Highlights from Newstalk Breakfast

Sinn Fein have introduced legislation to establish a Commission on the Future of the Family Farm in hopes that it will allow farms to “thrive over the rest of this century and beyond”.   Speaking to Ciara this morning was Claire Kerrane, TD for Roscommon Galway and Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Agriculture.

Losing my hair made me miserable. Now I’m as bald as an egg, I couldn’t be happier – so says Stuart Heritage, author of Bald: How I slowly learned to not hate having No Hair(And you can too). Stuart joined Newstalk Breakfast this morning. 

The U.S have revealed that they will be hitting Iran with new sanctions in retaliation for their unprecedented attack on Israel.  However, Seyed Mohammad Marandi,  Professor of English Literature and Orientalism in University of Tehran says these sanctions will have no effect on his country. He explained why to Shane this morning,

A new report from the Restaurant Association of Ireland claims restaurant closures since January could come at a cost of €288m  We get reaction from Paul Treyvaud, Owner of Treyvaud's Restaurant in Killarney. 

A one-day summit is taking place today which brings housebuilders, property developers and policymakers together for discussions on how the delivery of homes can be accelerated. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Michael O’Flynn, Chairman and CEO, O’Flynn Group who is one of the speakers.

Dating apps have had a profound impact on the love lives of a generation and can be as addictive as gambling. So said UK based psychologist and addiction expert Dr Ree Langham. For more on this Shane spoke to Jennifer Haskins, Relationship Expert from Two’s Company.

Livestock farming ranks with the fossil fuel industry as one of the two most destructive industries on Earth, but we apply entirely different standards to it.   So wrote Environmental Activist George Monbiot in the Guardian who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast along with Denis Drennan, President of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association.

Israel has vowed to respond to Iran's attack on Saturday and is considering its next steps, the country's army chief says  Shane was joined on the show by Chargé d’affaires of the Iranian Embassy to Ireland, Dr Kazem Sharif Kazemi.

A report today from the National Youth Council found that today’s 18-29 year olds believe they are worse off than their parents generation   We asked Sarah McGuinness, Assistant News Editor at the Business Post does she agree with this?

The European commission will hold a Road Safety conference at the RDS in Dublin today.  As a group representing driving instructors in Ireland, will highlight the ongoing dangerous practice of unsupervised learner drivers  Speaking to Shane this morning was Dominic Brophy, Director of Professional Driving Instructors Association.

Israel has vowed to respond to Iran’s attack despite calls for restraint. We get the latest on the situation with Alistair Bunkall, Sky’s Middle East Correspondent. 

Electric car owners without driveways  could be breaking planning rules if they try to erect new overhead charging “arms” outside their homes.   We discuss this with Conor Faughnan, Transport Commentator.

Apple’s bid to dismiss an almost 1-billion-dollar lawsuit was rejected on Friday.   Elaine Burke, Host of For Tech's Sake explained what does this mean for the tech giant? 

Iran’s attack on Israel was a 'declaration of war', according to Israeli president Isaac Herzog. We speak to Sean Bell, Former Fighter pilot and now Military Analyst.

Tánaiste Micheál Martin said over the weekend he hopes to push forward with plans for a dedicated transport police.   We asked Aodhan O’Riordain, Labour Party Justice & Education Spokesperson, is this a good idea? 

Large increases in healthcare funding and staffing has not been matched by a similar level of rising activity in hospitals that’s according to a new report   Martin Wall, Irish Times Correspondent brings us the findings.

Recently on Newstalk Breakfast we discussed potholes in Cork but it seems to be a nationwide problem.  Henry McKean took a journey around rural Meath with local Councillor Gillian Toole. Henry sent us this report, on a very bumpy ride. 

Jury Selection is set to begin today as Donald Trump faces 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to cover up a hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels.   We get the latest from David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief of The Guardian.

Israel remains on high alert after Iran's mass drone and missile attack, its chief military spokesperson has said. We get the latest on the situation there was Hannah McCarthy, Journalist in Beirut covering the Israel-Hamas Conflict. 

OJ Simpson, the former American football star and Hollywood actor who was cleared of murdering his ex-wife and her friend in a criminal trial passed away yesterday. A little earlier, Shane caught up with one of OJ’s Defence Lawyers, Alan Dershowitz.  

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has directed all uniform gardaí will conduct 30 minutes of road safety activity per shift.  To discuss, Shane is joined by Pat Marry, former Detective Inspector and Senior Investigating Officer and author of “The Making of a Detective”.

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage of Ireland, Darragh O'Brien joins Ciara to discuss cost-rental homes, housing supply and the Fianna Fáil ard fheis later today.

Sex work should be legalised because those involved are "providing a service".  So said Independent Ireland party leader Michael Collins in a new interview with Hot Press. Kate McGrew Sex Worker and Activist  joined Shane to discuss.

A 2024 study ‘Monkey see, monkey do?' exploring parent-athlete behaviours from youth athletes' perspective’ explores the impact of parents sideline behaviour on children. Antonio Montero, Founder of the Silent Sideline campaign & Castleknock Celtic coach joined Ciara to discuss.

Between 2019 and 2023, Cork city Council have had to pay out nearly €5m in compensation claims for trips and falls on footpaths. Deirdre O’Brien, Fianna Fáil councillor on the Cork County Council talks to Ciara about the state of roads and footpaths in her area.