, and the latest fro...

Illegal Streamers Warned They're Vulnerable To Financial Scams

15 Nov 2023

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With online scams on the rise, illegal streamers of video content are opening themselves up to finan...

Culture Club: PJ Gallagher

15 Nov 2023

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Comedian, Actor & Author of ‘Madhouse', PJ Gallagher joined us this week for The Culture Club!...

Salary Cap And 400 Job Cuts Amongst Kevin Bakhurst's Plans For RTÉ

15 Nov 2023

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Kevin Bakhurst's new plans for the future of RTÉ will include a new salary cap and 400 job cuts.Kev...

Is Grocery Inflation Stalling Just Ahead Of Christmas?

15 Nov 2023

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Could we be on a downward trajectory with grocery inflation in the lead-up to Christmas?Charlie West...

Unions Invited To Public Sector Pay Talks

14 Nov 2023

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The Government have invited union representatives to engage in talks about new pay deals for public ...

Xi Jingping In US Visit

14 Nov 2023

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US President Joe Biden will meet Chinese President Xi Jingping in San Francisco tomorrow. What type ...

Managing Epilepsy In Kids

14 Nov 2023

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Dr. Brian Higgins, GP from Galway Primary Care joined The Last Word to discuss Epilepsy in children....

RTÉ To Cut Services And Outsource More Programming

14 Nov 2023

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Up to 1 in 5 jobs may go in the next 4 years in RTÉ.Ian Guider, Business Columnist with The Busines...

More Than 40% Of Workers Would Take A Pay Cut To Achieve Remote Working Preferences

13 Nov 2023

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A survey has found that 4 out of 10 workers would consider a pay cut for the option to work remotely...

Tougher Laws For Monitoring Sex Offenders

13 Nov 2023

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New laws for monitoring sex offenders are to be introduced following revelations in The Irish Daily ...

Claims Of Profiteering As Falling Oil Prices Not Being Passed On At Petrol Pumps

13 Nov 2023

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How come the falling prices of oil are not translating to Irish petrol pumps?Charlie Weston, Persona...

Skiing In Andorra

13 Nov 2023

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Sarah Slattery from TheTravelExpert.ie joined The Last Word to discuss one of Europe's most popular ...

FAI Cup Final Preview

11 Nov 2023

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David Sneyd, Journalist with the 42 joined The Last Word to give his predictions for this Sunday's F...

FAI Fails To Pass Motion As Govt Stipulates 40% Female Representation By Year End

11 Nov 2023

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The FAI appear to be struggling to meet government requirements for female representation in the org...

The Week Trending

11 Nov 2023

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Eoghan Tomas McDermott, MD of the Communications Clinic, and Sarah McGuinness, Deputy News Editor wi...

Latest Marvel Movie Misfires

10 Nov 2023

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Brian Lloyd from entertainment.ie joined The Last Word to discuss the latest in movie news, includin...

Will Increased Parking Charges Encourage The Use Of Public Transport?

10 Nov 2023

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Are increased parking charges the answer to increasing our use of public transport?John Gibbons join...

Jozef Puska Found Guilty Of Murder

09 Nov 2023

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Jozef Puska has been found guilty of the murder of school teacher Ashling Murphy.Frank Greaney, Toda...

New European Rules For Political Ads On Social Media And Disinformation Threats

09 Nov 2023

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New EU rules are to be introduced aimed at curbing disinformation on social media. Andy O’Donoghue...

Culture Club: Terry Prone

08 Nov 2023

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Chief Executive of The Communications Clinic, Terry Prone joined us this week for The Culture Club!H...

New Rules For Bankers Delayed

08 Nov 2023

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New rules that will make senior bankers individually accountable for their actions have been delayed...

Switcher Savings Doubling Could Be Good News For Homeowners

08 Nov 2023

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How much can homeowners really save by switching loans?Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor for T...

Can Average Speed Cameras Help To Make Irish Roads Safer?

08 Nov 2023

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With road deaths continuing to rise in Ireland, will improved speed trap infrastructure help to slow...

Trump Ahead In Five Key States

07 Nov 2023

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With only one year to go to the next US presidential election, Trump currently leads in five key sta...

Why Calpol/Nurofen Is Like A Ham And Cheese Sandwich

07 Nov 2023

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Do over-the-counter medicines for viral infections actually work?Dr. Brian Higgins, GP from Galway P...

Minister Outlines New Guidelines On Smartphones In Schools

07 Nov 2023

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TD and Minister for Education, Norma Foley joined The Last Word to discuss new guidelines for parent...

Latest From Ashling Murphy Murder Trial

06 Nov 2023

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All evidence has now been heard in the trial of Jozef Puska for the murder of Ashling Murphy.Frank G...

Latest From Israel And Gaza

06 Nov 2023

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Orly Halpern, Journalist in Israel, and Patrick Bury, Defence and Security Expert at Bath University...

How Cocaine Became Ireland's Favourite Drug

06 Nov 2023

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How did cocaine become so widely available in Ireland?Nicola Tallant joined The Last Word to discuss...

Travel: Prague

06 Nov 2023

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Sarah Slattery, from TheTravelExpert.ie joined The Last Word to give her thoughts and advice on one ...

The Latest From The Molly Martens Sentencing Hearing

04 Nov 2023

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Marion McKeone, US Correspondent with The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss the latest f...

Israel Engaged In Revenge Rather Than Self-Defence, Taoiseach Says

04 Nov 2023

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While in South Korea, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that Israel's actions towards Gaza in the last...

The Week Trending

04 Nov 2023

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Is it any surprise that AI is the word of the year? Why are people in Australia avoiding mushrooms?B...

The Beatles Release Their Final Song

02 Nov 2023

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The Beatles have released their latest and final song.John Caddell joined The Last Word to discuss.C...

European Ban for Meta To Use Behavioural Data on Advertising

02 Nov 2023

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Andy O'Donoghue joined The Last Word for Tech Thursday.Facebook/Meta has been told they can't use be...

Heineken Axes Island's Edge Stout

02 Nov 2023

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It was announced today that Heineken will axe it's "Better, less bitter" stout, Island's Edge.Lorcan...

317,000 Workers Could Be Owed €700

02 Nov 2023

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It's been revealed that Revenue could owe around 317,000 people €700 each.Ged Nash, Labour's Finan...

How Much Can Solar Panels Reduce Your Energy Bills By?

02 Nov 2023

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Are solar panels worth the investment?Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with The Irish Indepe...

Date Set For Trump And His Children To Testify

31 Oct 2023

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A date has been confirmed to allow Donald Trump and his children to testify in his $250 million cour...

Flooding Continues As Storm Ciaran Approaches

31 Oct 2023

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Alan O’Reilly from Carlow Weather joined The Last Word ahead of the arrival of storm Ciaran, ...

What Is Osteoporosis?

31 Oct 2023

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Osteoporosis affects about half of women and 1 in 5 men. But what is it, and how is it treated?Dr Br...

Inflation Slowed To 3.6% In September

27 Oct 2023

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Have we finally gotten some relief from rising costs?Ian Guider, Business Editor with The Business P...

The Week Trending

27 Oct 2023

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Should employers be allowed to fire you for expressing your political views? Why do Gen Z want to s...

Home Rebuild Costs Rise By 12% In The Last Year

25 Oct 2023

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The cost of house rebuilds has skyrocketed in recent years, with a 12% rise in the last year.Charlie...

Tensions In Cabinet Over Proposed New Approach To Accommodate Refugees

25 Oct 2023

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Will an unofficial cap on Ukrainian refugees in Ireland be coming into place due to a lack of availa...

What is Meningitis?

24 Oct 2023

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Meningitis, while getting rarer, is still a public health concern.Dr. Brian Higgins from Galway Prim...

Britney Spear's New Book

24 Oct 2023

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Read Me Baby One More Time!John Caddell and Dee Reddy joined The Last Word for the weekly music slot...

Joe Biden Urges Israel To Delay Invasion of Gaza

24 Oct 2023

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America is trying to mitigate the situation in the Middle East, possibly delaying a ground invasion ...

Up To €100,000 Flood Relief Payments Approved for Businesses Affected by Flooding

24 Oct 2023

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At cabinet this morning, the Government approved funding of up to 100,000 euro for flood relief sche...

Latest From Israel And Gaza

23 Oct 2023

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Bel Trew, Chief International Correspondent for The Independent joined us live from Tel Aviv to give...

A Guide To A California Trip

23 Oct 2023

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If a California trip is on your bucket list, Sarah Slattery from TheTravelExpert.ie joined The Last ...

Fermoy Described as "Horrible" By Chat Show Guest

20 Oct 2023

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Web Summit Woes, Fermoy in County Cork described as "horrible" by a guest on The Graham Norton Show ...

Day 4 of The Ashling Murphy Murder Trial

20 Oct 2023

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Today FM Courts Correspondent, Frank Greaney joined The Last Word to recount the events of day 4 of ...

Rugby World Cup Semi Finals Preview

20 Oct 2023

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Brent Pope and Liam Toland joined The Last Word to give a preview of the RWC semi-finals which take ...

Killers Of The Flower Moon The Pick Of The Week's New Movies

20 Oct 2023

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Has Martin Scorsese done it again with his new film, Killers Of The Flower Moon?Roe McDermott, Movie...

Day 3 Of The Ashling Murphy Murder Trial

19 Oct 2023

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Today FM Courts Correspondent, Frank Greaney joined The Last Word to recount the events of day 3 of ...

Events Like The Cork Floods Are With Us To Stay

19 Oct 2023

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John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss the latest in environmental stories, including the horr...

How To Take Advantage Of 0% Vat On Ebooks And Audio Books

19 Oct 2023

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From the 1st of January, VAT on ebooks and audio books will be reduced to 0%. How can you take advan...

Taoiseach & Tánaiste Meet To Defuse Govt Tensions Over Health Budget

18 Oct 2023

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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Tánaiste Micheál Martin have met in an attempt to de-escalate tensions ...

Fear Of Filing Tax Returns Puts 7 In 10 Off Being Self-Employed

18 Oct 2023

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A new survey carried out by Taxback. com has shown that almost 7 in 10 people are put off becoming s...

Dublin Airport Set To Breach Passenger Limit

17 Oct 2023

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Dublin Airport is in danger of breaching it's 32 million yearly passenger cap for the second time si...

Joe Biden To Visit Israel Tomorrow

17 Oct 2023

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What are Joe Biden's reasons for visiting Israel tomorrow? Cal Thomas, Nationally Syndicated Columni...

Has Ursula Von der Leyen Been ‘Reckless’ In Her Communication On The Israel/Hamas Conflict?

17 Oct 2023

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European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen has caused controversy over her comments on Israe...

Essential Health Checks For Women

17 Oct 2023

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Are you in need of a health check?Dr. Brian Higgins, GP from Galway Primary Care joined The Last Wor...

Is The New Fraiser Any Good?

16 Oct 2023

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Is the new reboot of classic sitcom Fraiser any good?Joe O’Shea and Elaine Burke joined The Last W...

Dublin Port Resists Govt Calls To Make Car Park Available For Housing

16 Oct 2023

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Dublin Port has refused to hand over a 10 acre site to the Government, despite plans for it to be us...

Health Budget Not Big Enough, HSE Boss Says

16 Oct 2023

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Will our health services have enough money for the rest of this year and 2024? Tony O’Brien, Forme...

The Best Travel Deals Ready To Be Snapped Up

16 Oct 2023

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Looking to get away? Sarah Slattery joined The Last Word with her list of the best travel deals avai...

Israeli Army Orders Civilians To Evacuate North Gaza Within 24 Hours

13 Oct 2023

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Peter Power, Executive Director of UNICEF Ireland joined The Last Word to discuss the latest on tens...

The Week Trending

13 Oct 2023

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Ireland's roundabouts, addictive foods, and funerals without priests?Sarah McGuinness, Deputy News E...

Will Concert Films Save The Cinema?

12 Oct 2023

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What will the return of concert films do for the future of the cinema industry?Brian Lloyd joined Th...

Israel Prepares For Gaza Ground Offensive

12 Oct 2023

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Israel continues it's siege and air strikes on Gaza. What are the details of a possible ground offen...

Fifa Risks Breaking Climate Pledges

12 Oct 2023

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Plans for the 2030 Fifa World Cup seem to contradict the corporation's pledge to become carbon neutr...

How To Stay Up To Date With Tech And Not Get Left Behind

12 Oct 2023

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Do you or a loved one find it tough to keep up with new technology?Andy O’Donoghue joined The Last...

Biden Condemns Hamas Attack On Israel

11 Oct 2023

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Joe Biden has condemned the Hamas raid on Israel, echoing the overwhelming US support for Israel in ...

Irish Celebrity Pleads Not Guilty To Charges Of Defilement

11 Oct 2023

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An Irish celebrity who is on trial for the alleged defilement of an underage girl has pleaded not gu...

Minister For Education Norma Foley: Parents Cannot Be Forced To Pay Voluntary Contribution

11 Oct 2023

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Minister For Education, Norma Foley joined The Last Word to discuss the details of Budget 2024's edu...

Climate Goal Measures In Budget 2024

10 Oct 2023

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Have the Government done enough with regards to climate action in Budget 2024?Minister for Environme...

Interview: Paschal Donohoe

10 Oct 2023

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Minister for Public Expenditure, Paschal Donohoe joined The Last Word to discuss the plans for money...

Interview: Michael McGrath

10 Oct 2023

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Minister for Finance, Michael McGrath joined The Last Word to discuss his views on Budget 2024. Catc...

Budget 2024 Special

10 Oct 2023

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What is in the Government's €13bn Budget?Daniel McConnell, Editor with The Business Post, Ian Guid...

What Will Be In Tomorrow's Budget?

09 Oct 2023

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What do we know so far about the details of tomorrow's Budget?Ian Guider, Business Columnist with Th...

Israel Imposes Full Siege Of Gaza

09 Oct 2023

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Israeli Ambassador to Ireland, Dana Erlich joined The Last Word to discuss Israel's declaration of a...

The Best Value Christmas Markets

09 Oct 2023

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If you are planning to ahead abroad to the Christmas markets, now is the time to organize your trip....

Government Told 77 People Will Die Unless Road Projects Are Completed

06 Oct 2023

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A briefing document given to Eamon Ryan by Transport Infrastructure Ireland has predicted that a fai...

The Week Trending

06 Oct 2023

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Brianna Parkins, Irish Times Columnist, and Ian Power, CEO of Spunout.ie joined The Last Word to dis...

What Are Shower Pebbles?

05 Oct 2023

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What are shower pebbles and how can they help you save water?Andy O’Donoghue joined The Last Word ...

Pope Blasts Climate Change Deniers

05 Oct 2023

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Pope Francis has said we are 'nearing breaking point' when it comes to global warming.John Gibbons j...

1 In 30 People In Ireland Impacted By Gambling Says ESRI

05 Oct 2023

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A new report has found a surge in the number of people with gambling addictions. Why is this?Pete Lu...

Cancer Patients Paying Up To €300 Per Month For Parking

05 Oct 2023

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The Irish Cancer Society are aiming to have parking charges for cancer patients in hospitals scrappe...

Paddy Power To Close 21 Stores Nationwide

04 Oct 2023

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Bookmaker Paddy Power is to close 21 shops around the country. Why is this?Ian Guider, Columnist for...

Half Of Taxpayers Want Relief Restored For Spending On GPs And Medicines

04 Oct 2023

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According to a new survey, up to half of taxpayers want to see tax relief on health spending restore...

Age Limit Will Be Placed On Those Who Can Use E-Scooters, RSA Says

04 Oct 2023

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New rules are to be introduced for e-scooters which will see an age and speed limit for those riding...

Trump Civil Trial Underway

03 Oct 2023

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Former US President Donald Trump is returning to court as he faces a civil fraud trial in New York.C...

Meta To Charge EU Users For Ad Free Facebook And Instagram

03 Oct 2023

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Would you pay to use Instagram and Facebook?Elaine Burke, Journalist and Host of the Fortechsake Pod...

Contraceptive Pill To Be Available In Pharmacies Without Prescription

03 Oct 2023

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New laws will soon allow pharmacists to dispense certain forms of contraception medicines without pr...