Kieran’s Couch to Comhrá Challenge: Week 2
20 November - 7 minsOver the next few weeks, Kieran Cuddihy will be taking Irish classes as part of a 'Couch to Comhrá in 6 Weeks' challenge and each Monday he will be sharing his journey alongside some Irish speakers.
Comedia Julie Jay joined Kieran to continue the challenge...
Series Episodes
'No joint up approach' to solve asylum accommodation shortage - Boyd Barrett
In a statement this afternoon, a spokesperson for the Department of Integration has said that it can no longer provide accommodation to all international protection applicants, due to a severe shortage. They have said that tents and sleeping bags will be provided to people where required. Kieran was joined by Tom McEnaney, Media Consultant and Founder of Effective Aid Ukraine, who has helped over 1,000 refugees get into Ireland and Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit TD for Dun Laoghaire to discuss...
12 mins
4 December Finished
Kieran’s Couch to Comhrá Challenge: Week 4
Over the next few weeks, Kieran Cuddihy will be taking Irish classes as part of a 'Couch to Comhrá in 6 Weeks' challenge and each Monday he will be sharing his journey alongside some Irish speakers. Luke Fitzgerald, Former Leinster player and Irish International joined Kieran to continue the challenge...
10 mins
4 December Finished
'The Government is not thinking creatively' - Ireland facing shortage of asylum accommodation
In a statement this afternoon, a spokesperson for the Department of Integration has said that it can no longer provide accommodation to all international protection applicants, due to a severe shortage. They have said that tents and sleeping bags will be provided to people where required. Kieran was joined by Teresa Buczkowska is a migrant rights expert, and formerly of the Immigrant Council of Ireland and Enda O’Neill, Head of Office at the UNHCR Ireland …
11 mins
4 December Finished
GAAGO being used in 2024 'will not be well received by many fans' - Seán Kelly
GAAGO will stream a total of 38 exclusive GAA championship games next year. GAAGO, initially provided live coverage for international audiences since 2014, but gained exclusive rights to cover championship matches last year. The jointly owned venture from RTÉ and the GAA came under criticism for being behind a paywall. Seán Kelly, former President of the GAA and Fine Gael MEP joined Kieran to discuss...
3 mins
4 December Finished
'It's really important that Ireland is represented at COP' - Jennifer Whitmore
COP28 continued in the United Arab Emirates today. Sadhbh O’Neill, Senior climate advisor for Friends of the Earth joined Kieran to discuss what happened today. Kieran was also joined by Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats TD for Wicklow and spokesperson for Climate, Environment & Biodiversity and Kevin McPartland, CEO of Fuels for Ireland...
15 mins
4 December Finished
'The job takes priority' - Men dominate Ireland's top jobs
A recent study conducted by the Nevin Economics Research Institute and the UCD School of Business reveals that Ireland's most undesirable roles are often filled by women and younger workers, whereas men predominantly occupy the most top positions. Henry McKean joined Kieran with this report...
11 mins
4 December Finished
