Newstalk 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. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast Highlights on Apple 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 and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'
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Talk Show. We will be discussing various topics,including local issues, health and wellbeing, beauty, plus lots more.
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‘Gen Z are terrible at customer service and it’s killing the high street’. That’s the view of Freelance Journalist, Rhiannon Picton-James who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.
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In exactly two weeks' time, Americans will vote for their 47th US President. But who is topping the polls? Shane asked Chris Jackson, IPSOS pollster.
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Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions decreased by 2.2% in the first quarter of 2024. That's according to a new report from the Environmental Protection Agency. We discuss the report findings with Mary Frances Rochford, Programme Manager in the EPA’s Climate Change Programme.
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The leaders of the coalition met at Government buildings last night to thrash out a date for the election. We get the latest from Newstalk’s Political Correspondent Sean Defoe.
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“Subscription traps” will now be a thing of the past both in Europe and the US as the FTC has followed the EU example of making it easier for consumers to leave services. We get the details from Newstalk's Tech Correspondent Jess Kelly.
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Government is to launch the Dublin City Taskforce Report in the GPO today. We speak to Independent Chair of Dublin City Taskforce and CEO of An Post, David McRedmond.
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Primary schools are in crisis with almost 1,000 vacancies across the country, according to a new survey. To discuss this crisis further was Primary school principal and host of 'If I were the Minister for Education' Podcast Simon Lewis.
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Health experts have called for Ozempic to be more affordable for all to combat obesity. We discuss this with Professor Donal OShea, HSE lead for Obesity.
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More than 29,000 homes and businesses remained without power last night in the wake of Storm Ashley as gusts of wind reached up to 130km per hour. Get discuss the aftermath of the storm around the country with Ailish Rohan, Head of Corporate Services at Galway City Council, Laura Harmon, Cork City Councillor and Labour Dáil Candidate for Cork South…
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Have you noticed new films getting a shorter theatrical window of just 2 weeks, and then straight to a streaming platform? Will this kill off cinema, with many of us waiting for the film to drop online, or do you still love the magic of going to the pictures? Henry McKean visited the Omniplex in Rathmines Dublin and met film lovers and the industry…
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Taoiseach Simon Harris has said he expects the general election to be this year. The Fine Gael leader will meet today with his Coalition leaders, Tánaiste Micheál Martin and Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman. We speak to Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent.
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More than 29,000 homes and businesses remained without power last night in the wake of Storm Ashley as gusts of wind reached up to 130km per hour. To discuss what the aftermath of the storm around the country with Liz Walsh, Meteorologist and Forecaster from Met Eireann. Also joining us from Salthill, Galway is Newstalk Reporter, Andrew Lowth and B…
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Irish Book Week 2024 kicks off tomorrow. We hear all about Irish Book Week with Felicity Hayes McCoy, Author of The Booksellers Gift and Ambassador for Irish Book Week 2024.
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Last Monday, Galway City Council unanimously voted to ban Netanyahu and all members of the Israeli Government from the city. Joining us now to explain why was former Galway Mayor and Independent Councillor Mike Cubbard.
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Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Paschal Donohue
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Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohue joined Newstalk Breakfast to talk about the passing of the Finance Bill.
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Israel confirmed that Hamas’s top leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in a military operation in Gaza yesterday. We get the latest on this with Fawaz Gerges, Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
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A “jet-setter” tax on Europe’s frequent flyers could slow global heating and raise €64bn a year at no extra cost to most people. That is according to a new study by New Economics Foundation. Ciara discuss this idea further with Finlay Asher an aerospace engineer and co-founder of Safe Landing, which is a campaign group made up of aviation workers p…
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New research from Cybersafe kids has found that more than one in four 8- to 14-year-olds struggle to switch off games and apps. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was Alex Cooney, CEO of Cyber Safe Kids.
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Menopause is hidden and taboo in the workplace . That is according to new research released today by the University of Galway and University College Cork. We discuss with Dr Maeve O’Sullivan, Assistant professor of Human Resource Management and Decent Work at University of Galway.
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Met Éireann has issued a weather advisory for the entire country and warned of “exceptionally high supermoon spring tides” and a possibility of flooding in coastal areas. We get more information on this advisory with Matthew Martin, Forecaster with Met Eireann.
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A new scheme launches today allowing people donate plastic bottles and cans for others to return. The Bin Surround Programme is being announced by Dublin City Council and Re-turn. We get the details of this new scheme with Barry Woods from waste management with Dublin City Council.
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Failing to address the harms of pornography is endangering young women, according to new research commissioned by Womens Aid and funded by Community Foundation Ireland. We discuss these research findings with Denise Charlton Chief Executive Community Foundation Ireland and former Chief Executive of Womens Aid.…
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Over a decade in the making, legislation to regulate the gambling industry in Ireland passed through the Oireachtas last night. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast with more on this was James Browne, Junior Justice Minister.
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Former One Direction singer Liam Payne has died at the age of 31 after falling from the third floor of the Buenos Aires hotel he was staying in. We get the latest on this news this morning with Henri Riley, reporter with LBC Radio London.
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The final report on the Assisted Dying Bill will be discussed in the Dáil this evening, To discuss this ahead of the debate this evening was Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist Beaumount Hospital and member of the college of psychiatrists of Ireland Siobhan McHale and Kildare GP & assistant adjuvant professor in public health and primary care at Trinit…
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How common is it for parents to have a favourite child and how can parents address it? Jen Hogan, Journalist and Columnist with The Irish Times has been writing about this parenting taboo and joined us this morning on the show.
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Cost cutting in the hospitality industry has led to hotel breakfast standards slipping. We ask Georgina Campbell, Founder of The Food and Hospitality Guide.
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Parents have been warned to apply to multiple secondary schools for their children as the pressure on places reaches boiling point. We hear from Paul Crone Director of the National Association of Principals and Deputies.
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A new report urges the Irish government to get gas boilers, fireplaces and chimneys out of homes as soon as possible. With us to discuss this recommendation is the report Co-Author Dr Michael Keary.
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Pearse Doherty, Sinn Féin’s Deputy Leader
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Sinn Féin accused of ‘culture of secrecy and cover-up’ over failure to reveal reasons behind Niall Ó Donnghaile’s resignation. Shane spoke to Pearse Doherty, Sinn Féin’s Deputy Leader.
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Don't fear CPR in cardiac arrest cases ,that's the message from the Irish Heart Foundation as they mark World Restart a Heart Day. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast Brigid Sinnot, Resuscitation Manager at the Irish Heart Foundation.
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The debate on the Finance Bill 2024 begins in the Dáil today. We discuss what this day will bring with Minister for Finance, Jack Chambers.
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A scam designed to steal sensitive financial data from motorists using bogus QR codes on parking meters has been identified in Dublin and Wicklow. We get the details on this with Adrian Weckler, Technology Editor with The Irish Independent.
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It is National maths week and we want to know why so many people shy away from mathematics in adulthood. We ask Niamh O’Meara, Associate Professor in Maths Education and Deputy Director of EPISTEM.
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The US Presidential election is three weeks from today. Shane spoke to Amy Tarkanian, Former Nevada Republican State Chairwoman and Republican Strategist.
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The Dublin City Taskforce has proposed the GPO on O’Connell Street is redeveloped into a major public building, including a new home for RTÉ, in plans being brought to Cabinet today. We get reaction to this with Róisín Murphy is an architect and conservation activist.
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The Sports Action Plan being brought to cabinet today intends to examine how suitable school uniforms are for encouraging girls to participate in sport? We discuss with Méabh De Búrca, Former Ireland Player and Pundit.
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Lebanon says at least 21 have been killed in Israeli air strike in the north of the country. We get the latest on the situation there with Justin Sahlani, Freelance Journalist in Beirut.
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Increased minimum wage and pension auto-enrolment have made costs too high, according to restaurant and bar owners protesting outside Leinster House today. Speaking to Shane this morning was Pat Crotty, CEO of The Vintners Federation of Ireland.
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From tax refunds to missed deliveries, the scammers are out in force at the moment sending text messages to unsuspecting punters. How do you know if a text is a scam or not and what should you do if you fall for one? To explain all we heard from Newstalk’s Tech Correspondent, Jess Kelly.
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The Government plans to invest about 1 billion Euro on Greenways by 2040, but what benefits do they make for towns? We discuss with Kieran Kelly From Greenways Ireland.
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Sinn Féin TD and Chair of the Public Accounts Committee, Brian Stanley announced his resignation from the party this weekend following an internal inquiry into the Laois-Offaly TD. Shane was joined on the show by Sinn Féin Leader, Mary Lou McDonald.
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The Union of Students Ireland general election manifesto calls for the next government to introduce a strategic plan to address, among many things, the housing crisis affecting students. We discuss this with Union of Students Ireland President, Chris Clifford.
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Starting this week, Fórsa is balloting 30,000 health workers for industrial action. We asked why they are holding these ballots with Ashley Connolly, Fórsa National Secretary, Head of the Health and Welfare Division.
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Israeli tanks forcibly entered a UN base in southern Lebanon, according to UNIFIL. We get the latest with Alistair Bunkall, Sky’s Middle East Correspondent.
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People have taken to BuzzFeed to tell their stories of ‘The one that got away’ But, how common is it? We ask Mairead Loughman, Matchmaker, Founder of Love HQ and podcast host of ‘Would Like To Meet’.
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There was a dazzling display of pink and green visible from the sky last night as the Northern Lights made a spectacularly rare appearance across the country. Just what are the Northern Lights? Alan O’Reilly from Carlow Weather explains.
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Ireland needs to place a stronger focus on biodiversity conservation and restoration in the fight against climate change. We discuss with Climate Change Advisory Council Member Professor Yvonne Buckley.
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At least 22 people were killed and over 117 were injured in Israeli strikes on Beirut last night. We get the latest on the situation there with Alistair Bunkall, Sky News Middle East Correspondent. We will see Irish peacekeepers to pull out of the area? We discuss with Declan Power, Security Analyst.…
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Almost €25 billion worth of cashless payments are made every year, according to a new report from the Banking and Payments Federation. We ask does cash remain king with Independent TD Mattie McGrath and Founder of Money Doctors.ie John Lowe.
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