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Earlier this year we heard that the DublinBikes bicycle-hire scheme, operated by advertising company JCDecaux, is to be discontinued by Dublin City Council after 18 years.With a new scheme being proposed by Dublin City Council, what ideally would the new scheme need to improve cycling in Dublin?Joining Shane to discuss is Michael Pidgeon, Green Party Councillor for Dublin Southwest Inner City.

People seeking Irish citizenship would have to be resident in the country for eight years, as well as undertake language testing and be required to be economically self-sufficient under a proposed overhaul of Ireland's naturalisation system expected to go to Cabinet this week…Joining Shane for more on this is the Minister of State for Migration, Colm Brophy.

Rural counties now outperform urban ones for availability of the highest-speed broadband, according to a new league table published by telecoms regulator ComReg.Joining Shane to discuss this is Adrian Weckler, Technology Editor with the Irish Times.

Bus and train fares for adults will increase by an average of 15% from January, the NTA confirmed today.Joining Shane to discuss this is Fejlin Jose, Green Party Councillor and Shane Moynihan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Mid-West and Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on the Irish Language, Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community.

El Niño, a pattern of changing ocean temperatures and wind patterns in the tropical Pacific that happens every few years, is expected to fuel extreme weather into early next year, according to a new report by the World Meteorological Organisation.Joining Shane to discuss is Oisín Coughlan, Policy Advisor to the environmental pillar.

US President Donald Trump will visit Áras an Uachtaráin to meet President Catherine Connolly next week, despite tensions between the pair earlier this year.But, what can we expect to see happen during this visit?Joining Shane to discuss this is Paul Johnston, former Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Ireland.

The Orange Order has announced plans for a "limited" parade at Drumcree, one of the most contentious parade routes in Northern Ireland.It said the plans had been scaled back and it hoped the parade would be allowed along the mainly nationalist Garvaghy Road. Instead of 400 people and two bands taking part, only 60 members would march along the road in Portadown in silence on Sunday, September 27th.Joining Shane to discuss is DUP MP, Carla Lockhart and Newstalk's own Eamonn Torsney.

Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee has said she believes that "in the future we will have a border poll" at the 2nd day of EU Defence Ministers meeting at Druid's Glen in County Wicklow.Joining Shane to discuss this is Bertie Ahern, former Taoiseach.

The 2025 National Pollution monitoring system has found some improvement after fines on littering were increased, but are fees really the answer to solve the problem entirely?Joining Shane to discuss is Hazel Chu, Green Party Councilor with Dublin City Council and Colin O'Bryne, Programme Coordinator at VOICE Ireland.

The Premier League transfer window will close on September 1st, with the deadline at the later time of 11pm. This year, the spending this summer is on course to beat last year's record of £3.14billion (€3.66 billion).Joining Shane for more on this is Kieran Maguire, Football Finance Lecturer at the University of Liverpool.

From today, a new pilot scheme called the ‘Health Referral Scheme' will allow first time offenders found to be in possession of drugs for personal use to be referred to the HSE by Gardaí.The Department of Health said the scheme, which came into effect at midnight today, is intended to “encourage early engagement with services, provide practical advice and reduce the potential long-term impact of a first personal possession offence”.Joining Shane to discuss is Head of Addiction Services at Saint John of God Hospital and Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at UCD, Professor Colin O'Gara.

Insights from 20 years of the Growing Up in Ireland study conducted by the CSO have been revealed today, with some interesting findings on how early experiences and attitudes to school shape educational outcomes.Joining Shane to discuss the key findings is Katie O'Farrell, Senior CSO Statistician.

Public service workers in one of the country's largest unions, SIPTU, have voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action, up to and including strike action.98% of SIPTU members who voted were in favour of industrial action.The union says it's over the Government's failure to make serious proposals after the previous public sector pay agreement expired in June.Joining Shane to discuss this further is Adrian Kane, SIPTU Deputy General Secretary for the Public Service.

TDs have backed an extension to excise cuts on petrol and diesel until November in an emergency meeting at the Dáil today.The Opposition hit out at the debate being confined to just 60 minutes with the cost-of-living crisis but Government Chief Whip Mary Butler said they were dealing with a single financial resolution.Joining Shane for more on this is Political Editor at the Irish Times Pat Leahy. Later joining to discuss is Matt Carthy, Sinn Fein's Spokesperson on Justice.

Criminal Defence Solicitors who practice in Dublin have decided unanimously to continue their withdrawal of services into September. This comes amid an ongoing dispute that has had a significant impact on the legal system over the summer, as criminal legal aid solicitors withdrew their services in protest at reforms to how they are paid.Joining Shane to discuss is Eoghan O'Sullivan, Partner at Powderly Solicitors LLP and Michael Finucane, of Michael Finucane Solicitors.

Meta has agreed to a maximum settlement of $16.68 billion in a historic case in the United States, claiming that its platforms harmed children, only a week after it went to trial.Joining Shane to discuss is Newstalk's Technology Correspondent, Jess Kelly.

Ireland currently has one of the lowest levels of CCTV surveillance, and security camera numbers are set to soar across Ireland as new technology is employed to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour.Do we need more CCTV surveillance, or is it an unnecessary encroachment on our privacy?Joining Shane to discuss is Enda Brady, World News Presenter of TRT World and Willie O'Dea, Limerick TD and former Defence Minister.

European leaders rally in Kyiv today to celebrate Ukraine's Independence Day, as Zelenskyy says Ukraine wants peace, but won't give into Russian aggression.Joining Shane with the latest updates is Emmanuelle Chaze, Ukraine-based Journalist with France24…

Uisce Eireann has said that the hosepipe ban has been extended until the end of September for 13 counties across Munster and Leinster, as “public water supplies remain under pressure and require continued protection”.Joining Shane to discuss is their Water Operations Manager for the Eastern and Midlands Region, Stephen Burke…

Two big housing related stories are doing the rounds today, with a new Daft.ie report indicating rents continuing to rise, while new research from PTSB finds that 52% of under-35s believe they will never be in a position to buy a home…Joining Shane to discuss this further is Conor Sheehan, Labour Party Housing Spokesperson and Robert Whelan, Managing Director of Rockwell Finance.

The continental scrabble Championship took place in Dublin last week, with 65 players from across the world battling it out for the €500 top prize.It got us thinking: what is the best boredom buster, and why are they beneficial?Joining Shane and Ciara to discuss is Dave O'Keefe, owner of ‘Board & Brewed' and Claire Moriarty, Post-Doctoral Researcher at Trinity College Dublin.

Just 6% of children say they spend enough meaningful time with people closest to them – that's according to new research from Heinz Beanz & Barnardos.Joining Shane to discuss the findings is Vogue Williams, TV personality, podcaster and mum-of-three & Dr Malie Coyne, Galway-based Chartered Clinical Psychologist.For more information, or if you wish to donate, you can do so at barnardos.ie/donate.

A heavy Russian missile and drone bombardment has killed at least 15 people in and around Kyiv in one of the most intense aerial attacks on Ukraine's capital since the start of the war.Joining Shane to discuss is Emmanuelle Chaze, Ukraine-based Journalist with France24.

A recent online consultation from South Dublin County Council for a plan to set up a number of large digital advertisements along roadsides has received more than 100 objections, from councillors, residents, and interest groups. But why are people unhappy with the proposal?Joining Shane to discuss is Sarah Barnes, a Fine Gael councillor and Deputy Mayor of South Dublin County Council and Conor Faughnan, Independent Motoring Expert with Carzone.

Stats out today published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) revealed that the number of people working from home fell by 2.2% in the second quarter of the year, compared to the same period last year. However, the number of people that never worked from home rose by 43,800.Joining Shane to discuss this is Peter Cosgrove, Managing Director of Careers Portal.

House price inflation slowed to its lowest level in two-and-a-half years in June as a combination of increased supply, higher borrowing costs and uncertainty caused by the Iran war cooled the market.Joining Shane to discuss this is Marian Finnegan, CEO of Sherry Fitzgerald.

The ex-Ukrainian Defence Minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, has called for wartime elections, arguing the nation has faced a crisis of governance since the war.His address, which was posted on YouTube, is the first such demand by a major Ukrainian political figure since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022.Joining Shane to discuss this is Ukrainian MP, Inna Sovsun…

While purchasing your first car is an exciting endeavour, there are many practical questions and considerations you should have at the top of your mind before signing for the keys...Joining Shane to discuss this is Paddy Comyn, Head of Automotive Content and Communications with DoneDeal Cars and Comedian Steve Cummins.

The Government is yet to finalise a national position on planned EU regulations to standardise the maximum dosage of vitamins and minerals in dietary supplements across 27 member states.Joining Shane to discuss this is Nutritionist and Dietician at Blackrock Clinic, Dr Mary McCreery…

Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan has today said that the Government is unable to insulate everybody from every geopolitical shock.His comments come as Ministers are under increasing pressure to postpone the phasing out of excise cuts on September 1st.But, what does this mean for you and your energy bill? And, how much can we expect inflation to affect prices going forward?Joining Shane to discuss is Daragh Cassidy from Bonkers.ie and John Fitzgerald, Adjunct Professor at Trinity College Dublin and Research Affiliate with the ERSI.

Media regulator Coimisiún na Meán, has contacted TikTok to determine how it is responding to footage of joyriding and dangerous driving being posted on the social media platform.Joining Shane to discuss is Adrian Weckler, Technology Editor with The Irish Independent and Jess Kelly, Newstalk's Technology Correspondent.

When we think about healthy eating, we often think about our heart, our weight or our energy levels. But there's another part of our body that depends heavily on what we put on our plate: our bones!So, what should we be eating to keep them strong, and are some of us putting our bone health at risk without even realising it?Joining Shane to discuss this is Aoife Quinn, Registered Dietician.

Cambridge University's Chancellor has criticised the "racist feeding frenzy" around Jason Arday, who became the university's youngest black Professor when appointed in 2023, had faced weeks of media coverage over plagiarism allegations and questions about his achievements. He denied the claims.Arday was found dead at an address in Battersea, south London, on Friday. He had resigned as a Cambridge Professor of Sociology of Education on August 5th.Joining Shane to discuss this is Enda Brady, TRT World News Presenter.

Joining Shane to discuss the isolating experience of working for the Abu Dhabi royal family is Annette Forde…

Luigi Mangione has pleaded guilty to the two federal charges over the killing of United Healthcare CEO, Brian Thompson, which occurred in December of 2024.Joining Shane to discuss this is Harriet Alexander, Senior Features Writer with the Daily Mail, based in New York.

A piece today in the Irish Times by Killian Woods on Dublin's empty office spaces pointed to multinationals subletting vast amounts of unwanted space, while property firms forecast a shortage going forward, but why is this?Joining Shane to discuss is Killian Woods, Business Correspondent in the Irish Times and Robin Mandal, Architect, former President of the Royal Institute of Ireland and Chair of the Dublin Democratic Planning Alliance.

The Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign will organise a protest at the World Ultimate Club Championships for Frisbee in Limerick this Sunday, August 16, and some of the participating teams have decided to boycott due to an Israeli team's involvement.Joining Shane to discuss is Rebecca O'Keeffe, Chairperson of Irish Sport for Palestine and Stephen Jones, a frisbee player for the Ranelagh team, who are boycotting the fixture.

Over in the UK, a study of 1,000 parents with children aged between 13 and 21 found more than a third of parents would rather their children start their own business than go to university.They say businesses will help their children learn about money, investing in savings, and teaching them about budgeting, costs, and profits. But is this really the case?Joining Shane to discuss is Robert Whelan, Managing Director of Rockwell Finance.

“Maybe it's better if we never know the full cost of hosting the Ryder Cup in Ireland”.So wrote Economist Sinead O'Sullivan in today's Irish Times. Is she right?Joining Shane for more on this is Niall Collins, Fianna Fáil TD for County Limerick and Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

About 15% of the power produced by Irish wind farms in the first half of the year was thrown away because the network was not strong enough to move it, according to Wind Energy Ireland.So, do we need to do more to strengthen our energy grid there so we can survive any incoming financial shocks?Joining Shane to discuss this Lisa Ryan, Professor in Energy Economics at the UCD School of Economics and the UCD Energy Institute.

The value of personal loans for weddings, home upgrades and EVs exceeded €3 billion over a 12-month period for the first time. That's according to new figures from Banking and Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI).But why are we taking out loans at such a high rate, and what are the repercussions?Joining Shane to discuss is Robert Whelan, Managing Director of Rockwell Finance.

The Government has approved draft legislation making continuous professional development a legal requirement for Dentists, while granting the Dental Council new powers to sanction those who fail to maintain their skills.Joining Shane to discuss this story is Dr Bridget Harrington-Barry, President of the Irish Dental Association.

“Road violence isn't a random occurrence. It's the result of the choices we make, the roads we design and the behaviours we tolerate."That's the words of former Minister Ciaran Cannon speaking online about road violence, describing it as “one of the defining public health issues of our time.”So, do we need to do more to ensure everyone who takes to our roads is safe and put out of harm?Joining Shane to discuss this is Úna Morrison - spokesperson Irish cycling campaign.

Figures obtained by the Irish Independent show a 26.5% increase in the number of reduction mammoplasty procedures, more commonly known as breast reduction surgeries, carried out in acute public hospitals since 2019.In 2019, 181 patients underwent the procedure. By 2024, that figure had risen to 229.So, what's behind the increase?Joining Shane with the story is Freelance Medical and Health Journalist, Dannielle Baron.

'Why unionists went to the Belfast Fleadh and liked it, some on social media ask why the July 12th celebrations cannot generate atmosphere more like the Fleadh', writes Newton Emerson in The Irish Times.Joining Shane to discuss this is Jamie Bryson, Editor of The Unionist Voice.

Dublin takes centre stage in this week's issue of the comic ‘Beano', as Dennis the Menace, Minnie the Minx and the Bash Street Kids arrive in the capital.Joining Shane for more on this is David O'Callaghan from the ‘Here and Back Again' podcast.Image: Beano

Engagement with RIP.ie has grown significantly in recent years, with the site seeing over 20,000 condolences per day, with the average number of users on the site so far this year being 3.4 million per month. But, how is that impacting the way we acknowledge bereavements?Joining Shane to discuss this is Colm Kieran, owner of My Farewell Wishes…

Nearly one in five homeowners with solar panels or home battery systems have experienced weather-related issues. That's according to new research by Aviva Insurance.Joining Shane to discuss this and give advice for homeowners is Gillian Devereux, Senior Loss Adjustor at Aviva Insurance Ireland DAC.

At least 88 people died during the recent mass influx of migrants into Spain's Ceuta enclave from Morocco with an estimated 70,000 people making the crossing, but what role did social media play in the mass influx?Joining Shane to discuss is David Robert Grimes, Associate Professor at Trinity College Dublin, Disinformation Expert and author of ‘The Irrational Ape'.

This morning we heard Iran said it had reached an agreement with Oman on a route for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. With foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei not giving any further details on the agreement, which he said was "in the final stages".Joining Shane to discuss the latest in the Middle East is Middle East Journalist and Analyst, Borzou Daragahi.