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How beneficial are hot school meals?
7+ hour, 4+ min ago (98+ words) How beneficial are hot school meals?Newstalk How beneficial are hot school meals? 12.45 16 Mar 2026 Listen to this episode A new survey about the Government's hot school meals programme has found that three-quarters of respondents reported their children do not enjoy…...
'Every penny counts' - Colin Hawkins calls for donations for Daffodil Day
6+ hour, 59+ min ago (573+ words) 13.17 16 Mar 2026 Former Leage of Ireland player told Jonathan Healy that the Irish Cancer Society' was a huge support during his cancer journey. Former League of Ireland player Colin Hawkins told Jonathan Healy on The Claire Byrne Show that the Irish…...
Smartwatches for children are hitting the market
3+ hour, 20+ min ago (357+ words) 16.57 16 Mar 2026 As the crackdown against smartphones in schools intensifies, some parents are relying on smartwatches to keep their children's routines in check. Many parents choose smartwatches not only for their children to keep track of the time, but also to…...
Can being your parents' favourite child have lifelong consequences?
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (77+ words) Can being your parents' favourite child have lifelong consequences?Newstalk The Claire Byrne Show 11.00 12 Mar 2026 Can being yourparents'favourite childhavelifelong consequences?Well journalist, author and broadcaster, Daisy Buchanan, hasrecently said that she is certain her sister was the favourite child, and…...
Concerns about the overmedication of young people
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (70+ words) Concerns about the overmedication of young people'Newstalk The Claire Byrne Show Concerns about the overmedication of young people 07.30 10 Mar 2026 Listen to this episode The number of prescriptions for ADHD medication has increased by 87 per cent in the five years to…...
Australia introduce age verification tools to access porn
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (131+ words) Australia introduce age verification tools to access porn'Newstalk Australia introduce age verification tools to access porn 08.40 9 Mar 2026 Listen to this episode Australians must prove they are over 18 before they can access adult content such as porn, R-rated video games and…...
"I hate playing with my kids but I'm not a bad mum"
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (145+ words) "I hate playing with my kids but I'm not a bad mum"Newstalk Newstalk - Do Not Process My Personal Information If you wish to opt-out of the sale, sharing to third parties, or processing of your personal or sensitive information…...
Parenting: Is it too much to expect my children to help on the farm?
2+ week, 23+ hour ago (515+ words) 22.11 1 Mar 2026 This week on Parenting, one mother asked if her husband's wish to see her two young sons help out on the farm every weekend to learn discipline, responsibility and the value of hard work. "Over the midterm, my husband,…...
Do we need to get rid of certain college courses?
2+ week, 3+ day ago (120+ words) Newstalk - Do Not Process My Personal Information 13.48 27 Feb 2026 The University of Galway is proposing to discontinue its general arts degree as part of a wider academic review, citing an international decline in demand as students increasingly favour courses with clearer…...
'Soul-destroying': Family of autistic child applied to 60 schools for place
2+ week, 4+ day ago (406+ words) 14.43 26 Feb 2026 A woman whose son has autism applied to dozens of schools before her child was given a school place has described the process as "soul-destroying." This year, hundreds of children with special needs could be denied a place in…...