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    Diesel and petrol prices to fall following 'targeted' Govt measures

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 27:00


    Harry McGee, Irish Times Political Correspondent; Francie Gorman, President of the IFA; Louise Bayliss, Head of Social Justice and Policy at the SVP; Tadhg Daly, Chief Executive of Nursing Homes Ireland; Danny O'Gorman, General Manager at Freenow; Richard Curran, Presenter of ‘The Business' and columnist

    Political reaction to Government fuel reductions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 23:28


    Sean Canney, Minister of State with responsibility for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports followed by Pearse Doherty, finance spokesperson for Sinn Féin

    Massive surge in illegal medicines seized

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 10:15


    Jennifer McCartan, Compliance Manager at the Health Products Regulatory Authority

    Turmoil in Lebanon amidst Israeli strikes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 7:44


    Alam Janbein, Programme Director for Plan International for Lebanon and Syria

    Communities along Cork-Limerick road threaten blockade over dangerous junctions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 8:03


    The cost of conflict in the home

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 7:41


    Clare Deane, Barnardo's Assistant Director of Children's Services

    The medicinal value of bog flowers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 8:05


    Ronan McCarthy, Professor of Microbial Biofilms at the  University of Southampton

    Verdict in the Natalie McNally murder trial

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 10:05


    Report from Una Kelly

    Government finalises plans for fuel relief

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 20:13


    Report from Barry Lenihan followed by reaction from Phil Ni Sheaghadh, General Secretary of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation; Alice Kiersey, Manager of the Dr Martin Day Centre; and Andrew Brownlee, Chief Executive of the Construction Industry Federation

    Volatile markets worldwide due to Middle East chaos

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 14:57


    Kate English, Chief Economist at Deloitte and Muireann Lynch, Senior Research Officer for the ESRI

    Trump postpones Iran energy striks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 8:04


    John Nichols, National Affairs Correspondent for The Nation

    School lunch snobbery

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 10:41


    Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor for the Irish Independent and Ruth Hegarty, food Policy consultant

    Severe weather 'evacuation plans' urged for coasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 7:26


    Iris Moeller, Professor of Geography at Trinity College Dublin

    Olivia Dean brings soul music back...to Dublin

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 8:47


    Kate Demolder, culture journalist and host of 'Culture Pigs' podcast

    Insta tourism gone wrong!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 7:56


    Dee Laffan, food and travel writer

    Should Dublin have a Tourist Tax?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 11:59


    Should Dublin have a Tourist Tax? Janet Horner, Green Party Dublin City Councillor & Paul Gallagher, Chief Executive of the IHF debate.

    Chuck Norris dies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 7:21


    Dee Reddy, culture and entertainment journalist reflects on the life and times of action hero Chuck Norris

    Short haul flight deals

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 6:39


    What are the best and most affordable routes available from Ireland a mere 2-hour flight away...or less? Thom Breathnach is a travel writer for the Irish Examiner.

    Fuel finders app for Irish motorists

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 12:44


    Should Ireland follow the UK's example and adopt fuel finders app for motorists? Brian Carey, Sunday Times Business Editor & Kevin McPartlan, CEO of Fuels for Ireland discuss.

    Spiraling fuel costs putting industries in crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 12:56


    Aodh O'Donnell CEO of the Irish Fish Producer's Organisation & Elaine Dunne of the Federation of Early Childhood Providers outline how rising energy costs are affecting their industries.

    Why will our air quality deteriorate over next few days

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 6:28


    John Sweeney, Climatologist & Emeritus Professor at Maynooth University & Dr Illona Duffy Monaghan based GP outline why air quality levels are dropping.

    The Catch Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 18:13


    Alan Barrett, Research Professor at the ESRI & Jen Hogan, Columnist with the Irish Times look back on another busy news week.

    The funeral of Dolores Keane

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 7:34


    Singing legend Dolores Keane was laid to rest in her native Co Galway this evening following her funeral in which she was described as a true ambassador for the Irish who captured hearts and brought joy to so many. Drivetimes John Cooke was there.

    EU leaders gather in Brussels

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 8:33


    European Central Bank rates and the sale of PTSB

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 8:56


    Donal O'Donovan, Irish Independent Business Editor

    The psychology of public safety ads

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 12:48


    Dr John Francis, psychologist with the UCD Media and Entertainment Psychology Lab

    Latest on the Meath house set for demolition

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 6:50


    Laura Hogan, North East Correspondent

    A deeper look at the planning system

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 7:32


    Dr Sean O'Leary, Senior Planner with the Irish Planning Institute  

    The Vernal Equinox

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 7:45


    Kevin Nolan, lecturer in Physics at TU Dublin

    Hauliers step back as Government seeks fuel package

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 15:28


    Ger Hyland, President of the Irish Road Hauliers Association, and Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats energy spokesperson

    Natalie McNally murder trial

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 5:53


    Report from Una Kelly

    Delay to the special education report

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 11:38


    Report from Barry Lenihan

    Eviction notices surged 41% at the end of 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 4:19


    Ann-Marie O'Reilly, National Advocacy Manager for Threshold

    Man sentenced to life imprisonment for murder of Daena Walsh

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 2:44


    Ralph Riegel, Southern Correspondent with the Irish Independent

    Is a Government energy package on the way?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 5:44


    Report from Barry Lenihan

    Triumphant Cheltenham horses return

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 6:43


    Willie Mullins, Gold Cup-winning trainer

    Managing money in your 40s

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 12:51


    Robert Whelan, Rockwell Finance

    High Court rules Enoch Burke's prison transfer was lawful

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 6:56


    Shane Phelan, Irish Independent Legal Affairs Editor

    Natalie McNally murder trial

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 5:36


    Report from Una Kelly

    Epstein float in Co Mayo parade causes outrage

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 4:07


    Rachel Morrogh, CEO of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre

    Nature-friendly garden

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 8:49


    Collie Ennis, Biodiversity Officer at TCD 

    The effects of the Middle East conflict on Ireland

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 13:20


    Ger Hyland, President of the Irish Road Hauliers Association and Padraic Kissane, financial adviser

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