Newstalk Breakfast

In advance of the Budget, there have been proposals to cut inheritance tax once again. To discuss further we heard from Barra Roantree, Director of the MSc in Economic Policy at Trinity College Dublin.

The Irish Hospice Foundation have today launched ‘Time to Talk, Tomorrow Starts Today’ - with the aim of encouraging people to speak about dying and grieving.  We discuss with Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin and Author of “Resilience” .

Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions decreased by 6.8 per cent in 2023 with reductions in almost all sectors.    This is the lowest that greenhouse gas emissions have been in three decades. To discuss further we heard from Mary Frances Rochford, EPA Programme Manager.

Aer Lingus has accepted a Labour Court recommendation of a 17.75% pay increase for pilots while IALPA are yet to respond as their executive meets later today.  Could the strikes be nearing the end?    We ask Professor Michael Doherty, Professor in Employment Law at Maynooth University. 

Public transport should be completely free, according to People Before Profit, who are also calling to scrap tolls on the M50 and East Link to lessen traffic going through the city centre.    Speaking to Shane this morning was Conor Reddy, People Before Profit Councillor for Ballymun-Finglas. 

The expansion of housing on our canals should be investigated that's according to Marc O’Cathasaigh, Green Party TD and Spokesperson for Social Protection who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

The Taoiseach has called Russia's missile attack on the main children's hospital in Kyiv "a war crime".  Simon Harris also accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of "openly targeting civilian infrastructure and innocent children". We heard from Ukrainian MP Lesia Vasylenko .  

“The most pointless article of clothing in history has met its end” according to Liam Collins, reporter with the Irish Independent who believes the necktie has become a thing of the past. Liam told us why on Newstalk Breakfast.

There’s a new kind of online fraud being reported - and this time, the streaming giants are being targeted. We get the details from Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent, Jess Kelly . All with thanks to Bird & Bird.

What does the Summer Economic Statement have in store, and what could it tell us about the Budget spending in October? Speaking to Ciara this morning on the show was Niall Conroy, Acting Chief Economist at the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council.

 Multiple female footballers have claimed they were subjected to unwanted or inappropriate sexual advances from FAI coaches in the 1990s.    For more than two years, RTÉ and the Sunday Independent have been jointly investigating concerns and last night the documentary aired. The named coaches deny all wrongdoing    To get reaction to this Ciara spoke to Niamh Smyth, Fianna...

A Cork City Councillor has put down a motion calling for a separation of Church and State.    Social Democrats Councillor for Cork City, Padraig Rice, is calling for the end to prayer at the start of every council meeting and to remove the crucifix from the Council chamber.  Padraig explained why to Newstalk Breakfast.

The new leader of the Green Party will be announced today, with Minister Roderic O’Gorman and Senator Pippa Hackett bidding to replace Eamon Ryan.    Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was John Downing, Political Correspondent with the Irish Independent and former Press Advisor to the Green Party.   

Irish teenagers are selling content on the adult subscription site OnlyFans because they get no money from their parents and it is “easier” than getting a job that's according to a leading charity.    Speaking to Shane this morning to discuss further was Fiona Jennings is the Head of policy and public affairs with the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children .  

France's far-right National Rally has failed to win a majority in parliamentary elections with official results show a victory for the left-wing New Popular Front alliance. We get the latest from Journalist John Lichfield, who is based in France.

To round up today's coverage of the UK Election, Barry Whyte, Newstalk’s Chief Reporter, joined Ciara to provide further insights into the election outcomes. And was this vote all about kicking The Tories out? The people of London tell us what they think.

A well-known English broadcaster, Janet Street-Porter, has accused an Irish rental car company of age discrimination after being asked to provide a letter from her GP to prove she was fit to drive. Shane spoke with Noel Cunningham, Ambassador for Harvey's Point Donegal, to discuss whether Ireland is ageist.

Ciara is joined by Lord Ming Campbell, former Liberal Democrat leader and MP for North East Fife in response to the latest UK election results, and the achievement for the party.

In light of the recent political events, Shane spoke with Micheal Martin, Tanaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, to discuss the implications for Ireland and the broader political landscape.

Shane delved into more details on the outcome of the UK elections, speaking with Martin Docherty-Hughes, Scottish National Party politician for West Dunbartonshire. They discussed the implications of the election results and what they mean for the political landscape in the UK.

Continuing the UK election coverage, Ciara and Shane spoke with Stephen Pound, former Labour MP for Ealing North and former Shadow Minister for Northern Ireland, Edwina Curry, former British Conservative Minister, and Mary Lou McDonald, President of Sinn Féin.

The UK election results are in, marking significant changes in the political landscape. Ciara spoke with Lauren McEvatt, former UK Government Special Advisor, and Michael White, former Political Editor of The Guardian, to provide an early analysis of the outcomes and their implications. They are later joined by former Conservative MP Dominic Grieve about the latest developments.

Avoiding certain food due to texture, having little interest in eating food and worrying about eating are all symptoms of Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, also known as ARFID.   To tell us more we spoke to Louise Lennox, Chef & Children’s Fussy Eating Expert .  

Joe Biden is staying in the White House race, his spokeswoman confirmed, stating he is "absolutely not" withdrawing. This comes despite pressure after his challenging debate against Donald Trump  Speaking to Shane this morning was Niall O’Dowd, Founder of Irish Central .Com Irish Voice Newspaper and Irish America Magazine.

Last night, the Dáil has approved Ireland's participation in an EU military initiative aimed at protecting critical seabed infrastructure, amidst heated debates over the nation's neutrality.  Joining Ciara this morning on the show to discuss further was Paul Murphy, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South West.