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The Government has announced a major childcare package in Budget 2027, including a reduction in maximum fees for full-time childcare from €735 to €550 per month from September next year.But questions have emerged about how those savings will work in practice, with the Department of Children clarifying the details this week. Mary Moloney is an Associate Professor in Early Childhood Policy at Mary Immaculate College in Limerick, and she joins the show to look at what the changes mean for families and the wider childcare system.Image via Getty.

Thursday is Baby Loss Awareness Day – a day dedicated to remembering the babies who have died during pregnancy or shortly after birth, and supporting the families who live with that loss every day.It’s a subject that can be incredibly difficult to talk about. Sometimes, people are afraid to mention a baby’s name or ask a bereaved parent how they’re doing because they’re worried they might upset them. But for parents who have lost a child, that baby is still their son or daughter, and they remain part of the family forever.A Little Lifetime Foundation was established by bereaved parents who understood just how important it is to have support from people who truly understand what you’re going through.Vincent Phelan is the chairperson of the charity. He works in Limerick, has his own experience of baby loss, and he joins the show.Image via Getty.

Bullying doesn't always start with one big incident, but can gradually build with small things including exclusion, messaging in group chats, and small acts of intimidation.Chris Sherlock joins Anne Marie to share his firsthand experiences of being bullied in his childhood, including an incident of assault in which he was pushed down a flight of stairs.

Anne Marie catches up with Luke Liddy and Tom Savage on the weekend in sports.

Public sector strikes are set to kick off this week as the government faces growing pressure to resolve pay disputes.Anne Marie speaks with Adam Higgins from the Sun discuss the planned industrial action.

Gardaí have been investigating an incident where a house in College Court was destroyed during a student party.Anne Marie Geraghty speaks with Meghann, giving their reaction to the released footage.(Photo via Brendan Gleeson)

We look ahead to the weekend in sport with Live95's Luke Liddy, Mike Ahern and rugby commentator Barry Murphy.

Meghann sits down with Limerick journalist Ellen Gough, Tracey Reddy from Citizens Information and Dr Simon Maguire, lecturer of Creative Broadcast and film production at LSAD (TUS), for our weekly coffee break chat.