Dept defends welfare standards for calves exported from Ireland
29/04/2026 | 5 mins.
Joost Schellevis, Data and Tech Editor with Dutch State Broadcaster, NOS, discusses its report which found animal welfare abuses in the importation of calves from Ireland to the Netherlands.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.35am Sports News
29/04/2026 | 6 mins.
Presented by Darren Frehill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Meta criticised over measures aimed at under-13's
29/04/2026 | 4 mins.
Tony Connelly, Europe Editor, reports on the European Commission's preliminary finding against the US tech giant Meta for allegedly failing to prevent minors under 13 from using Instagram and Facebook.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ireland requires up to €700m annually to restore nature, report
29/04/2026 | 6 mins.
Dr Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin, Chair of the Independent Advisory Committee on nature restoration, discusses how recommendations from the committee should be implemented by Government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Proposal to restrict use of 'forever chemicals' in Europe
29/04/2026 | 6 mins.
Barry Andrews, Fianna Fáil MEP for Dublin, outlines a proposal to restrict the use of "forever chemicals" in cosmetic products throughout Europe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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