Evacuating Irish from Middle East, energy prices, retrofits, and a ‘good Irish death’

Plus: teacher shortages in secondary schools

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Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee. Photograph: Olivier Hoslet/EPA
Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee. Photograph: Olivier Hoslet/EPA

Hundreds of Irish citizens trying to escape the unfolding conflict in the Middle East are to be offered an “assisted departure” on a Government-chartered flight.

Conor Pope explains the situation is very uncertain for passengers who are due to fly to, or via, the UAE and Qatar after March 10th. He also explains why fuel and home heating companies have increased their prices within days of the Iran crisis.

Half of secondary schools had to restrict student access to at least one subject due to teacher shortages last year, according to research published by the Teachers Union of Ireland.

A chartered building surveyor explains how to improve your home’s Building Energy Rating and lower your bills.

Our London correspondent Mark Paul writes about efforts to give elderly Irish people living in Britain a “good Irish death”.

Presented by Aideen Finnegan.

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