Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly joins Kieran to discuss safe access zones, protests and hospital appointment no-shows.

Stephen Donnelly: ‘We now have well organised extremists - far right…’

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Outside the O'Reilly Hall is an encampment protest of about 100 tents organised by the students of UCD, showing solidarity to Gaza.  Former Minister for Justice Alan Shatter, a member of Ireland's Jewish community, wanted to engage with the students but found it difficult. Newstalk's Henry McKean went along to see how Alan got on. There are strong views in this report, some might disagree with. 

Henry McKean & Alan Shatter at the UCD encampment

Hair loss can be a problem for both men and women, and is very emotionally taxing when it happens...  Joining Kieran to discuss how we can deal with hair loss is Trichologist and owner of Trua and Remi, Claire Fullam.

How can you deal with hair loss?

UK research found that only thirty per cent of families commit to a traditional pocket money routine... So what is the best routine anyway? Should we be giving our kids money every week, or should they work for the few bob they want? Kieran is joined by Adrian Barry from OffTheBall and Aoife Lee, parenting coach from ParentSupport.ie to discuss.

How much pocket money is enough?

Newstalk’s own Pat Kenny joins Kieran on The Bookshelf to discuss his favourite book, ‘The Bonfire of the Vanities’ by Tom Wolf.

The Bookshelf with Pat Kenny

You may have heard that a 73-year-old man with a suspected heart condition  died and 30 were injured when a Singapore Airlines flight from London hit turbulence. But, what exactly is turbulence? And should you be scared of it?   Joining Kieran to discuss is Cabin Crew for an International Airline & Host of the ‘Bad Air Hostess’ Podcast, Paula Gahan.

Stephen Donnelly: ‘We now have well organised extremists - far right…’

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