Let Me Explain with Seán Defoe Newstalk

In the wake of the suspended sentence for Defence Forces member Cathal Crotty the woman he attacked, Natasha O'Brien, has called for mandatory minimum jail terms for assault causing serious harm. But how do judges come to their sentences? What do they have to take into account? And just how much is in their own hands when it comes to ensuring some people avoid jail?

This week we discuss Men's Health Week and talk about the leading causes of death among men including cancer and heart disease as well as looking at some of the simple fixes you can make to improve your chances of a long life. Featuring the Marie Keating Foundation's Helen Forristal and Finian Murray of the HSE

We go around the grounds to our reporters in Dublin, Cork, Mayo and Limerick to get the wrap up of the European elections. And who is John Moran, the new Mayor of Limerick?

Have you ever wondered what our world and what we've achieved looks like when it's compiled down to just figures?

Let Jamie O'Hara explain.

You've probably been wondering where Seán Defoe has been over the last 8 months - let him explain.

Do you ever wonder how journalists navigate court reports and crime stories? Let Andrew Louth explain.