Shamrock Rovers captain and Cabo Verde international Pico Lopes is set to return to his footballing roots this weekend. He will be receiving a civic reception at the home Lourdes Celtic, where he got his start in football. Pico chatted to Jonathan ahead of his return.
Jul 24
4 min
Local authorities are to conduct a review of childcare providers’ fees as a result of a direction from the Department of Children.T he review will begin this August. Ellen Coyne, Political Correspondent with the Irish Times brought us the details.
Jul 24
4 min
Firefighters are continuing to battle a major wildfire on Slievenamon mountain in County Tipperary, where around 700 hectares have been destroyed. Residents are being urged to stay away from the area as emergency crews, the Air Corps and local farmers work to contain the blaze. We get the latest on the situation there with Carol Kennedy, Acting Senior Assistant Chief Fire Officer at Tipperary Fire and Rescue Service.
Jul 24
1 min
Minister for Enterprise Peter Burke has said he have received and reviewed the report on whether Aughinish Alumina was supplying alumina to the Russian military. He said “no adverse findings have been determined in relation to the export of alumina to Russia by the company”. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Minister for Enterprise Peter Burke. Also we get reaction to the report from Lesia Vasylenko, Ukrainian MP.
Jul 24
9 min
Motorists are being warned to expect higher fuel prices as oil hits 100 dollars a barrel. Fuel suppliers say diesel costs are rising sharply and are calling on the Government to delay planned tax increases. Speaking to Jonathan was Kevin McPartland, CEO of Fuels for Ireland.
Jul 24
5 min
Fewer young employees aspire to management roles, with just 6 per cent of Gen Z aspire to be the boss. To discuss further was Caroline Reidy, Head of HR with NFP.
Jul 24
6 min
We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Jonathan this morning was Liz Dunphy, Southern Correspondent, Irish Examiner.
Jul 24
7 min
A new report is warning that festival drugs in Ireland could contain dangerous synthetic opioids known as nitazenes. They can be hundreds of times stronger than heroin and linked to fatal overdoses To discuss the risks was Nicki Killeen, Project Manager for Emerging Drug Trends with the HSE.
Jul 24
5 min
While it is not quite as hot as the past few weeks, it is still incredibly dry. So what does this mean for farmers across the country caring for and trying to feed animals? Jonathan discussed with Denis Drennan, President of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association.
Jul 24
5 min
Record-breaking temperatures of up to 44 degrees are fueling deadly wildfires in Spain.. Thousands have been evacuated, firefighters are battling around the clock, Authorities have warned the worst may still be to come. Freelance Journalist in Barcelona, Stephen Burgen gave Jonathan an update on the situation there.
Jul 24
4 min
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