Highlights from Newstalk Breakfast

Drawing on Brianna Parkins' Irish Times piece, which argues that buying more does not equate to self-improvement, Shane engages with Brianna to explore how TikTok and Instagram might be driving a quest for a better lifestyle through consumption.

The Taxis for Ireland Coalition is set to present their case to TDs and Senators today, demanding urgent government action to alleviate the shortage. Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard, who is hosting the presentation, joins Shane to discuss the issue in depth.

Journalist Amanda Ferguson speaks to Ciara about the details of the agreement with the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) that aims to restore power-sharing. The complete text of the deal is anticipated to be unveiled later today.

Ciara Kelly, in her recent article for the Irish Independent, titled "Female Pain and Medical Symptoms Are Too Often Dismissed — This Bias Endangers the Health of Women and Girls," sheds light on a concerning issue. Joining her this morning is Lisa Tierney Keogh, an endometriosis patient and writer, to discuss the prevalence of women's pain being ignored or underestimated.

A recent study reveals the moon is gradually shrinking, resulting in an increasing number of landslides. But what does this mean for future astronauts? Leo Enright, space commentator, joins us to shed light on these findings.

Ireland's housing stock has plummeted to an unprecedented low, as reported by property advisory firm Sherry FitzGerald. Marian Finnegan, the firm's Managing Director, joins Ciara to discuss the details behind this critical issue.

After nearly two years, the DUP has reached an agreement to reinstate the power-sharing executive. Paula Bradshaw, Alliance Party MLA for South Belfast, and Conor Murphy, Sinn Féin MLA for Newry-Armagh share their perspectives on this pivotal moment.

After nearly two years, the DUP has struck a deal to re-establish the power-sharing executive. Amanda Ferguson, a freelance journalist, discusses this significant development with Ciara Kelly.

In the wake of a government initiative to curb record-high asylum applications, Algeria and Botswana are set to join the list of 'safe countries.' This move significantly impacts the process and prospects for asylum seekers in Ireland. Lucky Khambule, Co-founder of the Movement of Asylum Seekers in Ireland, sheds light on the implications of this decision.

Gardaí are looking into the recent unearthing of skeletal remains in East Cork. Ralph Riegel, Southern Correspondent for the Independent, joins Shane to provide the latest update.

The proposal to boost Dublin Airport's passenger cap from 32 million to 40 million is stirring debate. Dublin MEP Ciarán Cuffe labels the plan as "bald faced." He joins Ciara to share his concerns and the rationale behind his stance on this significant expansion.

Chair of the RTÉ Board Siún Ní Raghallaigh has said the Board is happy to attend Oireachtas committees to discuss the findings set out in the Grant Thornton Report into Toy Show The Musical.  Media Minister Catherine Martin spoke to Newstalk Breakfast.

Ireland has been found guilty of providing unsafe drinking water to thousands of people served by supplies tainted with a chemical compound linked to cancer.   Noel Byrne, Programme Manager of the EPA's Office of Environment Enforcement explained to us how this has happened. 

Negotiators are on the brink of a pay deal for the country’s 385,000 public servants, according to sources at talks that continued into the early hours this morning.   Anne Marie Walsh, Industry Correspondent with the Irish Independent brought us up to speed.

Ireland’s review of the handling of the Covid-19 pandemic is to have a “no-blame” approach and will “not be a UK-style” inquiry, Opposition politicians have been told. Peadar Toibín, Aontú leader,told Ciara what he thought of this proposed evaluation? 

Minister for Housing Darragh O'Brien joined Ciara this morning on the show.

All Things Considered- Should the RTE board go? Shane and Ciara discussed.

Now this week marks Cervical Cancer Prevention Week and Cervical Check is encouraging all those who are due a smear test to go out and get one.   Speaking to Shane this morning was Professor Nóirín Russell, Clinical Director of Cervical Check.  

The interim ruling from the international court of justice will take place today on South Africa’s allegation of genocide against Israel. For more on this Ciara spoke to Eylon Levy, Israeli Government Spokesperson.

A Catholic bishop written to the Irish Medical Council to ask whether it has now decided it is acceptable for doctors to take part in the deliberate killing of a patient. Bishop of Elphin Kevin Doran spoke to Ciara this morning on the show.

The RTÉ board did not give written approval for the Toy Show the Musical, which went on to record losses of €2.2 million, a new report has found.   Shane Ross, Former Minister & Author gave his reaction to Newstalk Breakfast.

  Do we want a society in which non-marital relationships are the easier, equal and growing norm?”  That is question posed by Michael McDowell Senator, Former Tanaiste and Minister for Justice who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Chair of the Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs Use, Paul Reid will today launch the Assembly’s final report  Minister of State with responsibility for Public Health, Well Being, and the National Drugs Strategy Hildegarde Naughton will also be in attendance at today’s launch and the Minister spoke to Shane this morning.

The acting chair of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has written to the government in criticism of proposals that would see pay for his role reduced by 50 per cent. McMahon spoke to Shane this morning.

The Oireachtas will today consider a petition that calls for extra time for dyslexic students in Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate exams. Monica Grant, Mother of 2 dyslexic teenagers explained why this call is important.