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Mary Regan, Political Editor with the Irish Independent and David Cullinane, Sinn Féin spokesperson on Health and Waterford TD
he number of households behind on their energy bills has soared by 86,000 up to April this year, reaching a total of 286,000 households. That's according to figures obtained by the Irish Independent and we discuss them further with Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor for the Irish Independent.
he number of households behind on their energy bills has soared by 86,000 up to April this year, reaching a total of 286,000 households. That's according to figures obtained by the Irish Independent and we discuss them further with Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor for the Irish Independent.
Recent abortion figures were covered on the show yesterday, which showed that the number of women who had abortions in Ireland last year rose to 10,852, which is the highest they've been since abortion was legalised in 2019.This has brought up questions surrounding contraception. In Ireland, women aged 17-34 can avail of the Free Contraception Scheme, which offers a range of contraceptive services such as prescriptions, GP consultations, and fitting/removal of long-acting reversible contraception (LARCs).So, if we have these services, why are abortions on the rise?To discuss this further, Kieran is joined by Saoirse Hanley, Personal Finance Journalist, Irish Independent and Life Magazine Columnist, Sunday Independent, Dr Máire Finn, GP with Centric Health and Eleanor Hayward, Health editor at The Times.
The Dáil ends this week – so who are the biggest winners and losers of this Dáil term?Sarah McGuinness, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mail and Ireland Editor for the Irish Independent, Fionnan Sheahan, join Kieran to discuss.
Melanie Finn, Entertainment and News Correspondent at the Irish Independent outlined her frustrations with the level of aggression and lack of consideration by fellow cyclists using cycle lanes.
The government has spent 20 bn on walking and cycling projects since 2020. However, many people are still reluctant to cycle around the city. Melanie Finn of the Irish Independent is one of those people and explained why to Pat this morning.
This Sunday's Indo Daily is brought to you by our sister podcast Money Talks, a podcast from the Irish Independent hosted by Katie Byrne, focused on our relationship with money - from the first time we discovered it right up to how we spend it today. This week celebrated writer, broadcaster and stand-up comedian Colm O'Regan goes under the monetary microscope as he discusses the strangest job he's ever had, some of the unique payments he's received in comedy over the years, and what it's really like out there for a best-selling author. Host: Katie Byrne. Guest: Colm O'Regan The content of this podcast is for information purposes and does not constitute investment advice or recommendation of any investment product. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sinead's guest this week is Dermot Goode. Dermot is the leading expert on healthcare benefits in Ireland. He has over 35 years experience in healthcare having worked with VHI, BUPA Ireland, Cornmarket Healthcare Division and healthcare consultancy roles with Irish Pensions Trust and Mercer Ltd. He established PHI Consulting Ltd (trading as Total Health Cover) in 2009 to provide advice on all aspects of healthcare cover in Ireland and his company was acquired by Lockton Insurance Brokers Ireland (LIBI) in February 2022. He is a Qualified Financial Advisor (QFA) and also holds the APA qualification for general personal lines insurances. Sinead Ryan is a print and broadcast journalist for more than 20 years writing on consumer, property and personal finance matters for the Irish Independent. Sinead presents ‘The Home Show' on Newstalk on Saturday mornings. Originally trained as a financial advisor she worked in the insurance sector for many years. In 2009 Sinead set up a not-for-profit organisation teaching teenagers about budgeting and personal finance. Her book, co-written with Frank Conway, ‘Cents and Sensibility', was published in 2010. Sinead was appointed to the Pensions Council, a Government Advisory Board in January 2015 and to the Probate & Conveyancing Expert Group of the Department of Housing in 2023
Niall Collins, Fianna Fáil TD for Limerick County // Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats TD for Wicklow // Ellen Coyne, Political correspondent with The Irish Times // Mary Regan, Political Editor with the Irish Independent
John Downing of the Irish Independent reviews the week in politics.
Supermarkets have denied accusations of price gouging, despite the price of meat increasing by 22% in the last year. The cost of a pound of butter has seen a 30% surge in the same time period.Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor at the Irish Independent and Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats TD for Wicklow, spoke to Matt on Friday's The Last Word.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the chat.
With temperatures hitting 30 degrees this weekend, beach trips are a no-brainer but do you know your seaside do's and don'ts? Features Journalist at the Irish Independent, Kirsty Blake Knox tells us.
With temperatures hitting 30 degrees this weekend, beach trips are a no-brainer but do you know your seaside do's and don'ts? Features Journalist at the Irish Independent, Kirsty Blake Knox tells us.
Caroline O'Doherty, Environment Correspondent with the Irish Independent; and Fiona Regan, Professor in Chemistry at Dublin City University and Director of the DCU Water Institute, on possible water charges
A recent report from Unio Wealth Management found that Ireland is among the richest countries in Europe, ranking higher than Germany and France.The average net wealth per adult in Ireland is €323,000, behind only Luxembourg.So why, despite these figures, are so many of us feeling the pinch?Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent, spoke to Matt on The Last Word.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the chat.
Long school holidays widen the gap between those enjoying trips, camps and excursions, and those left with nothing to do, according to Mary McCarthy, Columnist with the Irish Independent.So, is three months off school too long?Mary McCarthy and listeners join Andrea to discuss.
Adrian Weckler, Technology Editor with the Irish Independent
Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent, examines the forthcoming Presidential race.
Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent
Sunday's Indo Daily is brought to you by one of our sister podcasts; Money Talks, a podcast from the Irish Independent hosted by Katie Byrne, focused on our relationship with money - from the first time we discovered it right up to how we spend it today. Each week, you'll hear anecdotes, advice, and eyebrow-raising admissions from Katie's guests as they delve into their finances and how it impacts their lives – the good, the bad, and the ugly. Formerly of runaway success It Galz, Jenny Claffey now hosts Red Room; a true crime podcast that digs deep into strange unsolved mysteries. On this episode, Jenny explains how redundancy led her to become a self-made entrepreneur in the digital space, the highs and lows of podcasting revenue, her spending obsessions and apprehensions, how to build an online community, and the financial advice that still pays off today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joining Brendan to dissect the Sunday papers are Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent, The Irish Examiner, Brigid Laffan, Emeritus Professor in the European University Institute, David W. Higgins, Economist and Dr. Máire Treasa Ní Cheallaigh, Doctor and Columnist with the Irish Independent.
Sinead Ryan is a print and broadcast journalist for more than 20 years writing on consumer, property and personal finance matters for the Irish Independent. Sinead presents ‘The Home Show' on Newstalk on Saturday mornings. Originally trained as a financial advisor she worked in the insurance sector for many years. In 2009 Sinead set up a not-for-profit organisation teaching teenagers about budgeting and personal finance. Her book, co-written with Frank Conway, ‘Cents and Sensibility', was published in 2010. Sinead was appointed to the Pensions Council, a Government Advisory Board in January 2015 and to the Probate & Conveyancing Expert Group of the Department of Housing in 2023
PJ talks to Amy Molloy of the Irish Independent who was in court Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
James Livingstone, who sued An Garda Síochána for branding him a suspect in the murder of his wife Grace Livingstone at their Co Dublin home in 1992, was laid to rest last week. The murder was one of the most high-profile cases of the time because no motive could be found. Today on the Indo Daily, Kevin Doyle speaks to Conor Feehan, News Correspondent with The Irish Independent, who was present for the James's funeral ceremony. The podcast also features excerpts from an interview recorded in August 2023 with Sarah Caden, who told the listeners the Unsolved story of Grace Livingstone's murder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lawyers for Conor McGregor dramatically withdrew a bid to introduce new evidence in his civil rape case appeal. Evidence included allegations made by Samantha O'Reilly and Steven Cummins – former neighbours of Ms Nikita Hand. Ms Hand's counsel John Gordon said his side was in ‘shock' at the late withdrawal of the fresh evidence application. In her affidavit, Ms O'Reilly had claimed she was woken by sounds of “screaming and shouting” from Ms Hand's house. Looking from her window, she said she could see “Ste's arms moving up and down as if he was hitting Nikita”. “I also saw him moving his hips in a way that indicated to me that he was kicking her,” she claimed. In an affidavit, Ms Hand dismissed this account. "My ex-partner Stephen Redmond [known as 'Ste'] did not assault me on the night of December 9/10, 2018, and never assaulted me in the course of our relationship, or since," she said. "I don't want to speculate on why Samantha and Steven are making up these lies." Ms Hand's counsel John Gordon said his side was in “shock” at the late withdrawal of the fresh evidence application. He said it was "not appropriate" to dress up the withdrawal of the application in such a way. The barrister said Ms Hand had been “put through the wringer” after the allegation, which she denounced as “lies”, was outlined in court and reported in the newspapers. Today on the Indo Daily, Fionnán Sheahan is joined by Shane Phelan, Legal Affairs Editor with the Irish Independent, to unpack a busy opening day in Conor McGregor's civil rape appeal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Saoirse Hanley, journalist with the Irish Independent, joins Moncrieff to talk about reading fatigue and how an online tool which suggested books based on colour might help you get out of a reading rut... sort of.Listen here
A recent survey by Childcare.co.uk should that boys are the easier gender to raise based on their emotional needs, communication, behavior and resilience. But is this really the case? We discussed this with Tanya Sweeney, Journalist with the Irish Independent and also Enda Murphy, Psychotherapist.
Jerry spoke to Minister of State Michael Healy-Rae. Today's Irish Independent reports that he and other independent ministers are putting pressure on their Government colleagues, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, to abolish the means test for carers.
The four All-Ireland senior football semi-finalists were confirmed at the weekend after another hugely entertaining weekend of championship action.On Saturday, an impressive second half performance saw Donegal overcome Monaghan and 2021 champions Tyrone beat Dublin, leading to Dessie Farrell's resignation as Dublin manager.On Sunday, Meath put an end to Galway's All-Ireland hopes while Kerry dumped current champions Armagh out of the competition.Matt spoke to Colm Keys, GAA Correspondent with the Irish Independent and Ray Silke, former All-Ireland winning captain with Galway, about the results.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the chat.
Last minute holiday tips for people who have booked but are still prepping to go. Packing smart, avoiding car hire upsells, having EHIC card, using Revolut to avoid fees, packing a small “big” bag so you only pay luggage fees one way. Pol Ó Conghaile Irish Independent Travel Editor bring us al the travel tips.All with thanks to Ryanair.
As the Presidential election draws nearer more and more candidates are emerging vying for presidency. Some are cautiously raising their hand, while others are staking heavy claim for the job. All to discuss with Anton and Fionnan Sheahan Fionnán Sheahan is Ireland editor of the Irish Independent at Mediahuis Ireland.
We are bringing Indo Daily listeners an episode from the Irish Independent's new lifestyle podcast Money Talks, a show that explores our relationship with money and the impact it has on our lives. On this episode, host Katie Byrne is joined by fitness entrepreneur and influencer Rob Lipsett, who discusses early jobs, the importance of committing to a personal and professional brand, the business benefits of a brief stint on Love Island, and the work that has gone into his “Villa Lipsett” in Marbella. Host: Katie Byrne Guest: Rob Lipsett The content of this podcast is for information purposes and does not constitute investment advice or recommendation of any investment product.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cén tionchar a bheas ag rannpháirtíocht na hÉireann i mBeart Slándála nua an Aontais Eorpaigh ar chúrsaí in Éirinn?
John Downing of the Irish Independent reviews the week in politics.
Sales of Prize Bonds topped €350 million in 2024 but this was a significant drop on previous years.Charlie Weston, personal finance editor with the Irish Independent, joins The Last Word to discuss whether Prize Bonds are still an attractive and worthwhile investment?Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
Mary McCarthy, columnist with the Irish Independent, joins The Hard Shoulder to discuss the rising trend of nicotine pouch use among young people. As these puches have seen such an explosion in popularity in the past few years, Mary is here to discuss why the rise in use by young people is quite disturbing.Listen here
Keira Keogh TD, Fine Gael, Mayo, Senator Laura Harmon, Labour, Spokesperson on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science; Disability, Cork and Mary Regan, Political Editor, Irish Independent joined Jonathan in studio today for our Friday Forum.
An Taoiseach Micheál Martin sa mBruiséil do chruinniú mullaigh an Aontais Eorpaigh.
Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland editor with the Irish Independent
Cé a bheas ag cur a n-ainm chun cinn i dtoghchán na huachtaránachta?
Tá an tAire Gnóthaí Eachtracha Simon Harris ag lorg beannacht an Rialtais maidin inniu do reachtaíocht a chuireadh cosc ar thrádáil i dtáirgí a thagann ó Chríocha Gafa na Pailistíne.
Would you take an AI tour of Dublin? What even is that, and is it any good compared to having a real tour guide?Joining Seán to discuss is Liam Coates, Local Democracy Reporter with the Irish Independent.
Daniel McDonnell, Football Correspondent with the Irish Independent
The Wallabies have named a 36-man squad for the upcoming Test against Fiji, with a few interesting calls as the British and Irish Lions have arrived in Australia after their surprise defeat to Argentina on their home shores.Christy Doran and Matt To'omua catch up with Irish Independent's Chief Rugby Correspondent, Ruaidhri O'Connor, to preview the Lions' preparations, as well as recapping James O'Connor's SRP grand final win with the Crusaders and the All Blacks' 33-man squad to take on France.Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cáineadh déanta ag an bhfeisire Eorpach Kathleen Funchion ar an méid a bhí le rá ag Kaja Kallas, leas-uachtarán an Choimisiúin Eorpaigh.
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Pleananna tithíochta le cur faoi bhráid an rialtais inniu.
Here's an episode about all the places we like to go smell some good and premium smells in the Big Apple. Also: - We went to the Fragrance Foundation Awards. What are they? What do they mean? Why didn't we get invited to the dinner portion? - Tynan got the new soon-to-be-released Clue Perfumery scent, Dandelion Butter - We attended Fugazzi's Orange Crush Extrait event - Thank you to The LA Times, The Guardian, and The Irish Independent for your generous shoutouts ;) [What we smell like today: Gabar Ludlow, Imaginary Authors How To Say Bicycle In French]