Ukraine’s ‘grandad’ soldiers; bookmakers allowing bets on National Lottery numbers

Ukraine’s army is the largest and most battle hardened in Europe. But its also the oldest with an average age of 45. Our contributor in Ukraine, Lara Marlowe, has been speaking to some of them.The Irish National Lottery is calling for a ban on bookmakers allowing bets on the numbers that come up saying it has created a “secondary market” that’s inhibiting its ability to fund good causes.Armagh GAA star Oisin McConville tells The Irish Times’ Conversations with Parents podcast his past problems with gambling overshadowed his 2002 All-Ireland trophy.An Garda Síochána is undercharging for officers policing concerts and sporting events, according to the Public Accounts Committee.The US has reversed a decision to cut funding for peacebuilding in Ireland announcing a new $4 million packing for the International Fund for Ireland.Our Health Correspondent Shauna Bowers speaks to GPs following their parents footsteps into medicine.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.