Newstalk Breakfast Weekends
294 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -Newstalk Breakfast Weekends continues Newstalk's news and current affairs coverage through the weekend including breaking stories from across the country and around the world along with expert analysis on the most important issues of the week. Saturdays and Sundays, 8-9am.
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Antigen Testing and Vaccine Bonus Confusion with Dr Ray Walley & Anne Dempsey of Third Age
May 08, 2021 10:14 - 17 minutes - 16 MBThis weekend will mark the last weekend of severe Covid restrictions ahead of an easing of measures on Monday, but is there still some confusion among the population when it comes to antigen testing and could it result in people undertaking activities they shouldn't? Also, with plans for a vaccine bonus to be introduced from May 10th, it could create more uncertainty and confusion for those in their later years. Dr Ray Walley Member of the GP Expert Advisory Group on Covid-19 & Anne Dempsey, ...
Line of Duty - Looking ahead to the Season Finale
May 02, 2021 09:06 - 6 minutes - 419 BytesAhead of the Line of Duty season finale tonight, Susan spoke to Brendan O’Loughlin Presenter of the Breakfast Show on 98fm and the ‘Shrine of Duty’ Podcast. Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
Pregnancy and Covid-19 vaccine Q & A
May 02, 2021 08:56 - 8 minutes - 484 BytesPregnant people will now be offered a vaccine against Covid-19. But, people have lots of concerns around the impact it could have on the baby, and on the pregnancy. So, to put their minds at ease, we got answers to some of the most common questions. Susan spoke to Dr Maeve Eogan, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at the Rotunda Hospital in Dublin. Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spot...
Is Donegal facing a localised lockdown?
May 02, 2021 08:35 - 18 minutes - 1.07 KBThe 14-day incident rate of Covid-19 in Donegal is more than double the national average, according to deputy CMO Ronan Glynn. As a result, the question of a localised lockdown for Donegal has been raised. But, what was the reaction in Donegal? And, how do they feel about comments by CMO Tony Holohan referring to “persistent and reasonably widespread non-compliance” with restrictions? Susan spoke to Dr. Denis McCauley, GP & Chair of the Irish Medical Organisation's GP committee, to get his v...
Cinemas To Reopen In June
May 01, 2021 10:32 - 4 minutes - 252 BytesDuring the press briefing given by An Taoiseach Micheál Martin on Thursday, it was announced by Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Catherine Martin that there is a plan for the safe reopening of Cinemas and theatres. Cinema goer and fans of the big screen are excited for the big day but are a little confused as to when the actual opening date would be in the month of June. Charlene Lydon, Film Programmer for The Lighthouse in Dublin and, Palas in Galway joined S...
Two In Three Irish People In Favour Of A United Ireland
May 01, 2021 09:30 - 12 minutes - 721 BytesAccording to a Kantar poll published in the Irish Independent this morning a significant majority of voters in the Republic of Ireland are in favour of a United Ireland but are not willing to pay extra to fund it. Two in three people in the more than two thousand people polled want to a United Ireland realised. Susan was joined by Ireland editor with the Irish Independent Fionnan Sheahan to discuss the issue. With this weekend coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the Partition of Ireland...
Bereavement Support & End of Life Care with The Irish Hospice Foundation
April 25, 2021 09:22 - 9 minutes - 548 BytesThe COVID-19 pandemic has affected every facet of our normal lives. But one of the most challenging issues facing many is those who are coming towards the end of their life. With social distancing and restrictions on gatherings in place for some time how have hospices and those coming to terms with personal loss been coping? Siobhán O’Brien Green, who is the Head of Healthcare Programmes at The Irish Hospice Foundation joined Susan to discuss. The national freephone Bereavement Support Line i...
John Fardy's Most Memorable Oscar Speeches
April 25, 2021 09:08 - 9 minutes - 595 BytesThe Oscars is almost upon us and over the years we’ve heard our fair share of speeches. Most are pretty forgettable, some are remembered for all the right reasons while others for all the wrong ones. So what are some of the most memorable Oscar winner speeches we’ve heard over the years? Screentime’s John Fardy joined Susan to go through his list of Most Memorable Oscar Speeches. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. D...
Managing Children's Anxiety and Confidence Levels with the Return of Sports
April 24, 2021 10:34 - 6 minutes - 371 BytesMonday will see a further easing of restrictions to some sports such as golf and tennis along with underage outdoor training. But for some people getting back to normal will not just be strange, it may also be a bit daunting and bring with it increased levels of fear and anxiety. Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist, Colman Noctor joined Susan to discuss. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscri...
"The medical system has collapsed" - India's Second Covid-19 Surge
April 24, 2021 10:18 - 8 minutes - 532 BytesYesterday more than 332,000 Covid cases were recorded in India while more than 2,000 people died in a 24 hour period, and a total confirmed cases tally coming closing on 17 million. With many hospitals filled to capacity, and the country at breaking point - how have things deteriorated so quickly? To find out, Susan was joined by Jyot Jeet, Social Activist & Chairperson of the Disaster Management Cell with Shaheed Bhagat Singh Sewa Dal - an NGO helping in the relief effort in New Delhi. Liste...
Covid Response & Vaccine Use Across Europe with WHO's Dr Catherine Smallwood
April 24, 2021 09:54 - 11 minutes - 684 BytesThe European Medicines Agency has reiterated that the benefits of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine outweigh any risks. Here in Ireland, the National Immunisation Advisory Committee is considering whether to broaden its use, and also how to proceed with the rollout of the one dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Dr Catherine Smallwood, Senior Emergency Officer at WHO/Europe joined Susan to discuss. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Sp...
Should younger people be vaccinated sooner?
April 17, 2021 12:12 - 12 minutes - 720 BytesMinister for Health Stephen Donnelly is reportedly looking into vaccinating younger cohorts of people. In an effort to prevent further spreading of Covid-19 as society reopens, those under 30 could be next to be vaccinated. We asked Professor Kingston Mills of the schools of Biochemistry and Immunology at TCD if he thinks it's a good idea. As well as that, a new variant of Covid-19, first discovered in India, has now been detected in the UK. 77 cases of the B1617 variant have been found so ...
Oscar Best Picture - John Fardy's favourite to win
April 17, 2021 12:10 - 15 minutes - 939 BytesThere's less than a week to wait for the biggest award show of the season. But, who looks set to take home the coveted Oscar for Best Picture? Screentime presenter John Fardy joined us to talk us through the nominations. Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by ad...
Prince Philip laid to rest
April 17, 2021 12:10 - 4 minutes - 291 BytesPrince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, will be laid to rest today. Robert Jobson, Royal Editor at the Evening Standard and Author of the new book Prince Philip's Century: The Extraordinary Life of the Duke of Edinburgh, told us what to expect from his funeral. Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk...
Prof Linda Doyle - First Female Provost of Trinity College Dublin
April 11, 2021 08:57 - 9 minutes - 574 BytesHistory was made yesterday as Trinity College appointed its first female Provost in its 429 year history. Linda Doyle, Professor of Engineering and the Arts and a former Dean of Research, saw off fellow senior academics Linda Hogan and Jane Ohlmeyer in yesterday’s election, and is set to become the first woman to lead one of Ireland’s traditional universities on a permanent basis when she takes office on August 1st. She joined Susan to discuss. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast with ...
Willie O'Dea reacts to controversial 'Stab City' headline
April 10, 2021 09:43 - 5 minutes - 345 BytesA Forbes article referring to Limerick as 'Stab City', has caused quite a stir online. The tech billionaires Patrick and John Collison discussed in the article, have come out in defense of their home town. To find out what the people of Limerick make of it, we spoke to Willie O’Dea, Fianna Fáil TD for Limerick City. Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe...
Should sexual assault trials stop using character references?
April 10, 2021 09:31 - 9 minutes - 570 BytesCharacter references in rape trials have caused controversy in recent weeks. Orla O’Connor, Director of National Women's Council, believes it's time to end the practice. She explained why with Susan. If this conversation affected you, get help here www.rcni.ie Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstal...
Frustration with Restrictions & Fluctuating Covid Figures with Dr Catherine Motherway
April 04, 2021 08:54 - 10 minutes - 644 BytesJust over one full year from the when Ireland entered its first Covid-19 lockdown, public opinion has dramatically shifted to one of dismay and frustration as restrictions continue. But will a lack of buy-in from the general public impact vaccination rates or hospital admissions? Dr Catherine Motherway joined Sean Defoe to discuss the vaccination programme and the fear of a fourth wave. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify....
Easter Camp At Home with Irish Girl Guides
April 04, 2021 08:54 - 8 minutes - 483 BytesToday marks the second Easter Sunday that will have to be celebrated from home. But how can we best occupy the time of the kids in our families if our movements are curtailed? Members of Irish Girl Guides are busy putting the finishing touches to their first ever ‘Easter Camp At Home’ and they are inviting the entire country to join them today. Volunteer Leader with Clogherhead Guides in County Louth, Sarah Humphries, joined Sean Defoe to discuss. For more details: https://www.irishgirlguides...
John Fardy's Top 5 Greatest Eddie Murphy Films
April 03, 2021 10:20 - 8 minutes - 517 BytesToday, April 3rd, marks the birthday of one of the 1980s biggest film stars - Eddie Murphy. Making his cinematic debut in 1982 following a meteoric rise to fame on Saturday Night Live, Murphy made a career as one of Hollywood's funny men who turned his hand to the odd dramatic role. Screentime's John Fardy joined Sean Defoe to go through his Top Five Greatest Eddie Murphy Films of all time. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spot...
Family stuck in mandatory hotel quarantine
March 28, 2021 12:17 - 10 minutes - 620 BytesMichelle O’Dowd returned to Ireland with her husband and her three children on Friday morning. Since then they've been stuck in mandatory quarantine. She joined us from her hotel room to tell us what it's like. Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the N...
Pat Divilly helps Leaving Cert students avoid stress
March 28, 2021 12:16 - 10 minutes - 605 BytesFrom predicted grades, to home-schooling, it's been an unpredictable year for Leaving Cert students. But, the stress of all that uncertainty doesn't have to weigh on their shoulders. Pat Divilly, trainer, life coach, author and speaker, joined us to tell us how to develop mental and emotional fitness. Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstal...
John Fardy's Top 5 Superhero Films
March 28, 2021 09:20 - 10 minutes - 603 BytesWe all have our favourites - be it a colour, food, artist, film or even superhero. There is something about these spandex laden, cape wearing avengers that resonates with the child inside, and with the release of Marvel's latest superhero spin-off The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Susan thought she would pick the brain of Screentime's John Fardy to get his top 5 Greatest Superheo Films of all time. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts...
Beacon Hospital Vaccination Controversy with Philip Watt from Cystic Fibrosis Ireland
March 27, 2021 15:10 - 5 minutes - 358 BytesThere has been a lot of commentary concerning the ongoing Beacon Hospital vaccination controversy - one that has a lot of people feeling dismayed and disappointed. But what is the feeling from those who are in real need of a vaccination, like those suffering from long-term illnesses such as Cystic Fibrosis? Philip Watt, Chairperson of the Irish Donor Network and CEO of Cystic Fibrosis Ireland joins Susan to discuss. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh on Apple Podcasts...
Keeping Kids Happy & Healthy During Lockdown
March 27, 2021 09:59 - 12 minutes - 721 BytesThe latest ESRI Report has found that 29% of 12-year-olds and 44% of 22-year-olds are eating more junk food since the start of Lockdown. To look at the impact this could have on our children, Susan was joined by Orla Walsh, Dietician at the Dublin Nutrition Centre & Dr Sarah Jane Belton, Lecturer in Physical Education at the School of Health and Human Performance at DCU to discuss. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. ...
The Return of 'Line of Duty' with Brendan O’Loughlin
March 21, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 486 BytesTonight at 9pm on BBC One we will see the return of 'Line of Duty' for its sixth season. Brendan O’Loughlin, presenter of ‘Big Breakfast’ on 98fm and one of the hosts of the Shrine of Duty podcast joins Susan to go through what we can expect from one of the most popular dramas on television and just what makes it so addictive. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. ...
Digital Green Certificates & EU-Wide Travel
March 21, 2021 08:29 - 11 minutes - 664 BytesThe EU Commission will this week look for an agreement on a plan for Covid travel certificated which could allow travel around Europe. But what would that look like and how would it work? Susan is joined by Paul Hacket, CEO Click & Go and Liam Herrick, Executive Director of the Irish Council of Civil Liberties to disuss. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You c...
John Fardy's Top 5 Cop Dramas
March 20, 2021 08:14 - 10 minutes - 622 BytesAt this stage we've all probably watched everything worth watching on telly but fear not as Line of Duty returns to BBC One tomorrow Sunday, March 21. While it is one of the best Cop Dramas around right now, there have surely been some great series that have come before it. Screentime’s John Fardy joins Susan to guide us through his top 5 Greatest Cop Dramas of all time. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, ...
Gender-Based Violence & Addressing Societal Inequalities with Holly Ryan
March 14, 2021 09:12 - 15 minutes - 939 BytesIn the wake of the murder of Sarah Everard this week, there have been growing calls for street harassment and violence against women to stop. Consent advocate, Holly Ryan, joined Susan to tell her story and to discuss the societal inequalities that are present in Ireland at the moment as well as some of the reforms needed to create a safer environemnt for women to come forward and report their experiences. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh on Apple Podcasts, Google P...
Birth Rates During The Pandemic
March 14, 2021 09:01 - 13 minutes - 831 BytesOne year ago there was some speculation about whether the lockdown might result in some sort of ‘Baby-Boom’ given most of the country was stuck at home for more time than usual. New figures just released to Newstalk Breakfast indicate that the opposite may actually be the case as they show that for the month of January 2021 registered births fell by 22% compared to the same month last year. To explain the numbers and provide some perspective on this, Susan was joined by Professor Evelyn Mahon...
Home Carers Calling for Supprt & To Be Recognised On The Vaccine Priority List
March 13, 2021 10:28 - 7 minutes - 460 BytesThere have been growing calls to address the issue facing home carers during the Covid pandemic and for Taoiseach, Micheal Martin and the Cabinet to recognise carers as a priority group on the Covid-19 vaccination list. Teena Gates, author, journalist, dementia advocate joined Susan to discuss and together look at how home carers in Ireland are treated in comparison to other EU countries. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotif...
John Fardy's Top 5 Greatest Music Biopics
March 13, 2021 08:25 - 9 minutes - 597 BytesMusicians can be some of the most enigmatic and fascinating people around - revered and isolised in equal measure across the world. Meeting one's idols might actually be something to avoid though, so getting the opportunity to peek behind the veil and reveal the person behind the music from the comfort of your own home is a pretty attractive prospect. But with so many to choose from - what are the best music biopics out there? Screentime's John Fardy joined Susan to go through his 'Top 5 Grea...
The Importance of Science Communication with Jonathan McCrea
March 07, 2021 09:52 - 9 minutes - 550 BytesOver the last few weeks the government has faced scrutiny over its messaging around Covid-19 restrictions and the vaccine rollout. More so than ever it is clear that we rely on effective science communication to deliver the key public health messages we need in order to best combat the pandemic. Jonathan McCrea, presenter of Futureproof here at Newstalk and founder of SCI:COM - a science communications conference which will be taking place this week Mrach 9th & 10th - joined Susan to discuss....
Meghan, Harry, Oprah and the Royal Fallout with Enda Brady
March 07, 2021 09:51 - 11 minutes - 703 BytesHarry and Meghan's interview with Oprah Winfrey is due to be broadcast in the United States this evening, Sunday March 7th, and then in the UK and Ireland tomorrow, Monday March 8th. It is set to be one of the most revealing and potentially damaging interviews for the British Royal family in some time and much has been made of the timing as Harry's grandfather, Prince Philip continues his recuperation in hospital from a procedure on his heart. Enda Brady, Sky News Correspondent joined Susan t...
Vaccine Supply Issues with Dr Denis McCauley
March 07, 2021 09:22 - 6 minutes - 416 BytesThe HSE has said that the total number of vaccine doses that will be available to GPs in the coming weeks will be "slightly less" than previously thought, due to a "reprofiling" of Moderna deliveries. HSE has also warned GPs they may not receive the total order for these coming weeks. To discuss, Susan was joined by Dr Denis McCauley, GP & chair of the Irish Medical Organisation's GP committee. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and ...
Dress for Success Dublin Campaign with Jenny Egan
March 07, 2021 08:56 - 10 minutes - 614 BytesThe Dress for Success Dublin (DfSD) charity supports women’s economic independence and campaigns for gender equality in the workplace and last month launched its 2021 International Women’s Day (IWD) campaign. The campaign will see organisations across Ireland raising funds on March 8th 2021 to support the delivery of employment and career services to support women into sustainable employment. Dress for Success Dublin are inviting companies to be part of International Women’s Day by doing any ...
John Fardy's Top 5 Music Documentaries
March 06, 2021 10:37 - 9 minutes - 596 BytesThis week saw the release of ‘Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell’ - a new Netflix documentary on famed rapper The Notorious B.I.G. But with a plethora of music documentaries to choose from it can be difficult to know which one deserves our attention. Thankfully Screentime’s John Fardy was on hand to guide Susan through his top 5 Greatest Music Documentaries of all time. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen...
Falling Covid-19 Related ICU Numbers with Catherine Motherway
March 06, 2021 10:00 - 7 minutes - 423 BytesThe number of people in ICU with Covid-19 has fallen below 100 for the first time in two months. Latest figures indicate the disease is moving in the right direction including the number of cases, positivity rates, the five day moving average and GP referrals. Dr Catherine Motherway, Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine at University Hospital Limerick joined Susan to discuss. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Down...
Reopening of Schools with INTO General Secretary John Boyle
February 28, 2021 09:32 - 8 minutes - 495 BytesThe phased return to school gets underway tomorrow for Lleaving cert students and for junior and senior infants and first and second class in primary school. But will schools be operating in the exact same way as they were when we finished up for the Christmas break or will there be any extra measures to make sure children and teachers are protected? Susan was joined by INTO General Secretary, John Boyle to discuss. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh on Apple Podcasts...
78th Golden Globe Awards & The Return of Frasier Crane
February 28, 2021 09:23 - 11 minutes - 715 BytesThe 78th Golden Globes awards takes place later on this evening, Sunday February 28th. There is plenty of Irish interest this year as Brendan Gleeson is up for his portrayal of Donald Trump in The Comey Rule while Cartoon Saloon - the Kilkenny-based animation studio - has been nominated for Wolfwalkers. 'Element Pictures' - the Dublin-based production company behind Normal People - is also in the mix for 'Best Television Limited Series'. John Fardy, presenter of Screentime joined Susan to dis...
Lockdown protest: "they were there to cause disruption and harm”
February 28, 2021 09:04 - 7 minutes - 440 BytesSusan Keogh was joined by Justice Minister Helen McEntee to discuss the anti-lockdown protest in Dublin as well as the Garda operation and handling of the situation. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
Strand Road Cycleway Dispute with Hazel Chu & Mannix Flynn
February 27, 2021 10:28 - 12 minutes - 776 BytesTraffic on the Strand Road in Dublin’s Sandymount area was due to be reduced to just one lane from this coming Monday to facilitate a six month trial of creating a cycleway system on one of the capitals busiest roadways. However, Dublin City Council has now taken the decision to suspend all works on the cycleway following a High Court order For more on this Susan was joined by Lord Mayor of Dublin, Hazel Chu and Mannix Flynn, Independent Cllr for Dublin City Council. Listen and subscribe to N...
Suspected Double Murder-Suicide in North Cork
February 27, 2021 10:12 - 10 minutes - 628 BytesPost mortems are to take place this weekend on the bodies of three brothers believed to have died in a double murder-suicide in Mitchelstown, co. Cork. Gardai have appealed to anyone with information in relation to interactions they may have had with the brothers or for any information that may be relevant to the investigation. Ralph Riegal, Southern Correspondent with The Irish Independent joined Susan to discuss. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh on Apple Podcasts,...
School Closures: Challenges of Remote Learning & Impact on Children's Physical and Emotional Development
February 20, 2021 09:54 - 19 minutes - 1.15 KBThe Children’s Minister has said the majority of second level students will not return to school until after the Easter holidays however, leaving cert pupils and children in junior infants up to second class are expected to get back into the classroom on March 1st followed by the rest of primary schools two weeks later. While nothing has been confirmed as of yet, the prolonged closure of schools has not only had an impact on the lives of parents or guardians and our children's education, but ...
Should Article 41 be removed from the Constitution?
February 14, 2021 09:57 - 7 minutes - 446 BytesCitizens Assembly on Gender Equality met virtually to discuss Article 41 of the constitution including Article 41.2, the ‘women in the home’ clause. The meeting, which took place online, involved 99 citizens selected randomly who will determine whether article 41.2 of the constitution should be kept - removed or replaced. One of the keynote speakers was Dr Laura Cahillane, Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Limerick, and she joined Susan Keogh to discuss. Listen and subscribe to Ne...
What will happen to the Leaving Cert in 2021?
February 14, 2021 09:31 - 8 minutes - 524 BytesHugh O’Connell, Political Correspondent with Independent News and Media, joined Susan Keogh to discuss the latest on schools reopening, the Leaving Cert, Covid-19 vaccine rollout and more. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
John Fardy's Top 5 Valentine's Day Rom Coms
February 13, 2021 10:15 - 8 minutes - 499 BytesLove is in the air this Valentine's weekend as many of us will be planning on doing something special with our someone special. Aside from the candles, the cards, the messages of love and affection as well as the romantic meal, many of us will also be looking to snuggle up on the couch and watch a romantic comedy too. But with so many films to choose from, what should we be watching? Susan was joined by Screentime's John Fardy to talk through his top 5 romantic comedies of all time to help us...
'Framing Britney Spears' with Louise Bruton
February 13, 2021 10:06 - 7 minutes - 478 BytesA new documentary concerning the rise to fame of Britney Spears in the mid 90s and early 2000s has caused consternation among fans and celebrities alike this week due to how the singer was treated at the hands of the media as well as the men in her life. The documentary coincides with the latest hearing into who control's Britney Spears's financial affairs - a dispute between herself and her father Jamie - over her guardianship, career and finances. Susan was joined by journalist Louise Bruto...
Dealing with cancer during lockdown
February 07, 2021 09:05 - 10 minutes - 641 Bytes"Cancer, Covid and me" was the headline on a story in the Irish Independent yesterday which surely many people have read. It's journalist's Nicola Anderson’s story of being diagnosed with breast cancer at the start of the pandemic and she joined Susan Keogh to discuss. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or o...
Bridgerton 'Intimacy Coordinator' Lizzy Talbot
February 06, 2021 10:12 - 8 minutes - 490 BytesThis week saw the release of the Golden Globe nominations with a lot of reaction on who got the nod and who got snubbed. One of the biggest upsets tough was for the exclusion of the single most viewed show on Netflix - ‘Bridgerton’. But was it the show's steamy sex scenes that put the judges off? Lizzy Talbot, ‘Intimacy Coordinator’ for Bridgerton joined Susan to discuss. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download,...