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A new levy on non-EU parcels from this Sunday
From Sunday, a new levy will come into place adding a €2 handling fee on packages from outside the EU, on top of the EU's €3 fee on small parcels. To explain how it will affect our…
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6 min
A march against new data centres on November 7th
Ronan Kelly, CEO of Digital Infrastructure Ireland, has said that the data centre sector is falling victim to “conspiracy theories” and “disinformation” originating in American pol…
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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 Anton this morning was Former CEO of Barnardos Fergus Finlay.
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5 min
How much do you think you need to retire?
People in Ireland believe they will need an average of €3,575 a month to live comfortably in retirement. Just four in ten are confident their current pension savings will make this…
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6 min
Today Israelis will go to the polls
Today Israelis will go to the polls for the first since the October 7th attack to elect a new Government. To look ahead to today was Asher Fredman, Executive Director of the Misgav…
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4 min
How pilot fatigue is managed in Ireland
Around half of European pilots say that they flew fatigued recently while three out of four have experienced “micro sleeps” while on duty. That is according to new research from th…
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3 min
The app that could save pubs
We hear about an app where you can buy your friends and family drinks or food, without even being there. To tell Anton all was Founder and Publican of Gr8NiteOut, Sheila Gaughan.
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5 min
Who will be the next Bond.. James Bond?
The search for the next James Bond could be nearing its end. This comes with Amazon MGM Studios reportedly preparing final auditions over the coming week. We get the details from E…
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5 min
How can daylight savings affect people?
The clocks go back this Sunday, giving us an extra hour in bed. Some welcome the change, but others say the darker evenings can take a toll! To explain all was Health Psychologist,…
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4 min
Scale of cyber-security flaw 'unprecedented'
Organisations around the world are scrambling to protect their systems after critical security flaws were discovered. The UK Government has already taken dozens of services offline…
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8 min
Weather and travel updates for the weekend ahead
We get weather and travel updates for the weekend ahead with Cathal Nolan, Climate Scientist at UCC and the founder of Ireland’s Weather Channel. Also speaking to Newstalk Breakfas…
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5 min
A majority of businesses say Dublin city is not safe!
Dublin Chamber have just released a survey 51% of businesses say Dublin is becoming less safe. While 1 in 3 businesses say employee safety concerns are impacting their willingness…
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6 min
Should Britain return Irish artefacts held in its museums?
"The Annals of Inisfallen are part of Irish history. They don’t belong in a British library". So says Dr. Chris Doyle, Lecturer in Medieval History at the University of Galway.
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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 Anton this morning was Ronan McGreevy, News Reporter, Irish Times.
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4 min
AI video used to promote Christmas in Limerick
Limerick councillors have criticised an AI video that is being used to promote Christmas in Limerick. We get reaction to this with Elisa O'Donovan, Social Democrats Councillor for…
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5 min
A call for a basic income for local food farmers
Talamh Beo have released their ‘Basic Income for Local Food Farmers’ policy proposal which call for a basic income support to farmers committed to feeding their local areas. Anton…
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4 min
An update on the weather warning across the country
The first named storm of the year has hit as Storm Austen brings risks of flooding, fallen debris, and difficult travelling conditions. Munster and Leinster are under yellow rain w…
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9 min
Hospital apologises to Michelle Craughwell for cancer diagnosis delay
University Hospital Galway has apologised to a 28-year-old Michelle Craughwell from Tuam in Co Galway for deficiencies in radiology care after her diagnosis of cancer was delayed f…
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4 min
How can we curb antisocial behaviour in Dublin City?
Would giving out social welfare payments at the GPO curb antisocial behaviour. To discuss this further is Richard Guiney, the former CEO of Dublin Town and Managing Director of Ric…
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6 min
Ireland’s air quality is improving
Ireland’s air quality is improving, with pollutants decreasing. But more progress is needed to meet stricter 2030 limits, according to a new report from the Environmental Protectio…