Drivetime

"Exasperated and utterly dismayed": that's how the Children's Ombudsman, Niall Muldoon, described his own feelings around a long list of chronic issues affecting children.

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The rising Cost of Living has been a big political focus this week. One of the big issues arising out of these high costs has been cross-border shopping and people travelling North to look for certain things that are significantly cheaper. Amy Morgan (GP) and Eamonn Connolly, manager of Newry Business Improvement District, speak to Drivetime.

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Mayo GAA has come under criticism for the tone and the way they parted ways with manager Kevin McStay. Last night, the County Board released a statement saying they had 'made the decision to relieve Kevin McStay and his management team from their roles with the Mayo Senior Football Team with immediate effect'. Former Mayo footballer David Brady discusses.

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It’s described as the ticking timebomb of the housing crisis, as many people wonder if they’ll ever be able to buy a home and how they’ll afford to pay rising rents in retirement. With housing charities and groups like Age Action sounding alarm bells over a rising number of pensioners facing homelessness now - John Cooke has been meeting some of those affected.

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The Occupied Territories Bill, considered by cabinet, Senator Frances Black outlines her demands.

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Speaking at NATO, US President Donald Trump has said he believes the war between Iran and Israel is finished, he thinks both countries are "tired" and "exhausted". To discuss further, Alon-Lee Green, from the group 'Standing Together', and Doctor Marwa Maziad, Professor of International Relations, and Defence & Security Affairs, at the University of Maryland.

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There were 32,144 contacts to the Women's Aid service in 2024, which was a rise of 12% compared to the previous year and the highest in the organisation’s 50-year history. The figures were released in the charity's latest annual impact report which also expressed concern about what it has described as "the inconsistent response" from members of An Garda Síochána.

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European Parliament Transport Committee have adopted a proposal that would allow all passengers to bring a 7kg bag on board with them, and give families the right to sit together without extra charges. Kevin Hiney is the Communications Director for the group Airlines for Europe says this could take choices away from passengers.

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The Taoiseach Micheal Martin has rejected comments that the Irish government’s co-operation with the Omagh Bombing Inquiry has been “wholly unsatisfactory”. Reporter Una Kelly was at the inquiry to discuss.

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Government today launched a new agency tasked with revitalising Dublin City Centre. Its targets include redeveloping the GPO, regenerating social housing, converting derelict sites, and creating a new 'Cultural Quarter'. Sean Canney, Minister of State in the Department of Transport was part of the launch of this 10-year plan today.

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