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The Cabinet will be asked to sign off on a €100 million aid package for Ukraine this morning. €80 million of that money will be spent on procurement partnerships, while the other €20 million will be spent mostly on demining technology and cyber security.

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On the show today: The use of therapy notes in rape trials; @henrymckean.bsky.social on having friends; @jenhoganjourno.bsky.social on telling kids about a new baby; Do you need a hobby?; @jamesproclaims.bsky.social reviews 'Running Point' 'Berlin ER' & 'Reacher'; Isaac Newton's mug

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One of Ireland's most successful business people, Anne Heraty, tells us the true meaning of leadership. Listen for more: link.goloudplayer.com/s/pGr2NWqBVC0w

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Speeding fines and penalty points issued to more than 1,800 drivers are being revoked. GoSafe has confirmed the issue has been resolved, and certificates for all other speed cameras are valid.

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US President Donald Trump has written to Micheál Martin, inviting him for a meeting in the Oval Office on March 12th. A spokesperson for the Taoiseach said Micheál Martin is “pleased to have received the invitation” and is “delighted to accept it”. [1/3]

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Peter O’Mahony, Cian Healy, and Conor Murray are set to retire from Ireland duty after the Six Nations ☘️ The three players hold phenomenal careers in green, each of them with over 100 Tests for Ireland, five Six Nations titles, and two Grand Slams 👏🎖️

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Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife Betsy Arakawa, 63, have been found dead along with their pet dog in their Santa Fe Summit home. Police have not revealed a cause of death.

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Dublin-born Cardinal Kevin Farrell has the vita role of officially confirming the death of Pope Francis if he passes away in the near future. The Pontiff is still hospitalised in a critical condition with pneumonia, however, the Vatican has said his condition has slightly improved in recent days.

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Henry Kelly, host of Game For A Laugh and Going For Gold, has died aged 78

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🗨️"Have a few more pints... and laugh more." 🍻 At the end of every Life and Leadership interview Bobby asks his guest: 'What advice would you give your younger self?' 👴 Mark Pollock's answer did not disappoint. Listen to the full chat here: www.newstalk.com/podcasts/lif...

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Dublin City Council has spent €170,000 on metal barriers in and around Mount Street. The fencing was erected in Dublin last May after tents for more than 200 asylum seekers were dismantled and removed from Mount Street as part of a multi-agency operation.

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It comes as the Government plans new laws to allow gardaí to stop and search people suspected of carrying knives. This plan put forward by the Social Democrats calls for an immediate €8 million investment in measures to combat rising levels of violence in Dublin city.

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Short term drugs are being overprescribed by doctors, according to the Medical Council. A report is calling for increased Primary Care counselling support and addiction services to reduce the number of people relying on drugs such as benzodiazepines, z-drugs and gabapentinoids long term.

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Grammy-award winning singer Roberta Flack has died at the age of 88

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NEW | Life and Leadership 💡 Bobby Kerr is joined by adventure-athlete, speaker, and researcher Mark Pollock. Mark recounts his incredible life which saw him become blind at 22 and 12 years later, paraplegic. His latest mission is to cure paralysis. link.goloudplayer.com/s/pG8Y4g8NfPEX

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The conservative Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union in Bavaria (CDU/CSU) party has won the German election with 28.6% of the vote. Friedrich Merz - leader of the CDU - is set to become Germany's next Chancellor.

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Sinn Féin has said they will not be attending the St Patrick's Day event in the White House "as a principled stance against the threat of mass expulsion of the Palestinian people from Gaza".

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This protocol will be unveiled today at the Criminal Courts of Justice, having been drafted by a group set up in April 2024, chaired by Judge Caroline Biggs. It recognises children’s vulnerability and that delays in the criminal justice system can be detrimental to child victims and defendants.

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Planning permission to build a new petrol station on the site of the Creeslough explosion, where 10 people lost their lives, has been granted by Donegal County Council. Solicitor Darragh Mackin said: “It is difficult to comprehend a more insensitive and morally bankrupt decision in recent times”.

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NEW | Life and Leadership with Bobby Kerr💡 Our first guest to kick off Season 3 is entrepreneur and journalist, Mark Little! 🙌 link.goloudplayer.com/s/pG8JkXFNG3uf

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On the show today: @saoirsehanley.bsky.social on capital letters; @jennymaguire.bsky.social on silence about trans rights; Is James Bond out of use?; My hubbie the Cyborg; @mckaycoppins.bsky.social on James Murdoch vs the Murdochs; @drjoannafortune.bsky.social with parenting; Female Celtic tribes..

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Coming up: Pat Kenny will be chatting to the one and only Garron Noone - he's delicious!

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Donald Trump hits out on Volodymyr Zelensky's complaints over Ukraine not being invited to peace talks. 🗣️Trump told reporters: "Today I heard, 'oh, well, we weren't invited.' Well, you've been there for three years... You should have never started it. You could have made a deal."

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A Delta Air Lines jet crash-landed at Toronto’s main airport, flipping upside down and leaving at least 18 people injured. 76 passengers and four crew landed in Toronto on Monday, having flown from Minneapolis.

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If you've been feeling gloomy recently, it could be due to the weather! There have been 0 hours of sunshine recorded in Dublin for over a week ☁️ Alan O'Reilly of Carlow Weather tells us more and gives us the good news that some sunshine might be coming our way this weekend ☀️

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South Anne St Stabbing: A man in his 20s has been charged. He is expected to appear before Dublin District Court this morning. The two other individuals arrested as part of the investigation remain in Garda and Police custody at this time.

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Ukraine will be excluded from peace talks held in Saudi Arabia today. President Volodymyr Zelensky has said there can be no peace deal for Ukraine without Ukraine - but America says this is just the opening to find out how serious Russia is about peace.

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A Russian drone strike has hit the radiation shelter over the damaged reactor at Chernobyl, causing a fire that has since been extinguished, according to Ukrainian President Zelensky.

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No excuses to get a round in here 👀🍻 Jim Petes Pub in Glenamaddy, Co Galway is selling pints of Guinness for just 5c this weekend to celebrate 80th anniversary 🥳

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The one who celebrates #WorldRadioDay? We're that friend 🫂📻 Tune in to Newstalk now 🩷

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Women's Aid have launched the ‘Ally Action List’ - asking men to be an ally for women who have been victims of male violence. 📞If you or anyone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, please contact Women’s Aid 24hr National Freephone Helpline on 1800 341 900.

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The Jesuit Order has named a further 15 deceased members who were the subject of child sexual abuse complaints, eight of whom were the subject of complaints during their lifetimes. This comes after an examination of files of deceased Jesuits by an Independent Working Group, established last year.

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The Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Tánaiste Simon Harris and no less than eight other Ministers will all travel to the United States next month for St Patrick's Day. The diplomatic offensive has been set up in response to a turbulent first few weeks of Donald Trump's second Presidency.

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On the show today: Turn off notifications; A house in the sea; The Belle gibson scam; @timdowling.bsky.social on the human-dog bed; Showbiz news; Wine & reviews of 'September 5' & 'Bring Them Down'

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Tánaiste Simon Harris has announced Ireland will send €20 million in support to the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). The Tánaiste aims to assist in UNRWA’s work aiding people in Gaza, the West Bank and Palestine refugees across the Middle East.

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Dublin Bus and Go-Ahead were hit with financial penalties of close to €5 million last year over performance standards failures, as passengers have recently complained about “ghost buses” 🚏 🗣️Harry McCann, a spokesperson for Dublin Bus, explains the reasons behind the performance failures.

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Israeli minister Israel Katz says countries like Ireland are "legally obligated" to take in Palestinians. On X, Katz said: "Countries such as Spain, Ireland, Norway... which have falsely accused Israel over its actions in Gaza, are legally obligated to allow Gazans to enter their territory".

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President Donald Trump has proposed a U.S. takeover of Gaza. Trump announced this plan on Tuesday during a joint press conference in the White House with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu standing beside him. [1/3]

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Speed limits will be reduced from 80km/h to 60km/h from Friday the 7th of February in an effort to reduce road fatalities 🚘🛣️ [1/3]

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Michael Lowry’s Technical Group of independents who support the Government will not be given the speaking rights as opposition TDs, the Ceann Comhairle has announced 🗣️ Let us know what you think 👇

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