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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

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.

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

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.

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.

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 The services that are to be withdrawn include Waterford - Dublin/Dublin Airport (Route 4), Rosslare/Wexford - Waterford (Route 40 Segment), and Ballina - Galway (Route 52).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

Why women still have to queue for the loo
Roisin Murphy, architect

Trump riffs on the Iran Crisis
Amber Phillips, New York-based journalist

IOC announces ban on transgender women in female competition
Ian O’Riordan, Athletics Correspondent for The Irish Times

Should the national anthem be taught in primary schools?
Una Kelly hears from the public before we speak to Robert Brosnan, Sinn Féin councillor

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

McEntee on Iran Crisis, energy prices and a new action plan
Helen McEntee, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade

Kerry CAMHS compensation scheme widened
Report from Barry Lenihan

Reaction to the school meals report
Eoin Dolan, Principal of Mother of Divine Grace in Ballygall

The butter wars
Dr Oliver Browne, lecturer in accounting at UCC Business School

How to manage microplastics
Dr Ruth Freeman, Director of Strategy and Communications for Science Foundation Ireland

Revenue pursuing pay packets of 390,000 in LPT arrears
Katie Clair, Manager of Revenue’s Local Property Tax branch

Iran state TV says Tehran rejects US peace plan
Simon Marks, Chief Correspondent for Feature Story News in Washington

Planning your finances in your 50s
Robert Whelan, Rockwell Finance

Fans travel to Prague to support the Boys in Green
Graeme McQueen, Head of Media Relations at the DAA

BAM confirms it won’t make April deadline for CHI
Dr Brian Turner, Health Economist for Cork University Business

Data breach at Blackrock College involving abuse survivor
Report from Barry Lenihan

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

What does Spring do to your sleep?
Dr John Garvey, Consultant respiratory and sleep physician at St. Vincent’s Hospital

How to beat soaring supermarket prices
Caitriona Redmond, Irish Examiner consumer columnist

ESRI confirms Iran War is pushing inflation higher
David McWilliams, economist and broadcaster & Regina Mangan, MD of Liberty Blue Estate Agents

Should Leaving and Junior Cert fees be scrapped?
Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Féin education spokesperson & Brenda Power, journalist and commentator

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

Turmoil in Lebanon amidst Israeli strikes
Alam Janbein, Programme Director for Plan International for Lebanon and Syria

Communities along Cork-Limerick road threaten blockade over dangerous junctions
Report from John Cooke

The cost of conflict in the home
Clare Deane, Barnardo’s Assistant Director of Children’s Services

The medicinal value of bog flowers
Ronan McCarthy, Professor of Microbial Biofilms at the University of Southampton

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

Massive surge in illegal medicines seized
Jennifer McCartan, Compliance Manager at the Health Products Regulatory Authority

Severe weather 'evacuation plans' urged for coasts
Iris Moeller, Professor of Geography at Trinity College Dublin

Olivia Dean brings soul music back...to Dublin
Kate Demolder, culture journalist and host of 'Culture Pigs' podcast

Trump postpones Iran energy striks
John Nichols, National Affairs Correspondent for The Nation

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

Insta tourism gone wrong!
Dee Laffan, food and travel writer

Volatile markets worldwide due to Middle East chaos
Kate English, Chief Economist at Deloitte and Muireann Lynch, Senior Research Officer for the ESRI

Verdict in the Natalie McNally murder trial
Report from Una Kelly

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.