Highlights from Newstalk Breakfast

New eligibility criteria to the Incremental Tenant Purchase Scheme, which enables tenants to purchase the local authority home they live in, will come into effect from the 29th of this month - But is this a good idea?  Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast to discuss was Rory Hearne, Associate Professor of Social Policy at Maynooth University and author of ‘Gaffs’  and Carol Tallon, CEO of Property Distr...

Hamas deputy leader, Saleh al-Arouri has been killed in an attack in Beirut, With more details on this Ciara was joined on the show by Patrick Bury , Senior Security lecturer at the University of Bath, former NATO analyst and army officer.

The Spanish footballer Jenni Hermoso has given evidence to a judge investigating the kiss she received from the then president of the Spanish Football Federation, Luis Rubiales, after Spain’s win in the World Cup final last year. Molly McElwee, reporter with the Telegraph, brought us up to speed on what happened in court. 

500 patients were waiting for admission in hospital emergency departments across the country on Tuesday morning, that’s according to the INMO.  Speaking to Shane this morning was Dr Tadhg Crowley, Chair of GP Committee of the Irish Medical Organisation.

Gardaí have set up an incident room as part of their investigation into an arson attack at a vacant pub in Ringsend which had been due to house homeless people. We spoke to former detective and author of ‘The Making of a Detective’ Pat Marry.

Uniforms, peircings, haircuts which school rules actually make sense in a modern society, taught to embrace difference?  Thats a question posed in todays Irish times. To discuss further Newstalk Breakfast spoke to Jennifer Horgan , Irish Examiner Columnist.   

The number of homes available has fallen to the lowest level since the pandemic as housing prices are on the rise that's according to the latest Daft.ie House Price Report  With more on this Ciara spoke to Ronan Lyons, Economist at Trinity College Dublin & author of the Report.

Up to 14 schools will be upgraded under the next phase of the school retrofitting pathfinder programme, which is being launched this morning.  Speaking to Shane on the show this morning was Ossian Smyth, Junior Minister responsible for Circular Economy.

All Things Considered: New Year's Resolutions. Ciara and Shane discuss making and breaking them.

We’ve been talking this morning about our own New Years resolutions,  But what are the public at large looking to do for self improvement, and how can more of us keep to our January promises in 2024? Newstalk’s Sarah Madden reports.

New OECD research reveals that Ireland avoided excess deaths during the core pandemic years 2020-2022 Speaking to Shane this morning was Anthony Staines, Professor of Health Systems at the School of Nursing, Psychotherapy and Community Health in DCU. 

Israel has announced a partial withdrawal of troops from Gaza as they gradually shift to the next stage of the war. Speaking to Ciara this morning was Paul Rodgers, Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies at Bradford University.  

Another delay for Dublin’s MetroLink. Alan Farrell, Fine Gael TD and Justice Spokesperson joined us on the show…

The United Nations Security Council is ready to vote on a ceasefire resolution after intense negotiations between the US and the United Arab Emirates   Sean Bell, Former Fighter pilot and now Military Analyst joined us on the show this morning…  

Getting down on one knee and popping the question in front of the family on Christmas Day should be avoided at all costs - that’s according to Etiquette expert and former royal butler, Grant Harrold. Noel Cunningham, Ambassador for Harvey’s Point Hotel in Donegal joined us on Newstalk Breakfast…

Some folk will have had their ham and turkey ordered months ago, their gifts wrapped in November, the annual festive activities booked this time last year.  And then, well, there’s the rest of us.  But fear not, fellow last minute ers, because with a little creativity, Christmas 2023 can still be the best one yet. Sarah Madden reports...

A popular grant scheme for installing EV charges in your home is to be slashed in half from the first of January. Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Expert, explained what was happening ...

14 people have died and 25 have been wounded following a mass shooting at a University in Prague yesterday. Thomas Smith, Prague-based journalist joined us on Newstalk Breakfast with the latest.

The boys and girls from Bunscoil Chríost Rí, Turner’s Cross, Cork chat with Henry McKean about Christmas.

Today marks the shortest day of the year, also known as the Winter Solstice.  Anthony Murphy, founder of Mythical Ireland and author, for anyone who doesn’t know, what is the winter solstice and why do people celebrate it? 

Flu, RSV and overcrowding - what does the rest of the winter hold for our hospitals? Dr. Colm Henry, Chief Clinical Officer with the HSE joined Jonathan Healy on the show...

The Government’s new Climate Action Plan was approved for public consultation by Cabinet yesterday, outlines how the State intends to close the gap left in previous plans between sectors’ emissions reductions targets and the overall national goal. Minister for the Environment, Eamon Ryan joined us on Newstalk Breakfast…

One school Christmas concert is ‘wonderful’, but three or more is ‘beyond the pale’. That’s according to writer and author Ashe Davenport who joined us on Newstalk Breakfast.

Hamas not willing to discuss releasing more Israeli hostages until Israel’s military campaign ends. Prospects for hostage exchange deal remain uncertain amid reports that talks with Hamas in Egypt have ended ‘without results’  Paul Rogers, Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies at Bradford University joined Shane Coleman on the show...

The UK government has said that it "profoundly regrets" a decision by the Government to legally challenge the Northern Ireland Legacy Act. Dominic Grieve, Former UK Attorney General and Conservative MP joined Jonathan Healy on the show.