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We've teamed up with Electric Ireland this week to mark the rollout of Smart Meters, which are going to change everything about the way you use electricity. To celebrate we have €1,000 worth of smart devices to give away every day this week. Maria joined Ryan on the line for the chance to win!

Dublin writer Roisin Kiberd spoke to Ryan about her new book 'The Disconnect'. This collection of essays explores the dystopian aspects of life with technology which can be as unsettling and disturbing as they are enlightening.

Grainne Humphreys, Dublin International Film Festival Director, discusses the festival's move to a fully online experience due to Covid-19, and how the industry has been hit a year into the pandemic.

Robert Shortt, Economics Correspondent, looks at how the national grid will function if the Climate Action plan targets are reached.

Paul Hutcheon, Political Editor of the Daily Record, reports on a red letter day for SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon.

Paschal Donohoe, Minister for Finance, on Davy's €4 million fine for breaching market rules and AIB's decision to buy stockbroking firm Goodbody for €138 million.

Maeve Lewis, Chief Executive officer of One in Four, sayswe could be looking at very large numbers of people abused by Fr Joseph Marmion.

Elena Secas, Labour Party Councillor with Limerick City and County Council, says the Castletroy street party is the latest of many worries for local residents.

Ged Nash, Labour Spokesperson on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, on AIB's deal to buy Goodbody Stockbrokers for €138 million.

Aoife Hegarty reports on Ireland's illegal adoptions.