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Should Ireland invest in more walking and cycling trails?
Bord na Móna has announced plans to build a new inter-county network of walking and cycling trails across bogs previously used for peat extraction in the midlands. With more on these plans we were joined by Dr Damien O’Tuama, National Co-ordinator with Irish Cycling Campaign.
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Are we to have another “giveaway” budget this year?
The Government has revised down its projections for growth in the domestic economy this year. Michael McGrath, Minster for Finance spoke to Newstalk Breakfast.
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Does a Catholic ethos still have a place in our schools?
Ireland’s school communities are becoming increasingly diverse and secular. That’s according to a new report investigating the realities of Catholic education in Ireland. But is this change for the best?
To debate this we were joined on the show this morning by Alan Whelan, President of Catholic Secondary School’s Parent’s Association and Jillian Brennan, CEO of Humanist Association of Ireland. -
Local authorities to be granted more powers to clamp down on the sale of smoky fuels
Green Party Leader, Eamon Ryan has got cabinet approval for a new air pollution law to give local authorities greater powers to prevent the illegal sale of smoky fuels . Sadhbh O’Neill, Senior Climate Advisor to Friends of the Earth Ireland gave her reaction to Newstalk Breakfast.
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Is your child a fussy eater?
Six out of ten parents customise family meals for fussy children, new research has found. But according to one expert, that might not be such a bad thing. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Children’s Dietitian and Feeding Specialist, Lucy Upton.
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Should we introduce a levy on fast fashion clothing?
Fianna Fáil MEP, Barry Andrews has made calls for a levy to be introduced on “ultra fast fashion products” sold in Ireland.
Speaking to Shane was Meghann Scully, Multimedia Presenter with Limerick Leader and Host of Fast and Slow Fashion Podcast.
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