Obtaining a mortgage is often stressful, even for people who have the traditional requirements for securing one. It can be even more difficult when you’re self-employed or seeking a second-time mortgage. Margaret Barrett, Managing Director of Mortgage Navigators answered your mortgage-related questions.
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Should we swap out the standard desk for standing desks?
Standing Desks are becoming more and more common in workplaces. But is there a health benefit to using them? And should we be considering using them more? All to discuss with Jenny Brannigan, Chartered Physiotherapist and Peter Cosgrove, MD of Futurewise.
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Should the President of Ireland be expected to be fluent in Irish?
Recent debates question whether the President of Ireland should be expected, if not required, to be fluent in Irish. As the national figurehead, the President is expected to promote Irish culture and language. However, should fluency in Irish trump their other values when considering who to vote for? Pat discusses this with Aodhán Ó Deá, Director of Development at Conradh na Gaeilge.
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A look back on the weekend of sport
The weekend was packed full of action, with the round of 16 fixtures taking place in the FAI Cup. Scottie Scheffler claims his fifth win of the season at the BMW championship, and of course the opening round of Premier League fixtures. All to chat about with Colm Boohig, Broadcaster with Off the Ball.
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Zelensky heads to the White House today
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will today, along with a host of European leaders, meet with Donald Trump in Washington to discuss a potential path to peace. It follows Trump’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday. We discuss this further with Rosie Birchard, Brussels Correspondent, DW News and Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at University of Galway, Columnist with The Journal.
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