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Out of control - how did an attack in Dublin lead to riots and looting?
Shockwaves from the events of last Thursday are still reverberating around Ireland. A knife attack on three children and their carer on a busy Dublin…
2 years, 9 months ago
How has David Cameron made a surprise return to British politics?
We're joined on this week's episode by Dominic McGrath, PA Media political correspondent, to dissect the former UK prime minister's unexpected comeba…
2 years, 9 months ago
What caused dozens of overdoses in Dublin recently?
Dr Austin O Carroll, a GP who specialises in addiction services, speaks to us about nitazine, a potent synthetic opioid suspected to be responsible f…
2 years, 9 months ago
Israel and Gaza - what are the big questions that need to be answered?
We're now a month into a violent conflict between Israel and Hamas, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of civilians and sparking a dire humanitarian…
2 years, 10 months ago
How has Taylor Swift become (arguably) the world’s biggest music star?
Arts and culture journalist Louise Bruton explores how Taylor Swift became the powerful force in the music industry that she is today. We look at why…
2 years, 10 months ago
What can be done to stop damaging flooding in Ireland?
Following devastating floods in parts of Ireland this month, we're joined by Dr Mary Bourke, a flood risk management expert and assistant professor o…
2 years, 10 months ago
What would an Israeli ground offensive look like?
We speak to our News Correspondent Niall O'Connor this week to discuss what would an Israeli ground offensive look like, as the conflict in the Middl…
2 years, 10 months ago
Ireland’s love/hate relationship with the USC
In Budget 2024 this week, we saw the biggest change to the USC in years, with the 4.5% rate cut to 4%. We talk to Barra Roantree, assistant professor…
2 years, 10 months ago
What's really on the new SPHE curriculum?
Teachers say the new Social, Personal, and Health Education (SPHE) curriculum for secondary schools is long overdue, but some elements of the course …
2 years, 11 months ago
Lough Neagh has been hit by an algal bloom disaster - what’s happening?
The algae has left wildlife dead and led to questions over the safety of drinking water at Lough Neagh. Shauna Corr, environment correspondent and co…
2 years, 11 months ago