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October 2 · 3 min
Putin “doesn’t plan to attack any European countries"
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that he “doesn’t plan to attack any European countries” but warns he will respond if Russia “faces aggression”. For more on this Jonathan spoke to Donnacha Ó Beacháin Professor of Politics at DCU.
October 2 · 3 min
What Family Carers Ireland need from Budget 2027
Family Carers Ireland is urging the Government to do more for family carers in Budget 2027. It comes after a reported €7.50 weekly increase in Carer’s Allowance falls far short of what’s needed amid rising living costs. Clare Duffy Policy and Public Affairs Manager, Family Carers Ireland explained what they need with Jonathan.
October 2 · 4 min
Arrest made in connection with alleged RAF bomb plot in the UK
A man with dual British and Iranian citizenship has been arrested on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts over the incident at RAF Fairford. For the latest on this we heard from Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor, Financial Times.
October 1 · 3 min
How will ageing populations affect need for care?
With an ageing population, the need for family care in Ireland is projected to rise by at least 49 per cent by 2040. That’s according to a new ESRI report. To discuss these report findings with Ciara was and the report author and associate research officer at the ESRI Dr Sheelah Connolly.
October 1 · 6 min
US death row inmate survives execution attempt
Christa Pike, a death row inmate in Tennessee has been taken to hospital after an attempt to execute her by two lethal injections failed. Pike was sentenced to death in 1996 for the murder of 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer. For more on this Ciara spoke to Trina O Connor, Criminologist.
October 1 · 6 min
The ultimate game of detection returns!
This is now season 2 of The Celebrity Traitors. There’s a whole new cast and a whole new dynamic. How do you think it’s going to go? To look ahead to the new season was BBC TV Critic, Scott Bryan.
October 1 · 5 min
Ireland vs Israel "home" match Serbia will go ahead
Ireland will play Austria this evening as part of their UEFA Nations League Campaign. This comes ahead of the controversial match against Israel in Serbia on Sunday. In a week that's seen huge criticism to everyone involved. Speaking to Ciara was Keith Treacy, Former Irish International Footballer.
October 1 · 7 min
Netanyahu vows to get to the “root” of foiled plot to crash
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will get to the “root” of the co-pilot behind a foiled attempt to crash an Israel-bound flydubai flight. Adding that Israel may join the investigation For the latest on this we heard from Mark Weiss, Israel Correspondent with the Irish Times.
October 1 · 8 min
Did You See?
We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Jonathan this morning was David McRedmond, former CEO of An Post.
October 1 · 3 min
Students across Ireland will take the streets in protest
Students from across Ireland will protest today, calling on Government to “Fund Our Future” and put students at the centre of its plans. Speaking to Ciara ahead of the protests today was Daniel Walsh, President of AMLE.
October 1 · 6 min
An investigation launched into online gaming practices
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has launched an investigation into nine online gaming companies. This comes around concerns such as hidden costs, pressure to spend and protection of young people. We get reaction to this with Ollwyn Moran, neurodevelopmental therapist founder of Cogni Kids.
October 1 · 4 min
An assessment of Ireland’s penal system
Irish Penal Reform Trust have today launched their report with their annual assessment of Ireland's penal system. It comes with a focus on mental health and overcrowding. Joining Ciara to look into the report was Saoirse Brady IPRT Executive Director.
October 1 · 5 min
National Breastfeeding Week kicks off
Today marks the beginning of National Breastfeeding Week led by the HSE to celebrate families and promote feeding support. We get the details of the campaign with Lynn Carroll, La Leche League Leader.
October 1 · 4 min
Stand off continues on the Garvaghy Road
Portadown Orangemen have said they are “not doing any deal” surrounding their plan to march down Garvaghy Road at Drumcree in Co Armagh as a standoff continues with residents. Speaking to Ciara with an update was Ciaran Dunbarr from the Belfast Telegraph.
September 30 · 6 min
Why are some people so bad at texting back?
Madonna called Sabrina Carpenter out for taking a week to reply to her text. But why does it take some people so long to reply to texts? Jonathan asked Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin.
September 30 · 4 min
Legislation to end Ireland’s reputation as ‘puppy farm capital of Europe'
This afternoon, members of the Irish Blue Cross, DogsTrust and other charities will speak to the Oireachtas Agriculture Committee. They will discuss the changes that could be made to the proposed Dog Breeding Establishments (Amendment) Bill 2026. To discuss further was Dr Claire Corridan, Director for the Irish Blue Cross, a Vet and has a doctorate in Animal Welfare and Behaviour.
September 30 · 8 min
Is the bank of mum and dad still a thing?
New research from Royal London Ireland shows one in seven adults are receiving financial support from family. Nearly half use the money to cover everyday living costs, while three in ten say it helps them keep their heads above water Jonathan discusses this research findings with Mark Reilly, Pensions Proposition Lead, Royal London Ireland.
September 30 · 6 min
Stand-off on the Garvaghy Road continues
The Orange Order delegation in Portadown has said they had a “very positive and constructive meeting” with UK Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Chris Bryant last night. The Garvaghy Road Residents’ Coalition has said there will be “no parade” down their road, and have lodged a legal challenge against the ruling that sought to allow it in the first place. Jonathan got the latest with Allison Morris, Crime Correspondent with the Belfast Telegraph.
September 30 · 6 min
A call for a windfall tax on energy companies
Today, the Social Democrats will be proposing a windfall tax on the excess profits of energy companies. Which they say would provide a targeted energy credit of €400 for households with incomes of less than €70,000. Speaking to Jonathan was Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats TD for Wicklow and Spokesperson for Environment and Energy.
September 30 · 6 min
Did You See?
We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Jonathan this morning was Ralph Riegel Southern Correspondent, Irish Independent.

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