Are kids better off being looked after at home or in afterschool care?
20 Nov 2025
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Are kids better off being looked after at home or in afterschool care? Research from the ESRI shows ...
Lee and Andrew Child on their new book 'Exit Strategy
20 Nov 2025
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Exit Strategy is the thirtieth thriller in the Jack Reacher novels and once again this addictive ser...
Mary, Lady Heath the first true female trailblazer in aviation
20 Nov 2025
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“Before Amelia Earhart’s famous exploits and her infamous disappearance. A Limerick woman was th...
Will AI actually make us less smart?
20 Nov 2025
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A recent study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the US suggests that using AI makes...
A Russian spy ship is on course for Irish waters
20 Nov 2025
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A Russian spy ship is on course for Irish waters. But what do we know about the ship and its intenti...
We hear about the new digital product passport
20 Nov 2025
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We hear about the new digital product passport that’s going to help consumers check where a produc...
Is there a social toll to be paid for our increasingly sober society?
20 Nov 2025
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Ireland's drinking rate has been steadily declining for decades now - in fact, according to recent O...
Keeping our skin healthy during the winter months
20 Nov 2025
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For anyone who isn’t aware it’s national healthy skin month this November. Joining Pat to discus...
How short term letting provides vital income for households
20 Nov 2025
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Next year the short-term letting industry is expected to get a massive overhaul in an attempt to com...
Edward James surrealist garden Las Pozas
19 Nov 2025
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Edward James was one of the most enigmatic figures of the twentieth century, a poet, collector, patr...
It’s International Fraud Awareness Week
19 Nov 2025
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It’s International Fraud Awareness Week, and we’ve teamed up with Bank of Ireland to help educat...
We hear about 'Lines of Enquiry' a GoLoud original podcast
19 Nov 2025
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From 25 years in the Garda Technical Bureau, former Detective John Sweetman has now launched a new G...
Both Chamber of Congress agree to the release of the Epstein files
19 Nov 2025
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Name calling and tense press conferences. President Trump reacts to the release of the Epstein files...
Motoring:The smart speed bump
19 Nov 2025
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We hear about in use in both Australia and Sweden, a smart speed bump only deploys when a car is act...
Paschal Donohoe on his move to Washington
19 Nov 2025
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Paschal Donohoe, Incoming Managing Director and Chief Knowledge Officer, World Bank joined Pat in st...
The extinction of the last Australian shrew
19 Nov 2025
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Australia’s last native shrew has been officially declared extinct, and it’s a sobering reminder...
Joe Lynam on the importance of being aware of heart health
19 Nov 2025
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You normally hear Joe Lynam bright and early at 6:30am on Breakfast Business, but recently he has be...
Will Paschal Donohoe’s departure leave a significant leadership gap in Fine Gael?
19 Nov 2025
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Paschal Donohoe’s departure for the world bank may leave a significant leadership gap in Fine Gael...
Who are the runners and riders to replace Minister Paschal Donohoe?
18 Nov 2025
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As Minister for Finance Pascal Donohoe announces his resignation, who are the runners and riders to ...
Tech with Jess: Resetting the algorithm
18 Nov 2025
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On this week’s technology slot, Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly talks about resetti...
Christmas is about connection not perfection
18 Nov 2025
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Christmas is about connection, not perfection. But then December shows up and we all start sprinting...
The corruption scandal rocking the Ukrainian government
18 Nov 2025
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has vowed to overhaul state energy companies following a corr...
Reaction as Minister Paschal Donohoe to resign from government
18 Nov 2025
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Dublin Lord Mayor Ray McAdam reacts to the news that Pascal Donohoe, Minister for Finance is to resi...
Preparing to become the first Irish astronaut in space
18 Nov 2025
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In 2026, Dr Norah Patten will become the first Irish person in space. Joining her on that mission is...
Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe is to resign from Government
18 Nov 2025
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Minister for Finance Pascal Donohoe is to resign from Government to take up a position at the World ...
Latest on the stabbing incident in Cork
18 Nov 2025
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A 60-year-old woman has died and her husband is in a serious condition in hospital, after they were ...
Ask The Expert: On the hidden costs of buying a home
17 Nov 2025
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Our expert this morning Margaret Barrett of Mortgage Navigators who took a look at the hidden costs ...
Kilmore West playground was burnt out last night
17 Nov 2025
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Last night, a fire was started in Kilmore West playground. The newly opened playground saw parts of ...
Paul Willams on his new book ' Crooks 2'
17 Nov 2025
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Here to take us through an inside look at some of the biggest crime stories and scandals in Irish hi...
Lung cancer the deadliest cancer in Ireland
17 Nov 2025
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Lung cancer is the deadliest cancer in Ireland with an estimated 1900 deaths per annum and its the s...
Trump calls for a vote to release Epstein files
17 Nov 2025
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Trump says he “has nothing to hide” as he calls for a vote to release Epstein files. Pat discuss...
The communities affected by the weekend’s tragic crash
17 Nov 2025
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Communities in Ardee, Carrickmacross, Drumconrath and Lanarkshire in Scotland have been devastated f...
A look back on a brilliant weekend of sport!
17 Nov 2025
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here were scenes of joy and jubilation in Budapest last night as Ireland defeated Hungary 3 nil. Ire...
Henry McKean met Troy Parrott's friends and family
17 Nov 2025
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Last night people all around Ireland were celebrating Ireland's win against Hungary and the man of t...
New report finds Ireland needs to rebalance our energy policy
17 Nov 2025
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A new report has found that Ireland's energy policy needs to be rebalanced to meet the needs of its ...
Car crash which claimed the lives of five young people in County Louth
17 Nov 2025
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A Garda investigation is continuing into a car crash which claimed the lives of five young people in...
A look back on the new stories of the week on our Friday Forum
14 Nov 2025
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Séamus McGrath TD, Spokesperson on Housing, Fianna Fáil, Cork South-Central, Kathleen Funchion MEP...
Friday Food with Kevin Dundon
14 Nov 2025
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This week, Kevin Dundon is here to chat through three delicious dishes for the perfect weekend meal ...
When is the right time to sell and to buy a house?
14 Nov 2025
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With the housing market ever-present in the news, we ask Rowena Quinn, managing partner at Hunters E...
A new national centre for inclusive higher education opens
14 Nov 2025
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A new national centre for inclusive higher education has officially opened at Maynooth University. T...
Co current system to check if drivers have paid their motor tax
14 Nov 2025
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Have you paid your motor tax for this year? Well whether you have or not, the department of transpor...
How to stop anti-social behaviour getting further out of hand?
14 Nov 2025
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It’s no secret that anti-social behaviour is a problem here in Ireland. But over the last two mont...
What a win for Ireland!
14 Nov 2025
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Ireland’s world cup dream remains alive as the Heimer Hallgrimsson's side defeat Portugal two nil ...
Dermot O'Leary on his new book ‘Toto The Ninja Cat, And The Pirate Treasure Hunt’
14 Nov 2025
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Bestselling author and television presenter Dermot O'Leary joined Pat to chat about his new children...
The BBC has apologized to Donald Trump
14 Nov 2025
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The BBC has apologized to Donald Trump over an episode of Panorama which edited his January 6th 2021...
Gillian Sherratt, Mum of Harvey Morrison
13 Nov 2025
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The government is set to launch a statutory inquiry into scoliosis and spina bifida care at children...
James Browne TD, Minister on the new housing plan
13 Nov 2025
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The Government, this morning, launched its new housing plan: Delivering Homes, Building Communities’...
Frank Greaney discusses the trail of Ruth Lawrence
13 Nov 2025
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Ruth Lawrence was yesterday found guilty of the murders of Anthony Keegan and Eoin O'Connor between ...
The appetite for weight-loss drugs has been insatiable
13 Nov 2025
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The appetite for weight-loss drugs, known as glp-1 agonists, has been insatiable since they hit the ...
The 2 Johnnies are back for Pints In A Field 4'
13 Nov 2025
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Johnny Smacks and Johnny B, who together, of course, are The 2 Johnnies. They’ve just announced th...
President Trump signed a bill last night reopening the government
13 Nov 2025
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As President Trump signed a bill last night reopening the government, a tranche of documents releas...
Blackrock Health’s new women’s health clinic
13 Nov 2025
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What are the health conditions women need to look out for at every stage of life? Dr Caoimhe Hartley...
The impact of shoplifting on businesses
13 Nov 2025
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The Gardai have charged 29 people as part of a major clampdown on retail crime. Operation Táirge is...
New speed limits are set to be introduced across Dublin city
13 Nov 2025
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New speed limits are set to be introduced across Dublin city in an attempt to make the city safer. T...
Keir Starmer under pressure in UK
12 Nov 2025
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has privately vowed to fight any challenge to his leadership tha...
Professor Nick Maynard on 15 years engaging in surgical volunteering in Gaza
12 Nov 2025
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Professor Nick Maynard has spent 15 years engaging in surgical volunteering in Gaza, including durin...
Clodagh McKenna on how to make easy balanced meals
12 Nov 2025
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Cooking healthy, balanced meals everyday can take up a lot of time for people, especially when you’...
A Garden from Ireland for the White House
12 Nov 2025
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A Garden from Ireland for the White House, a proposal for a symbolic gift from Ireland to the United...
Are we doing enough or too much to tackle vaping?
12 Nov 2025
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With restrictions on vapes such as banning single use vapes, mandating that vapes be hidden in shops...
Inside Hollywood: The remakes that didn't hit the mark
12 Nov 2025
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There’s a whole graveyard of badly handled remakes and “reimagining’s” of beloved classics t...
A new documentary 'First Conviction' a quest for justice
12 Nov 2025
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In 2019 a couple were found guilty of procuring female genital mutilation, otherwise known as FGM, s...
How lake temperatures surged past 40 °C in the Amazon Basin
12 Nov 2025
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As COP-30 takes place in Brazil, scientists there detail what happened in the heart of the Amazon Ba...
Is it worth buying new car at all?
12 Nov 2025
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New car buyers are placing their 2026 orders now. Why does January matter so much, and is it worth b...
All the latest news in politics with Sean Defoe
12 Nov 2025
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Catherine Connolly Inauguration, Party leadership criticised for focus on ‘parachuting in’ famou...
A review of the new Google Pixel4 watch
11 Nov 2025
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On this week’s Tech Slot, Jess Kelly will review the brand new Google Pixel4 Watch and also answer...
Nicola Tallant discusses her new book on the murder of Katie Simpson
11 Nov 2025
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In 2020, 21-year-old showjumper Katie Simpson was murdered by her sister’s abusive partner. Yet it...
Declan O’ Rourke, Aviva Insurance Ireland CEO
11 Nov 2025
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Aviva are going to renew their sponsorship of the Aviva stadium by another five years. It will bring...
The Alice Leahy Trust marking its 50th Anniversary
11 Nov 2025
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In 1974, then Assistant National Director for Simon Ireland, nurse Alice Leahy authored a comprehen...
What can we do to protect our children from bullying?
11 Nov 2025
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What can we do to protect our children from bullying? Does the rise of cyberbullying mean that child...
Catherine Connolly’s inauguration takes place today in Dublin Castle
11 Nov 2025
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Catherine Connolly’s inauguration takes place today in Dublin Castle. Catherine Connolly will be I...
The perspective of someone working on the ground in Palestine
11 Nov 2025
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Dana Abu Koash, is the International Humanitarian Law coordinator with the Palestine Red Crescent So...
Over 150 motorists avoided penalty points last year by making a charity donation
11 Nov 2025
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Over 150 motorists avoided penalty points last year by making a charity donation. This is according ...
Ask The Expert: Consultant Ophthalmologist Arthur Cummins
10 Nov 2025
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Consultant Ophthalmologist Arthur Cummins is our Ask the Expert this week and outlines the importan...
What to see and do if you visit Newfoundland
10 Nov 2025
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Newfoundland may feel far away, but would you be surprised to know it’s as close as the Canary Is...
What are the difficulties of working in a family business?
10 Nov 2025
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Working in a family business can be both rewarding and challenging. It’s a unique situation where ...
The latest on the BBC resignations
10 Nov 2025
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BBC chair is expected to respond to MPs after Director General and News CEO resign following a criti...
The economic burden of living with a skin condition
10 Nov 2025
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The high-cost burden of skin disease for patients in Ireland skin disease is among the most common a...
How can people protect and secure their homes?
10 Nov 2025
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New research shows that fifty percent of Irish households ae more worried about a break-in compared ...
COP Climate Summit officially begins today!
10 Nov 2025
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The 30th edition of the COP Climate Summit officially begins today in Belém, Brazil, 33 years after...
A look back on the weekend of sport
10 Nov 2025
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Looking back over this past weekend in sport, Shamrock Rovers beat Cork City securing their first le...
The evolution of inauguration day over the decades
10 Nov 2025
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Tomorrow marks the 14th presidential inauguration in Ireland. Simon Tierney has been investigating t...
This week marks the 30th year of Science week
10 Nov 2025
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This week marks the 30th year of Science week with opportunities to explore events on space, women’...
Today's political roundup with Fionnán Sheehan
10 Nov 2025
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The expected delay into Fianna fail’s review of the presidential election is causing disappointmen...
The Louvre has been heavily criticised for neglecting security
07 Nov 2025
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It's been three weeks since jewels worth an estimated 88 million euro were stolen from the Louvre a...
Friday Forum looks back on the news stories of the week!
07 Nov 2025
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Our Friday Forum looks back on the news stories of the week! Joining Pat today was Joe Neville TD, K...
Friday Food with Gary O'Hanlon
07 Nov 2025
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This week, Gary O’Hanlon is looking at a classic Beef Stroganoff as the evening gets colder.
Michael Palin on his new book ‘Michael Palin in Venezuela’
07 Nov 2025
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Michael Palin joined Pat in studio to chat about his brand-new book ‘Michael Palin in Venezuela’...
No major polluters present at COP30
07 Nov 2025
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COP30 in Brazil. Can it have any impact without major polluters present? We heard from our reporter ...
A look ahead to the weekend of sport
07 Nov 2025
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A busy weekend of sport ahead, with Ireland taking on Japan in the rugby, Manchester City facing off...
How BMW is putting sustainability at the forefront
07 Nov 2025
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he market for electric vehicles in Ireland is continuing to grow with EV’s overtaking diesel sales...
Health Insurance expert Dermot Goode on getting best deals
07 Nov 2025
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Over half a million people will receive renewal notice for their insurance but with premiums set to ...
Boxed with John Fardy features 'Down Cemetery Road'
06 Nov 2025
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New Apple TV Thriller series Down Cemetery Road starring Emma Thompson and from the creators of Slow...
An exciting development happened in the world of immunology
06 Nov 2025
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There has been progress in this effort with immunotherapy becoming more common in the treatment of c...
Cork comedian Chris Kent in studio this morning
06 Nov 2025
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Cork comedian Chris Kent will be performing his last few shows from his ‘offline’ tour this mont...
The incredible woman who fought the state on contraception ban
06 Nov 2025
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Mary ‘May’ McGee, activist who won landmark court case against the State’s ban on contraceptio...
The links between Ireland and ice hockey
06 Nov 2025
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Ice hockey team, the Belfast Giants, received a huge boost last week with the news that former Chels...
A new podcast chronicling the serial fraudster, Amy McAuley
06 Nov 2025
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A new podcast chronicling the serial fraudster, Amy McAuley. ‘Unravelling Amy’ will tell, over ...
Bird flu what is the risk posed to the public?
06 Nov 2025
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The Department of Agriculture yesterday confirmed a second outbreak of bird flu at a commercial turk...
Infighting continues in Fianna Fáil
06 Nov 2025
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Fianna Fáil’s infighting continues this week, with Micheál Martin flying to Brazil for the COP30...
A look take a look at coffee cup waste
06 Nov 2025
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With fresh talk of the latte levy coming in after years of delays we take a look at coffee cup waste...