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The CEO of Children's Health Ireland has apologised for the use of unauthorized springs as implants in children during an appearance before the Oireachtas Health Committee. Tom Clonan is a Trinity College Dublin Senator and member of the Committee.

House prices are on the rise, but availability is falling – that’s according to a new report from Daft out today. Ronan Lyons, Associate Professor in Economics at Trinity College Dublin and author of the report spoke to us on the show this morning.

Ireland has the 2nd highest excise duty on alcohol across the EU and UK. That’s according to a report published today by Dublin City University Economist Anthony Foley.  Should this be cut? To discuss this further Shane was joined on the show by Padraig Cribben, Chief Executive of the Vintners Federation of Ireland and Sheila Gilheany, Alcohol Action Ireland CEO. 

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.

Green Party MEP for Dublin, Ciaran Cuffe has called on Dublin City Council to develop more pocket parks in response to the number of apartments in the city. Ciaran spoke to Ciara this morning to explain what he is calling for.