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Today with David McCullagh

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David McCullagh brings you closer to the stories defining your day - with live reports, sharp analysis, and engaging conversations across politics, entertainment, sport, and every day life.

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September 4 · 6 min
E-scooter helmet and hi-vis compliance - Florence Okojie Reports
New rules for e-scooter riders have come into effect today, meaning it's now mandatory to wear a helmet and high-visibility clothing while using an e-scooter. Our reporter Florence Okojie was at Dublin Port's Tolka Estuary Greenway this morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
September 3 · 10 min
Limerick comedian wins Best Newcomer at Edinburgh Fringe
Comedian, Marty Gleeson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
September 3 · 10 min
Catalpa: The story of one of the most dramatic jailbreaks in history
Michael B Barry, Author & Historian. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
September 3 · 10 min
Super El Nino: What is it going to mean for you?
Sadhbh O’Neill, Climate and environmental researcher and Jennie Stephens, Professor of Climate Justice at the ICARUS Climate Research Centre at the National University of Ireland Maynooth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
September 3 · 11 min
Catherine Connolly to meet Donald Trump at the Áras
Mary Regan, Political Editor, Irish Independent and Dan Mulhall, former Ambassador of Ireland to the United States. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
September 3 · 9 min
Why teen TV is thriving again
Fionnuala Jones, Presenter and broadcaster and Édaein O' Connell, Freelance Journalist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
September 3 · 9 min
Shuttered shop fronts and dying main streets
As towns and communities across Ireland continue to grow, concerns are being raised about the loss of local shops and essential services. For more on this reporter,Florence Okojie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
September 3 · 16 min
Government says they're committed to advancing the rights and improving lives of people with disabilities
Emer Higgins, Minister of State with special responsibility for Disability. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
September 3 · 4 min
EPA investigates persistent hum at Clondalkin data centre
Cllr. Eoin O’Broin, Social Democrat councillor for Clondalkin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
September 3 · 9 min
Getting a leg up: Parents selling family homes to their children
Eoin McGee, Financial planner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
September 2 · 12 min
First Aid at home - Dr. Máire Finn
Can you prepare for an emergency? Which ones can be managed at home? And when do you need to seek medical attention? Dr Maire Finn, GP has some first aid at home tips. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
September 2 · 12 min
Twelve Fields: An Irish Family Farm - Phil and Liv Stewart
Phil and Liv Taylor have a family farm in Ballinamore in county Longford. They're best known for their impressive following on social media and have now written a new book called ‘An Irish Family Farm in Twelve Fields’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
September 2 · 10 min
What’s in your honey – and should new labelling rules be extended to other foods?
EU labelling changes this week mean a lot of us are finding out for the first time where our honey comes from, if indeed it is honey at all. Should we now be looking at other foods? For more, reporter Brian O'Connell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
September 2 · 6 min
New rules on e-scooters – will they make any difference?
Shane Moynihan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Mid-West & party transport spokesperson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
September 2 · 8 min
Meeting of EU Foreign Ministers
Shona Murray, Europe Correspondent with Euronews. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
September 2 · 10 min
The Fall of Fast Fashion
Shoppers have raised concerns about fast fashion's consequences, from its reliance on plastic fabrics and its enormous carbon footprint, to its erosion of workers’ rights. RTE Business journalist Adam Maguire has more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
September 2 · 11 min
NTA proposes improved access for pets on public transport after consultation
Kathleen Murray, Dog Behaviour Therapist and Columnist and Features Journalist, Deirdre Reynolds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
September 2 · 9 min
Boxing’s Big Night – the fight of his life for the man on Katie Taylor’s undercard
On Saturday night, 80,000 sports fans will fill Croke Park for one of the biggest Irish sporting occasions in years… Katie Taylor’s final professional ring walk. David spoke to Tyrone "The Mighty Celt" McKenna, Belfast Professional Boxer who will be fighting in Croke Park. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
September 2 · 8 min
Would you use the €480 Dyson Toothbrush?
Its WIFI enabled, equipped with a camera and costs almost 500 euro - the new Dyson toothbrush promises to revolutionise oral hygiene but is it just the latest expensive unnecessary gadget that will end up gathering dust on the bathroom shelf? For more Dr Will Rymer, general dentist in Roscrea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
September 2 · 8 min
New laws failing pre-teens on Social Media
Aaron Wolfe, Principal of Coláiste Éamann Rís in Cork City. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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