Spring economic statement and how delayed carbon tax will impact you
Michelle Murphy, Research and Policy Analyst at Social Justice Ireland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 21, 2026•6 min
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Get Your Sh*t Together – campaign to tackle plague of dog poo
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 Cork City Councillor for its use of language. Brian O’Connell reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 21, 2026•12 min
The Abandoned Crisis - Sudan enters a fourth year of war
Yousra Elbagir, Africa Correspondent Sky News. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 21, 2026•13 min
How Sperm whales’ communicate like humans
Ken O'Sullivan, Underwater cameraman and Documentary-maker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 21, 2026•10 min
How secure is our food supply chain?
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 University College Cork. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 21, 2026•12 min
Changes to rules: ‘Beds in sheds’ to be fully rentable on open market
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, spokesperson on Housing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 21, 2026•15 min
Your parenting questions answered – Dr. David Coleman
Dr. David Coleman, Clinical child psychologist See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 20, 2026•17 min
Ireland’s Most Complained About Companies
Conor Pope, Irish Times Consumer Affairs Correspondent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 20, 2026•10 min
How virtual wards could help reduce the pressures on bed capacity
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 home through the use of cutting edge technology. For more on this reporter Brian O’Connell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 20, 2026•11 min
British PM to address commons as pressure mounts over Mandelson controversy
Oliver Wright, policy editor with the London Times See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 20, 2026•5 min
Kinahans: the details behind the high-profile arrest in Dubai
John Mooney, The Sunday Times Investigations Editor, The Sunday Times See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 20, 2026•7 min
Dishwasher wars: Knives up or down, putting plates in clean or dirty and the crime of overloading
Retail expert Barry Savage and Niamh Delamar, Counselling Psychologist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 20, 2026•11 min
Twice exceptional: when gifted children also have an advanced learning need
Dr. Orla Dunne, Assistant Professor at DCU School of Inclusive Education and Programme Manager at Centre for Talented Youth Ireland See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 20, 2026•9 min
Opening Act winner, Jesse Sludds
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 Sludds was crowned Ireland’s next country music star. He joined David to tell us all about the experience. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 20, 2026•4 min
HGV’s and Cyclists: do we need better protection for people on bikes
Ger Hyland, Irish Road Haulage Association and Colm Ryder, Dublin Cycling Campaign See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 20, 2026•11 min
Worst case scenario set to be outlined in economic forecast as EU Commission urges measure to ease household bills
Prof. John Fitzgerald, Adjunct Professor in Economics at Trinity College Dublin and Suzanne Lynch, Brussels Bureau Chief Bloomberg. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 20, 2026•14 min
Could jet fuel shortages scupper your summer holiday plans?
Cathy Adams, Travel news features editor, The Times and Sunday Times and Geoffrey Thomas, Aviation Analyst See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 17, 2026•12 min
Pressure builds on Keir Starmer as the Mandelson crisis escalates- the latest from Westminster
Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor, Financial Times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 17, 2026•10 min
Are you thinking of getting solar panels? Here’s what you need to know
Harrison Gardner, Eco-builder and broadcaster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 17, 2026•10 min
Opening Act: The search for Ireland’s next big music star begins
The Late Late Show’s Opening Act, takes place tonight. Patrick and his panel of well-known judges will crown one of the five finalists as Ireland's next country music star. Each day this week we’ve been revealing one of the finalists, today is Cork man Ryan Phoenix. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 17, 2026•7 min
Why are creche units lying empty while families struggle to find childcare places?
Elaine Dunne, Federation of Early Childhood Providers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 17, 2026•9 min
Telling the story of the 1926 census
Orlaith McBride, Director of The National Archives and John Gibney, Assistant Editor, Royal Irish Academy’s Documents on Irish Foreign Policy programme. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 17, 2026•23 min
Sustainable pregnancy
Fionnuala Moran, Broadcaster and Sustainability influencer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 16, 2026•12 min
Is this the beginning of the end for the Metaverse?
Adam Maguire, RTÉ Business Reporter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 16, 2026•11 min
DIY SOS team to help Bray family bring their daughter home two years after devastating accident
Kevin Leonard, Father of Hannah See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 16, 2026•8 min
Under Pressure: Taoiseach's leadership of Fianna Fáil faces renewed threats
Cynthia Ni Mhurchu, Fianna Fáil MEP and Pat Leahy, political editor with the Irish Times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 16, 2026•18 min
What happens young people when they leave care?
Shauna a care experienced young adult and Jacqueline Smyth, National Lead for Foster Care, Tusla. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 16, 2026•12 min
Opening Act – Midnight in Vegas
The Late Late Show’s Opening Act, takes place tomorrow night, where Patrick and his panel of well-known judges will conclude their search for Ireland's next country music star. Each day this week we’ve been revealing one of the finalists, today is country trio Midnight in Vegas – Keli-Ann, Jamie and Phoebe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 16, 2026•6 min
Mick Mulvaney
It can be hard to keep up with what's happening in the US at the moment someone with insight into Trumpworld, Mick Mulvaney, former acting White House Chief joined David. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 16, 2026•17 min
Anti Social behaviour on trains
Drug use, indecent exposure, racial abuse are just some of the incidents that were reported to the Irish Rail last year. Maura Fay was at Mullingar station to find out some passengers experiences. We also hear from freelance journalist, Darragh McDonagh and Jane Cregan, Deputy Corporate Communications manager at Iarnrod Eireann. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 16, 2026•13 min
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