Escooter grants could be on the way
16 May - 5 minsThe Government is planning to extend the current grant scheme for electric cars to e-scooters and e-bikes.
While it might mean good news for consumers, some stakeholders worry that the government is promoting further e-scooter use before legislation is in place to protect vulnerable pedestrians. Dr Frank Lyons is an Orthopedic surgeon at the Mater Hospital spoke to Shane this morning on the show.
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Should we let the Gardaí use facial recognition technology to catch killers?
Justice Minister Helen McEntee is facing a backlash from other cabinet ministers over plans to give Gardaí powers to use controversial facial recognition technology in murder, missing person, and child sex abuse cases. That’s according to the Sunday Independent, who yesterday revealed that the Green Party ministers and Health Minister Stephen Donnelly all expressed concerns over the move. But is it a good idea? Liam Herrick is the Executive Director of The Irish Council for Civil Liberties
5 mins
27 June Finished
Does the GAA have a problem with violence?
A classic encounter between Galway and Armagh in the All Ireland Quarter Finals yesterday was tarnished by ugly scenes and violence between both benches at the end of regular time. With this being far from the first time an incident like this has happened on a GAA field, is now the time to address the problem? Ray Silke is a Former Galway Footballer and spoke to Newstalk Breakfast with his view.
8 mins
27 June Finished
Dog fouling offenders could be in for some serious poo-nishment.
Dog fouling fines should be increased tenfold. That’s the view of Patrick Costello is the Green Party Justice Spokesperson who believes upping penalties from €150 to €1,500 would both deter offenders and incentivise enforcement. Patrick Costello spoke to Shane this morning on the show.
5 mins
27 June Finished
What will the new Slow Down campaign bring?
As of last week, 82 people have been killed on our roads so far this year with speeding the main contributor. An Garda Siochana are launching a #SlowDown Campaign to try and combat the high levels of speeding. Michael Hennebry, Chief Superintendent of the Garda National Roads Policing Bureau spoke to Johnathan this morning to discuss more about the campaign.
3 mins
27 June Finished
25 years of Bertie Ahern
Shane was joined on the show by former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern to look on his life and career.
13 mins
24 June Finished
Boris Johnson’s reign as UK prime minister looks even more precarious
Boris Johnson’s reign as UK prime minister looks even more precarious after his party suffered defeats in 2 key by-elections Philip Webster former political editor of the Times of London joined Shane on the show this morning to discuss further.
5 mins
24 June Finished
