Newstalk Breakfast

HSE managerial and administrative staff will begin industrial action today. Ashley Connolly, Fórsa’s National Secretary for Health and Welfare spoke to Newstalk Breakfast.

Pat O’Mahony, author of 'Rethinking Housing Options for Senior Citizens – Retirement Villages In Every Irish Community' spoke to Newstalk Breakfast about introducing retirement villages into Ireland.

All Things Considered: Representation in movies - Criticism has been leveled by some at Eve Hewson’s portrayal of a single working-class mother in the new movie ‘Flora and Son’, should the role be played by someone from a working-class background? Shane and Ciara discuss.

Kevin Keegan believes 'lady footballers' are not qualified to express opinions about the men’s international game.  The former England manager made the comment during a speaking engagement in Bristol last week.  Maeve De Burca, Former Ireland player and pundit, spoke to Newstalk Breakfast about the comments.

Today is SPAR National Tree Day.  Eanna Ni Lamha, National Tree Day spokesperson & Wildlife Expert spoke to Newstalk Breakfast about Spar National Tree Day

1 in 30 adults in Ireland now suffers from problem gambling according to new figures from the ESRI.   Pete Lunn, Founder and Head of ESRI's Behavioural Research Unit, spoke to Newstalk Breakfast.

Criticism has been levelled by some at Eve Hewson’s portrayal of a single working-class mother from the flats in the new film ‘Flora and Son’. People Before Profit councillor for Drimnagh / Ballyfermot , Hazel De Nortúin gave Newstalk Breakfast her reaction to the film.

The term “intrusive thoughts” has blown up on TikTok this year.   But what exactly are they and should you be worried if you have them?  Ciara spoke to Leslie Shoemaker, Counselling Psychologist and Lecturer in TU Dublin.

The European Union countries have reached a breakthrough in negotiations over how to reform migration rules. The agreement allows member states to adjust rules in times of crisis and ask for help with relocation . The agreement was deemed a ‘a game changer’ by Ursula von der Leyen. Teresa Buczkowska, activist and former Integration Manager with the Immigrant Council of Ireland spoke to Ciara.

Cancer services require €20m in extra funding from Budget 2024 to secure better survival rates and quality of life for people with cancer. Averil Power, CEO of the Irish Cancer Society spoke to Newstalk Breakfast.

Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly has commissioned a new review by HIQA into the use of unlicensed springs in surgeries at Temple Street Children’s Hospital . Shane spoke to Neasa Hourican, Green Party TD for Dublin Central and Member of the Health Committee and Úna Keightley, Co-Lead of Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Paediatric Advocacy.

The US House of Representatives have voted to oust Republican Representative Kevin McCarthy as speaker in a historic vote.   David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief  with The Guardian spoke to Ciara.

The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has warned climate change will have substantial impacts on Ireland’s public finances. Dr Eddie Casey, Chief Economist for The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council spoke to Shane.

As children navigate the digital world, how and when should we speak to them about porn? Stella O’Malley, Psychotherapist and Author of “What your Teen is Trying to Tell You” spoke to Newstalk Breakfast about navigating this conversation.

Exchequer figures published yesterday show that corporation tax slipped to €1.8 billion in September,  €300 million less than during the same month last year.  Peter Vale, tax partner at Grant Thornton, spoke to Newstalk Breakfast.

The Road Safety Authority will hold its annual conference today with a theme of serious injuries.  Minister of State with responsibilities for Road safety Jack Chambers spoke to Newstalk Breakfast.

The Irish economy is expected to fall into a recession this year and the Government may have less cash to spend in the Budget than it thought. That’s the warning in an economic forecast published by the Economic and Social Research Institute this morning. Economist, Austin Hughes spoke to Newstalk Breakfast.

Eurostar has stepped up cleaning on its trains amid fears of a mutant bedbug invasion that has already engulfed Paris may also spread to the UK.   Area Technical Manager for Rentokil, Colm Moore spoke to Ciara and Shane about staying safe from bedbugs if travelling to France.

Cork has been named the second-friendliest city in Europe by readers of Condé Nast Traveller. Valerie Mulcahy , Former Irish Footballer, spoke to Newstalk Breakfast about why people from Cork are a cut above the rest.

We hear the latest from Italy as a coach crashed off an overpass near Venice in northern Italy.   Paddy Agnew, Sunday Independent columnist in Italy spoke to Newstalk Breakfast.

Social welfare increases of at least €12 per week and a lump sum payment of the fuel allowance are on the cards in next week’s Budget according to a report in the Indo this morning.   Speaking to Ciara this morning was John Fitzgerald Adjunct Professor in Economics at Trinity College Dublin. 

Pharmacists will be able to dispense oral contraception without a prescription for the first time, under new laws.  Speaking about this new development Newstalk Breakfast spoke to Kathy Maher, Community pharmacist in Duleek, co. Meath and chair of the pharmacy contracts committee of the Irish Pharmacy Union.

All Things Considered:Budget 2023 - Are we repeating mistakes of the past? Shane and Ciara discuss.

Pope Francis has suggested there could be ways to bless same-sex unions. In a letter responding to five conservative cardinals, he said such blessings could be studied if they did not confuse the blessing with sacramental marriage. Shane spoke to the Former President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, and started by asking for her reaction to this news.

A major crackdown on shoplifting and burglary in the UK will see CCTV checked against official passport and immigration databases using Facial Recognition Technology  Speaking to Shane this morning was Olga Cronin, Surveillance Senior Policy Officer at the Irish Council for Civil Liberties.