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New laws to crack down on Airbnb-style accommodation have been delayed after a pushback from a number of Kerry ministers.

They argue that the proposal - which would effectively ban the long-term tourist rental of homes in large towns and cities - would have a knock on effect on the tourism industry.

What do you think? Will an Airbnb crackdown hurt tourism?

Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

Breakups are worthy of celebrating...

That is according to Journalist and author Rebecca Reid, who joins guest host Anna Daly to discuss how she came to that conclusion. Also joining to discuss is Claire Auchmuty, Divorce and Relationship Coach.

For this week’s Ask the Expert, guest host Anna Daly is joined by Podiatrist Niall Donohoe to answer any of your foot-related questions, and discuss how to look after your feet after a marathon.

A drug designed to slow down cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s, Kisunla, has so far been turned down for approval by the EU.

This has led to huge frustration amongst Alzheimer’s experts that hailed the drug as a game-changer.

Joining guest host Anna Daly to discuss is Dr. Laura O’Philbin, Research and Policy Manager at the Alzheimer Society of Ireland, Professor Sean Kennelly, Clinical Director of the Institute of Memory and Cognition in Tallaght University Hospital and listeners who have been personally impacted by the disease.

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Scientists have brought back Dire Wolves from the dead in the world's first-ever de-extinction project…

Dire Wolves were large, white-coated canines that disappeared 13,000 years ago, but now three pups have been born back into the world.

The mixed DNA was transferred into donor egg cells, and the embryos put into a surrogate mother. She birthed the three healthy pups in October 2024.

To discuss the news, and whether or not it’s a good idea, guest host Anna Daly is joined by Emma Teeling, Full Professor of Zoology at UCD School of Biology and Environmental Science and Collie Ennis, Zoology Research Associate at Trinity College Dublin.

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It’s How I Live Well time! Where someone joins to discuss what they do to improve their life…

This week, guest host Anna Daly is joined by John O’Leary from the Carrickmines Equestrian Centre to talk all things horse riding!

Concerns about overcharging or issues with fares accounted for more than half of all complaints involving taxis to the National Transport Authority last year.

Frustrated customers called out cabbies’ refusal or inability to accept a cashless payment, adding a charge for a cashless payment and the taxi meter not working or not being used…

Other common issues among the over 1,700 complaints to the NTA included driver behaviour, inappropriate route selection and refusal to take short journeys.

So, what is your experience of taxis in Ireland?

Guest host Anna Daly is joined by listeners to discuss.

Dr Nina Byrnes, GP at Generation Health Medical Clinic joined Andrea Gilligan to tackle your medical queries…

An early Medieval brooch-pin, dating from the 8th or 9th century, was discovered during the beginning phases of the Adare Bypass construction last year. It, along with other amazing finds will soon go on display to the public. But, how often do these discoveries happen? And what should you do if you think you’ve found something on your land?

Maeve Sikora, Archaeologist and Keeper of Irish Antiquities at the National Museum of Ireland joins Andrea to discuss.

Sophie Brady and her sister’s abusers recently heard their sentencing after subjecting the two sisters to horrific abuse when they were children.

David and Jonathan Hamilton were handed over 7 years and 3 years respectively.

Sophie took to social media to call the sentencing ‘a slap in the face’.

She joins Andrea to discuss…

The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre can be reached on 1800 778 888.