Dr Ruth Freeman is Director of Science for Society at Research Ireland. A familiar voice to many, Ruth is a regular contributor to The Pat Kenny Show on Newstalk.
She talks to Conor about the future of research, promoting STEM education, and making sure that scientific advancements are communicated clearly and effectively to all.
30 Jul 2025
Conor meets Dr Umar Al Qadri; Islamic Scholar
Conor meets Dr Umar Al Qadri; Sunni Islamic Scholar and Chair of the Irish Muslim Peace & Integration Council. In Ireland for 20 years, he became a citizen when Michael D Higgins prompted him to and has since been a candidate in both the last European and General Elections. A well-known voice in Irish life, he sheds some light on what it is like to be Muslim in Ireland, his views on radicalisation and extremism, his work to promote integration and inclusion, and his own very deep faith.
21 Jul 2025
Driving Life: Conor Faughnan meets Minister Darragh O'Brien
Conor meets Transport & Climate Minister Darragh O’Brien. After 4 years in Housing, he’s now across all things Transport & Climate. We talk Metro, Planning, Michael O’Leary & Dublin Airport, Buses, and the future of the Road Safety Authority. He’s got plenty on his to do list.
But he also has plenty of coffee on hand for his working morning in the Grand Hotel in Malahide, and he was good enough to take the time for a wide-ranging chat.
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