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7,664 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsNewstalk Breakfast brings you all the news you need to set you up for the day – from politics, business, sport, entertainment and everything in between. Shane Coleman and Ciara Kelly have all the stories that matter, every weekday from 7-9AM.
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The cost of being a Swiftie
June 26, 2024 08:00 - 5 minutes - 4.85 MBTaylor Swift's eras tour will very soon sweep into Dublin. Excitement is high, but between ticket prices and Taylor trolls, the cost of being a Swiftie may be even higher. Newstalk Reporter Sarah Madden reports for us.
Is the pub the only remaining social hub for Dubliners at night?
June 26, 2024 07:30 - 5 minutes - 4.98 MBThe pub is the one remaining site for Dublin’s late night cultural fun. That’s according to the Irish Independent’s Technology Editor Adrian Weckler and Adrian spoke to Newstalk Breakfast to explain why he says so.
No white smoke between Aer Lingus and IALPA as work-to-rule begins today
June 26, 2024 07:30 - 6 minutes - 5.93 MBAer Lingus has expressed disappointment after the Labour Court said that it will not be intervening in the ongoing pay dispute with pilots at this time. Captain Mark Tighe, President of the Irish Airline Pilots Association spoke to Ciara this morning on the show.
Government’s nominee for the European Commission Michael McGrath
June 26, 2024 07:00 - 9 minutes - 8.57 MBSoon to be former Finance Minister Michael McGrath now the Government’s nominee for the European Commission joined Shane this morning on the show.
Are dads afforded equal chances to take initiative in parenting?
June 26, 2024 06:45 - 6 minutes - 6.17 MB‘Mum instincts are honed by repeatedly having to figure things out. We can’t criticise dads for not having the same parenting initiative if we don’t give them the chance to develop it by themselves.’ So wrote Chrissie Russell, Freelance Writer with The Irish Independent who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast.
How can we create a safer digital space for children?
June 26, 2024 06:45 - 6 minutes - 5.57 MBLeading experts in Ireland and UK working in online safety come together to explore how to create a safer digital space for children and young people in an initiative held by the Children’s Rights Alliance. Exposure to harmful content suggesting hate, self-harm and suicide, cyberbullying, and privacy violations are just some of the issues under the spotlight. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Noeline Blackwell, Online Safety Coordinator at the Children’s Rights Alliance.
Reaction to the RTE 5-year funding strategy
June 26, 2024 06:00 - 8 minutes - 7.48 MBWe get reaction to RTE's 5 year funding strategy with Trevor Keegan, Chair of the RTÉ National Union of Journalists subbranch and also Michael Kelly, Independent Broadcasters of Ireland Chief Executive.
Research shows continued increase in cocaine use particularly among females
June 25, 2024 07:30 - 8 minutes - 7.39 MBThe Health Research Board has reported the highest figures in drug treatment to date with a continued increase in cocaine use evident, particularly among females. Speaking to Shane about the research findings was Dr Anne Marie Carew, Research Officer at HRB and also Professor Colin O’Gara, Consultant addiction psychiatrist At St John of Gods Hospital & Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at UCD.
A motorway between Cork and Limerick – but is it a good idea?
June 25, 2024 07:00 - 6 minutes - 6 MBThe Cork to Limerick N20 road is set to be upgraded to a full tolled motorway at an estimated cost of €2 billion. We ask is it a good idea? To debate Shane was joined on the show by Brian Hyde, Chairman of The Cork-Limerick Alliance Group and Gillian Coughlan Fianna Fail Councillor for the Bandon Kinsale Municipal District.
Aer Lingus and IALPA accept Labour Court invite to attend separate meetings
June 25, 2024 07:00 - 7 minutes - 6.54 MBAer Lingus and the Irish Air Line Pilots' Association (IALPA) have been invited by the Labour Court to attend separate meetings today and both sides have accepted. Speaking to Ciara this morning was Michael Doherty, Professor in Employment Law at Maynooth University.
The rise of side hustles!
June 25, 2024 06:45 - 5 minutes - 4.62 MBAre hustlers born or made? Sarah Madden reports on the side hustling habits of millennials and gen Z.
Calls for the latte levy to be rolled out immediately
June 25, 2024 06:30 - 4 minutes - 4.48 MBKillarney Coffee Cup Project participants are calling on the Government to act on Latte Levy. Killian Treacy, owner of LUNA coffee + wine explained why to Newstalk Breakfast.
Michael McGrath destined for a job in Europe
June 25, 2024 06:00 - 4 minutes - 3.71 MBThe cabinet will today likely approve a move that will see Michael McGrath appointed as Ireland’s next European Commissioner. As part of the current programme for government, the nominee will come from the Fianna Fáil party. We got the latest on this with Daniel McConnell Editor of The Business Post.
"Fan culture has become unhinged in all the wrong ways"
June 24, 2024 08:00 - 5 minutes - 5.44 MBFan culture has become unhinged in all the wrong ways: obsessive, expensive, insanely well-groomed, sterile and self-monitoring. So says journalist and author Suzanne Harrington who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.
How to avoid exorbitant data costs abroad
June 24, 2024 08:00 - 3 minutes - 2.94 MBHolidaymakers can download one simple app to avoid exorbitant data costs abroad. Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly brings us the details. All with thanks to Bird & Bird.
A tribunal into Defence Forces allegations highlighted by the Women of Honour will begin today
June 24, 2024 07:30 - 6 minutes - 6.2 MBThere has been mass outrage following the suspended sentence handed to soldier Cathal Crotty who beat 24-year-old Natasha O'Brien unconscious on a Limerick Street. Diane Byrne, Member of the Women of Honour gave her reaction to the protests over the weekend.
"Restricted dog breeds should be banned in Ireland"
June 24, 2024 07:00 - 5 minutes - 5.34 MBRestricted dog breeds should be banned in Ireland. That's the call from Professor Jack Kelly, President of the Irish Association of Plastic Surgeons who spoke to Ciara this morning.
We hear from the Irish Airline pilots association
June 24, 2024 07:00 - 7 minutes - 6.94 MBThe Irish Airline Pilots’ Association has warned that all-out strike action by Aer Lingus pilots is a “possibility”. Speaking to Shane this morning was President of the Irish Airline Pilots Association, Captain Mark Tighe.
Survey shows Deposit Return Scheme is contributing to lower litter levels nationwide
June 24, 2024 06:45 - 4 minutes - 4.04 MBThe latest survey from the Irish Business Against Litter shows that the Deposit Return Scheme is contributing to lower litter levels nationwide. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Conor Horgan, Spokesperson for IBAL.
Widespread condemnation of footage from the Israeli army
June 24, 2024 06:30 - 3 minutes - 3.36 MBThere has been widespread condemnation of footage which shows The Israeli army strapping a wounded Palestinian man to the hood of a military jeep during an arrest raid in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin on Saturday. Shane spoke to Sky’s Middle East News Correspondent Alistair Bunkall.
A shortage of homes is pushing prices up
June 24, 2024 06:00 - 6 minutes - 5.63 MBA shortage of homes is pushing prices up that's according to a new report from Daft.ie. Speaking to Ciara on the show this morning was Ronan Lyons, author of the report and economist at Trinity College Dublin.
What makes a festival experience great?
June 21, 2024 08:00 - 3 minutes - 3.52 MBFestival season is well and truly underway with Sea Sessions and Beyond the pale both taking place this weekend. But what actually makes a festival experience great? Today FM’s Ed Smith tell us.
We remember the life and career of Donald Sutherland
June 21, 2024 07:45 - 4 minutes - 4.28 MBDonald Sutherland, star of films including The Hunger Games and Don't Look Now, has died at 88 after a long illness. Hollywood journalist Jeanne Wolf joined Ciara this morning to reflect on the life of the legendary actor.
Soldier avoids jail term after beating woman unconscious
June 21, 2024 07:30 - 5 minutes - 5.2 MB“Two to put her down. Two to put her out.” Irish soldier Cathal Crotty bragged on social media after brutally beating Natasha O’Brien unconscious. Yesterday he walked free after receiving a 3 year suspended sentence. We get reaction to this sentence from Anne Clarke, CEO of Offaly Domestic Violence Support Services.
Aer Lingus to cancel one in five flights from next Wednesday
June 21, 2024 07:00 - 8 minutes - 8.15 MBAer Lingus will cancel up to one in five flights from next Wednesday as members of the Irish Airline Pilots’ Association =plan a strict work to rule in their pursuit of a near 24 per cent pay increase. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Donal Moriarty is Chief Corporate Affairs Officer for Aer Lingus.
Sean Fox on horror of finding ‘screws and bolts’ in with his father’s ashes
June 21, 2024 06:45 - 6 minutes - 6.38 MBThe son of Athletics Legend, Johnny Fox is calling for a meeting with An Taoiseach, Simon Harris as screws and bolts were found among his father’s cremated remains. Sean Fox spoke to Newstalk Breakfast to explain why his calling for this meeting.
Findings from the latest Growing Up In Ireland Study
June 21, 2024 06:45 - 5 minutes - 5.45 MBYoung teenagers are less likely to smoke or drink than a decade ago but they are twice as likely to be at risk of depressive symptoms. That’s according to the latest Growing Up In Ireland Study. We get reaction to these findings from Sheila O’Malley, Parenting Expert and Keynote Speaker in all aspects of wellbeing for the corporate sector.
New legislation will address infertility and domestic surrogacy.
June 21, 2024 06:30 - 5 minutes - 4.7 MBLandmark legislation to deal with infertility and domestic surrogacy in Ireland is set to reach its final stages and become law. Speaking to Ciara this morning on the show was fertility coach and therapist Helena Tubridy.
What are we to do with our aging population?
June 21, 2024 06:00 - 4 minutes - 3.79 MBGrowing number of older people not being treated with urgency, says Dublin Bay North Fine Gael TD Richard Bruton as new report on ageing has launched. Richard Bruton spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.
Unisex toilets do you love them or hate them?
June 20, 2024 08:00 - 5 minutes - 4.96 MBUnisex toilets – do you love them or hate them? One person who thinks its time to take the ‘man’ out of ‘mna’ is Consumer Columnist and Host of the Home Show on Newstalk, Sinead Ryan.
The folklore attached to the Summer Solstice
June 20, 2024 07:45 - 2 minutes - 2.61 MBToday is the Summer Solstice making it the longest day of the year as the sun will take the most northerly transit across the skies. To tell us about the significance and folklore attached to the day is Anthony Murphy, Mythical Ireland founder and author.
Has climate activism gone too far?
June 20, 2024 07:30 - 6 minutes - 6.03 MBAnd that was Just Stop Oil’s, Fiona Atkinson speaking to Kieran on The Hard Shoulder last night as two people have been arrested after Just Stop Oil protesters used orange powder paint on England’s Stonehenge monument. At 5am this morning the activists went a step further when they targeted “multiple private jets” with bright orange spray paint at London's Stansted Airport just hours after Taylor Swift's plane landed. So, has climate activism gone too far? We asked Ian O’Doherty, Column...
Today marks World Refugee Day
June 20, 2024 07:00 - 7 minutes - 6.84 MBToday marks World Refugee Day. We hear about life in emergency accommodation with Salman Jamal, Refugee, Journalist and Former Somali Government Advisor.
Most current sport facilities were designed with only men in mind
June 20, 2024 06:45 - 5 minutes - 5.49 MBEarlier this week we heard from Aoife Lane, head of the department of sport at Athlone TUS on calls to fund inclusive facilities in the plans to integrate the ladies football and camogie association into the GAA. Most current facilities were designed with only men in mind. Our own reporter Sarah Madden has been investigating facilities at sports clubs across the country to find out what impact if any a disparity may be having on female sport.
Putin and Kim pledge mutual help against 'aggression'
June 20, 2024 06:30 - 4 minutes - 3.78 MBVladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un have signed an agreement pledging that Russia and North Korea will help each other in the event of "aggression" against either country. Scott Lucas, Professor of US and International Politics, Clinton Institute, University College Dublin explained this agreement.
Bus Éireann plan to double passenger numbers to 178 million
June 20, 2024 06:00 - 4 minutes - 4.21 MBDoubling passenger numbers to 178 million and deeming 50% of fleet as zero emission by 2030 – That's the promise Bus Eireann are making today in a bid to be a global leader at the launch of their new 5 year Sustainability Strategy. Speaking to Ciara this morning was Rory Leahy, Chief Safety and Sustainability Officer at Bus Éireann.
Have what it takes to be Dublin’s next panto star?
June 19, 2024 07:45 - 3 minutes - 2.98 MBThe sun is shining this morning, its the middle of June what else should we be talking about except Christmas of course!! There is a search for the next panto star! Alan Hughes brings us the details.
13-Year-Old Autism Campaigner, Cara Darmody
June 19, 2024 07:30 - 6 minutes - 6.37 MB13-Year-Old Autism Campaigner, Cara Darmody has begun her protest at the Dáil for better autism services. Cara spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning to explain why she is protesting.
Aer Lingus pilots to start work-to-rule next week
June 19, 2024 07:30 - 3 minutes - 3.25 MBAer Lingus pilots to start work-to-rule next week as they refuse to work overtime, in a mov6711 e that will cause disruption to thousands of passengers at the busiest time of the year for the airline. Speaking to Jonathan this morning on the show was Paul Hackett, Vice President of the Irish Travel Agents Association and CEO of Click and Go Holiday.
Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar reacts to Eamon Ryan’s announcement
June 19, 2024 07:00 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBMedia Minister Catherine Martin will not seek the leadership of the Green Party and is to resign as deputy leader. This is after Eamon Ryan stepped down Green Party Leader yesterday. We got a reaction from former Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar.
Are sub minimum wage rates fair?
June 19, 2024 07:00 - 7 minutes - 7.21 MBLower minimum wage payments for young workers needs to be abolished that's the call from Mandate trade union. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Neil McDonnell, Chief Executive of ISME and youth activist Adam O’Ceallaigh.
Does social media needs a warning label for mental health?
June 19, 2024 06:45 - 5 minutes - 4.96 MBThere has been recent calls by U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy to implement warning labels on social media platforms due to their potential harm to adolescents' mental health. Dr. Richard Hogan, Family Psychotherapist and Author of 'Home is where the start is' discussed his thoughts on such a measure.
The mystery behind unexplained 'sexual' noise at funerals in Waterford
June 19, 2024 06:30 - 3 minutes - 2.93 MBGardaí are investigating sexual noises during ceremonies at a church in Kilgobnet near Dungarvan following a number of complaints. We spoke to Locals say the noises have been causing upset among parishioners. Speaking to Jonathan this morning was Damien Tiernan, WLR presenter.
The Irish Cancer Society has warned of a “180 million hole” in funding
June 19, 2024 06:30 - 5 minutes - 4.63 MBThe Irish Cancer Society has warned of a “180 million hole” in funding for the National Cancer Strategy which effects many areas of patient care. Speaking to Ciara this morning was Averil Power, CEO of Irish Cancer Society.
Who will be the leader of the Green Party?
June 19, 2024 06:00 - 3 minutes - 3.14 MBCandidates are expected to declare their intention today to run in the Green Party leadership contest, following Eamon Ryan standing down. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was Malcolm Noonan, Green Party TD and Minister of State for Nature, Heritage & Electoral Reform.
What purpose do calorie counts on menus serve?
June 18, 2024 08:00 - 4 minutes - 4.29 MBAre calorie counts on menus constructive, or do they do more harm than good? We discuss with Nathalie Lennon, Nutritional and Health Coach.
Domestic abuse disclosures at a record high last year
June 18, 2024 07:30 - 7 minutes - 7.16 MBWomen’s Aid’s Annual Impact Report 2023 has been released and details over 40 thousand disclosures of domestic abuse against women and children. The highest ever received by the organisation in its 50-year history. Speaking to Ciara this morning on the show was Linda Smith, National Freephone Manager with Women’s Aid.
Should we scrap rent pressure zones?
June 18, 2024 07:00 - 6 minutes - 6.18 MBRent controls are encouraging a culture of subletting in Ireland, with landlords and tenants bearing the consequences. That’s according to the Irish Property Owners Association, and member Maurice Deverell spoke to Ciara this morning.
A strike is on the cards for Aer Lingus pilots
June 18, 2024 07:00 - 4 minutes - 3.75 MBA strike is on the cards for Aer Lingus pilots as members of the Irish Airline Pilots’ Association voted 98.2% in favour of taking industrial action. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD and spokesperson on Transport & Communications.
Could you be guilty of stress bragging in work?
June 18, 2024 06:45 - 4 minutes - 3.96 MBStudy shows employees seeing stress as a ‘badge of honour’ is contributing to toxic workplace cultures. We discuss further with Caroline Reidy, Human Resource Expert from the HR Suite.