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Do Irish people take too many foreign holidays?
April 03, 2024 07:30 - 6 minutes - 6.14 MBThe Canary Islands’ president has admitted he is worried about the growing anti-tourism movement in the popular holiday destination, with several marches planned later this month. This comes as more than 40% of Irish people are planning to go on three or more holidays this year, according to a recent survey. So have we completely lost the run of ourselves when it comes to foreign travel. We discuss with John Gibbons, Environmental Journalist.
What lies ahead for Fine Gael?
April 03, 2024 07:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBWhat does Fine Gael have to do to get back to the grassroots of the party? We asked Ivan Yates, Co-host of the Path to Power podcast and former politician.
Why is homeschooling is on the rise?
April 03, 2024 07:00 - 7 minutes - 7.24 MBThe number of children who are on the active register for homeschooling increased by 20% last year. So what accounts for this dramatic rise? We asked Monica O’Connor, Mother and Home Education Network contact for Carlow.
Seagulls are a friend or foe?
April 03, 2024 06:45 - 8 minutes - 7.62 MBSeagulls are being forced into our towns by the loss of natural spaces - and we need to learn to live alongside them, say scientists. We asked wildlife expert and author of Children's book “Wonders Of The Wild” Eanna Ní Lamhna are seagulls are a friend or foe?
Should billionaires’ wealth be distributed more evenly?
April 03, 2024 06:30 - 6 minutes - 5.69 MBTaylor Swift is officially a billionaire as Forbes shares its new list of the world’s wealthiest people. Should billionaire wealth be distributed more evenly? We get reaction from Daisy Pearson, Campaigner for Global Justice Now.
The Charity, World Central Kitchen have suspended operations in Gaza
April 03, 2024 06:00 - 5 minutes - 4.66 MBThe international food charity; World Central Kitchen has made the decision to suspend its operations following the killing of seven aid workers in an Israeli air strike on Monday We get reaction on the situation in Gaza with Tess Ingram, UNICEF Communications Specialist.
Three year waiting lists for creche places
April 02, 2024 07:45 - 4 minutes - 4.57 MBParents around the country could be waiting more than three years for a creche place for their child, with less than 35pc of areas nationwide currently having places available. We heard from Karen Clince, CEO of Tigers Childcare.
Alarming number of motorists arrested for drink or drug driving over the weekend
April 02, 2024 07:30 - 5 minutes - 4.58 MBAccording to figures from An Garda Síochána's Roads Policing Unit, 140 people were arrested for drink or drug driving over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend Speaking to Shane this morning was Martin Kenny, Sinn Fein TD abd Spokesperson on Transport and Communication.
Tax plans to discourage new estates in remote areas
April 02, 2024 07:00 - 7 minutes - 6.46 MBThe Government is drawing up plans to discourage one-off housing developments including potential new taxes on developers building in rural areas. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Conor Skehan, Sunday Independent Columnist.
Minister Norma Foley on the number of vacancies in the teaching profession
April 02, 2024 07:00 - 10 minutes - 9.64 MBOne of the issues that keeps coming up at the teaching union conferences is the number of vacancies in the teaching profession and the difficulty with recruiting. We discuss all with the Minister for Education Norma Foley.
Ireland has the fifth highest rate of c-sections across 38 OECD countries
April 02, 2024 06:45 - 7 minutes - 6.82 MBMore than one in three babies are now delivered by caesarean section in Ireland marking a ten-year high, that’s according to new statistics from the National Healthcare Quality Reporting System Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Dr Vicky O’Dwyer, Consultant Obstetrician at the Rotunda.
Calls for ATMs to dispense smaller notes
April 02, 2024 06:30 - 4 minutes - 4.4 MBATMs must dispense notes smaller than €50, Oireachtas Finance committee urges This is something Mattie McGrath, Rural Independent TD for Tipperary and the rural TDs have been advocating for quite some time.
Iranian consulate in Damascus destroyed
April 02, 2024 06:00 - 4 minutes - 3.92 MBSenior Iranian commander killed in Israeli strike, says Iran state media. Is this an escalation by Israel? Speaking to Shane this morning on the show was Scott Lucas, Professor of US and International Politics, Clinton Institute, University College Dublin.
Eamon Ryan his new plans to reduce car use
March 28, 2024 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.49 MBEamon Ryan, Green Party Leader & Minister for the Environment, Climate, Communications and Transport. The national demand management strategy is going to change a lot of things going forward. We discuss this with the Minister and got an overview of the strategy.
Fuel prices set to rise again
March 28, 2024 08:30 - 3 minutes - 3.31 MBFuel prices will increase in stores for consumers from Monday. We speak to Shane was David Horgan, Chairman of Petrel Resources.
Minister for Justice Helen McEntee
March 28, 2024 08:00 - 11 minutes - 11 MBMinister for Justice Helen McEntee spoke to Shane this morning to discuss new plans for asylum seekers.
The impact catcalling has on women
March 28, 2024 08:00 - 5 minutes - 5.01 MB"It can happen in many contexts, whether it’s simply walking to your local coffee shop in the morning or heading to your GP for an appointment. But one of the most insidious – and common – spaces for catcalling is wherever a woman has gone to run” Ciara asked Journalist and Author of Millennial Love, Olivia Petter what prompted her to write this piece?
The pubs that still close on Good Friday
March 28, 2024 07:45 - 6 minutes - 6.14 MBWhat are your plans for the long weekend? For some, it will be filled with chocolate but for others it’s still very much a religious occasion. It’s six years now since the Good Friday alcohol ban was lifted and very few pubs have stuck with the tradition. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie has found a publican who will be closing his doors and also asked people where the sourced a drink, back in the day.
20 Years of the smoking ban
March 28, 2024 07:00 - 4 minutes - 4.05 MBTomorrow will mark 20 years since the smoking ban was introduced in Ireland. The initial outrage slowly turned to acceptance and eventually smoke free sighs of relief. Speaking to Shane this morning Chris Macey, Director of Advocacy and Patient Support, Irish Heart Foundation.
Mother and daughters killed in Mayo accident named locally
March 28, 2024 07:00 - 7 minutes - 6.63 MBThe mother and daughters who died in a traffic collision in Mayo on Tuesday have been named as Una, Ciara, and Saoirse Bowden. Adrian Devane is a friend of the family and Adam spoke to Ciara this morning.
Your questions answered on the deposit return scheme
March 27, 2024 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.7 MBMillions of euros have gone unclaimed in the first 40 days of the plastic bottle and can deposit return scheme. Despite this, experts say the scheme is off to a “solid start.” Speaking to Shane this morning was Ciarán Foley, CEO Return Ireland.
New Green Party strategy aims to reduce car use
March 27, 2024 08:30 - 5 minutes - 5.01 MBHigher parking fees and new charges for polluting vehicles to enter city centres are among a list of options to reduce private car use in a new strategy going before cabinet today. We get reacation from Oisin Coughlan, Chief Executive of Friends of the Earth.
Primary school teachers experience alarming levels of physical aggression
March 27, 2024 08:00 - 6 minutes - 6 MB58% of primary school teachers have experienced physical aggression in school. That’s according to a new survey from The Irish National Teacher’s Organisation. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Mairín Ní Cheileachair, Assistant General Secretary of the Irish National Teachers' Organisation and Director of Education, Equality, Research and Learning.
new EU migration rules set to go before cabinet today
March 27, 2024 08:00 - 9 minutes - 8.41 MBThe biggest overhaul of migration rules in decades will go before cabinet for approval today, with the government set to adopt proposals that could result in the fast-track return of undocumented migrants. Speaking to Ciara this morning on the show was Enda O’Neill, Head of UN Refugee agency in Ireland and Leader of Independent Ireland Party and TD Michael Collins.
Have parents nowadays become too competitive?
March 27, 2024 07:40 - 5 minutes - 5.09 MBThe concept of parents being uber-conscious of their performance seems to be growing in significance. For many, the pressure to appear they are ‘winning’ at parenting is real. But are we becoming too competitive? Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Child Psychotherapist, Colman Noctor.
The number of STIs increased by almost one-third last year
March 27, 2024 07:30 - 5 minutes - 4.88 MBThe number of STIs increased by almost one-third last year according to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre. Shane was joined on the show by Dr Aisling Loy, Consultant in Sexual and Himerous Health at St. James' Hospital to discuss these findings.
Inflation finally on the decline!
March 27, 2024 07:00 - 5 minutes - 4.85 MBThe economy is in rude health heading into the next couple of years. That’s according to a new report published this morning by the ESRI. John Fitzgerald, Adjunct Professor in Economics at Trinity College Dublin gave his reaction to these findings of the ESRI report.
Hollywood Actor Russell Crowe gigging in Ireland this summer
March 26, 2024 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.44 MBHollywood Actor Russell Crowe will be taking his Indoor Garden Party featuring his band The Gentlemen Barbers, Lorraine O’Reilly and special guests to Dublin’s Gaiety Theatre on the 1st of July. Russell spoke to Ciara ahead of his Dublin gig.
Florida has banned social media for under 14s
March 26, 2024 08:00 - 7 minutes - 7.05 MBFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that bans children aged under 14 from social media platforms and requires 14 and 15-year-olds to get parental consent to use it. Could this take hold worldwide? We ask Alex Cooney Chief Executive of CyberSafeKids.
Sinn Fein call for hate speech legislation to be scrapped
March 26, 2024 08:00 - 8 minutes - 7.88 MBThe government’s Hate Speech legislation is not fit for purpose and should be scrapped. We debate with Pa Daly, Sinn Fein TD and spokesperson for Justice and Barry Ward, Fine Gael Senator and barrister.
Councillor in Northern Ireland wants Dublin Airport to apologise for an offensive tweet relating to Kate Middleton
March 26, 2024 07:45 - 4 minutes - 4.39 MBDublin Airport should apologise and remove a social media post “mocking” Kate Middleton. That’s the call from Allister Kyle, Councillor for The Traditional Unionist Voice in Northern Ireland who explained why to Newstalk Breakfast.
Would a tourist tax deter you from hotel stays?
March 26, 2024 07:30 - 5 minutes - 4.62 MBGalway City Councillors have made calls for a tourist tax to be levied on visitors who stay in hotels in Galway City One of those Councillors is Michael J Crowe, Galway City East Fianna Fáil Councillor who spoke to Shane this morning on the show.
UN Security Council pass a resolution demanding Gaza ceasefire
March 26, 2024 07:00 - 5 minutes - 5 MBThe United Nations Security Council has passed a resolution that demands a ceasefire in Gaza for the rest of Ramadan with the US abstaining from the vote. Speaking to Ciara this morning was Walt Kilroy, Lecturer in International Relations at DCU and Associate Director of it’s Conflict Resolution Institute.
Warnings of a tsunami of retirements from the Gardai
March 25, 2024 08:30 - 5 minutes - 5.23 MBThere will be a tsunami of retirements from An Garda Siochana by the end this year. That’s the warning from the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors, whose annual conference begins today. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Ronan Clogher, Deputy General Secretary of the AGSI.
What to do if you lose your phone!
March 25, 2024 08:30 - 6 minutes - 5.62 MBPicture the scene: you’re out for lunch or dinner with friends, you head home and suddenly you realise you can’t find your phone. With many of us using our phones as our debit cards, mobile office and line to the world, it can be chaotic. So what should you do? Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent, and host of Tech Talk, Jess Kelly has all the advice.
Calls for an overhaul of Ireland’s divorce system
March 25, 2024 08:00 - 5 minutes - 5.46 MBThe government should introduce legislation for pre-nuptial agreements. That’s the call from Michelle Browne, Senior Family mediator with Browne and Co Mediation in Naas and Author of Scars of Divorce: How to avoid and achieve an amicable divorce in Modern Ireland.
Concerns over the implement the new post primary school book scheme
March 25, 2024 08:00 - 6 minutes - 6.07 MBMany post-primary schools are at risk of not being able to roll out of the School Book Scheme in time for its launch in September. That’s the warning this morning from the National Association of Principals and Deputies, whose Director Paul Crone spoke to Ciara this morning with more on this.
Is the cost of having fun rising?
March 25, 2024 07:45 - 5 minutes - 4.62 MBIs the cost of fun on the rise? Well, the latest CSO figures have found that Recreation and Culture activities have had a greater price increase than any any other division. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie has been asking people if they are feeling the pinch?
137 people confirmed dead following attack on Moscow Concert Hall
March 25, 2024 07:30 - 4 minutes - 3.99 MBThe Islamic state has claimed responsibility for a shooting in Moscow’s Crocus city hall, however questions remain about how Russia will respond.To get the latest on this Ciara spoke to Paul Rodgers, Professor Emeritus of peace studies at Bradford University.
Simon Harris said it was time for Fine Gael to “reset”
March 25, 2024 07:00 - 5 minutes - 4.72 MBSimon Harris said it was time for Fine Gael to “reset” as he officially became the party’s new leader yesterday. Fionnán Sheahan is Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent brings us the latest as Simon Harris takes up his new leadership role.
The importance of Daffodil day
March 22, 2024 08:50 - 6 minutes - 6.28 MBToday, on Daffodil Day, the Irish Cancer Society are urging the public to Go All in Against Cancer. Speaking to Shane this morning was Jed Van De Poll is the CEO of Metro Dublin and currently in remission from Multiple Myeloma.
Is it ever ok to be rude to a waiter?
March 22, 2024 08:50 - 3 minutes - 3.2 MBThe world-renowned chef Anthony Bourdain once said “if you’re rude to a waiter you’re dead to me.” But is there ever a circumstance that justifies being rude to waitstaff? To discuss we spoke to Tanya Sweeney, Irish Independent Columnist.
Attitudes towards immigration and refugees remain positive in Ireland
March 22, 2024 08:30 - 5 minutes - 5.38 MBIrish people are more positive about immigration from European countries than from further afield. That’s according to a new study from the ESRI. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast about the findings was Fiona Hurley, Nasc Chief Executive.
All Things Considered: Simon Harris set for Taoiseach what should he prioritise?
March 22, 2024 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.98 MBSimon Harris set for Taoiseach. What should he prioritise? Shane and Ciara discussed this morning.
Britain wants a united Ireland!
March 22, 2024 08:00 - 6 minutes - 5.54 MBOpinion in England, Scotland and Wales now favours Irish unity. That’s according to new research from UK academics. For reaction to this research Shane spoke to Dr Ruth Dudley Edwards Commentator, Historian and Author.
We hear from Taoiseach-in-waiting Simon Harris
March 22, 2024 08:00 - 9 minutes - 8.63 MBFurther and Higher Education Minister Simon Harris has declared his candidacy for the Fine Gael leadership, meaning in all likelihood he will become the next Taoiseach and succeed Leo Varadkar. After his announcement, Newstalk Reporter Barry Whyte got to sit down with the Taoiseach-in-waiting. Also speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Hildegarde Naughton, Minister of State with responsibility for Public Health, Well Being, and the National Drugs Strategy.
Dublin goes darts-mad!
March 22, 2024 07:45 - 5 minutes - 4.93 MBMore than eight thousand people attended the Premier League Darts event at the 3Arena last night. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie was there to capture it all.
The impact of artificial light on Ireland’s natural skies
March 22, 2024 07:30 - 5 minutes - 4.82 MB“About 99 pc of Europe cannot see a natural night sky, never mind the Milky Way. We’ve allowed artificial lights to take over the world.” So says Georgia MacMillan, Mayo Dark Sky Park Development Officer at the National Parks and Wildlife Service who spoke to Ciara this morning.
What can be done to reduce deaths on Irish roads?
March 22, 2024 07:00 - 4 minutes - 4.26 MBAlmost 1,800 people were caught speeding over the St Patrick’s weekend. However, one TD claims that the most dangerous roads are not being policed correctly. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin party Spokesperson on Transport.
Nominations for the new Leader of Fine Gael will open this morning
March 21, 2024 08:45 - 4 minutes - 4.39 MBNominations for the new Leader of Fine Gael will open this morning following Leo Varadkar’s shock resignation. We asked Barry Ward, Fine Gael Senator and Vice Chair of the Justice Committee who he will be backing?