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Summary
Former Onus CEO David McGrman joins Newstalk Breakfast to discuss the new €5 handling fee on non-EU online packages, arguing it is a trade war that harms British SMEs more than it changes consumer behavior. The conversation shifts to a CAG report revealing technical errors in static speed cameras, with McGrman urging a focus on broader road safety policies rather than minor administrative flaws. The segment concludes with a tribute to the late TV presenter Esther Ransome, celebrating her legacy in broadcasting, charity fundraising, and her work with Childline.
Topics discussed
Show intro and guest introduction
New €5 handling fee for non-EU online packages
Impact of fees on e-commerce and trade war with China
Harm to British SMEs and single market implications
An Post parcel volumes and retail supply chain shifts
Static speed camera fines and CAG report findings
Technical errors vs. broader road safety policy
Asylum provision issues and public trust in cameras
Need for effective policy to reduce road deaths
Tribute to Esther Ranson and her broadcasting legacy
Ranson's role in founding Childline and TV charity
Ranson's campaigning on assisted dying and final farewell
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