It's National Carers Week, which shines a light on the more than 500-thousand people who care for loved ones at home.

Among them is Sinead Tighe from Tallaght, who is a full-time carer to her son Daniel.

She and Catherine Cox from Family Carers Ireland joined Elizabeth in studio.

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Is there anything we can learn from how teenagers consume media?

Talking Transition is an original short documentary by Dublin's Q102 News Broadcaster, Jonathan Byrne. Jonathan spoke to 9 Transition Year students from all across Dublin about their media consumption habits, and explored how they view and interact with content.

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Robert O’Byrne is now travelling across the city giving inclusive PE classes to youngsters.

Rob himself was seriously injured in a freak accident on holidays when he was 17, and was left paralysed from the chest down as a result. He's hoping that by bringing these PE classes to kids, he'll encourage them to be more open and inclusive in their school lives.

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Pressure is mounting for a full Metro overhaul of the LUAS Green Line.

Upgrading the route would mean faster journeys, more trams, and space for thousands more passengers, just as high-rise housing booms along the southside corridor.

TD Shay Brennan joins Elizabeth in studio to talk packed trams, future-proofing, and whether Dublin’s transport is ready for what's coming.

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Virgin Media News Political Correspondent, Gavan Reilly, joins Elizabeth to chat about his new book 'The Secret Life of Leinster House'.

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In a world where sustainability and luxury collide, Caitriona McGettigan and Cillian Moloney of Luxury Exchange are leading the charge.

In this episode, we dive into how their Irish start-up is revolutionizing the way we think about high-end fashion by embracing pre-loved luxury items.

From a promising €1 million revenue to their ambitious plans to quadruple that by 2025, Caitriona and Cillian share the secret to their rapid success.

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Plans have recently been unveiled for a new town on the north side, at Ballyboggan, which would see the redevelopment of a 77 hectare site at the Dublin industrial estate.

Uisce Eireann has warned Dublin City Council that worsening water and sewage capacity could jeopardise those plans because water capacity for the capital has now deteriorated to an amber level.

Elizabeth was joined in studio by Dublin TD James Geoghegan.

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In tonight’s episode, we dive deep into the complex and often harmful relationship we have with our bodies, weight, and the societal pressure to conform to unrealistic beauty standards.

Are we moving backward when it comes to body positivity and size inclusivity? How have online trends like SkinnyTok and the growing glamorization of weight loss medications shaped our views on thinness?

Join Elizabeth as she unpacks the impact of these cultural shifts and explores the potential dangers they pose to our mental and physical health.

Please note: this episode deals with sensitive topics and may not be suitable for younger audiences. If you or someone you know is affected by these issues, we encourage you to reach out to Bodywhys at (01) 2107906 for support.

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