Alan Kelly spoke to Ivan Yates from Wexford ahead of Labour's conference this weekend and the future of the party.

Housing crisis, Carlow fight against dog poo, Paris attacks/French election, Open plan offices and more.

Mayor of Carlow Municipal District Fintan Phelan has had enough of dog fouling in the town and told Ivan Yates what actions are being taken.

The open plan office has evolved over the years but problems still remain, particularly noise levels and the disruption it causes. Ivan spoke to Julian Treasure about it.

Former Minister for Education Mary Hanafin and founding member of UL Prof Ed Walsh debated our education system on today's show with Ivan Yates.

Aidan Foster Carter honorary senior research fellow in Sociology and modern Korea in Leeds brought Ivan up to speed on what is happening in North Korea.

Gluten free fads, Portlaoise Hospital downgrade, Sisters of Charity- maternity hospital and more.

It is believed major changes are being set out for Portlaoise Hospital including downgrading of services SF TD Brian Stanley told Ivan what the situation is.

Former prison officer John Cuffe with over 30 years experience in the prison service has written his debut novel called Inside the Monkey House.

Turkey remains in our news bulletins worldwide and we wanted to find out what exactly is happening. Ivan spoke to Turkey correspondent with the NYT Patrick Kingsley.