Newstalk Breakfast

Sinn Fein is calling on the Government to support their legislation to cut school uniform costs. We discuss further with their Education Spokesperson Darren O’Rourke .

Young people across Ireland can apply for one of 40,000 free travel passes available through the European Commission’s DiscoverEU initiative. So, what exactly are they?  Eoghan Corry, Editor of Travel Extra.ie brings us the details.

Public hospitals have cancelled around one million patient appointments in the last four years.  That's according to analysis from the Irish Medical Times ahead of Patient Solutions, a new conference dedicated to finding solutions to enhance patient care and outcomes.  Ciara discusses this further with Professor Matthew Sadlier, Chair of the consultants committee of the Irish M...

‘It should be recognised that the theft of a dog is more akin to the theft of a family member rather than the theft of an object. That should be recognised by the law.’     That’s the view of Pete Wedderburn, Bray Based Vet.

It seems to be getting earlier every year, but the rush of Black Friday deals has already started, and many retailers are already pushing what they promise to be great deals.   Is there value to be had and what should you be wary of?  All to discuss with Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly . All with thanks to Renault .

The Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O’Brien has today announced the publication of the Interim Report of the National Energy Affordability Taskforce. Its work focused on energy affordability in the years ahead  All to discuss with Lisa Ryan, Professor in Energy Economics at University College Dublin.

A security review of all IPAS centres will take place speedily in the wake of an arson attack on a facility in Drogheda. Four children, including a baby, were among five people rescued from the top floor of a building housing International Protection applicants on Friday night.  We heard from John Lannon, CEO of migrants’ right organization Doras .

The Government should scrap Irish aviation’s “free pass” on climate by introducing an air travel tax and ensuring the sector pays its fair share for pollution, according to a new report from environmental law and policy group Opportunity Green.   Speaking to Ciara was their CEO, Aoife O’Leary .

This week, Ministers will discuss plans for emergency planning powers. They would enable the Government to bypass existing planning laws and requirements for critical national infrastructure projects.  It is expected that the package of reforms will include changes to the rules governing judicial review. All to discuss with Gavin Lawlor, President of Irish Planning Institute.

Most people don’t make it to the end of a voice note, according to a new poll by Talkmobile. Four in five listeners cut messages short after about three minutes, yet voice notes remain hugely popular, with seven billion sent worldwide every day.    Ciara discusses this further with Esther McCarthy, Weekend Columnist with The Irish Examiner.

Sinn Fein has accused Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe of ‘taking people for fools’ by claiming that most homeowners will not be pushed into higher local property tax bands. We heard from the party’s Finance Spokesperson Pearse Doherty.

‘Dublin by Night’ fest takes place tomorrow night and it’s one of over 200 events that’s been organised since Dublin City’s Night-Time Economy strategy was launched a year ago. To tell us more about what to expect we spoke to Ray O’Donoghue, Dublin City’s Night-time Economy Advisor Ray O’Donoghue, Dublin City’s Night-time Economy Advisor.

The Central Bank of Ireland has today published the NCID Annual Private Motor Report 2024 on motor insurance cover. It found that premiums had increased by 9% in the previous 12 months. What is driving this increase? All to discuss with Brian Hanley is the CEO of the Alliance for Insurance Reform .  

The King has initiated the "formal process to remove the Style, Titles and Honours of Prince Andrew as he moves out of Royal Lodge.    All to discuss with Vincent McAvinney, London based Journalist .  

While Halloween brings joy in the form of costumes and tricking or treating, it also carries risks like fireworks and bonfires.  Sean speaks to Brendan Flynn, Paramedic for 30 years and Chairperson of the National Ambulance Service Representative Association about the risks and advice on Halloween night.

Great numbers of Irish children than ever before are being raised with more than one language. So what are the pros and cons of bringing up bilingual baby?  Sarah Madden reports.

A Vogue article by Chante Joseph titled ‘Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing’ has gone viral online prompting candid confessions and think pieces. We chatted to Saoirse Hanley, journalist with the Irish Independent about the article.

Irish rail works will impact Heuston routes and Dun Laoghaire to Greystones this weekend .We get the detail of the rail works with Barry Kenny, Communications Manager with Iarnród Éireann.

A man aged in his 20s who was attacked in Kildare town in the early hours of Sunday morning has died in hospital. We get the latest with Emily Keegan, Newstalk Reporter .

Ciara and Sean discuss the so called embarrassing having a boyfriend trend. Just what is it?

Lily Allen’s new album ‘West End Girl’ is showing women everywhere that unleashing our anger can actually be a superpower. That’s according to Helen Coffey Senior features writer for the independent.

Over 1.5 million households haven’t filed property tax valuation as the deadline approaches.  So what do households need to do?  To give us some advice was Karl Deeter, Financial Analyst. 

The Israeli military yesterday carried out further strikes on Gaza, a move that raises concerns about the fragility of its ceasefire with Hamas. The IDF said it conducted the strike on what it called "terrorist infrastructure".  We discuss further with Sean Bell, Former Fighter Pilot, Military Analyst and Co-Founder of Red Matrix Productions. 

The government must do more to prioritise active travel. That’s the call in a new report from the Climate and Health Alliance. We discuss this further with Caoimhe Clarke Consultant Psychiatrist and Co-Author of the report .   

The number of women aged 20–49 diagnosed with breast cancer has risen by over a quarter in the past decade, according to new figures from the National Cancer Registry of Ireland.  The Marie Keating Foundation has launched a new awareness campaign urging women, especially those outside the screening age, to check their breasts regularly for any changes.  Speaking to Ciara this morning was...