Week 33 - Friday

Midlands Today with Will Faulkner

Friday, 21 August 2026 - 1 hour 60 minutes

Questions are being raised about how society supports young men following the M9 tragedy, with calls for greater focus on early intervention, youth work, mentoring and tackling the factors that can lead to dangerous behaviour.
Leaving Cert students across the Midlands receive their results, as attention turns to CAO offers and the next steps for the Class of 2026.
The Government is facing pressure to postpone upcoming fuel and carbon tax increases amid concerns motorists and households could face further rises in petrol, diesel and home-heating costs.