Do we do enough to encourage breastfeeding in Ireland?
1 October 2020 - 17 minsDo we do enough to encourage breastfeeding here in Ireland? For new mums it’s a huge undertaking, that takes its toll on a woman’s mind and body. Whast do you think? Andrea hears from listeners
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'Insufficient evidence to suggest trans women have an unfair advantage' - Trans athlete on ban
World Athletics have decided that transgender women will not be allowed to compete in female sports categories. Trans women will be banned if they’ve gone through male puberty. Previously transgender females could compete if they had gone through a period of testosterone suppression. Andrea Gilligan was joined by Saoirse Macken, co-founder of Trans Plus Pride, weightlifter Rehana Maniar, Joanna Harper is a Visiting Fellow for Transgender Athletic perfomance at Loughborough University and transgender athlete and others to discuss..
32 mins
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After-work drinks 'nothing like it was' pre-pandemic
With the COVID 19 pandemic came the world of work from home. For many this was a huge positive but has it caused the death after-work drinks and liquid lunches? Is drinking culture fading from our work lives? And, is the social side of work going with it? Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss…
9 mins
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'Teachers and students should have religious freedom,' teacher says
Should religion education be removed from schools? Journalist and teacher, Jennifer Horgan has a piece in today’s Irish Examiner asking ‘Are the 'bouncy castle Catholics' hurting our school system?’ The piece details the realities of Catholic ethos schools in Ireland and how it can affect students and teachers who don’t practice the Catholic faith. Should teachers be allowed to opt out of religious teaching? Or should schools be made completely secular? Andrea was joined by journalist and teacher, Jennifer Horgan and listeners Graham, David and more to discuss…
29 mins
24 March Finished
The business of dogs goes barking mad!
Ireland has gone dog mad in recent years, with ever more restaurants, pubs and even offices catering to furry plus ones. And Irish entrepreneurs who've sniffed out the area are also seeing paws-itive results. Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports with thanks to Square - helping businesses run and grow. See square.com for more.
8 mins
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Dublin schoolchildren’s ‘quality of life has been majorly disrupted’ by airport noise
A Dublin school is worried parents might take their children out of class because of the noise caused by Dublin Airport. Vice Principal of Kilcoskan National School Patricia Finnegan and Breffni Conaty, a parent of students at Kilcoskan National School joined Andrea to discuss…
14 mins
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Pensions: 'People can't seriously expect to retire aged 65 for perpetuity'
The overhaul of the State pension system, taking effect in January 2024, will give people the option to continue working until the age of 70. Those that do so will secure a State Pension of €315 per week, compared with the current rate of €265.30 per week. New research from Lockton People Solutions Ireland shows less than one in four people would be willing to do so. Would you be willing to work to 70 if it meant an extra 50 euro a week in your state pension? Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss…
23 mins
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