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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.
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.
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.
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.
A gap between climate awareness and climate action in Ireland
July 04, 2024 06:30 - 6 minutes - 5.66 MBA new government report has found that Irish people have a high awareness of climate change, but a gap exists between intention and action. We heard from Sadhbh O’Neill, independent researcher and commentator on climate policy.
Labour Court talks in Aer Lingus pay dispute conclude
July 04, 2024 06:00 - 5 minutes - 5.28 MBLabour Court set to issue recommendation to end row over pilots' pay at Aer Lingus as dozens more flights cancelled We get the latest from Michael Doherty, Professor in Employment Law at Maynooth University.
Australia bans the selling of vapes without prescription
July 03, 2024 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.92 MBAustralia has become the first country in the world to ban the sale of vapes outside of pharmacies. Under the new laws, e-cigarettes can be sold only in plain colours and packaging from July 1. For more on this Ciara spoke to Professor Luke Clancy, Director General of the Tobacco Free Research Institute Ireland and consultant respiratory physician.
The number of people served by at risk public water supplies has increased again
July 03, 2024 07:30 - 6 minutes - 6.2 MBA new report by the EPA released today has revealed the number of people served by “at risk” public water supplies has increased again in 2023. We spoke to Noel Byrne, Programme Manager in the Office of Environmental Enforcement in the EPA and also Dr Jean O’Dwyer, From the Water Quality Team of Research at University College Cork.
Should you build a tiny home to bypass the housing crisis?
July 03, 2024 07:30 - 4 minutes - 4.5 MBFor most young adults in Ireland owning a home is a faraway dream, but for one couple thinking outside the box was what was required to fulfil that dream. Joining Newstalk Breakfast to discuss her tiny, affordable house and how it came to be was Emma O’Hagan, Outdoor Adventure Host and Owner of the Tiny House Project.
Aer Lingus and IALPA back at the Labour Court
July 03, 2024 07:00 - 8 minutes - 7.42 MBBoth sides in the Aer Lingus pilots’ pay row will return to the Labour Court later today as the latest bid to end the dispute continues. Shane spoke to the Minister of State at the Department of Transport with special responsibility for International and Road Transport and Logistics James Lawless.
Calls to take porn addiction seriously
July 03, 2024 06:45 - 7 minutes - 7.15 MBIn May 2023 alone, approximately 13.8 million people, representing a third of all adults using the internet, viewed porn online. My next guest argues that we should address porn addiction with the same seriousness as alcohol and gambling addiction. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was Dr Paula Hall, from Pivotal Recovery in the UK.
Should grandparents get paid parental leave while taking care of their grandchildren?
July 03, 2024 06:45 - 6 minutes - 5.9 MBSweden have launched a groundbreaking new law that would entitle grandparents to get paid parental leave while taking care of their grandchildren for 3 months of a child’s first year of life With more on this we spoke to Esther McCarthy, Lifestyle Editor with The Irish Examiner and Weekend Magazine Columnist.
New plans and funding model for the media sector revealed
July 03, 2024 06:30 - 5 minutes - 5.07 MBThe report “Future Business Model Plans and Long-Term Vision for the Media Sector” is launched today. We speak to Niamh Smyth, Cavan TD and chair of the Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sports and Media.
Jeffrey Donaldson and wife Eleanor to appear at Newry Magistrates court this morning
July 03, 2024 06:30 - 2 minutes - 2.24 MBThe number of historical sex offences being faced by former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has increased. This comes as he is due before Newry Magistrates Court this morning with his wife, Eleanor for a preliminary enquiry to establish whether there is sufficient evidence for a trial We get the latest on this with Amanda Ferguson, Freelance Journalist based in Belfast.
Mother and young daughter killed in crash in Co Mayo
July 03, 2024 06:00 - 3 minutes - 3.53 MBTwo members of the same family died on Tuesday evening when the car in which they were travelling collided with a lorry in Co Mayo. We speak to Fr John Durkan, Parish Priest Swinford Co. Mayo on this tragedy.
How can we make Ireland’s cities more attractive to live in?
July 02, 2024 08:00 - 8 minutes - 7.57 MBIn the Economist’s annual Global Liveability ranking, Dublin was one of the cities to experience the biggest drop in ranking compared to last year, slipping down in the rankings to 39th. What do we need to do to improve the standard of living in Irish cities? We ask Duncan Stewart, Environmentalist and Architect and John Moran, Mayor of Limerick.
Worrying stats on numbers using sunbeds
July 02, 2024 07:45 - 3 minutes - 3.12 MBAlmost half of the people surveyed for a new study said they have used sunbeds despite knowing the risks to their skin and many who sunbathe believe it is worth getting “slightly sunburned” to get a tan. We get reaction to Isabel Haugh Consultant Dermatologist.
Court rules Trump has some immunity from prosecution as a former President
July 02, 2024 07:30 - 8 minutes - 7.66 MBThe US Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump, as a former president, enjoys some immunity from prosecution, a ruling that may delay his trial for conspiring to overturn the 2020 US presidential election. We get reaction from Mick Mulvaney, former Chief of Staff for Donald Trump and Chair of Actum Global Consultants.
Dublin City Council is calling for the introduction of a hotel tourist tax
July 02, 2024 07:00 - 7 minutes - 6.98 MBDublin City Council is calling for the introduction of a hotel tourist tax But will this tax work to help improve our capital for everyone, or is this just another weight on a heavily taxed industry? We discuss with Hotelier Lorraine Sweeney and Green Party Councillor for Dublin North Inner-city Janet Horner.
Aer Lingus and IALPA talks continue
July 02, 2024 07:00 - 5 minutes - 5.35 MBThe dispute between Aer Lingus management and the Irish Air Line Pilots' Association continues to rumble on with a formal Labour Court hearing to take place tomorrow. We speak to Michael Doherty, Professor in Employment Law at Maynooth University.
Is it ok to drop into someone’s house unannounced?
July 02, 2024 06:45 - 6 minutes - 6.38 MBIn years gone by dropping in unannounced to friends and neighbours was commonplace. These days we are more likely to call ahead before calling in to see someone. So, has the spontaneity of visiting people on a whim become a thing of the past? We asked Columnist with the Farming Independent, Jim O’ Brien.
EV vehicle purchases are down from last year
July 02, 2024 06:30 - 4 minutes - 4.39 MBLatest figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry reveal the sale of EVs are down for a 4th month in a row. Ciara discusses these figures with Phil Barnes, Geotab’s Business Development Manager for Ireland and UK.
Over 50,000 dwellings per year needed to keep pace with population growth
July 02, 2024 06:00 - 5 minutes - 4.7 MBThe population is expected to increase by over 900K between 2022 and 2040. According to the latest ESRI report, over 50,000 dwelling per year could be needed to keep pace with demand. To discuss further Shane was joined on the show by Dr Paul Egan, Research Officer, ESRI.
The price of your green bin could be going up
July 01, 2024 08:00 - 3 minutes - 3.29 MBWaste collection companies have warned they may increase prices for recycling bin collections to make up for the loss of plastic bottles and drinks cans to the Deposit Return Scheme. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast with more on this was Kevin Swift, Regional Waste Co-ordinator Connacht Ulster.
France’s far right is making big gains in the elections
July 01, 2024 07:30 - 4 minutes - 4.07 MBThe Far-right National Party leads in the first round of the French elections. Author and Paris-based journalist Lara Marlowe is with us for reaction.
The latest in all things Tech with Elaine Burke
July 01, 2024 07:30 - 3 minutes - 3.15 MBElaine Burke, host of the For Tech’s Sake Podcast explains what has been happening in the world of AI. All with thanks to Bird & Bird.
Calls to pause the Dublin transport plan
July 01, 2024 07:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBMinister of State with responsibility for Business, Employment and Retail Emer Higgins has said she will ask Dublin City Council to pause the Dublin transport plan that is due to come into effect in August because of concerns about the impact it could have on jobs and retail sales in the city. We get reaction from Louis Copeland, Owner of Louis Copeland & Sons and also Michael Pigeon, Leader of the Green Party group on Dublin City Council.
Calls to reform our inheritance tax system
July 01, 2024 07:00 - 7 minutes - 6.81 MBOur inheritance tax system is state-approved grave robbery” those are the words of Alan Shatter, Former Justice, Equality and Defence minister and is chairperson of the Inheritance Tax Reform Campaign. Alan spoke to Jonathan this morning on the calls for a reform.
Calls to improve blue and green spaces for public health
July 01, 2024 06:30 - 5 minutes - 5.08 MBPoor diets, inactivity, and air pollution as well as the lack of access to nature all negatively affect people’s health, Irish Doctors for the Environment has said in an open letter to all 949 councillors. Dr Ola Løkken Nordrum, Operations Officer Irish Doctors for the Environment explained to Shane what exactly they are calling for?
Calls to extend free contraception to all ages
July 01, 2024 06:30 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MBFrom today women from the age of 17 to 35 will be eligible for free contraception. But does the scheme go far enough? We speak to Monaghan based G.P. Dr. Illona Duffy.
France's far right makes big gains in the first round of parliamentary election
July 01, 2024 06:00 - 3 minutes - 3.46 MBFrance's far right has made big gains in the first round of the parliamentary election. For an update from France Jonathan spoke to Cole Stangler , Independent journalist based in Marseille, France. And author of Paris Isn't Dead Yet: Surviving Gentrification in the City of Light.
Is the governments zero tolerance strategy towards violence against women working?
June 28, 2024 08:00 - 3 minutes - 3.3 MBThe National Women’s Council has said that unduly lenient sentencing as seen in Cathal Crotty receiving a suspended sentence for violently attacking Natasha O’Brien, has exposed implementation deficits in the government’s Zero Tolerance Strategy on violence against women. Jonathan spoke to The National Womens Council’s Violence Against Women Coordinator Ivanna Youtchak.
Minister Pascal Donohue on the epic Eras Tour to Dublin
June 28, 2024 08:00 - 6 minutes - 6.4 MBTaylor Swift brings her epic Eras Tour to Dublin this weekend, when over 150,000 Swifties will descend on Ireland's capital to witness the megastar journey through her almost 20-year career. Shane spoke to Pascal Donohue, Minister for Public Expenditure, President of the Eurogroup. Fine Gael TD for Dublin Central and Claire O’Malley, Taylor Swift superfan.
Will there be further strike action by pilots at Aer Lingus?
June 28, 2024 07:30 - 6 minutes - 6.26 MBThe Irish Air Line Pilots' Association (IALPA) union’s disputes committee will meet this morning to consider further strike action by pilots at Aer Lingus. This comes as talks between them and Aer Lingus broke down yesterday. We speak to Michael Doherty, Professor in Employment Law at Maynooth University to get a reaction to a possible escalation. Also Clare Dunne, CEO of Irish Travel Agents Association joined us to explain how the strike is effective the travel agents industry.
How did well did President Biden debate last night?
June 28, 2024 07:00 - 7 minutes - 7.24 MBWe return to presidential debate in the US and that rather disastrous performance by Joe Biden. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Patti Shields the chair of the Irish branch of Democrats Abroad.
What you feed your child can influence their behaviour
June 28, 2024 07:00 - 6 minutes - 5.62 MB‘Anyone who starts their day with highly processed sweet stuff, such as cereal or croissants, sets themselves up for a roller coaster of blood sugar peaks and troughs which make impulse control and concentration difficult.’ So says Dr Alex Richardson, Founder Director of Food and Behaviour Research, UK who spoke to Johnathan this morning on the show.
20 years of the Luas
June 28, 2024 06:45 - 7 minutes - 6.89 MBMore than 650m passengers have travelled on the Luas since the launch of the Green line from Sandyford to St Stephen’s Green 20 years ago. We speak to Doireann Ni Bhriain, broadcaster and voice of the Luas and Olivia Kelly, Dublin Editor for the Irish Times.
Tragedy struck Waterford yesterday as two teenage boys lost their lives
June 28, 2024 06:30 - 3 minutes - 3.31 MBTragedy struck Waterford yesterday as two teenage boys lost their lives in a collision between a bus and an e-scooter. 15-year-old Gilbert Collins was pronounced dead at the scene, while a 17 year old Abuzwa Idris was taken to Waterford University Hospital but died yesterday evening. We spoke to Fianna Fail Cllr and Mayor of Waterford City and County Jason Murphy on this awful tragedy.
Trump and Biden clash in the first of their TV election debates
June 28, 2024 06:00 - 9 minutes - 8.41 MBIt may still be 131 days until voters go to the polls in the US election but the two candidates locked horns overnight. President Joe Biden and Former President Donald Trump met in a TV debate on CNN in what was the first of only two scheduled debates this campaign. We get reaction to the debate from David Smith Washington DC Bureau Chief of The Guardian.
This year marks 50 years of Pride
June 27, 2024 07:45 - 6 minutes - 5.79 MBThis year marks 50 years of Pride . On June 27, 1974, the Sexual Liberation Movement, organised the first Gay Pride demonstration in Dublin. Micheal Kerrigan, playwright and one of the founders of that movement joins Ciara on the show this morning to look back on 50 years of Pride.
Why is Ireland not meeting it’s transport climate targets?
June 27, 2024 07:30 - 6 minutes - 5.5 MBIreland’s transport sector is not on target to achieve its EU emissions objectives. In fact our transport emissions actually rose last year. That’s according to a new report from the Climate Change Advisory Council and Marie Donnelly the Chair of the Council discussed the findings.
Surrogacy bill passes all stages of the Oireachtas
June 27, 2024 07:00 - 9 minutes - 8.72 MBThe Assisted Human Reproduction Bill, which includes a legal framework for both domestic and international surrogacy, has passed all stages in the Oireachtas. We speak to Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly.
The Dáil narrowly votes to opt into the EU Migration pact
June 27, 2024 07:00 - 7 minutes - 7.26 MBThe Dáil has voted to opt in to the EU Migration Pact by 79 votes to 72. We speak to Aontú Leader, Peadar Toibin.
Should we set up a public toilet taskforce?
June 27, 2024 06:30 - 6 minutes - 6.33 MBGermany, a country renowned for its cleanliness and order has a German Toilet Organisation that aims to promote clean facilities for its population. Is it time Ireland does the same, or do we shy away from talking frankly about toilets compared to our European Neighbours? We asked Carolyn Moore, Green party Councillor for Kimmage Rathmines.
The latest polls from the UK general election campaign.
June 27, 2024 06:30 - 5 minutes - 4.95 MBA new poll from Ipsos has shown that Labour is maintaining its lead going into the final week of the UK general election campaign. Speaking to Ciara on the latest poll results was Lauren McEvatt, Former UK Government Special Advisor.
A bomb threat at An Taoiseach’s home
June 27, 2024 06:00 - 4 minutes - 4.16 MBA bomb threat was made on the home of Taoiseach Simon Harris yesterday evening Journalist with the Irish Independent Robin Schiller brought us up to speed on what happened.
Aer Lingus and IALPA will meet this morning
June 27, 2024 06:00 - 3 minutes - 3.43 MBAer Lingus and IALPA will meet this morning in a fresh bid to resolve the ongoing pay dispute. Andrew Louth, Newstalk reporter brought us the latest.