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Do you ever suffer from hangxiety?
July 12, 2024 07:30 - 3 minutes - 3.61 MBWith so much going on around the country this weekend between matches and gigs, you may be planning to have a few drinks. How can we avoid the dreaded fear or hangxiety- the next morning? Ciara was joined on the show by Laura Dowling, known as The Fabulous Pharmacist online.
RSA’s new campaign to tackle dangerous driving behaviours
July 12, 2024 07:30 - 4 minutes - 4.01 MBThe Road safety authority have launched a new campaign aimed at raising awareness of the dangerous behaviours on Irish roads . We got details of the new campaign with Sarah O’Connor, Director of Partnerships and External affairs at the RSA.
XL bully dogs to be banned under new regulations
July 12, 2024 07:30 - 4 minutes - 3.79 MBSocial Protection Minister Heather Humphreys is set to announce plans today to outlaw the breeding, importing, selling or rehoming of XL Bullys from October this year. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was Donal Ryan, Vet and owner of City Vet, Limerick.
Reaction to President Biden’s NATO speech
July 12, 2024 07:00 - 10 minutes - 9.53 MBPresident Joe Biden held his first solo press conference since the disastrous debate last night at the end of the NATO summit. However before the conference even started he suffered yet another embarrassing gaffe. We get reaction from Bob Mullholland, Campaign Advisor to the Californian Democratic Party.
Why are we obsessed punishing people with prison sentences?
July 12, 2024 06:45 - 6 minutes - 6.03 MB“Ireland is addicted to prisons” so says Former Mountjoy Governor John Lonergan who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast.
Should every parent go on a child-free retreat?
July 12, 2024 06:45 - 6 minutes - 6.13 MBIs a child-free retreat the answer for parents looking to reconnect with themselves? Writer Saima Mir did just that by taking a month-long writers retreat in Italy, away from her husband and three children. Saima explained how she found the experience.
"People with cancer are waiting too long for treatment in Ireland"
July 12, 2024 06:30 - 5 minutes - 5.09 MBPeople with cancer are waiting too long for treatment in Ireland. That’s the view of Dr Michael McCarthy, Consultant Medical Oncologist, Secretary of the Irish Society of Medical Oncology who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.
Cathal Crotty discharged from Defence forces
July 12, 2024 06:00 - 5 minutes - 4.88 MBCathal Crotty was discharged from the Defence forces at one minute to midnight He was given was given a three-year suspended sentence for beating Natasha O'Brien unconscious in the random attack in Limerick city on 29 May 2022. Speaking to Ciara this morning was Diane Byrne from Women of Honor.
We hear from legendary ‘Trainspotting’ author Irvine Welsh
July 11, 2024 08:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBThe West cork literary festival begins tomorrow, and one author attending is Irvine Welsh, author of trainspotting. Shane caught up with Irvine ahead of his appearance at the festival.
Climate Advisory Council calls for an end to fossil fuels
July 11, 2024 07:30 - 5 minutes - 5.28 MB“We urgently need to phase out fossil fuels from our homes and workplaces” those are the calls from the Climate Change Advisory Council on the publication of their Built Environment Sector Annual Review. It's Chair, Marie Donnelly explained why to Newstalk Breakfast.
Do you trust the government?
July 11, 2024 07:00 - 5 minutes - 4.84 MBA study from the Central statistic office has found that less than half of people say they trust the Government and just one in four trust political parties We discuss the findings with Psychotherapist and Author of What your Teen is Trying To Tell You, Stella O’Malley.
Why culture can’t compete with capitalism
July 11, 2024 07:00 - 5 minutes - 5.11 MBThe Labour party has called for an urgent and comprehensive response to securing and growing creative spaces in Dublin and across the country. The party claims that “culture cannot compete with capitalism”.. For more on this Ciara spoke to Irma McLoughlin, Interim Director of Performing Arts Forum.
IALPA to suspend action at Aer Lingus and recommend acceptance of pay deal
July 11, 2024 07:00 - 6 minutes - 5.84 MBThe Irish Airline Pilots Association is to recommend acceptance of a Labour Court recommendation aimed at resolving its pay dispute with Aer Lingus. IALPA will suspend its work-to-rule at the airline while it awaits the outcome of a ballot of pilots. We get the latest on this with Michael Doherty, Professor in Employment Law at Maynooth University and also Claire Dunne, CEO of Irish Travel Agents Association.
Is there a need for a 24/7 criminal district court
July 11, 2024 06:30 - 5 minutes - 4.91 MBDublin members of the Fianna Fail parliamentary party are calling for a 24/7 criminal district court. We discuss why with Fianna Fail Senator Mary Fitzpatrick.
The latest as mother and two daughters killed in the UK
July 11, 2024 06:00 - 4 minutes - 3.98 MBThe man suspected of killing the wife and two daughters of BBC racing correspondent John hunt has been apprehended. He was taken to hospital yesterday evening after police tracked him down. The bodies of Carol Hunt and her two daughters, Louise and Hannah, were found at their home. We get the latest on this with Vincent McAvinney, Broadcaster and Journalist.
Dublin city transport plan will it go ahead?
July 10, 2024 08:00 - 11 minutes - 11 MBNot a day goes by that we don’t hear about the pros and cons of the Dublin city transport plan. Will it go ahead? We asked Richard Shakespeare, CEO of Dublin City Council.
Uncertainty for Aer Lingus passengers lingers on
July 10, 2024 07:00 - 4 minutes - 4.36 MBMore uncertainty for passengers as Aer Lingus pilot’s seeks clarity on the Labour Court’s proposals. We got the latest from Eoghan Corry, Owner and Editor of Travel Extra.
A total package of €8.3 billion outlined in the Summer Economic Statement
July 10, 2024 07:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBA total package of €8.3 billion outlined in the Summer Economic Statement sets the scene for the coalition’s final budget later this year, Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohue joined us on the show.
The case of Tori Towey was raised in the Dáil yesterday
July 10, 2024 07:00 - 5 minutes - 5.3 MBTaoiseach Simon Harris has vowed to intervene to help an Irish woman who has been charged with attempted suicide and consuming alcohol in the UAE city of Dubai The case of Tori Towey was raised in the Dáil yesterday. To discuss further Shane was joined on the show by the CEO of Detained in Dubai Radha Stirling.
A call on Government to postpone planned excise duty increase
July 10, 2024 06:30 - 5 minutes - 4.96 MBFuels for Ireland, the representative body for fuel retailers, is urgently calling on the Minister for Finance and the Government to postpone the planned excise duty increase on fuels set for August 1st. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was CEO of Fuels for Ireland Kevin McPartlan.
Should we have a a toll free All Ireland?
July 10, 2024 06:30 - 5 minutes - 4.75 MBToll plaza operators should make the All-Ireland hurling final a ‘toll free’ day. That's the call from Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard who explained why to Newstalk Breakfast.
More than one in four parents are in debt to cover back to school costs
July 10, 2024 06:00 - 5 minutes - 5.05 MBMore than one in four parents are in debt to cover back to school costs, according to new research by the Irish League of Credit Unions. It also found that 62% of parents say that covering the cost of back to school is a financial burden. We discuss the findings of the research with David Malone, CEO of the Irish league of Credit Unions.
Should Ireland cut inheritance tax?
July 09, 2024 08:00 - 5 minutes - 4.76 MBIn advance of the Budget, there have been proposals to cut inheritance tax once again. To discuss further we heard from Barra Roantree, Director of the MSc in Economic Policy at Trinity College Dublin.
Do we find it difficult to speak about grief and death?
July 09, 2024 07:45 - 6 minutes - 5.64 MBThe Irish Hospice Foundation have today launched ‘Time to Talk, Tomorrow Starts Today’ - with the aim of encouraging people to speak about dying and grieving. We discuss with Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin and Author of “Resilience” .
Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions lowest in three decades last year
July 09, 2024 07:30 - 3 minutes - 3.6 MBIreland’s greenhouse gas emissions decreased by 6.8 per cent in 2023 with reductions in almost all sectors. This is the lowest that greenhouse gas emissions have been in three decades. To discuss further we heard from Mary Frances Rochford, EPA Programme Manager.
Calls for free public transport, scrap tolls on the M50 and East Link
July 09, 2024 07:00 - 6 minutes - 6.1 MBPublic transport should be completely free, according to People Before Profit, who are also calling to scrap tolls on the M50 and East Link to lessen traffic going through the city centre. Speaking to Shane this morning was Conor Reddy, People Before Profit Councillor for Ballymun-Finglas.
Could the Aer Lingus strikes be nearing the end?
July 09, 2024 07:00 - 6 minutes - 5.74 MBAer Lingus has accepted a Labour Court recommendation of a 17.75% pay increase for pilots while IALPA are yet to respond as their executive meets later today. Could the strikes be nearing the end? We ask Professor Michael Doherty, Professor in Employment Law at Maynooth University.
Could houseboats help to solve the housing crisis?
July 09, 2024 06:30 - 6 minutes - 5.88 MBThe expansion of housing on our canals should be investigated that's according to Marc O’Cathasaigh, Green Party TD and Spokesperson for Social Protection who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.
Russian missiles hit children's hospital
July 09, 2024 06:00 - 5 minutes - 4.74 MBThe Taoiseach has called Russia's missile attack on the main children's hospital in Kyiv "a war crime". Simon Harris also accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of "openly targeting civilian infrastructure and innocent children". We heard from Ukrainian MP Lesia Vasylenko.
Is the necktie the most pointless article of clothing in history?
July 08, 2024 08:00 - 4 minutes - 4.07 MB“The most pointless article of clothing in history has met its end” according to Liam Collins, reporter with the Irish Independent who believes the necktie has become a thing of the past. Liam told us why on Newstalk Breakfast.
There’s a new kind of online fraud being reported
July 08, 2024 07:45 - 2 minutes - 2.51 MBThere’s a new kind of online fraud being reported - and this time, the streaming giants are being targeted. We get the details from Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent, Jess Kelly. All with thanks to Bird & Bird.
What does the Summer Economic Statement have in store?
July 08, 2024 07:30 - 5 minutes - 5.05 MBWhat does the Summer Economic Statement have in store, and what could it tell us about the Budget spending in October? Speaking to Ciara this morning on the show was Niall Conroy, Acting Chief Economist at the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council.
Female former players detail allegations of alleged unwanted or inappropriate sexual advances from FAI coaches in the 1990s
July 08, 2024 07:00 - 9 minutes - 8.36 MBMultiple female footballers have claimed they were subjected to unwanted or inappropriate sexual advances from FAI coaches in the 1990s. For more than two years, RTÉ and the Sunday Independent have been jointly investigating concerns and last night the documentary aired. The named coaches deny all wrongdoing To get reaction to this Ciara spoke to Niamh Smyth, Fianna Fail TD and Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht.
Who will be the next leader of the Green Party?
July 08, 2024 06:45 - 5 minutes - 4.67 MBThe new leader of the Green Party will be announced today, with Minister Roderic O’Gorman and Senator Pippa Hackett bidding to replace Eamon Ryan. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was John Downing, Political Correspondent with the Irish Independent and former Press Advisor to the Green Party.
Calls for the removal of religion from politics
July 08, 2024 06:45 - 5 minutes - 4.89 MBA Cork City Councillor has put down a motion calling for a separation of Church and State. Social Democrats Councillor for Cork City, Padraig Rice, is calling for the end to prayer at the start of every council meeting and to remove the crucifix from the Council chamber. Padraig explained why to Newstalk Breakfast.
Irish teens using only fans to make money
July 08, 2024 06:30 - 4 minutes - 4.11 MBIrish teenagers are selling content on the adult subscription site OnlyFans because they get no money from their parents and it is “easier” than getting a job that's according to a leading charity. Speaking to Shane this morning to discuss further was Fiona Jennings is the Head of policy and public affairs with the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.
Results of the second round of the France’s snap parliamentary elections
July 08, 2024 06:00 - 6 minutes - 6.08 MBFrance's far-right National Rally has failed to win a majority in parliamentary elections with official results show a victory for the left-wing New Popular Front alliance. We get the latest from Journalist John Lichfield, who is based in France.
Kicking The Tories Out
July 05, 2024 07:50 - 4 minutes - 3.96 MBTo round up today's coverage of the UK Election, Barry Whyte, Newstalk’s Chief Reporter, joined Ciara to provide further insights into the election outcomes. And was this vote all about kicking The Tories out? The people of London tell us what they think.
Is Ireland ageist?
July 05, 2024 07:45 - 4 minutes - 3.98 MBA well-known English broadcaster, Janet Street-Porter, has accused an Irish rental car company of age discrimination after being asked to provide a letter from her GP to prove she was fit to drive. Shane spoke with Noel Cunningham, Ambassador for Harvey's Point Donegal, to discuss whether Ireland is ageist.
UK Elections: A great night for the Liberal Democrats
July 05, 2024 07:45 - 3 minutes - 3.57 MBCiara is joined by Lord Ming Campbell, former Liberal Democrat leader and MP for North East Fife in response to the latest UK election results, and the achievement for the party.
Micheal Martin on recent political events
July 05, 2024 07:40 - 8 minutes - 7.96 MBIn light of the recent political events, Shane spoke with Micheal Martin, Tanaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, to discuss the implications for Ireland and the broader political landscape.
Continuing coverage of the UK election results
July 05, 2024 07:30 - 4 minutes - 3.97 MBShane delved into more details on the outcome of the UK elections, speaking with Martin Docherty-Hughes, Scottish National Party politician for West Dunbartonshire. They discussed the implications of the election results and what they mean for the political landscape in the UK.
UK Elections roundup
July 05, 2024 07:15 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBContinuing the UK election coverage, Ciara and Shane spoke with Stephen Pound, former Labour MP for Ealing North and former Shadow Minister for Northern Ireland, Edwina Curry, former British Conservative Minister, and Mary Lou McDonald, President of Sinn Féin.
Early insights into the UK election results
July 05, 2024 07:10 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBThe UK election results are in, marking significant changes in the political landscape. Ciara spoke with Lauren McEvatt, former UK Government Special Advisor, and Michael White, former Political Editor of The Guardian, to provide an early analysis of the outcomes and their implications. They are later joined by former Conservative MP Dominic Grieve about the latest developments.
When is picky eating a sign of something more serious?
July 04, 2024 07:30 - 4 minutes - 4.56 MBAvoiding certain food due to texture, having little interest in eating food and worrying about eating are all symptoms of Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, also known as ARFID. To tell us more we spoke to Louise Lennox, Chef & Children’s Fussy Eating Expert.
Democrat politician has called for Joe Biden to drop out of Presidential race
July 04, 2024 07:30 - 5 minutes - 4.99 MBJoe Biden is staying in the White House race, his spokeswoman confirmed, stating he is "absolutely not" withdrawing. This comes despite pressure after his challenging debate against Donald Trump Speaking to Shane this morning was Niall O’Dowd, Founder of Irish Central .Com Irish Voice Newspaper and Irish America Magazine.
Exchequer returns cap transformative week for new Finance Minister Jack Chambers
July 04, 2024 07:00 - 9 minutes - 8.32 MBThe State took in a total of €44.7 billion in tax in the first six months of the year, up more than 9% on the same period last year, the latest exchequer returns show. Minister for Finance Jack Chambers joins us on Newstalk Breakfast this morning.
Newstalk’s Chief Reporter Barry Whyte live from the UK elections
July 04, 2024 07:00 - 6 minutes - 6.02 MBThe polls have opened for what is expected to be an historic UK General Election. Labour are expected to win a massive majority, while the Conservative Party are facing an embarrassing wipeout. Our Chief Reporter Barry Whyte now joined us from London.
Are we risking our neutrality?
July 04, 2024 07:00 - 6 minutes - 6.23 MBLast night, the Dáil has approved Ireland's participation in an EU military initiative aimed at protecting critical seabed infrastructure, amidst heated debates over the nation's neutrality. Joining Ciara this morning on the show to discuss further was Paul Murphy, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South West.
Taoiseach Simon Harris has re-opened the debate around GAA GO!
July 04, 2024 06:45 - 4 minutes - 3.89 MBAn Taoiseach, Simon Harris has said the GAA should listen to the grassroots of the GAA as he reaffirmed his stance on GAA Go saying that Gaelic games should not be behind a paywall. To discuss this further was Liam O’Neill, Former President of the GAA.