Today with David McCullagh

Parents of children born through surrogacy call for government action

06 May 2026

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Amy White - has two children through surrogacy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What to cut when culling streaming subscriptions

06 May 2026

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Marty Meany, Goosed.ieSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump pauses project Freedom

06 May 2026

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Donald Trump says the US is pausing its operation to guide stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Roland Oliphant, Senior Foreign Correspondent,...

Early intervention key to managing Asthma

06 May 2026

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Prof. Marcus Butler, Respiratory Consultant at St Vincent’s University Hospital, Dr Lucy Perrem, Pediatric Respiratory Medicine Consultant at Childr...

Ask the Vet – Itchy dogs

05 May 2026

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It’s important for your dog to have a good skincare routine to prevent itchy skin conditions. Lucy Jerram, Vet tells us the best way to go about it....

Tensions in Strait of Hormuz push US-Iran ceasefire to the brink

05 May 2026

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Lyse Doucet, BBC’s Chief International Correspondent and Sean Bell, former fighter pilot & Royal Air Force Vice-Marshal, now military analyst.See om...

A €1.5 million price tag: Should the state Sandymount Martello tower?

05 May 2026

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An historic landmark on Dublin’s coastline has just gone up for sale - prompting calls for the State to step in and preserve it. Maura Fay, RTE Radi...

Study Hub 2026: English

05 May 2026

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we’re going to start a new series OF STUDY HUB to help Leaving cert students as they prepare for their exams which begin in just over 4 weeks time. ...

True Crime revisited: The murder of Veronica Guerin

05 May 2026

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Barry Cummins, True Crime Author, Journalist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taoiseach says nuclear power should be examined as option for Ireland but is it a realistic option?

05 May 2026

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Philip Boucher Hayes, Countrywide Presenter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's gaming inspiration, why video games are being turned into movies

05 May 2026

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Sarah Maria Griffin, Irish novelist and video game reviewer for The GuardianSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hantavirus

05 May 2026

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Graham Fry, Director of The Tropical Medical Bureau and Chris Reynolds, former Director of the Irish Coast Guard and former head of the EU's counter-p...

Is Duolingo’s ‘taxi driver test’ an effective way to vet job applicants?

05 May 2026

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Sinead Brady, Career psychologist and author of ‘Total Reset’ and Adam Maguire, RTÉ Business Desk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Borrow five times income for mortgages

01 May 2026

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Eoin McGee Financial PlannerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayday festival on the Hill of Uisneach

01 May 2026

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Today is May 1st, or Lá Bealtaine, which in Celtic tradition marks the beginning of summer. The day is steeped in folklore and custom Reporter Maura ...

Shane Bergin takes a closer look at the Moon

01 May 2026

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On the back of humanity’s recent return to lunar orbit, we thought we’d take a closer look, Dr Shane Bergin, associate professor at UCD.See omnyst...

HOW to save Irish towns outside commuter belts from decline

01 May 2026

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Briain Smyth CEO of Rural Link, Derek Clune, Chairperson of Shannon Tidy Towns and Liam Heffron, Social change advocate.See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

Prison officers to be issued with body cameras, batons amid rise in violence

01 May 2026

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Saoirse Brady, Executive Director of the Irish Penal Reform.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dawn Chorus preview

01 May 2026

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Derek Mooney, RTÉ ProducerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get run ready: How to best prepare for the Dublin City Half Marathon

01 May 2026

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Mary Jennings, founder and running coach at ForgetTheGym.ie and Dr David Nolan, Assistant Professor of Sport and Exercise Science, DCU.See omnystudio....

EU/ Mercosor deal kicks in

01 May 2026

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Neil McDonnell ISME and Francie Gorman- President of the Irish Farmers Association.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Gathering

01 May 2026

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Thomas Byrne, Minister of State for Europe and Defence // Conor Sheehan Labour TD for Limerick city and Housing spokesperson // Ellen Coyne, political...

Escalating gang feud in Ballymun to blame for 11 year old firing handgun: can increase in community policing help?

30 Apr 2026

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Barry Ward, Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire and Rory Hearne, Social Democrats TD.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deep retrofits and energy grants - SEAI Q&A

30 Apr 2026

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Ciaran Byrne, Director of National Retrofit, SEAI and Brian McIntyre, Programme Manager, SEAI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Birth order: what does it mean and does it really shape who we are?

30 Apr 2026

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Dr Emma Farrell LIS Assistant Professor of Mental Health at the Department of Psychology Maynooth UniversitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Why have avalanche deaths surged in the Alps this season?

30 Apr 2026

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Johan Gaume, former pro snowboarder and a professor of alpine mass movements at ETH Zürich and SLF DavosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Mental Health Commissioner

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Mental Health Bill was passed through the Dáil yesterday. It's the first significant change to Irish mental health laws in more than quarter of a...

More funding pledged to Jewish Community in London following terror attack

30 Apr 2026

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Nick Aldworth, the UK’s former national co-ordinator for Counter Terror Policing and Rabbi Dr Benjamin Elton Chief Minister of the Great Synagogue i...

WORKING ON: Fall in GAA fans at US matches over fears of ICE arrests

30 Apr 2026

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Brian O’Connell, RTÉ ReporterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BOOK: Leaving Russia - How Putin Forced a country's future to flee

30 Apr 2026

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Jason Corcoran, author and war correspondentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Car upkeep: the basics you shouldn’t ignore to avoid high costs down the line

30 Apr 2026

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David Corbally, Mechanic from Service Stop LtdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enduring Powers of Attorney – why you need to plan in advance

29 Apr 2026

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Áine Flynn, The Director of the Decision Support Service.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSPCA - New single organization to advocate for animal welfare

29 Apr 2026

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Alex Kavanagh, NSPCA veterinary surgeon and Conor Dowling, Director of Advocacy with the NSPCA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best champions league game ever last night

29 Apr 2026

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Martin Zeigler, Chief sports reporter with the London Times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

France launches probe into adult website linked to Pelicot mass-rape trial

29 Apr 2026

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Niamh Kennedy, CNN Producer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EV buses lying idle due to lack of charging infrastructure

29 Apr 2026

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Professor Brian Caulfield from School of Engineering at Trinity College Dublin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Come to your census – a journey to know your relatives

29 Apr 2026

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Mick Lynch- former General Secretary of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers or RMT.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

The Com: Europol issues warning of online network grooming

29 Apr 2026

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Mick Moran, CEO of Hotline and Ollwyn Moran, Child Neurological Developmental Therapist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Made in Europe – how Beijing plans to battle the EU’s manufacturing scheme

29 Apr 2026

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Adam Maguire, RTÉ Business Reporter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Book recommendations with the Librarians

29 Apr 2026

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Tracy McEnaney, Executive Librarian, Waterford Libraries and Darina Molloy, Mayo County Libraries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch your back – gym workouts that protect your back.

29 Apr 2026

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Derek Cawley, Spinal SurgeonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reversing the trend: Why are more and more Americans making Ireland home?

28 Apr 2026

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For the first time in the two nations’ shared history, the number of American citizens moving to Ireland is greater than the number of Irish citizen...

Scabies: Warning issued to Students in Waterford

28 Apr 2026

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Scott Walkin Irish College of General Practitioners lead for Infection Control and Mayo GP.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back garden homes: Brian O’Connell visits a factory to see how viable modular units could be

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Government decision last week to exempt modular homes in back gardens from planning permission has met significant criticism. Our reporter Brian O...

Social Democrat Leader Holly Cairns

28 Apr 2026

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TD for Cork South West and Leader of the Social Democrats, Holly Cairns on what the Social Democrats proposing to help people with the cost of living ...

National Lottery urging Government to stop bookmakers taking bets on its draws

28 Apr 2026

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Jack Horgan Jones, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times, Sharon Byrne, Chairperson, Irish Bookmakers Association and Dr Frank Houghton, princi...

Why Kinship carers should be ‘cornerstone’ of Ireland’s care system

28 Apr 2026

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Laura Dunleavy, Coordinator of Kinship Care Ireland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Children challenging a parent’s will: Lawyer Andrea McNamara answers your questions

28 Apr 2026

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Andrea McNamara, head of private client law at EY LawSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s in a name: Why small spelling mistakes and mispronunciations can be a big deal

28 Apr 2026

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Séamas O'Reilly, Author and Journalist, Edaein O'Connell, Freelance Journalist and Vera Regan, Professor Emeritus of Sociolinguistics and Second Lang...

Cocaine addiction and the battle to get clean

27 Apr 2026

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Richie Molloy, former addict; Elaine; Emma Kavanagh, Head of Clinical Services at the Rutland CentreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

King Charles’ ‘high-stakes’ US visit

27 Apr 2026

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Paul Johnston, former UK Ambassador to IrelandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buried Secrets: The Murder of Tina Satchwell

27 Apr 2026

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Barry Cummins, True Crime Author, JournalistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Shedsit’ garden flats could cause issues with housing in the future

27 Apr 2026

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Lorcan Sirr, Senior Lecturer in Housing at the Technological University Dublin -See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

London Marathon completed in less than two hours – what does it mean for elite athletes?

27 Apr 2026

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Greg Allen, Athletics Commentator, RTE Sport and David Gillick, Olympian & RTE Sports CommentatorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could we see one off payments for EV’s and heat pumps?

27 Apr 2026

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Ellen Coyne, political correspondent The Irish Times & Dr Paul Deane, Senior Lecturer in Clean Energy at University College CorkSee omnystudio.com/lis...

Fallout from latest attack on US president and prospect of further US peace talks with Iran

27 Apr 2026

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Sara Firth, Foreign Correspondent based in Washington.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How a proposed 400metre access route is dividing communities in Moyross

24 Apr 2026

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A proposed 400 metre stretch of road, which would link parts of Moyross in Limerick with surrounding areas, is creating tension between communities in...

Ryder cup tickets set to go on sale

24 Apr 2026

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Gavin Cooney, sportswriter with The42.ie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Gathering

24 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Clendennen, Fine Gael TD for Offaly // Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin spokesperson on Justice and TD for Cavan Monaghan // Dr. Emma Howard, Economist at...

Should therapy notes be used in court?

24 Apr 2026

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Bairbre Kelly, counsellor and psychotherapist and Noeline Blackwell, former CEO of Dublin Rape Crisis Centre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

The history of money

24 Apr 2026

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Dr. Linda King, Senior Lecturer in Design and Visual Culture at the Institute of Art, Design and TechnologySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Weather: temperatures set to rise this weekend

24 Apr 2026

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Matthew Martin, meteorologist at Met ÉireannSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Waka Waka - World Cup and Olympic songs

24 Apr 2026

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Graham Smyth, Musician & 2FM broadcaster takes a look at some of our favourite songs from major sporting events over the decades.See omnystudio.com/li...

What is Trump doing to the world?

24 Apr 2026

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Alistair Bunkall, Sky News Foreign Correspondent and Matt Frei, Channel 4 Presenter and Europe Editor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

The ordinary people who become extraordinary heroes when they saved the lives of others

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Terry O’Mara, suffered a heart attack in Kerry last summer while out running / Teresa Clifford, Performed lifesaving CPR on Terry / Madeleine Shinni...

Blank canvas to dream garden: Transforming outdoor space for families in a Meath housing estate

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Burke, judge & former Super Garden winner / Kerrie Gardiner, Super Garden Judge & Show garden and horticulture content manager for BloomSee omny...

RTÉ Investigates: Heartbreaking cases of children in care

23 Apr 2026

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Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of the Children's Rights AllianceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New security watchdog warns of significant threat of ‘lone wolf’ terrorist attacks

23 Apr 2026

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Conor Lally, the Irish Times Crime Editor / Ronan Murphy, CEO of Smart Tech / TJ McIntyre, Associate professor in UCD and Chair of the Digital Rights ...

Hamnet and 28 Days Later among films queried with Irish Film Classification Office

23 Apr 2026

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Dr Ciarán Kissane, Director of Film Classification at the Irish Film Classification OfficeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How ‘liquid gold’ is helping premature babies thrive in NICU

23 Apr 2026

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Maura Fay, RTÉ reporterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US and Iran remain in blockade stalemate as President Trump says there’s no time pressure on ending war

23 Apr 2026

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Scott Lucas, Professor of US and International Politics at Clinton Institute in UCDSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not a blade of grass to play football on: New report shows stark disadvantages facing Dublin’s South-West Inner City

23 Apr 2026

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Barra Rowntree, Assistant Professor of Economics at Trinity College Dublin / Ciarán Cronin, Principal in St James’s Primary school in Dublin 8See o...

Understanding the legacy and impact of the 1916 proclamation

23 Apr 2026

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Diarmaid Ferriter, Professor of Modern History, UCDSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Climate change making pollen season last longer

22 Apr 2026

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Dr. Iseult Sheehan, Clinical Director at Allergy Ireland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do we need to embrace more hybrid working and online learning to cope with the energy crisis?

22 Apr 2026

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Éamonn Donnelly, Deputy General Secretary at Fórsa and Dr Paul Davis, Lecturer at DCU.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Politics update

22 Apr 2026

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Louise Burne, Political Correspondent Irish Examiner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should we return to pencil and paper in the classroom like Sweden?

22 Apr 2026

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Reporter Brian O’Connell spoke to students in St. Peters secondary school in Passage West. Maddy Savage, journalist based in Sweden, Ann Marcus Quin...

Parents worry for their children with disabilities

22 Apr 2026

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Tony Murray Founder of the Before We Die Campaign.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicole Kidman becomes a death doula- we speak to two Irish women doing the same

22 Apr 2026

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Sarah Gardiner death doula and civil funeral celebrant and Liza Clancy death doula, funeral celebrant and undertaker.See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

What are injectable peptides? And are they bad for you?

22 Apr 2026

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Dr. Jennifer Owens, Founder & Medical Director, The Glow Clinic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Maguire on companies pivoting

22 Apr 2026

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Adam Maguire, RTÉ Business Reporter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The heart of their home is their garden – Home of the year Winners

22 Apr 2026

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Last night the finale of series 12 of Home of the Year aired on RTÉ 1. David is joined by the lucky pair to be crowned this year's winners were Lorca...

Changes to rules: ‘Beds in sheds’ to be fully rentable on open market

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eoin O Broin, Sinn Fein TD for Dublin Mid-West and the party's spokesperson on Housing and Seamus McGrath, Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South Central, spo...

The Abandoned Crisis - Sudan enters a fourth year of war

21 Apr 2026

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Yousra Elbagir, Africa Correspondent Sky News.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get Your Sh*t Together – campaign to tackle plague of dog poo

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A new poster campaign launched today by Cork City Council which is raising awareness around the issue of dog fouling, has drawn criticism from one Cor...

Spring economic statement and how delayed carbon tax will impact you

21 Apr 2026

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Michelle Murphy, Research and Policy Analyst at Social Justice Ireland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Beggars Belief' - Starmer wasn't told about Mandelson vetting failure

21 Apr 2026

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Mark Paul, London Correspondent with the Irish TimesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should Europe wean itself off US tech?

21 Apr 2026

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Dr Hazel Murray, Chair of Cybersecurity at Munster Technological University and Robin Berjon, a digital governance specialist.See omnystudio.com/liste...

How Sperm whales’ communicate like humans

21 Apr 2026

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Ken O'Sullivan, Underwater cameraman and Documentary-maker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How secure is our food supply chain?

21 Apr 2026

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Dr Peter Alexander, Professor in Global Food Systems at the University of Edinburgh and Dr. Oliver Moore, from the Centre for Co-operative Studies in ...

Your financial questions answered with Eoin McGee

21 Apr 2026

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Eoin McGee Financial PlannerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Worst case scenario set to be outlined in economic forecast as EU Commission urges measure to ease household bills

20 Apr 2026

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Prof. John Fitzgerald, Adjunct Professor in Economics at Trinity College Dublin and Suzanne Lynch, Brussels Bureau Chief Bloomberg.See omnystudio.com/...

Your parenting questions answered – Dr. David Coleman

20 Apr 2026

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Dr. David Coleman, Clinical child psychologistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twice exceptional: when gifted children also have an advanced learning need

20 Apr 2026

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Dr. Orla Dunne, Assistant Professor at DCU School of Inclusive Education and Programme Manager at Centre for Talented Youth IrelandSee omnystudio.com/...

British PM to address commons as pressure mounts over Mandelson controversy

20 Apr 2026

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Oliver Wright, policy editor with the London TimesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HGV’s and Cyclists: do we need better protection for people on bikes

20 Apr 2026

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Ger Hyland, Irish Road Haulage Association and Colm Ryder, Dublin Cycling CampaignSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Opening Act winner, Jesse Sludds

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

All last week we heard from the five acts competing to win the Late Late Show’s Opening Act competition and on Friday night, Wexford’s Jesse Sludd...

How virtual wards could help reduce the pressures on bed capacity

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that we now have virtual wards operating in every health region in the country? These allow patients get certain hospital level care at h...

Kinahans: the details behind the high-profile arrest in Dubai

20 Apr 2026

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John Mooney, The Sunday Times Investigations Editor, The Sunday TimesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dishwasher wars: Knives up or down, putting plates in clean or dirty and the crime of overloading

20 Apr 2026

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Retail expert Barry Savage and Niamh Delamar, Counselling Psychologist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.