Drug Use Will Surge If Citizens Assembly Recommends Decriminalisation, Top Garda Says
24 Aug 2023
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Assistant Commissioner Justin Kelly has said open drug use will surge if laws are liberalised in rel...
No Fall in Energy Prices Despite Wholesale Fall
23 Aug 2023
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Wholesale energy prices are falling, but why isn't the consumer seeing a reduction in bills?Ian Guid...
Nearly A Quarter of Our Pubs Have Closed in the Last 18 Years
23 Aug 2023
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A shocking statistic has revealed that almost a quarter of Ireland's pubs have closed since 2005.108...
What Do Irish People Want From Our Banks?
23 Aug 2023
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Our weekly money slot with Charlie Weston continues with a twist! This special includes Daragh Cassi...
NCT Cashless Moves Slammed
22 Aug 2023
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There has been backlash to the NCT's decision to make their mandatory services cashless. Peadar Toi...
"Budget 2024 Last Chance To Meet Climate Targets"
22 Aug 2023
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Will Ireland have to face enormous fines from the EU in 2030 as a result of not meeting climate targ...
Trump Skipping GOP Debate For Carlson Interview
22 Aug 2023
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Donald Trump has reportedly decided to ditch tomorrow's Republican debate to record an interview wit...
Back To School Illnesses
22 Aug 2023
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What should you be looking out for to avoid sending a sick child to school this September? Dr. Bria...
Mason Greenwood To Leave Man Utd
21 Aug 2023
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Statements have been released today by both Manchester United FC and Mason Greenwood confirming the ...
Lucy Letby Sentenced To Full Life Term For Murders Of Seven Babies And Attempted Murder Of Six Others
21 Aug 2023
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Lucy Letby has received the rare sentence of full life in prison, meaning she will never be released...
Gardaí To Meet Businesses After Series Of Violent Attacks In Dublin
21 Aug 2023
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Following the latest in a series of violent events in Dublin city centre, Gardaí plan to meet with ...
The Greek Islands
21 Aug 2023
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Have you ever considered going Island hopping in Greece? Sarah Slattery joined The Last Word to chat...
Spurs Vs. Man Utd, Liverpool Host Bournmemouth, & London Derby Between West Ham & Chelsea
18 Aug 2023
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Mark Lawrenson and Miguel Delaney joined The Last Word to give their predictions for the weekend's b...
Last Of The Summer Wine
18 Aug 2023
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Shelbourne Hotel Sommelier, Nisea Doddy joined The Last Word to discuss her recommendations for the ...
Late Late Audiences Dossiers, Eiffel Tower Gatecrashers, And Stephen Nolan Apologises On Air
18 Aug 2023
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Sarah McGuinness, Assistant News Editor with The Business Post, and Ben Finnegan, News Anchor with T...
Mason Greenwood Set For Man Utd Return
17 Aug 2023
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Man Utd have set a date for the reintegration of Mason Greenwood into the club. Noeline Blackwell,...
Remembering The Life And Work Of Michael Parkinson
17 Aug 2023
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Legendary television presenter Michael Parkinson has sadly passed away at the age of 88. Former Lat...
You’ve Heard Of Greenwashing But What About Greenhushing Or Greenshifting?
17 Aug 2023
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Have you heard of greenwashing or greenshifting? Why are they so dangerous? Environmental Journalis...
Gardaí Criticized For Presence At ATM Machines Following BOI Tech Breakdown
17 Aug 2023
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Questions are being asked about the Garda response to Bank of Ireland's major technical glitch earli...
Grant Thorton Release Report Surrounding RTÉ Payments Scandal
16 Aug 2023
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What are the findings of Grant Thornton's second report into the circumstances surrounding RTÉ's re...
Have House Prices In Dublin Peaked?
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
According to CSO figures, Dublin house prices fell by 0.9% in June. Does this mean we have seen the ...
Free Money? Bank Of Ireland Issue Apology After Extra Money Appears In Some Accounts
16 Aug 2023
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Bank Of Ireland has issued an apology following a bizarre event last night which allowed some custom...
Trump Indicted For A Fourth Time
15 Aug 2023
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Donald Trump is facing a fourth indictment over attempts to overturn his 2020 general election defea...
Number Of Young Adults Living At Home Doubles In A Decade
15 Aug 2023
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According to Eurostat survey figures, 68% of Irish adults aged between 25 and 29 are still living in...
The Unpleasant Symptoms Of Hemochromatosis And The Damage It Can Cause
15 Aug 2023
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Hemochromatosis is an inherited condition that involves a gradual build up of iron stores, due to an...
RTÉ In Negotiations With Ryan Tubridy Over Return
14 Aug 2023
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Ryan Tubridy is reportedly in urgent meetings with RTÉ about the future of his career with the nati...
Yet Another Attack On Tourists In Dublin
14 Aug 2023
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Four tourists in their twenties from the UK were attacked in Temple Bar on Saturday night. A teenage...
Things You Can Do In Ireland With The Kids Before They Go Back To School
14 Aug 2023
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After a long summer for parents trying to keep young children entertained while on school holidays, ...
The Week Trending
11 Aug 2023
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Journalist Lise Hand and Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent with The Irish Examiner joined The Las...
TV License Revenue Drops By €1M In First Week Of August
10 Aug 2023
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Week after week it has been reported there has been a shortfall in TV license revenue. Is it all dow...
Is It Time To Introduce Mortgage Interest Relief?
10 Aug 2023
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With interest rates increasing, is it time to introduce mortgage interest relief? Sean Canney, Ind...
Exploding Some Myths About Climate Change And The Transition To Renewables
10 Aug 2023
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John Gibbons joined The Last Word to clear up some of the popular myths around climate change and th...
The Latest In App Innovation
10 Aug 2023
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Andy O’Donoghue joined The Last Word to discuss the latest innovations in the world of smartphone ...
Is Demand For Electric Vehicles Slowing Down?
09 Aug 2023
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Is public enthusiasm for converting to electric vehicles dimming? Neil Briscoe, Motoring Journalist...
Government Hopes To "Build Public Trust" With National Policy On AI
09 Aug 2023
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The Government has published a review of a new 7 pillar AI strategy, which will aim to "build public...
Mortgage Rates Jump Again, And It's Likely To Be Repeated In Future
09 Aug 2023
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The average interest rate on new mortgage agreements in Ireland went above 4% in June. This is the h...
Sinéad O'Connor Laid to Rest in Bray today
08 Aug 2023
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Our weekly music slot continues with John Caddell and Dee Reddy. Sinéad O'Connor being laid to res...
Trump Thinks Wokeness Cost the US Women's Team Their Place in The World Cup
08 Aug 2023
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In a post on Truth Social, Donald Trump claims that wokeness cost the US Women's Soccer Team their p...
Can You Be Racist to A White Person?
08 Aug 2023
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Can you be racist to a white person? Has political correctness gone too far? What's wrong with dog w...
Dermot Whelan on Leaving Today FM
08 Aug 2023
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Dermot Whelan, one-half of Dermot and Dave on Today FM, is leaving the station after 9 years. Before...
Chris Sherlock: How Being Bullied At School Changed My Life Forever
08 Aug 2023
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Chris Sherlock was bullied in school to the point where he left before he completed his Junior Cert....
Week Trending: Lizzo, Ireland Becoming A Tourist Hotspot And, Health Warnings For Packing On Processed Foods.
04 Aug 2023
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We're back with our week trending, this week we're looking at Lizzo, Whether or not Ireland is becom...
Recipes From Smokin’ Soul
04 Aug 2023
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Don't let the rain stop you and the fam from having that outdoor family BBQ. Pat Conway from Smoki...
Ireland Takes On Italy As World Cup Countdown Begins
04 Aug 2023
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With only 5 weeks to go till the start of the Rugby World Cup, Ireland's pre-season training is in f...
Escalated Threats From AI And War On National Risk Assessment
03 Aug 2023
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The Government's National Risk Assessment report has identified a number of rising concerns for the ...
UK Govt Accused Of "Wrecking" Its Climate Commitments
03 Aug 2023
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Greenpeace have accused the UK Government of sabotaging their climate commitments following recent d...
Back To School Tech
03 Aug 2023
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With the school year approaching, what tech can you invest in to make to process smoother? Andy O’...
How 20 Years Of Google Has Impacted Ireland
03 Aug 2023
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How has Google's presence economically impacted Ireland over the last 20 years? Andy O’Donoghue a...
Culture Club: Claire Kilroy
02 Aug 2023
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Novelist Claire Kilroy joined us this week for the Culture Club! She spoke to Matt about music, fil...
Best Food Trucks Around Ireland To Visit This Long Weekend
02 Aug 2023
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Over the long weekend, you may find yourself in a position where a food truck is an option for your ...
Trump Indicted Over Attempts To Overthrow 2020 Election
02 Aug 2023
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Donald Trump faces new legal charges, revealed last night over attempts to overturn the 2020 preside...
More Price Hikes Coming Down The Line
02 Aug 2023
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Food inflation seems set to continue with percentage rises to potentially hit double digits over the...
Guinness Sales On The Up Following Pandemic
01 Aug 2023
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Over a 12 month period, Diageo's net sales in Ireland have increased by around 16%. Ian Guider, Bus...
After Four Years Biden Acknowledges His Seventh Grandchild
01 Aug 2023
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Joe Biden has publicly acknowledged his seventh grandchild, Navy Joan Roberts for the first time. ...
Sleep, Memory And Mood Issues: What Is Fibromyalgia And How Is It Diagnosed?
01 Aug 2023
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Fibromyalgia is a pain disorder which can affect 1 in every 50 people. What should you look out for,...
‘Super’ Sturgeon And Blue Moons To Be Visible This Month
01 Aug 2023
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A bigger and brighter moon known as a 'super moon' may be visible in the sky tonight. A 'blue moon' ...
The Dubs Are All-Ireland Champions
31 Jul 2023
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After a hectic day in Croker yesterday, the Dubs have been crowned All-Ireland Champions following t...
Lake Garda: Booking and Activity Tips
31 Jul 2023
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Our weekly travel slot continues and this week, Lake Garda in Italy is the topic of conversation. S...
Man Pleads Guilty to Double Murder and Assault
31 Jul 2023
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A man has admitted murdering Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee in Sligo. 23-year-old Yousef Palani, o...
The Student Accommodation Crisis is Back
31 Jul 2023
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Minister for Higher Education, Simon Harris has pleaded for home owners to rent out a room to studen...
Week Trending: Morrissey Criticises Sinead Tributes, More Ticket Pain For Coldplay Fans, And The National Party's Gold Reserves
28 Jul 2023
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The Week Trending covers Morrissey criticising Sinead tributes, The further ticket pain Coldplay fan...
Garda Get Extra 10m To Increase Numbers In Dublin City
28 Jul 2023
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The Garda have received an extra 10m to increase their presence on the streets of Dublin. But what h...
UN Warns Of 'Global Boiling'
27 Jul 2023
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July 2023 is on track to be the hottest month in recorded history, with UN chief António Guterres w...
The Last Word Remembers The Unforgettable Sinéad O'Connor
27 Jul 2023
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We took some time today on The Last Word to pay a proper tribute to the beautiful soul of Sinéad O'...
Remembering Sinéad O'Connor
26 Jul 2023
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Legendary singer Sinéad O'Connor has died at the age of 56. John Caddell and Dee Reddy joined The ...
'Build More Roads', Taoiseach Says In Response To Rail Review
26 Jul 2023
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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said Eamon Ryan's rail review makes a case for more investment in roads. ...
Do You Have A Bank Account That Your Partner Knows Nothing About?
26 Jul 2023
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1 in 10 adults in a relationship have a secret bank account, Aviva has found. Why is this? Charlie ...
US Embassy In Dublin Warns American Visitors To 'Keep A Low Profile'
26 Jul 2023
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The US Embassy in Dublin has issued a security warning to those from the US planning to travel to th...
Tens Of Thousands Of Coldplay Fans Fail To Secure Tickets For Four Dublin Shows
25 Jul 2023
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Huge demand has resulted in thousands of hopefuls missing out on tickets to see one of Coldplay's Cr...
Spotify Increases Price Of Premium Subscription
25 Jul 2023
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Spotify are the latest streaming giant to increase their subscription prices, with a premium subscri...
Streams Of Country Singer’s Violence Anthem Increase By 1000% After Controversy
25 Jul 2023
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Country artist Jason Aldean's song 'Try That In A Small Town' has amassed millions of streams amid c...
Publicly Funded IVF To Be Available From September But There Are Exceptions
25 Jul 2023
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The Government has announced that publicly funded utility treatments will be provided from September...
Another Blow for Ireland's Women's Rugby Team
21 Jul 2023
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Captain Nichola Fryday has announced her retirement from international rugby. Joining The Last Word...
Banning Ads For Cars and What is Phubbing?
21 Jul 2023
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What is phubbing? Is Barbie a Communist? Should we start banning ads for cars? Roe McDermott, Movie...
Possible "Cocaine Tourists" in Donegal
21 Jul 2023
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Gardaí are warning of the potential of "cocaine tourists" following a number of suspected drug wash...
The Best Tech To Improve Your Holidays
20 Jul 2023
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Heading abroad to escape the rain and wondering how you could improve that holiday even more? Tech...
The Last Word On The Environment: Are Heat Waves Here To Stay?
20 Jul 2023
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Whilst it may be bucketing in Ireland, abroad has the opposite issue of major heatwaves. But, are th...
Many Of The Tuam Babies Will Never Be Identified
20 Jul 2023
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Following the horrific findings at Tuam, the Minister has announced that they will be attempting to ...
Ireland Has One Of The Biggest Gaps In Homeownership Between Young And Older People In Europe
20 Jul 2023
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A new report by the ESRI has shown that 80% of people in Ireland over the age of 40 own their own ho...
Government Watchdog Responds to John Delaney Scheme
19 Jul 2023
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Recently, the Sunday Independent tracked down a "Money for Jam" scheme supposedly ran by former Head...
Proposed Minimum Wage "Unaffordable" for Many SMEs
19 Jul 2023
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The Low Pay Commission is set to recommend a 12 percent or €1.40 increase in the hourly minimum wa...
The Price of A Pint is Going Up
19 Jul 2023
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Diageo has announced yet another price rise from August. Draught beer of Hop House, Guinness, Carlsb...
Ireland Has Become Warmer And Wetter In The Last 30 Years
18 Jul 2023
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A new report from Met Eireann today states that Ireland has become 'Warmer and Wetter' in the last 3...
House Prices Continue To Slow Down According To CSO Figures
18 Jul 2023
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CSO figures have shown that house prices are falling, but is this a positive thing? Ian Guider, Bu...
The Last Word on Music: Taylor Swift Ticket Madness Is About To Descend On Ireland
18 Jul 2023
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You don't have to be a 'Swifty' to know the world is going mental for Taylor Swift tickets, and the ...
RFK’s Family Condemn His “Deplorable” Claims That Covid Was Engineered To Kill Black And White People
18 Jul 2023
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Following a dramatic turn of events at dinner, RFK's family condemned his claims that covid was deli...
Is There A Need for Satellite TV Anymore?
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is it game over for telly? Has the satellite dish had it's day? Our weekly TV and Streaming Slot co...
Lack Of Care Places For Vulnerable Children Highlighted In New Report
17 Jul 2023
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A new report has highlighted the lack of places for vulnerable children. Joining The Last Word to d...
It's Kerry V Dublin in the All Ireland Football Final
17 Jul 2023
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Kerry Vs Dublin are to square off in this year's All Ireland Football Final following a busy weekend...
The Review of Ireland's Rail Network and It's Proposals
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A train line from Ballina to Rosslare and high-speed inter-city trains are among the proposals highl...
Six RTÉ Oireachtas Probes, Boris is Back and Calls for 12th July Bank Holiday
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the week trending this week, RTÉ continues to be under the microscope, Boris Johnson is back in ...
Injury Doubt for Irish World Cup Squad
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Women's World Cup is just around the corner and with a feisty match against Columbia behind clos...
No Smartphone Policy For Primary Pupils Could Be Extended To All Schools, Education Minister Says
13 Jul 2023
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Minister for Education Norma Foley is interested in extending nationwide the idea of a no smartphone...
Heatwaves Return To Europe
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
More extreme heatwaves are set to hit Europe in the coming weeks, with the highest ever ground tempe...
RTÉ To Ask Ryan Tubridy To Pay Back €150,000 From Outstanding Renault Events
13 Jul 2023
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Director General Kevin Bakhurst has said RTÉ will ask Ryan Tubridy to pay back €150,000 from outs...
How To Use Your Tech To Save Money
13 Jul 2023
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We could all do with saving a little more money! Could investing in technology help you out with you...
Culture Club: Ed Smith
12 Jul 2023
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TodayFM's Ed Smith joined us for The Culture Club this week! He spoke to Matt about music, films, co...
Taoiseach Claims People In Emergency Accommodation Are Refusing "Multiple Offers" For Social Housing
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At a press conference given yesterday by the Government in relation to Housing For All, Taoiseach Le...
Half Of Us Can't Afford Health Insurance And Pensions
12 Jul 2023
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A survey done by Aviva has found more than half of people can't afford health insurance and/or a pen...
Children's Hospital Has Only Completed 27 Rooms Out Of 3,000 Target
12 Jul 2023
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Only 27 rooms out of a projected 3,000 have been completed for the new National Children's Hospital,...