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“It is easy – and often tempting – to (BS) bullshit, but much harder to clean up afterwards,” - so says Daniel Deasy, Associate professor of philosophy at UCD in this week’s Irish Times and Daniel spoke to Shane this morning.

A planned strike by health and social care workers in the community and voluntary sector has been called off following successful talks between unions and government representatives.   Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was the Spokesperson for The Leaders Alliance, Leigh Gath.

The ongoing Israel-Hamaz conflict has seen the destruction of the Gaza Strip.   We get the latest on the ground in Isreal with James Marlow, Broadcast Journalist with a focus on Foreign Affairs, Israel & Middle East.

More than three dozen people have joined a class-action suit filed in California against Apple. The complaint alleges the tech giant’s negligence in relation to AirTags, which are item-tracking devices.   Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent, Jess Kelly explained all on the show.

With thousands of Polish nationals voting in the embassy this weekend, we are asking, should Irish citizens overseas be given the right to vote in our elections?   To debate this morning was Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at the University of Galway and Columnist with the Journal and Keith Mills Current Affairs Commentator.

40 Irish people are currently in Gaza, according to An Tanaiste, Micheal Martin. The news comes as tens of thousands of Palestinians attempt to flee airstrikes and an Israeli ground offensive in search of Hamas Militants.   Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was Peter Power UNICEF’s Executive Director Dana Erlick, Israeli Ambassador to Ireland. 

All Things Considered: Should Dublin Port be moved? Shane and Ciara discussed this morning.

“Dodgy maths and dark politics are putting Irish patients in danger ”   Those are the stark words from Former Director General of the HSE, strategic advisor & columnist with The Sunday Independent Tony O’Brien and Tony spoke to Ciara this morning on the show.

“Random testing at work the answer for Ireland’s cocaine problem”  That’s the call from Former Fianna Fail Minister and Sunday Times Commentator Conor Lenihan and Conor spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Climate Action Week begins today, but how far does Ireland have to go on our climate commitments?   Joining Shane this morning on the show was Duncan Stewart, Environmentalist and Architect.

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyhu has vowed to “demolish Hamas” as the Israeli Defence Force moved into Gaza yesterday urging civilians to evacuate South  Speaking to Ciara this morning was Hannah McCarthy, a Journalist in Israel.

The humble egg a staple in many Irish households  is celebrating 'World Egg Day' today and we spoke to Darina Allen, Chef, Author & Founder of the Ballymaloe Cooking School.

Dublin Airport have introduced new tools to get feedback from passengers travelling through the airport via a passenger panel and a new app feature.   Graeme McQueen, Media Relations Manager with the DAA spoke to Newstalk Breakfast on how it will work.

The measures announced in Budget 2024 will insulate households from rising costs next year but risks adding to inflationary pressures – that's according to new research from the Economic and Social Research Institute.   Speaking to Ciara this morning on the show with more on this was John Fitzgerald, Adjunct Professor in Economics at Trinity College Dublin.

With the Garda entry age limit to increase to 50 we spoke to Minister for Justice Helen McEntee.

‘Schools are robbing children of their childhoods’ so says a Miami teacher who wants to revolutionise how kids learn. Teacher Ana Lorena Fabrega explained to Newstalk Breakfast what she meant.

Minister Hildegarde Naughton will team up with the SciComm Collective to expand the Healthy Weight Campaign   It's the second wave of the campaign which focuses on the prevention of weight gain by speaking directly to young adults aged 25 to 34 about positive behaviours that help to maintain a healthy weight.  Professor Donal O’Shea,...

It’s the final countdown to the Rugby World Cup Quarter Finals between Ireland and New Zealand tomorrow night at 8pm in Paris. Henry McKean asked fans who will win and have they come across bed bugs yet.  

Hundreds of children and women are reported to have been killed in Gaza following days of Israeli airstrikes - as the US said Hamas's surprise attack on Israel was "equivalent to ten 9/11s".  For more on this, Shane was joined now by Hannah McCarthy, a journalist in Israel, and also Eylon Levy, Former Media Advisor to the President of Israel, Isaac_Herzog .  

Legislation allowing nightclubs to stay open later may be split in two to ensure the law is ready by summer 2024, according to Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee Sunil Sharpe, Spokesperson from Give Us The Night Campaign gave a reaction to Newstalk Breakfast.

The chief executive of the Peter McVerry Trust has resigned in the wake of a major financial crisis at the housing and homelessness charity.  Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was David W Duffy, Founder of the Corporate Governance Institute.  

The Minimum wage is set to increase by €1.40 per hour to €12.70 from January 1st. We get reactions from the restaurant industry with Jp McManus, Galway Chef and Restaurateur.

This Friday, the public transportation sector in France is going on strike. This will disrupt the rail, metro, and air traffic services as rugby supporters travel to Marseilles and Paris for the Rugby World Cup.  With more on this Newstalk Breakfast spoke to Eoghan Corry, Editor of Air & Travel Magazine.

"Ukrainian refugees, who have been living in tents at the Electric Picnic site are set to be moved over the next few days." "There are over 70 people still staying on the site in Stradbally Co Laois, while the facility is expected to wind down by next Tuesday."  "Our reporter, Josh Crosbie, was there the day they first arrived, and he went back there last night to an event aimed at...

Fingal County Council will begin distributing grit boxes to residents ahead of another frost.  However, a spokesperson has said Dublin County Council has no similar plan.   Speaking to Shane this morning was Green Party Councillor Pamela Conroy who originally brought the motion to Fingal County Council in February.