100,000 children were denied a school dental screening appointment in 2023.   That’s according to new figures from the Irish Dental Association How has this happened? Shane spoke to Dr Caroline Robbins, Former President and Incoming Chair of the Irish Dental Association.

100,000 children were denied a school dental screening appointment in 2023

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A busy day’s counting is ahead to determine the outcome of the local and European elections. Political analyst Odran Flynn breaks things down with Shane.

Elections analysis with Odran Flynn

Vodafone customers may notice a shift in the service as the mobile service provider shuts down its 3G network.  Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent, Jess Kelly joined Ciara with the details.

Tech with Jess: Vodafone shuts down 3g

"Ireland should consider small nuclear reactors to achieve zero-carbon energy by 2050" – that's according to a new report from the Irish Academy of Engineering. Barry McMullin, Professor Emeritus Faculty of engineering and computing in DCU joined Shane to explain.

Should Ireland consider the use of small nuclear reactors?

Counting is set to resume this morning in the local elections, with Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and Independent candidates filling the vast majority of council seats declared so far. Meanwhile the first results of the European elections are expected later today.     Ciara was joined by Michael McGrath, Minster for Finance and Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central and spokesperson for Social Protection.

Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil react to local and European election results

Have you ever come across someone listening to a voice note on speaker, or listening to music without headphones on public transport? Is it a sign that manners have become outdated?   Shane was joined by Esther McCarthy, Lifestyle editor with the Irish Examiner to reflect on manners today.

100,000 children were denied a school dental screening appointment in 2023

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