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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.
September 30 · 4 min
How do you find your perfect pillow?
From feathers to foam your pillow can determine the quality of sleep you get. How do you find your perfect pillow? To tell us was Chris McCarthy Clinical Lead Manchester Metropolitan University.
September 30 · 7 min
SIPTU members to begin industrial action
SIPTU members to begin industrial action over pay today. It comes over the failure to establish formal negotiations on a new public service pay agreement. For more on this Jonathan spoke to Brendan O Brien, SIPTU Public Administration and Community Divisional Organiser.
September 30 · 5 min
The latest on the Garvaghy Road stand-off
The Taoiseach and Tánaiste met with Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald and First Minister of Northern Ireland Michelle O'Neill over the continued Garvaghy Road stand-off. For the latest on this, Jonathan spoke to Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent at The Irish Examiner.
September 29 · 6 min
Bertie Ahern on the continuing stand-off at Drumcree
Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern gives his view on the on the continuing stand-off at Drumcree.
September 29 · 4 min
The shape of chocolate can affect its taste
Food research has shown that if the product has smooth edges, it tastes sweeter and you'll eat more of it. Speaking to Jonathan to chat more about this was Professor Donal O’Shea, Consultant Endocrinologist and HSE National Clinical Lead for Obesity.
September 29 · 4 min
What is pushing Irish drivers to ev's
Running costs rather than climate considerations are what gets Irish drivers considering moving from petrol and diesel to electric vehicles. This is according to new research from Done Deal. For more on this Jonathan spoke to Paddy Comyn, Head of Communications at Done Deal.
September 29 · 9 min
The cabinet to discuss Drumcree stand-off
The Cabinet is expected to discuss the continuing stand-off at Drumcree over the Orange Order parade when it meets later this morning We get the latest on this situation with Mark Hennessy, Ireland and Britain Editor for The Irish Times.
September 29 · 5 min
Raising €200m through a visitor levy
A visitor levy in Ireland could raise more than €200m for central government and local authorities according to new research from the University of Galway. To bring us the details was Dr Gerard Turley Lecturer in Economics University of Galway.
September 29 · 7 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 Gabija Gataveckaite, BBC Dublin Correspondent.
September 29 · 3 min
Ireland needs prepare for more extreme weather events
From hotter summers to wetter winters, Ireland must stop reacting to individual events and instead start preparing systematically for a climate of greater extremes. This is according to the Climate Change Advisory Council. For more on this Jonathan spoke to Peter Thorne, Chair of the Climate Change Advisory Council’s Adaptation Committee.

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