Two local authorities in Dublin have come together to push for national legislation to enable councils to levy taxes on overnight stays by tourists. 

So, should Dublin follow other European cities and introduce a tourist tax? To discuss this with Shane was James Geoghegan, Fine Gael TD Dublin Bay South and also Paul Gallagher, CEO of the Irish Hotel Federation.

What do Gwyneth Paltrow, Will Young and Vladimir Putin all have in common? They all swear by the healing powers of shamanistic wisdom.  

So, just what is a Shaman and why are their services spiking in demand? Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports.

Conor McGregor will appear before the Court of Appeal today to challenge the civil jury finding that he sexually assaulted Nikita Hand in 2018.  Irish Times Legal Affairs Correspondent Mary Carolan explained to us what evidence may be presented.

London’s Heathrow Airport will be closed for 24 hours after a huge fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out power. Editor of Travel Extra Eoghan Corry brought us up to speed on the situation there.

One south Dublin secondary school has been plunged into acrimony, threats of protests from parents and a legal row after it was claimed online that one of its teachers is the woman behind the infamous “GAA Catfish” controversy. 

We get the latest on this with Ellen Coyne, Special Correspondent with the Independent.ie.  

The Department of Education is using outdated assessments for students with Down Syndrome that could prevent them from reaching their full potential. 

That’s according to Susan O’Brien, parent of Ciara, who has down syndrome who explained why to Ciara this morning.

The ASTI has reiterated its call for a pause to plans to develop Synge Street CBS as a Gaelcholáiste. Shane spoke toASTI Deputy General Secretary Diarmaid de Paor to discuss further.

Have the politics of insult gone too far? Shane and Ciara discussed this morning.

The Israeli military said its forces have resumed ground operations in central and southern Gaza, as a second day of airstrikes killed at least 38 Palestinians, according to local health workers. We the latest on the situation there with Alistair Bunkall, Sky News Middle East Correspondent   UN Humanitarian Affairs Spokesperson in Gaza, Olga Cherevko.

We need to change how we deal with divorce in Ireland. That's the view of Michelle Brown, Divorce Consultant, Mediator and author of “Scars of Divorce” who spoke to Shane this morning.