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The history of clocks

On the weekend that are clocks go forward Eamonn McNeaney Project Manager of the Cuckoo Clock extension of the Irish Museum of Time in Waterford speaks to drivetime about the history of clocks

Mar 27, 20268 min

Screen time and kids

The British government has introduced first-of-its-kind guidance to cap screen time for under-fives at one hour a day, citing risks to physical development and emotional regulation. Philip Arneill – Head of Communications and Research at Cyber Safe Kids & London based journalist Vincent McAvinney discuss.

Mar 27, 20268 min

Deteriorating road signs

Concerns are growing that damaged and poorly maintained road signs are still causing confusion on Irish roads—with some tourists reportedly being sent in the wrong direction. Fine Gael Senator Gareth Scahill has been raising the issue

Mar 27, 20265 min

New Harry Potter TV Series

The first trailer for the new Harry Potter TV series dropped this week —offering fans a first glimpse at the reboot of one of the most successful franchises of all time. Scott Bryan, TV critic and broadcaster has the details.

Mar 27, 20269 min

Consumer Sentiment

Yesterday we saw LIDL spark a Dairy supermarket price war when they cut the price of an own-brand pound of butter and milk. But what does that mean for farmers in the sector? And food security for us all? Alice Doyle, Deputy IFA President & Austin Hughes, Economist outline what this means for consumers.

Mar 27, 20268 min

Bus Éireann to cease operating three of its Expressway services from May.

Bus Éireann is to cease operating three of its Expressway services from Sunday, 24 May. The services that are to be withdrawn include Waterford - Dublin/Dublin Airport (Route 4), Rosslare/Wexford - Waterford (Route 40 Segment), and Ballina - Galway (Route 52). George Lawlor is Labour Party TD for Wexford

Mar 27, 20268 min

Why women still have to queue for the loo

Roisin Murphy, architect

Mar 26, 20266 min

Trump riffs on the Iran Crisis

Amber Phillips, New York-based journalist

Mar 26, 20266 min

IOC announces ban on transgender women in female competition

Ian O’Riordan, Athletics Correspondent for The Irish Times

Mar 26, 20267 min

Should the national anthem be taught in primary schools?

Una Kelly hears from the public before we speak to Robert Brosnan, Sinn Féin councillor

Mar 26, 202610 min

Ireland take on Czechia in World Cup play-off

Samantha Libreri in Prague; analysis from Roddy Collins, former player and manager; and a report from John Cooke

Mar 26, 202614 min

McEntee on Iran Crisis, energy prices and a new action plan

Helen McEntee, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade

Mar 26, 202615 min

Kerry CAMHS compensation scheme widened

Report from Barry Lenihan

Mar 26, 20266 min

Reaction to the school meals report

Eoin Dolan, Principal of Mother of Divine Grace in Ballygall

Mar 26, 20267 min

The butter wars

Dr Oliver Browne, lecturer in accounting at UCC Business School

Mar 26, 20264 min

How to manage microplastics

Dr Ruth Freeman, Director of Strategy and Communications for Science Foundation Ireland

Mar 26, 20268 min

Revenue pursuing pay packets of 390,000 in LPT arrears

Katie Clair, Manager of Revenue’s Local Property Tax branch

Mar 25, 20265 min

Iran state TV says Tehran rejects US peace plan

Simon Marks, Chief Correspondent for Feature Story News in Washington

Mar 25, 20266 min

Planning your finances in your 50s

Robert Whelan, Rockwell Finance

Mar 25, 20265 min

Fans travel to Prague to support the Boys in Green

Graeme McQueen, Head of Media Relations at the DAA

Mar 25, 20262 min

BAM confirms it won’t make April deadline for CHI

Dr Brian Turner, Health Economist for Cork University Business

Mar 25, 20265 min

Data breach at Blackrock College involving abuse survivor

Report from Barry Lenihan

Mar 25, 202610 min

Should the pending hospitality VAT rate cut be postponed?

Adrian Cummins, CEO of the Restaurants Association of Ireland & Dr Barra Roantree, Director of MA in Economic Policy at TCD

Mar 25, 202610 min

What does Spring do to your sleep?

Dr John Garvey, Consultant respiratory and sleep physician at St. Vincent’s Hospital

Mar 25, 20267 min

How to beat soaring supermarket prices

Caitriona Redmond, Irish Examiner consumer columnist

Mar 25, 20269 min

ESRI confirms Iran War is pushing inflation higher

David McWilliams, economist and broadcaster & Regina Mangan, MD of Liberty Blue Estate Agents

Mar 25, 202614 min

Should Leaving and Junior Cert fees be scrapped?

Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Féin education spokesperson & Brenda Power, journalist and commentator

Mar 25, 202612 min

Political reaction to Government fuel reductions

Sean Canney, Minister of State with responsibility for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports followed by Pearse Doherty, finance spokesperson for Sinn Féin

Mar 24, 202623 min

Turmoil in Lebanon amidst Israeli strikes

Alam Janbein, Programme Director for Plan International for Lebanon and Syria

Mar 24, 20267 min

Communities along Cork-Limerick road threaten blockade over dangerous junctions

Report from John Cooke

Mar 24, 20268 min

The cost of conflict in the home

Clare Deane, Barnardo’s Assistant Director of Children’s Services

Mar 24, 20267 min

The medicinal value of bog flowers

Ronan McCarthy, Professor of Microbial Biofilms at the University of Southampton

Mar 24, 20268 min

Diesel and petrol prices to fall following 'targeted' Govt measures

Harry McGee, Irish Times Political Correspondent; Francie Gorman, President of the IFA; Louise Bayliss, Head of Social Justice and Policy at the SVP; Tadhg Daly, Chief Executive of Nursing Homes Ireland; Danny O’Gorman, General Manager at Freenow; Richard Curran, Presenter of ‘The Business’ and columnist

Mar 24, 202627 min

Massive surge in illegal medicines seized

Jennifer McCartan, Compliance Manager at the Health Products Regulatory Authority

Mar 24, 202610 min

Severe weather 'evacuation plans' urged for coasts

Iris Moeller, Professor of Geography at Trinity College Dublin

Mar 23, 20267 min

Olivia Dean brings soul music back...to Dublin

Kate Demolder, culture journalist and host of 'Culture Pigs' podcast

Mar 23, 20268 min

Trump postpones Iran energy striks

John Nichols, National Affairs Correspondent for The Nation

Mar 23, 20268 min

Government finalises plans for fuel relief

Report from Barry Lenihan followed by reaction from Phil Ni Sheaghadh, General Secretary of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation; Alice Kiersey, Manager of the Dr Martin Day Centre; and Andrew Brownlee, Chief Executive of the Construction Industry Federation

Mar 23, 202620 min

Insta tourism gone wrong!

Dee Laffan, food and travel writer

Mar 23, 20267 min

Volatile markets worldwide due to Middle East chaos

Kate English, Chief Economist at Deloitte and Muireann Lynch, Senior Research Officer for the ESRI

Mar 23, 202614 min

Verdict in the Natalie McNally murder trial

Report from Una Kelly

Mar 23, 202610 min

School lunch snobbery

Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor for the Irish Independent and Ruth Hegarty, food Policy consultant

Mar 23, 202610 min

Why will our air quality deteriorate over next few days

John Sweeney, Climatologist & Emeritus Professor at Maynooth University & Dr Illona Duffy Monaghan based GP outline why air quality levels are dropping.

Mar 20, 20266 min

Fuel finders app for Irish motorists

Should Ireland follow the UK’s example and adopt fuel finders app for motorists? Brian Carey, Sunday Times Business Editor & Kevin McPartlan, CEO of Fuels for Ireland discuss.

Mar 20, 202612 min

Should Dublin have a Tourist Tax?

Should Dublin have a Tourist Tax? Janet Horner, Green Party Dublin City Councillor & Paul Gallagher, Chief Executive of the IHF debate.

Mar 20, 202611 min

Chuck Norris dies

Dee Reddy, culture and entertainment journalist reflects on the life and times of action hero Chuck Norris

Mar 20, 20267 min

Short haul flight deals

What are the best and most affordable routes available from Ireland a mere 2-hour flight away...or less? Thom Breathnach is a travel writer for the Irish Examiner.

Mar 20, 20266 min

The Catch Up

Alan Barrett, Research Professor at the ESRI & Jen Hogan, Columnist with the Irish Times look back on another busy news week.

Mar 20, 202618 min

Spiraling fuel costs putting industries in crisis

Aodh O’Donnell CEO of the Irish Fish Producer’s Organisation & Elaine Dunne of the Federation of Early Childhood Providers outline how rising energy costs are affecting their industries.

Mar 20, 202612 min