Newstalk Breakfast

The teenagers of today are nicer than past generations at least according to comedian Julie Jay who spoke to Ciara this morning.

Budget 2025 was a “giveaway on steroids”, according to opposition parties. Speaking to Shane in studio this morning with reaction to Budget 25 was Social Democrats Leader Holly Cairns.

Deepfakes and hacktivists are just some of cyber problems to expect in future elections. We discuss this with Righard Zwienenberg is a Senior Researcher at ESET, a digital security company. 

The Middle East braces for further escalation after Iran missile attack, as the IDF launches strikes on Beirut. We get the latest with Nada Atallah, Beirut Correspondent with The National Newspaper .

Electric vehicle drivers are more likely to cause a road crash, according to new research from the University of Limerick.  Dr Barry Sheehan, researcher in Lero Research Centre for Software in Ireland and the Kemmy Business school was an author of the study and Barry discussed the findings.

The legendary Jackie Lennox chipper in Cork, widely regarded as an institution in the city is set to close after more than 70-years in business. We got reaction from Esther McCarthy, Lifestyle Editor and Saturday Weekend Magazine Columnist with The Irish Examiner.

The Israeli Defence Forces have launched a ‘targeted’ ground operation in Lebanon. We get the latest from Nada Atallah, Middle East Correspondent with The National Newspaper in Beirut .

XL Bullies will be banned in Ireland on a phased basis from today – but is that the right decision?  We discuss with is Ian O Doherty, Columnist with the Irish Independent and Vet Pete Wedderburn.

The countdown to Budget 2025 is on. We hear from different sectors ahead of Budget 2025. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was IBEC's Director of Policy and Public Affairs Fergal O’Brien, Michael O’Flynn of the O’Flynn Construction Group and Early Childhood Ireland’s Policy Director Frances Byrne.

“Road to 2030” is the theme of this year’s Irish Solar Energy conference. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was UCC Lecturer in Clean Energy Paul Deane and he explained what the road to 2030 looks like. 

Israel has launched a ground offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon with air strikes intensifying. Ciara spoke to Alistair Bunkall, Sky’s Middle East Correspondent to get the latest on the situation there.

Budget 2025 will be announced at 1 o’clock today. What will be on the cards? We discuss with Hugh O’Connell, Political Editor with the Sunday Times.

Traditional church weddings are declining amid the rise of non-religious ceremonies or weddings, that’s according to a new report from the Iona Institute     Wedding Planner, Tara Fay joined Newstalk breakfast to discuss..

Last week we heard about the benefits of buying a refurbished phone, but is the same true for laptops??     Newstalk’s Tech Correspondent, Jess Kelly joined us once again…  

Israel has said it bombed Houthi targets in Yemen in response to missiles fired by the Iran-aligned militants    Joining Newstalk breakfast to discuss this further development was Sky’s Middle East Correspondent Alistair Bunkall  

Budget 2025 is coming tomorrow, and many are expecting a “giveaway” budget – but is that the wisest move?       With me to discuss is Enterprise Minister Peter Burke and Public Affairs Consultant and Irish Times columnist Gerard Howlin  

A man found guilty of sexual assault was awarded €5,000 for “unfair dismissal” after his employers discovered his conviction.      Joining Newstalk breakfast to discuss this shocking case was barrister and Sunday Times columnist Brenda Power .

The severe shortage of second-hand homes hitting the market has pushed prices upwards – that's according to the latest Daft.ie House Price Report      Ronan Lyons, Economist at Trinity College Dublin & author of the report spoke to Newstalk breakfast this morning.

Multiple power outages have been reported across the south and east of Ireland due to a Status Orange rain warning.      Alan O’Reilly, Carlow Weather has the latest.

With Budget 2025 set to be announced tomorrow morning - what can we expect?      I’m joined by Niall Conroy, Senior Economist at the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council.   

Israel rejected a push by allies for a 21-day ceasefire in Lebanon and vowed to keep fighting Hezbollah militants "until victory", ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's expected address to the UN General Assembly. We an analysis of the situation in the Middle East with Justin Salhani, Freelance Journalist in Beirut and also with Defence Expert at the University of Bath, former NATO ana...

Hurricane Helene made a historic landfall as the strongest hurricane on record to slam into Florida’s Big Bend. We speak to Dr Athena Masson, Meteorologist and Hurricane specialist.

Six Dublin City schools are launching a new programme to prevent anti-social behaviour in later life.  To explain how this works is the programme’s founder, Leslee Udwin from Think Equal. 

 Labour Senator, Marie Sherlock believes the time has come for a comprehensive overhaul of how waste is managed across Dublin and Marie explained why to Newstalk Breakfast.

One driver was arrested seven times by gardaí on suspicion of driving while intoxicated that's according to the 2023 annual report from the Medical Bureau of Road Safety.   We speak to Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent .