{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/690b5df3317c91fd9a7765c9/6a4400efd668ce4585f388d0?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Metrolink agency; Spend like it's the 90s; Best new shows in July","description":"<p>The Government is seeking to fast-track legislation which will allow for the establishment of a State agency to deliver the planed <a href=\"https://www.irishtimes.com/tags/metrolink/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Dublin metro project</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>The Ukrainian Government has rejected a donation from Ireland of a fleet of armoured combat vehicles to aid in the fight against Russia. The Defence Forces’ 27 light armoured tactical vehicles (LATVs) were first acquired 20 years ago but had a poor reputation and frequently broke down.</p><p><br></p><p>While so many of us are going gaga for 90s culture, there are money lessons to be learned from that decade. Opting to have a <a href=\"https://irishtimes.com/your-money/2026/07/01/a-1990s-summer-could-be-good-for-your-wallet/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">“1990s summer” could amount to financial savings</a> as well as nostalgia.</p><p><br></p><p>Looking for a new show to binge watch in July? Kevin Courtney has a <a href=\"https://irishtimes.com/culture/tv-radio/2026/07/01/netflix-prime-video-disney-apple-tv-10-of-the-best-new-shows-to-watch-in-july/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">roundup of the best new shows</a> streaming this month.</p><p><br></p><p>Presented by Aideen Finnegan</p>","author_name":"The Irish Times "}