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An Oireachtas Health Committee has heard warnings that time critical cancer surgeries are being cancelled due to the trolley crisis in hospitals Anthony Staines, Professor of Health Systems at the School of Nursing and Human Sciences in DCU  joins Shane to discuss.

The Pope has announced a monumental reorganisation of church leadership in Ireland.  Father David Vard, Administrator of Stradbally Parish explains to Shane how this will affect the churches in the West. 

The EU has approved a new pact on asylum and migration laws after eight years.  However, many activist groups have described it as a major blow to human rights and one that will lead to ‘great suffering’.  Niall O’Keeffe, Head of International and Migration at the Irish Red Cross joins Ciara to discuss

All Things Considered: Is Ireland cold towards Catholics? Shane and Ciara discussed on the show this morning.

“It’s you, not the universe, causing your bad fortune”. So says Helen Coffey, Senior Features writer for The Independent,

A fodder transport scheme has been announced for farmers who are finding it challenging to source feed for their animals.  Months of consistent rain have led to rising costs and delays to crops. The measure comes as the National Fodder and Feed Security Commitee met yesterday over the ongoing situation.  Our reporter, Josh Crosbie has been meeting with farmers to hear how they...

Ireland will soon formally recognise the State of Palestine, Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin has told the Dáil.    We get reaction from Oliver Sears, founder of Holocaust Awareness Ireland.

Newly appointed Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence Jennifer Carroll MacNeill joined Ciara this morning on the show.

If your child is being bullied physically they should defend themselves? We get an expert view on this from Stella O’Malley, Psychotherapist and Author of What your Teen is Trying To Tell You .

More than 6 in 10 workers are considering asking for a salary increase in the next 12 months.  That’s according to new research published this morning.   But how should you approach the subject with your employer? We get advice from Mary Connaughton is Director of CIPD, the Professional Body in Ireland for HR.

Mandatory retirement should be abolished.  That’s the call from Age Action Ireland, who are set to appear before an Oireachtas committee later today.   Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Nat O’Connor is Senior Public Affairs & Policy Specialist with Age Action.

All Things Considered: Telling kids to fight back against bullies. Shane and Ciara discussed this morning on the show.

In a landmark case, it’s been ruled that personal injuries awards guidelines established by judges will now be enforceable. This may result in premium reduction, saving policy holders some money.   With more on this Shane spoke to Brian Hanley, CEO, Alliance for Insurance Reform.

Last night new busking rules have officially come into place in Cork city. This includes a time limit of two hours for each performer, a reduction in noise level - and completely stopping the music by ten pm.  With more on this we spoke to Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork City Colette Finn.

This is Parkinson’s Awareness Week, and we were joined by Frank Mullen, a 61-year-old from Donabate, who plans to kayak for 300 kilometres down the Shannon River despite recently being diagnosed with the Disease. 

The scale of calls since the implementation of Scotland’s hate crime bill has been deemed “simply unmanageable” by Chair of the Scottish Police Federation David who joined Ciara this morning on the show.

Simon Harris is poised to take over as Taoiseach following a Dáil vote later today, Speaking to Jonathan this Fine Gaels spokesperson for Health, Colm Burke and Labour’s Justice and Education Spokesperson Aodhan Ó Ríordáin.

Former editor of UK Glamour magazine has stated she is sick of constantly having defend her decision to have only one child.  What she wrote resonated with writer and consultant at Bannerton PR Barbara Neeson who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.   

Office leasing falls to it's lowest level in more than a decade in Dublin. That's according to recent research from JLL. So what should be done with Ireland's empty offices? Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports.. 

“Religion must move outside school hours as opt-out approach fails children badly” that’s the view of teacher and a member of the Irish National Teachers Organisation Paddy Monahan who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

With Leo Varadkar having stepped out and Simon Harris expected to step in and take over as Taoiseach, many changes are underway.    Hugh O’Connell, political Editor with The Sunday Times told us what can we expect later today. 

Students have begun using AI to help study, but now teachers are taking advantage also. We get the details from Jess Kelly, Newstalk's Technology Correspondent .  

The number of children and teens being referred for committing sexual offences has almost doubled over the past decade.  Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast with reaction to these figures was Cliona Sadlier, Executive Director Rape Crisis Network Ireland.

Inflation on housing asking prices up 6.5% over the year, according to a myHome.ie report published today. Ciara discussed these figures with Conaill MacCoille is Chief Economist with Bank of Ireland and Author of the report.

The weekend saw three deaths in the space of 24 hours, bringing total fatalities to 61 in 2024 and despite tougher penalties there doesn’t seem to be any affect on road users that abuse the system.  Should breathalyzers be used to stop drivers from accessing their vehicles if they’re over the limit? We discussed with Leo Leighio of the Irish Road Victims Association.