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The Crown Prosecution Service will appeal the chief magistrate’s decision to dismiss a terrorism case against Kneecap member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, also known as Mo Chara, who was charged with allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag at a London gig last November. 

We get the details with Vincent McAvinney, London Based Journalist. 

A vote in the European Parliament today may mean the days of the “veggie burger” or plant based “steak” is numbered. Many European livestock farmers see plant-based foods that mimic meat as a threat, and one more challenge facing a troubled sector. 

Joining Ciara to discuss this is Francie Gorman President of the Irish Farmers Association. 

The carbon tax increase, which came into effect at midnight last night. Which means that motorists will pay 2.5 cents more per litre for fuel at the pumps, with a further hike to come in January. 

 All to discuss with Kevin McPartlan, CEO of Fuels for Ireland. 

“I’m finding that there is a natural “culling” of friends as you grow older. This sounds ruthless but it’s often more subtle.” So, wrote Anniki Sommerville in the iPaper, but is she right that friendships simply fade away as we get older? 

Delegations from Israel, Hamas, and the United States have begun indirect talks in Cairo, with the US hoping the negotiations will lead to an end to the war in Gaza. 

Shane was joined on the show by Ehud Olmert, Former Israeli Prime Minister.

Budget 2026 is set to be announced later today, but before any official decisions, there is already debate over whether it will help enough people deal with the cost of living. 

All to discuss with Economics Commentator with The Sunday Times, Cormac Lucey and General Secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions Owen Reidy. 

It is Budget 2026 day, what do you want to see from today? Ciara and Shane discussed this morning.

The HSE is today inviting parents and guardians to attend a webinar on Vaping Products & Psychoactive Substances.  

But what is the impact of vaping on young people? All to discuss with Professor John Crowne, Consultant oncologist at St Vincent's Hospital Group.

Jim Gavin's withdrawal from the presidential race has cast a shadow across Fianna Fáil. Also there are questions of whether proper processes were in place to select a candidate. We get more reaction with Eamon O Cuiv, former Fianna Fáil Minister for Housing.

“Leaving Cert changes are already dangerously out of date thanks to AI". That's the view of Colm O’Rourke, Former secondary school principal and Sunday Independent Columnist. Colm explained why to Shane this morning.