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    Distribution of footage from assault and attacks - how is it allowed?

    23/03/2026 | 21 mins.
    A video has been circulating of an assault of a young woman in Tipperary…
    It’s been spoken about many times on this show about why there is a lack of laws and legislations around the distribution of footage from attacks and assaults, but why are people still getting away with it?
    Joining Andrea to discuss is David Hall, owner of Lifeline Ambulance, Ronan Lupton, Barrister and Senior Council and more.
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    Broadcaster Teena Gates on wheelchair accessible car being destroyed

    23/03/2026 | 11 mins.
    A voice that is probably familiar to you all from reading the news: Teena Gates was left deflated after a recent incident in Blanchardstown…
    She joins Andrea to discuss what happened.
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    The Pod Squad: Shite Talk - An Irish History Podcast

    23/03/2026 | 10 mins.
    Welcome to The Pod Squad!
    We review podcasts every week so you always have something new to listen to.
    Elaine Power, host of ‘What’s Trending in F1?’ podcast and Sarah Jayne Tobin, Native Content Editor at DMG Media Ireland join Andrea Gilligan to review ‘Shite Talk: An Irish History Podcast’!
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    Fuel subsidies: how much support is needed?

    23/03/2026 | 16 mins.
    With fuel prices rising due to the ongoing war, many people across Ireland are worried about managing their bills in the months ahead.
    The Government is considering support, including a double fuel allowance payment for vulnerable groups such as pensioners, and a possible extension of the fuel allowance season beyond April, though details are not yet confirmed…
    Would you accept Government subsidies to help with rising fuel costs, and how much support do you think is needed?
    Joining Andrea to discuss is Irish Times Consumer Journalist, Conor Pope, owner of Care-a-Lot Childcare Avril Sheehan, as well as listeners.
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    The benefit of ‘virtual reality’ train journeys in nursing homes

    20/03/2026 | 9 mins.
    A social enterprise in Queensland, Australia has brought a virtual reality train journey experience to nursing homes. But how does it work?
    Joining Seán to discuss is Kim Turner, Co-Founder and Experience Designer of Olive Express…

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