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Why are the Irish so bad at taking compliments?

29 September - 5 mins
Podcast Series Newstalk Breakfast Highlights

Today marks Ireland's first ever ‘National Compliment Day’ as launched by charity, Jigsaw! While we as a nation are renowned for Irish charm and giving compliments. Why are we so awkward about receiving them?  

With more on this Ciara spoke to Aoife Dunne Teacher and Content Creator to get her insights.

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Why tv streaming could get slightly less expensive

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Patients to be treated at home under new ‘virtual ward’ programme

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Just one in five workers have good jobs

Just one in five workers have good jobs

Just one in five workers have good jobs. That’s according to a new study from UCD and The Nevin Economic Research Institute.   Peter Cosgrove, Managing director of Futurewise discussed the findings.

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Tensions and disagreements at COP 28

Tensions and disagreements at COP 28

Cop28 president Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber has claimed there is “no science” indicating that a phase-out of fossil fuels is needed to restrict global warming to 1.5 degrees.  Caroline O’Doherty, Environment correspondent with the Irish Independent is in Dubai and spoke to Ciara this morning. Also, Friends of the Earth has called on Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to clarify exactly what he meant by “a planned reduction in the use of fossil fuels” when he addressed Cop28 on Saturday.   We heard from their Chief Executive Oisin Coughlan.   

9 mins

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All Things Considered - COP28 leader's comments on Fossil fuels

All Things Considered - COP28 leader's comments on Fossil fuels

All Things Considered - COP28 leader's comments on Fossil fuels. Shane and Ciara discussed this morning.

3 mins

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Why many of us will pay more for our Christmas shopping than people in the UK

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Irish Consumers pay more than their counterparts in Britain for the same goods from some British retailers.   That’s according to a report in theJournal.ie, which found several examples of price discrepancies of as much as €100 between products for sale on Irish and UK websites. We get a reaction from  Eddie Shanahan a Business and Product development consultant for fashion, craft, and retail.   

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