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1 in 7 Irish children are living in poverty. We talk to Susanne Rogers from Social Justice Ireland.

A record number of dogs have been surrendered to shelters this year. Corina Fitzsimmons from Dogs Trust has advice on getting a rescue dog.

Mervyn Taylor the CEO of Sage Advocacy wants to open a debate on how home help for the elderly should be funded.

The annual Shoe Box Appeal with Team Hope is underway, we talk to Appeals Manager, Jonathan Douglas.

Advice on how to be assertive from Joe Heffernan

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Fr Roy O'Donovan from the Association of Catholic Priests on the shortage of priests.

Paddy Ryan from Mitchelstown tells us about a door-to-door survey involving people who smoke

A new idea for young people to meet up from Korina Duffy who has started organising dating walks around the country.

Alice Taylor's new book, 'Come Sit Awhile' is out now; we speak with the author.

Our citizen's information this week is about how to appeal decisions.

All your nutrition questions are answered by Annelisse Dressell from the Health Hub in Ballincollig

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We have an update on the Aisling Murphy murder trial with Andrew Louth.

Cllr Noel McCarthy is hearing complaints from residents in Fermoy about some households who do not have a regular refuse collection.

A story of a young person who recovered from a stroke and went onto get a 3rd level degree.

Tadhg Daly from Nursing Homes Ireland on the new HSE directive which allows elderly patients to be discharged into a care facility far from their home town.

Ours to Protect this week is about teaching school children about composting

Pat Kenny from the EPA has information on a new app which allows you to check the air quality in your area.

Our weekly movie review with Mark Malone is '5 Nights at Freddies' and 'The Burial'

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Christopher O'Sullivan T.D. is calling for funding to repair the roads around County Cork after the flood damage.

Threshold is asking for an NCT type system to ensure renters have suitable accommodation.

Eoin Clarke from Switcher.ie has advice on how to save on energy bills.

Conor Hyde tells us what to expect at the Cork / Kerry Food Market this weekend in City Hall.

All your pet questions are answered by Jane Piggott

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A recent report from Simon shows there are many more vacant properties in County Cork than was previously known.

The Mallow Park Hotel has been designated as a derelict site by C.C.C., we talk to Cllr Pat Hayes and Cllr Mick Barry.

We ask why have so many children been suspended from schools in the last year?

The 'Meela Moos' Gaelic team from West Cork are going to New York for a football blitz

All your gardening questions are answered by Peter Dowdall

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Sean Kelly MEP, is campaigning to abolish daylight savings.

Michael Ferrell talks about suffering from a brain tumour.

Many independent bookshops may close due to the free school books scheme.

Halloween traditions

Alan O'Reilly from Carlow with news on the upcoming storm Kieran.

Advice on how to cope with losing a pet from Joe Heffernan.

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