Episodes
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We look back on the big news stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat today was Marie Sherlock, Labour TD for Dublin Central Shane Moynihan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Mid West and Christina Finn, Political Editor, The Journal.
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Head of Training at the Communications Clinic Lorcan Nyhan unpicks how Melania Trump is shaping her image from first lady to boss lady.
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A new law went into effect yesterday, preventing UNRWA from operating in Israel and Palestinian territories. This move is expected to leave tens of thousands of residents in occupied West and East Jerusalem without access to education, healthcare and other essential services. We speak to Juliette Touma, UNRWA Communications Director.
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In 2023, 21 year old Joe Drennan was killed in a hit and run in Limerick. Yesterday, his killer was sentenced to a concurrent sentence to run alongside a drive by shooting sentence. Joe’s mother, Marguerite spoke to Pat this morning.
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Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel Gareth Mullins talks us through sweet and sour King prawns with steamed jasmine rice dish perfect for a long weekend.
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As life expectancy increases, many are questioning whether Ireland should set a mandatory age for retirement. Should you be forced to retire if you wish to continue working? What does the law say about age discrimination and equality? All to discuss with Clíona Kimber, co-author of Cyberlaw and Employment.
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The International Criminal Court is seeking arrest warrants against Taliban Leaders over the persecution of women and girls in Afghanistan. Speaking to Pat this morning was Pashtana Durrani, an Afghan activist who is defying Taliban rule by running the country’s first digital school network, providing education to girls and boys.
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Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has said that online pornography is driving violence against women. His comments come after it was reported Gardai received 1,600 domestic violence-related calls each week over the Christmas period. Pat discusses this further with Peadar Tóibín, Leader of Aontú.
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David Robert Grimes brings us through what Irish schools can learn from Finland about tackling media literacy early on and shares how fake cancer cures are being peddled on hugely popular podcasts.
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In 2018 the government introduced new legislation around domestic violence. A year later Ireland ratified the Istanbul Convention a European legal commitment which aims to combat violence against women.
But is the state meeting their legal obligations?
Newstalk Reporter Jessica Woodlock has been looking into the referral process for perpetrators of domestic violence.
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VHI announces an average price increase of 3% across its health insurance plans from 1st March 2025. We speak to Dermot Goode Insurance Expert at Total Healthcover.ie a Lockton company about this increase and what it means for customers.
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Former Leader of the Green Party Eamon Ryan joined Pat in studio. Up for discussion was promoting roads-based solutions to traffic problems and his career post politics.
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When a politician is embroiled in scandal, they often resign or move to the shadows of the media spotlight. But as time passes, can a comeback be made? Gabija Gataveckaite from the Irish Independent looks at the art of the political comeback.
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Sperm cells carry traces of childhood stress, epigenetic study finds. Fathers may carry traces of their childhood trauma in their sperm cells, a new study finds. Prof Luke O'Neill brings us the details of this study.
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Donald Trump has paused US Aid programmes around the world. One country this is already having an impact in is Ukraine. With more on this, Pat spoke to Emmanuelle Chaze, Ukraine Correspondent, RFI and France 24.
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Many of us feel that being more sustainable will be time-consuming, expensive, or a chore, but what if being more environmentally and socially active could improve our moods? Jo Linehan digs into the psychology of being sustainable.
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Three-quarters of secondary school's report having no applicants for recent teaching vacancies due to the ongoing retention and recruitment crisis. This is according to a survey carried out by the Principals and Deputy Principals Association. Pat discussed these findings with and we are now joined by the Principals and Deputy Principals Association President, Michael Murphy
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An American Airlines flight carrying dozens of passengers has collided with a military helicopter as it approached Washington DC's Ronald Reagan National Airport. We get the details from Kevin Byrne a Retired Lieutenant Colonel and Airport Safety and Security Expert.
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Garden Designer Diarmuid Gavin tells us all about Milan's vertical gardens.
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Five years ago, then teacher Roisin O'Donnell was approached by radio one’s ‘spoken stories’ to produce a piece for air. The resulting 3,000 words would form the basis of her debut novel ‘Nesting’.
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