The Debrief

Welcome to The Debrief, where we look back on some of the biggest stories of the week.         Joining Ciara this morning was Executive Editor of The Irish Independent, Kevin Doyle, Chairman of the Communications Clinic, Terry Prone and Newstalk's Tech Correspondent, Jess Kelly.  

Several Irish booksellers have decided to withdraw from sale books written by British comedian David Walliams. What should you do if your child is an avid fan of the books he has written.To discuss with Ciara was Psychotherapist Michelle Flynn.

Often a Christmas bonus is given in the form of a gift card. But gift card companies are quick to profit from slow spenders. How do you get the most out of your gift cards?  To tell us was Cian Carolan Managing Director at DNG Financial Services.

A look ahead to the weekend of sport with Shane Hannon from Off The Ball.

With the new customs fee of €2 coming into effect at the beginning of this month, Are the cumulative costs reaching their intended targets or is the consumer ending up carrying the burden? And have people actually been persuaded to stop buying from outside the EU? Our reporter Simon Tierney has been investigating.

Pancreatic cancer remains one of the hardest cancers to treat, with only a five-year survival in Ireland. So what needs to change? Joining Ciara this morning was Professor Aisling Barry, Consultant Radiation Oncologist at UCC.

Washington and Moscow both know the war in Ukraine won't end without the input of Europe. That's according to Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said following a summit of European leaders in Dublin. To discuss this further with Ciara was EU Correspondent at Euronews Shona Murray.

Do you find yourself time poor? A lot of us, in work and at home, find ourselves rushing around - trying to be in two places at once. To chat to Ciara about this was Leadership Consultant and Author of ‘Be Like the Sea’ Marie Gleeson.

Going to the bank, picking up groceries, visiting the pharmacy, collecting a takeaway coffee or popping into the local shop. Technology has made many of these activities quicker and easier.  But have we lost something along the way? Ciara asked Gabe Ballard author of 'Against Convenience'.

New research from the Central Bank suggests consumers can save around €300 by shopping around for motor insurance.   Speaking to the Claire Byrne Show was Minister of State with responsibility for Financial Services, Credit Unions and Insurance Robert Troy.