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The Smart 7 Ireland Edition

The Smart 7 Ireland Edition is an Irish version of the hugely successful Smart 7 daily news podcast.It's currently paused, with the last live episode dated Friday 25th of August 2023 Hosted by Ciara Revins, it brings you the biggest Irish stories plus the latest from around the world every morning in just 7 minutes.Everything from politics to entertainment, via sport and current affairs.Welcome to your daily news espresso!A fresh one is brewed every weekday at 7am.It's news, but not 'The News'.Contact us over at Twitter or visit www.thesmart7.comPart of the Smart 7 Network from Daft Doris H...

Ep. 234. "Hold your nerve" urges Micheal Martin as Omicron spreads, UK passes Plan B legislation after Tory rebellion, Mark Meadows found in contempt of Congress and Man City put 7 past Leeds...

7 mins; December 15, 2021

Ep. 233. NPHET estimates Omicron Variant now accounts for 11% of Irish Covid cases, UK struggles to roll out booster campaign at speed, Elon Musk is Time's Person of the Year...

7 mins; December 14, 2021

Ep. 232. Ireland's booster programme to be accelerated, Boris warns UK of tidal wave of Omicron, Kentucky devastated by tornadoes and Charlie Bird speaks out on The Late Late Show...

6 mins; December 13, 2021

Ep. 231. The Sunday 7 - Earth gets a Black Box, Doja Cat introduces Doja Code, Classic Cars go Electric and Black Lava in Tanzania…

18 mins; December 12, 2021

Ep. 230 - The Standout 7 - New restrictions as Omicron Variant spreads, Vaccination for kids, Boris faces Christmas party chaos and Jennifer Lawrence has an awkward chat with Meryl Streep...

8 mins; December 11, 2021

Ep. 229. Omicron cases rise as HSE urge people to come forward for Booster shots, Micheal Martin refuses to rule out more restrictions, Sienna Miller speaks out after legal victory and James Corden celebrates with Mariah Carey...

7 mins; December 10, 2021

Ep. 228. Boosted Pfizer effective against Omicron as over 50's rollout begins, NIAC approves vaccines for kids, PM's adviser quits over Xmas Party Video and tributes to Robbie Shakespeare RIP...

7 mins; December 09, 2021

Ep. 227. Storm Barra continues to wreak havoc as schools stay closed, HEPA filters on the way for classrooms, Boris in hot water over Christmas Party and Biden warns Putin on Ukraine...

7 mins; December 08, 2021

Ep. 226. Ireland braces for Storm Barra, PUP reinstated as new restrictions kick in, warnings over Omicron Variant as UK sees community spread and new Matrix Resurrections trailer drops...

7 mins; December 07, 2021

Ep. 225. PUP expected to return for hospitality workers as new restrictions kick in, Taoiseach calls for unvaccinated to get the jab, Storm Barra heads for Ireland and Michael Buble is ready for Christmas...

6 mins; December 06, 2021

Ep. 224. The Sunday 7 - Jack Dorsey is a Twitter Quitter, why you should fear Fungi, Mosquitoes on the Tube and Flying Taxis...

20 mins; December 05, 2021

Ep. 223. The Standout 7 - Omicron Variant arrives in Ireland, masks for primary schools, Alec Baldwin speaks out on Rust shooting and Leo has good news on Santa...

7 mins; December 04, 2021

Ep. 222. NPHET meet on hospitality restrictions, Quarantine hotel legislation returns, Meghan Markle wins in court again and drama at Old Trafford as Man Utd beat Arsenal...

7 mins; December 03, 2021

Ep. 221. First case of Omicron Variant in Ireland, as WHO says early signs are of mild cases, Masking underway in Primary schools as jabs speeded up and Abortion rights under threat in the USA...

6 mins; December 01, 2021

Ep. 220. New rules for schools and travel as Government battles Omicron Variant, Mica Redress scheme finally announced, Ghislaine Maxwell trial continues...

7 mins; December 01, 2021

Ep. 219. Cabinet meets to review NPHET recommendations on Omicron, Ghislaine Maxwell trial begins in NYC, Barbados celebrates becoming a Republic...

7 mins; November 30, 2021

Ep. 218. Omicron Variant causes alarm as Coalition leaders meet with NPHET, Migrant crisis leads to cross Channel diplomatic row, tributes to F1 legend Frank Williams and Stephen Sondheim RIP

7 mins; November 29, 2021

Ep. 217. The Sunday 7 - NASA launches Planet Defender, Glacial Rock Flour, the Science of Snapping Fingers and Clever Crabs...

19 mins; November 28, 2021

Ep. 216. The Standout 7 - Pressure on testing as Covid cases remain high, Boris loses the plot over Peppa Pig, Tragedy in the English Channel and Garth Brooks returns to Croke Park...

8 mins; November 27, 2021

Ep. 215. NPHET says no to Nativity Plays and recommends masks for 9 year olds, new Covid Variant of Concern emerges in Botswana, Spurs lose in Slovenia and Aisling Bea talks Santa...

7 mins; November 25, 2021

Ep. 214. Pressure mounts on Health Minister Donnelly as Covid testing system struggles to cope, Tragedy in English Channel as migrant boat sinks, Guilty verdict in Ahmaud Arbery murder trial...

7 mins; November 25, 2021

Ep. 213. No decision on Antigen tests from Cabinet Meeting, Leo Varadkar quietly optimistic on Covid numbers, NASA launch asteroid mission and Man Utd back to winning ways...

7 mins; November 24, 2021

Ep. 212. Cabinet meets today to update on impact of Covid restrictions, CMO says 1 in 4 admitted to ICU have died since June, UK PM loses the plot over Peppa Pig and Garth Brooks is back in Croke Park...

7 mins; November 23, 2021

Ep. 211. Europe sees violent protests as Covid cases climb, Simon Coveney hopeful as NI Protocol talks continue, Man Utd sack manager Ole Gunnar Solksjaer and Adele is live at the London Palladium...

7 mins; November 22, 2021

Ep. 210. The Sunday 7 - Russia is causing trouble in Space, Britain's Big Nosed Dinosaur, China hopes to reverse Aging and a revolutionary new HIV treatment...

18 mins; November 21, 2021

Ep. 209. The Standout 7 - New Covid 19 restrictions introduced, Joe Biden cheers on Ireland, Fox News get confused and I'm a Celeb is on the way...

8 mins; November 20, 2021

Ep. 208. HSE warn of extreme pressure on hospital system, Leo Varadkar tells CNN he's still hopeful for Christmas, Will Smith talks tennis and Meghan Markle visits Ellen...

7 mins; November 19, 2021

Ep. 207. CMO warns of Christmas risk if cases continue to rise, Donnelly says no to free antigen tests, QAnon Shaman sentenced to 41 months and Britney celebrates freedom...

7 mins; November 18, 2021

Ep. 206. New Covid restrictions announced, antigen testing rollout and booster programme ramped up as hospital system struggles to cope, plus Fox News host talks in circles and new Spiderman trailer drops...

7 mins; November 17, 2021

Ep. 205. Cabinet meets today to decide on next steps as Covid numbers remain high, Liverpool police continue terror incident investigation, cast named for I'm a Celebrity 2021...

7 mins; November 16, 2021

Ep. 204. Nothing ruled out as Hospitals under pressure from Covid cases, COP26 sees agreement to "phase down" coal, Joe Biden cheers on Ireland vs the All Blacks...

7 mins; November 15, 2021

Ep. 203. The Sunday 7 - Your Brain may make you ill, Plastic Eating Bacteria, Dance to save the Planet and the man who put Ancient Babylonian into Marvel's Eternals...

20 mins; November 14, 2021

Ep. 202. The Standout 7 - Covid cases stay high as NPHET recommends WFH, COP26 clock ticks down, 3 found guilty in Quinn trial and tributes to UB40's Astro RIP...

8 mins; November 13, 2021

Ep. 201. NPHET recommends Work From Home returns, COP26 clock counts down as climate goal on "life support", Ireland draw with Portugal in Aviva thriller...

8 mins; November 12, 2021

Ep. 200. Plea from NPHET to reduce social contacts as Covid cases remain high, Mary Robinson appeals for action at COP26 and Boris Johnson declares UK is not a "corrupt country"

7 mins; November 11, 2021

Ep. 199. Crackdown on hospitality venues expected as Covid cases remain "very high", NTA publishes new draft Transport Strategy and AOC heads to COP 26...

7 mins; November 10, 2021

Ep. 198. Taoiseach reassures on antigen testing for schools, 3 men found guilty of abduction and torture of Quinn executive, Barack Obama addresses COP 26 Climate Summit...

7 mins; November 09, 2021

Ep. 197. Covid cases remain high as booster campaign rolls out, Concern over NI Protocol as UK Government signals Article 16 row, Joe Biden celebrates Infrastructure Week and tributes to UB40's Astro RIP

7 mins; November 08, 2021

Ep. 196. The Sunday 7 - Microsoft get into the Metaverse, California Condors go it alone, Daffodils can help with Alzheimer's and NASA find a new planet...

17 mins; November 07, 2021

Ep. 195. The Standout 7 - COP26 kicks off as Ireland launches 10 year Climate plan, no new Covid restrictions plans as cases rise and Alec Baldwin speaks out on Rust shooting...

8 mins; November 06, 2021

Ep. 194. Climate Action plan published with aim of 51% emission reduction, Covid pressure remains on hospitals as UK approves antiviral pill and tributes to Lionel Blair RIP

7 mins; November 05, 2021

Ep. 193. No plans for new lockdown as Covid cases remain high, EPA report highlights sewage issue as COP26 makes progress and Damien Duff appointed manager at Shelbourne...

7 mins; November 04, 2021

Ep. 192. Covid cases reach highest number since January, Progress at COP 26 as Ireland doubles pledge, Ronaldo rescues Man Utd again...

7 mins; November 03, 2021

Ep. 191. Booster shots approved for frontline healthcare, COP26 underway in Glasgow, Janet Yellen praises Ireland for signing up to tax deal...

7 mins; November 02, 2021

Ep. 190. Covid cases remain high as schools return, Sinn Fein Ard Fheis drops opposition to Special Criminal Court and COP 26 kicks off in Glasgow...

7 mins; November 01, 2021

Ep. 189. The Sunday 7 - The Whitest Paint, Mummy is older than you thought, Facebook goes Meta and Lego may save the Coral Reefs..

19 mins; October 31, 2021

Ep. 189. The Standout 7 - Ireland's first Carbon Budget, Covid concerns over Halloween, UK Budget sees spending spree and Facebook becomes "Meta"

8 mins; October 30, 2021

Ep. 188. New nightclub guidelines published as Covid cases rise again, National Broadband plan falls behind and Mark Zuckerberg remains Facebook to "Meta"

7 mins; October 29, 2021

Ep. 187. ICU cases spark fresh NPHET concern and COVID warning over Halloween, red faces over ticketing legislation, UK Budget sees spending spree and Australian footballer Josh Cavallo makes history...

7 mins; October 28, 2021

Ep. 186. CMO warns over rise in Covid cases, concern over Carbon taxes as fuel prices rise, TikTok testify in front of US Senate and Succession is renewed for Season 4...

7 mins; October 27, 2021

Ep. 185. Pop up clinics for pregnant women as concerns rise over Covid cases, Carbon Budgets agreed for Ireland, Facebook Whistleblower testifies to Commons...

7 mins; October 26, 2021

Ep. 184. The Standout 7 - Ireland cautiously reopens as Covid cases rise again, Nightclubs get new rules, tragedy in New Mexico as Alec Baldwin fatally shoots a woman on set and tributes to Ireland's poetry greats...

7 mins; October 25, 2021

Ep. 183. HSE warns hospitals under increasing pressure, new guidance for nightclubs announced, Alec Baldwin accidentally shoots and kills woman on set in New Mexico...

7 mins; October 22, 2021

Ep. 182. Concern as ICU cases rise, Government to issue clarification in new opening up guidelines, Ronaldo rescues Man Utd and Jason Momoa is very excited about meeting Billie Eilish...

7 mins; October 21, 2021

Ep. 181. Cases rise again as Government goes ahead with reopening, further meetings today to agree rules for indoor entertainment, Boris launches Net Zero strategy and Liverpool squeak away win...

7 mins; October 20, 2021

Ep. 180. Cabinet meet to decide on restrictions, but Micheal Martin says "it's not Groundhog Day", tributes to Colin Powell RIP, Southend to be named a City in honour of Sir David Amess MP, Apple launch new voice subscription...

8 mins; October 19, 2021

Ep. 179. Covid certificates may continue as Government considers options for Oct 22nd, EU pledges support over NI Protocol row, tributes to poets Maire Mhac an tSaoi and Brendan Kennelly RIP...

7 mins; October 18, 2021

Ep. 178. The Standout 7 - Budget 2022 pays out €1.5BN, EU proposes new Brexit Border changes, Delta Wave puts Oct 22nd at risk and Matt Damon on Facetiming Bono...

8 mins; October 16, 2021

Ep. 177. Delta Wave continues to cause concern as Oct 22nd reopening in doubt, Biden pushes for further US vaccine mandates, Matt Damon talks Dalkey and facetiming Bono....

7 mins; October 15, 2021

Ep. 176. October 22nd reopening in doubt as Covid cases rise, EU proposes lifting of 80% of Brexit Border restrictions and William Shatner boldly goes into Space...

7 mins; October 14, 2021

Ep. 175. Budget 2022 sees €1.5BN in spending and tax cuts as carbon tax pushes up fuel costs, Brexit Row looms again and tributes to The Chieftain's Paddy Moloney RIP...

7 mins; October 11, 2021

Ep. 174. Rise in Covid hospitalisation causes concern, Budget 2022 due today, Gardai search woods in cold case enquiry, Ireland take on World Cup hosts...

6 mins; October 11, 2021

Ep. 173. HSE focused on waiting lists as final preparations for Budget 2022 underway, George Clooney speaks out on Trump and Stephen Kenny finally gets a win in Baku...

6 mins; October 11, 2021

Ep. 172. The Standout 7 - €165BN National Development Plan launches, Ireland agrees to tax rise under OECD pressure, Covid plan still on track and 70th Birthday celebrations for Bob Geldof

8 mins; October 09, 2021

Ep. 171. HSE warns of growing waiting list as frontline staff flag burnout, Ireland joins OECD tax agreement, Newcastle Utd bought by Saudi consortium and Brooklyn Beckham shows America how to cook...

7 mins; October 08, 2021

Ep. 170. Donnelly defends Slaintecare changes, Central Bank predicts strong economic recovery, WHO approves malaria vaccine and Rami Malek talks Daniel Craig

7 mins; October 07, 2021

Ep. 169. Ireland on track to lift restrictions as Covid cases ease, OECD tax deal likely, Facebook whistleblower calls for more regulation and Adele is back...

7 mins; October 06, 2021

Ep. 168. Government unveils ten year investment plan, Ireland implicated in Pandora Papers, Facebook outage as whistle-blower prepares to testify and Jimmy Carr pays tribute to Sean Lock...

8 mins; October 05, 2021

Ep. 167. €165BN National Development plan to be unveiled today, new Slaintecare group to be appointed, Pandora Papers reveal offshore wealth and Bob Geldof celebrates his 70th...

7 mins; October 04, 2021

Ep. 166. The Standout 7 - Pandemic Bonus on the way, pressure on Ireland's Corporation Tax, Sarah Everard killer given whole life sentence and Britney Spears is finally free...

7 mins; October 02, 2021

Ep. 165. Ireland's economy set for strong recovery, new data shows value in Booster shots, Sarah Everard killer sentenced to life imprisonment and Dave Grohl talks Nevermind...

7 mins; October 01, 2021

Ep. 164. Concerns over pressure on national grid as gas prices soar, pressure grows on Ireland over Corporation Tax, Ronaldo saves the day for Man Utd and good news for Britney Spears...

7 mins; September 30, 2021

Ep. 163. No agreement yet on Pandemic Bonus, Children's hospital waiting lists a growing concern, Greta Thunberg is running out of patience and James Bond finally hits the red carpet...

6 mins; September 29, 2021

Ep. 162. Health Minister warns on misinformation, Pandemic Bonus could be this year, House prices rise again and R Kelly found guilty of sex crimes and racketeering...

7 mins; September 28, 2021

Ep. 161. Pandemic bonus plans may include extra Bank Holiday, Micheal Martin addresses the UN General Assembly, German election results lead to coalition talks and Europe lose at Ryder Cup...

7 mins; September 27, 2021

Ep. 160. The Standout 7 - Ireland heads back to the office, Micheal Martin chairs UN Security Council in historic first, Boris tries out comedy at the UN and all the big Emmy winners...

7 mins; September 25, 2021

Ep. 159. Historic day as Ireland chairs UN Security Council meeting, Government plan to recognise frontline workers, Ryder Cup gets underway and new Britney Spears documentary on the way...

7 mins; September 24, 2021

Ep. 158. HSE to relax school Covid close contact rules, Micheal Martin backs Biden on NI Protocol, La Palma volcano continues eruption and Netflix swoop for Roald Dahl library....

6 mins; September 23, 2021

Ep. 157. Energy crisis prompts winter warnings, Taoiseach in New York for UNGA, US pledges more action on climate change, Nile Rodgers speaks at Ivor Novello Awards...

7 mins; September 22, 2021

Ep. 156. Ireland's offices reopen, Pfizer says vaccine is safe for 5 - 11 year olds, OECD applies pressure on tax rate, US travel back from November and Europe is ready for the Ryder Cup...

7 mins; September 21, 2021

Ep. 155. CMO urges caution as return to work begins, Budget 2022 planning underway, US apologises over drone strike, Winners from the Emmys and tributes to Jimmy Greaves and John Challis RIP

7 mins; September 20, 2021

Ep. 154. The Standout 7 - Coveney wins Confidence Motion, NPHET delivers positive outlook, Tyrone triumph in Croke Park and tributes to Norm MacDonald RIP

8 mins; September 18, 2021

Ep. 153. NPHET approve further easing of restrictions, Ryanair call for aviation recovery plan, Piers Morgan gets a new job and tributes to inventor Sir Clive Sinclair RIP

7 mins; September 17, 2021

Ep. 152 Simon Coveney wins Confidence Motion, CMO says Ireland on track in Covid battle, US, UK and Australia launch new defense pact and goals galore in the Champions League...

7 mins; September 16, 2021

Ep. 151. CMO to warn further restrictions can't be ruled out as infection level remains high, Coveney faces no confidence motion over Zapponegate, Newsom wins recall vote in California and tributes to Norm MacDonald RIP

7 mins; September 15, 2021

Ep. 150. Minister Martin says Ireland on track for October 22nd reopening, Leo Varadkar muddies the waters on Zapponegate, BAT under investigation in South Africa and Scotland bids for Independence in 2023...

7 mins; September 14, 2021

Ep. 149. Delta Wave largely affecting under 18s, Sinn Fein still pursuing no confidence in Coveney, US marks 9/11 and Tyrone beat Mayo to win All Ireland...

7 mins; September 13, 2021

Ep. 148. The Standout 7 - Covid restrictions lift, Zapponegate row sees no confidence motion in Coveney, Taliban announce all male cabinet and Michael K Williams RIP

8 mins; September 11, 2021

Ep. 147. Sinn Fein table No Confidence motion in Coveney, DUP threaten pull out of cross border bodies, Joe Biden issues workplace Vax mandate and The Matrix 4 trailer drops...

7 mins; September 10, 2021

Ep. 146. CMO says some signs of Covid infection rate declining, but schools under pressure, Sinn Fein call for Coveney sacking, Paris Attack trial begins...

7 mins; September 09, 2021

Ep. 145. Coveney apologises for a "political fiasco" as Zapponegate continues, 14,000 pupils affected by Covid close contacts, Taliban name all male Government and Jodie Comer talks accents...

7 mins; September 08, 2021

Ep. 144. Zapponegate texts up the stakes for Simon Coveney, UK extends Brexit grace period, Belarus opposition leaders jailed and tributes to Michael K Williams, RIP

7 mins; September 07, 2021

Ep. 143. Ireland sees next step in reopening, Gardai disrupt hacker infrastructure, Meath beat Dublin to take title and tributes to Sarah Harding RIP...

7 mins; September 06, 2021

Ep. 142. The Standout 7 - Covid restrictions to lift by October 22nd, Biden says Afghanistan war is over, Zapponegate rumbles on and James Corden stops traffic...

7 mins; September 04, 2021

Ep. 140. Government pledges €4BN a year to eliminate homelessness, Simon Coveney seeks hearing on texts, death toll rises from Storm Ida and ABBA are back after 40 years...

7 mins; September 03, 2021

Ep. 139. Ireland takes on Presidency of UN Security Council, NPHET to be absorbed into HSE, Piers Morgan cleared by Ofcom over Meghan comments, heartbreak for Ireland in Portugal...

7 mins; September 02, 2021

Ep. 138. Taoiseach outlines plans as restrictions set to end by October 22nd, Joe Biden declares Afghanistan war is over, more medals for Team Ireland at the Paralympics...

7 mins; September 01, 2021

Ep. 137. Ireland set for phased reopening as Cabinet meets today, final flights leave Kabul as Taliban celebrate, a million left without power after Hurricane Ida...

7 mins; August 31, 2021

Ep. 136. Cabinet sub committee meets to consider Covid Roadmap, US drone strike kills suicide bomber, more Gold at the Paralympics for Team Ireland and tributes to Lee "Scratch" Perry RIP

7 mins; August 30, 2021

Ep. 135. The Standout 7 - Kabul blast kills dozens, worse to come in Delta wave, Pfizer gets FDA approval, Ireland win Paralympic gold in Tokyo and Charlie Watts RIP...

7 mins; August 28, 2021

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