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Anne Winterlich Vs Scouting Ireland
April 11, 2024 07:55 - 7 minutes - 7.03 MBAnne Winterlich life changed forever in December 2015. Her beautiful daughter Aoife died after being swept out to sea during a trip with Scouting Ireland. Eight years on Anne settled her legal action against Scouting Ireland yesterday. Ciara spoke to Anne and started by asking her to take her back to that day in December 2015...
How should physical education be taught in the classroom?
April 11, 2024 07:15 - 5 minutes - 4.7 MBToday a forum on Physical Education takes place at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. So how should Physical education be taught in the classrooms? Ciara is joined by well-known Personal Trainer and broadcaster Karl Henry.
EU Migration Pact with Helen McEntee
April 11, 2024 07:10 - 10 minutes - 9.84 MBAfter years of faltering starts and winding negotiations, the long-debated and highly contentious reform of EU asylum policy finally cleared the European Parliament yesterday. Minister for Justice Helen McEntee joins Shane to discuss.
Should killing an animal be treated as murder?
April 11, 2024 06:50 - 6 minutes - 6.03 MBUnlawfully killing a pet should be treated as an offence akin to murder, not criminal damage. That’s the call from a public petition up for consideration in the Dáil today. Sandra Higgins Director of GoVegan World, says murdering all animals should be an offence and joins Ciara to discuss.
Why are important cancer surgeries being cancelled?
April 11, 2024 06:30 - 5 minutes - 4.74 MBAn Oireachtas Health Committee has heard warnings that time critical cancer surgeries are being cancelled due to the trolley crisis in hospitals Anthony Staines, Professor of Health Systems at the School of Nursing and Human Sciences in DCU joins Shane to discuss.
How does the new Catholic church reform affect Ireland?
April 11, 2024 06:15 - 5 minutes - 5.12 MBThe Pope has announced a monumental reorganisation of church leadership in Ireland. Father David Vard, Administrator of Stradbally Parish explains to Shane how this will affect the churches in the West.
Reaction to the EU Migration Pact
April 11, 2024 06:10 - 6 minutes - 5.98 MBThe EU has approved a new pact on asylum and migration laws after eight years. However, many activist groups have described it as a major blow to human rights and one that will lead to ‘great suffering’. Niall O’Keeffe, Head of International and Migration at the Irish Red Cross joins Ciara to discuss
All Things Considered: Is Ireland cold towards Catholics?
April 11, 2024 06:00 - 4 minutes - 3.92 MBAll Things Considered: Is Ireland cold towards Catholics? Shane and Ciara discussed on the show this morning.
Do you believe you make your own luck?
April 10, 2024 08:00 - 5 minutes - 4.98 MB“It’s you, not the universe, causing your bad fortune”. So says Helen Coffey, Senior Features writer for The Independent,
How farms are coping in this weather
April 10, 2024 07:45 - 4 minutes - 3.85 MBA fodder transport scheme has been announced for farmers who are finding it challenging to source feed for their animals. Months of consistent rain have led to rising costs and delays to crops. The measure comes as the National Fodder and Feed Security Commitee met yesterday over the ongoing situation. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie has been meeting with farmers to hear how they are coping with the weather
Ireland will soon formally recognise the State of Palestine
April 10, 2024 07:30 - 5 minutes - 4.83 MBIreland will soon formally recognise the State of Palestine, Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin has told the Dáil. We get reaction from Oliver Sears, founder of Holocaust Awareness Ireland.
Newly appointed Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence
April 10, 2024 07:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBNewly appointed Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence Jennifer Carroll MacNeill joined Ciara this morning on the show.
If your child is being bullied physically they should defend themselves?
April 10, 2024 06:50 - 5 minutes - 5.42 MBIf your child is being bullied physically they should defend themselves? We get an expert view on this from Stella O’Malley, Psychotherapist and Author of What your Teen is Trying To Tell You.
How do ask for a pay rise?
April 10, 2024 06:45 - 7 minutes - 6.56 MBMore than 6 in 10 workers are considering asking for a salary increase in the next 12 months. That’s according to new research published this morning. But how should you approach the subject with your employer? We get advice from Mary Connaughton is Director of CIPD, the Professional Body in Ireland for HR.
Should we get rid of mandatory retirement?
April 10, 2024 06:30 - 5 minutes - 5.35 MBMandatory retirement should be abolished. That’s the call from Age Action Ireland, who are set to appear before an Oireachtas committee later today. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Nat O’Connor is Senior Public Affairs & Policy Specialist with Age Action.
All Things Considered: Telling kids to fight back against bullies
April 10, 2024 06:00 - 3 minutes - 3.38 MBAll Things Considered: Telling kids to fight back against bullies. Shane and Ciara discussed this morning on the show.
Insurance premiums are expected to reduce after landmark Supreme Court ruling
April 10, 2024 06:00 - 6 minutes - 5.58 MBIn a landmark case, it’s been ruled that personal injuries awards guidelines established by judges will now be enforceable. This may result in premium reduction, saving policy holders some money. With more on this Shane spoke to Brian Hanley, CEO, Alliance for Insurance Reform.
New busking rules in Cork city
April 09, 2024 08:00 - 4 minutes - 4.34 MBLast night new busking rules have officially come into place in Cork city. This includes a time limit of two hours for each performer, a reduction in noise level - and completely stopping the music by ten pm. With more on this we spoke to Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork City Colette Finn.
Paddle for Parkinson’s Awareness Week
April 09, 2024 07:45 - 5 minutes - 5.02 MBThis is Parkinson’s Awareness Week, and we were joined by Frank Mullen, a 61-year-old from Donabate, who plans to kayak for 300 kilometres down the Shannon River despite recently being diagnosed with the Disease.
Scotland’s new hate crime law descends into disarray
April 09, 2024 07:30 - 7 minutes - 6.44 MBThe scale of calls since the implementation of Scotland’s hate crime bill has been deemed “simply unmanageable” by Chair of the Scottish Police Federation David who joined Ciara this morning on the show.
One mother is sick of justifying her decision, what is it?
April 09, 2024 07:00 - 6 minutes - 5.64 MBFormer editor of UK Glamour magazine has stated she is sick of constantly having defend her decision to have only one child. What she wrote resonated with writer and consultant at Bannerton PR Barbara Neeson who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.
Leo Varadkar hands the reins to Simon Harris
April 09, 2024 07:00 - 8 minutes - 7.78 MBSimon Harris is poised to take over as Taoiseach following a Dáil vote later today, Speaking to Jonathan this Fine Gaels spokesperson for Health, Colm Burke and Labour’s Justice and Education Spokesperson Aodhan Ó Ríordáin.
Reimaging unused office space
April 09, 2024 06:30 - 6 minutes - 5.78 MBOffice leasing falls to it's lowest level in more than a decade in Dublin. That's according to recent research from JLL. So what should be done with Ireland's empty offices? Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports..
Should religion classes be practiced outside of school hours?
April 09, 2024 06:30 - 5 minutes - 4.73 MB“Religion must move outside school hours as opt-out approach fails children badly” that’s the view of teacher and a member of the Irish National Teachers Organisation Paddy Monahan who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.
What should we expect in the upcoming Cabinet reshuffle?
April 09, 2024 06:00 - 5 minutes - 5.26 MBWith Leo Varadkar having stepped out and Simon Harris expected to step in and take over as Taoiseach, many changes are underway. Hugh O’Connell, political Editor with The Sunday Times told us what can we expect later today.
Tech Check: Could ChatGPT be a useful tool for teachers?
April 08, 2024 08:00 - 3 minutes - 3.6 MBStudents have begun using AI to help study, but now teachers are taking advantage also. We get the details from Jess Kelly, Newstalk's Technology Correspondent.
Number of children referred for sex offences doubles in 10 years
April 08, 2024 07:30 - 5 minutes - 5.48 MBThe number of children and teens being referred for committing sexual offences has almost doubled over the past decade. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast with reaction to these figures was Cliona Sadlier, Executive Director Rape Crisis Network Ireland.
Asking prices are on the up again
April 08, 2024 07:00 - 6 minutes - 6.14 MBInflation on housing asking prices up 6.5% over the year, according to a myHome.ie report published today. Ciara discussed these figures with Conaill MacCoille is Chief Economist with Bank of Ireland and Author of the report.
All Things Considered: Breathalysers for driver
April 08, 2024 07:00 - 4 minutes - 4.01 MBAll Things Considered: Breathalysers for drivers. Jonathan and Ciara discussed this morning.
Should breathalyzers be used to stop drivers from accessing their vehicles if they’re over the limit?
April 08, 2024 07:00 - 7 minutes - 7 MBThe weekend saw three deaths in the space of 24 hours, bringing total fatalities to 61 in 2024 and despite tougher penalties there doesn’t seem to be any affect on road users that abuse the system. Should breathalyzers be used to stop drivers from accessing their vehicles if they’re over the limit? We discussed with Leo Leighio of the Irish Road Victims Association.
A partial solar eclipse will be visible in our skies tonight
April 08, 2024 06:45 - 4 minutes - 4.49 MBTonight at around 5 to 8, a partial solar eclipse will be visible in our skies. With the eclipse being the most notable in the west of the country Frances McCarthy, Head of Education and Outreach at MTU’s Blackrock Castle Observatory explained to Jonathan what is going to happen this evening.
Israel exit south Gaza 'to prepare for future missions'
April 08, 2024 06:30 - 6 minutes - 5.71 MBIsrael's military said on Sunday that it was reducing its numbers of soldiers from southern Gaza, leaving just one brigade in the area. Bringing us up to date on the situation was Scott Lucas Professor of US and International Politics, Clinton Institute, University College Dublin.
The number of charges facing Jeffrey Donaldson can be revealed
April 08, 2024 06:00 - 3 minutes - 3.62 MBThe full number of historic sex charges faced by former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson have been revealed. Belfast-based Freelance journalist Amanda Ferguson brought us up to speed on the latest details.
The photographer who witnessed Prince Andrew’s Newsnight interview
April 05, 2024 08:00 - 6 minutes - 6.07 MBA new movie ‘Scoop’ on Netflix released this morning retells Prince Andrew’s infamous interview with Emily Maitlis on BBC Newsnight. Mark Harrison, who was the Professional Photographer, witnessed the interview first-hand and he told Newstalk Breakfast what is observed.
The cultural significance of the Irish pub
April 05, 2024 07:45 - 4 minutes - 3.79 MBHeineken is aiming to safeguard historical Irish pubs, advocating for their transformation into museums as a sustainable solution for preservation Declan Delaney from Sean’s Bar in Athlone spoke to Newstalk Breakfast.
1 million to be pumped into CCTV schemes
April 05, 2024 07:30 - 4 minutes - 4.12 MBMinister for Justice Helen McEntee today announced a further €1 million for the development of Local Authority led CCTV schemes in specific communities. Speaking to Ciara this morning was Olga Cronin, Surveillance and Human Rights Senior Policy Officer with the Irish Council of Civil Liberties.
Minister Pascal Donohue ahead of the Fine Gael Ard Fheis
April 05, 2024 07:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBWe speak to Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Paschal Donohue ahead of the Fine Gael Ard Fheis.
Dublin has been appointed its first nighttime economy tsar
April 05, 2024 07:00 - 8 minutes - 7.77 MBRay O’Donoghue, the director of Sea Sessions has been appointed as Dublin city’s first nighttime economy tsar. We hear from Ian Redmond, Operator of Ohana Tiki Bar on Harcourt Street, Co-Owner of Hyde Dublin with reaction to this new appointment.
New findings behind the damage asthma causes
April 05, 2024 06:45 - 5 minutes - 5.47 MBUK scientists say they have found a new cause behind much of the damage asthma causes. Professor Luke Clancy Director General of the Tobacco Free Research Institute Ireland and Consultant Respiratory Physician spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.
Calls for all stillborn babies to be included in the national register
April 05, 2024 06:30 - 4 minutes - 3.88 MBAll Stillborn Babies Must Be Included in the National Register irrespective of the length of their gestation or their weight. That’s the call from Emer Toibín, Aontú Councillor for the Navan Area who spoke to Johnathan this morning.
An Irish man is among three people killed following a helicopter crash in the Swiss Alps
April 05, 2024 06:00 - 3 minutes - 3.66 MBAn Irish man is among three people killed following a helicopter crash in the Swiss Alps. We get the latest on this tragic incident with Vincent McAvinney, Broadcaster and Journalist.
A clamp down on those who repeatedly fail their driving tests
April 04, 2024 08:00 - 4 minutes - 4.23 MBMinister of State for Transport Jack Chambers has confirmed that the government is set to clamp down on the renewal of L plate licences for those who repeatedly fail their driving tests. We get reaction from Brenda Bolger, Owner of Bolger School of Motoring.
Netflix’s new drama “Ripley” now available to view
April 04, 2024 07:30 - 3 minutes - 3.4 MBNetflix’s new drama “Ripley” starring Andrew Scott in the title role is available to watch from this morning. We hear all about it with Brian Lloyd Movies editor at Entertainment.ie.
Potato shortage looms as farmers face ongoing bad weather
April 04, 2024 07:30 - 5 minutes - 4.65 MBThere's no respite for farmers as some areas are set to get four times the usual amount of rain over the next week. Speaking to Jonathan was Paul Flynn, Dublin County Chair, Irish Farmer Association.
Could we afford a United Ireland?
April 04, 2024 07:00 - 8 minutes - 7.97 MBIrish Unity could cost 20 billion a year for 20 years that's according to a new paper from the Institute of International and European Affairs John Fitzgerald, Co-Chair of the IIEA Economists Group and author of the report spoke to Ciara this morning to discuss further.
Is part-time work important for teenagers?
April 04, 2024 07:00 - 6 minutes - 5.68 MB‘It’s not Dickensian cruelty to ask children to participate in the workforce, it’s sensible.’ So wrote The Times of London Columnist, Alice Thomson Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Richard Hogan, Clinical Director of Therapy Institute and Columnist with the Irish Examiner and author of 'Home is Where the Start Is’.
Do you fall off the fitness bandwagon after one hurdle?
April 04, 2024 06:45 - 7 minutes - 6.65 MBMore than half of adults in Ireland say that just one setback can derail them from their weight loss goals, that's according to a new survey released today. Joining Ciara to discuss how to stay on track when it comes to weight loss goals is Nathalie Lennon, Nutritional/health coach and Content Creator.
Is it time to end clamping in Dublin?
April 04, 2024 06:30 - 4 minutes - 3.74 MBDublin City Council is set to draw up guidelines for the private company that will enforce parking laws in the city in the coming years. One proposed change is to do away with clamping. But is this a good idea? Ciara asked Keith Gavin, Chairman of Irish Parking Association.
Poor working conditions leading to a mass exodus of Junior doctors
April 04, 2024 06:00 - 4 minutes - 4.36 MBWorking conditions and a lack of supports are fuelling the shortage of non-consultant hospital doctors by driving many to move abroad. That’s according to a new survey from the Irish Medical Organisation, whose AGM takes place later today. Speaking to Jonathan this morning to discuss was Dr Rachel McNamara, Chair o of the IMO’s NCHD Committee.
Calls for the age of bowel cancer screening to be reduced
April 03, 2024 08:00 - 7 minutes - 6.6 MB‘Reduce the age of bowel cancer screening from 59 to 50’ that's the call from the Marie Keating Foundation today. We spoke to Bernie Carter, their Assistant director of Nursing.