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EPISODE · Apr 9, 2026 · 4 MIN

Should Ireland switch to nuclear energy?

from Newstalk Breakfast

A motion in favour of nuclear power is to go before the Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis next month.  It follows remarks by two ministers who have said that the switch to nuclear should be considered to meet Ireland’s energy needs. All to discuss with William Reville Emeritus Professor of biochemistry, UCC and Irish Times Contributor.

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