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Minimum wage workers have lower job quality, experience more job insecurity, and work longer shifts – so says a new report from the ESRI Speaking to Shane this morning was Susanne Rogers, Research and Policy Analyst with Social Justice Ireland.

Traditional musicians of all ages will gather once again in Mullingar for the Fleadh Cheoil this weekend! Tom Doorley, Musical Director of the National Folk Orchestra of Ireland tells us all about what's happening at the weekend.

Land at Kerry's scenic Conor Pass has gone on sale for €10 million after being put on the market by its American owner. Tony Lowes, Director of Friends of the Irish Environment spoke to Shane this morning and was asked if he believes this should be bought by the state?

Wicklow has eclipsed Dublin for the first time as the most expensive county in Ireland to buy a property. That’s according to a new report by property start-up Geowox. Carol Tallan, Carol Tallon, CEO of Property District and Author of the Irish Property Buyers Handbook Series gave her reaction to these findings.

Is there a need for directly elected Mayors? Ciara and Shane have their Say.

“Your kids may only have 18 ‘delicious summers’ but it’s OK not to treasure every minute” That is the title of an Irish Independent article written by Novelist, Columnist, and Podcast Host, Sophie White who joined us this morning on the show.

The Government has failed to tackle rip-off energy costs. So said Sinn Féin spokesperson on Finance, Pearse Doherty TD, after new figures from Eurostat found that Irish energy prices have not fallen in line with other European countries. Pearse Doherty spoke to Shane this morning with more on this.

The Irish Cancer Society is today calling on the Government to make sun cream more affordable. Dr. Blaithin Moriarty is a Consultant Dermatologist at St. Vincent’s Hospital and Associate Professor, UCD School of Medicine explained to Shane why this is needed/

Met Éireann has issued three separate Status Yellow weather warnings affecting 19 counties over the bank holiday weekend. Liz Walsh, Met Eireann Forecaster brought us the details of what the weekend weather will bring.

Former US president Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty in federal court to four criminal counts charging him with plotting to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss. David Smith, a Washington reporter with The Guardian, was at the hearing and told us what happened in court.

Ikea is considering more than 20 new pick-up points across the country as it looks to shake up its Irish business model. Martyn Allan, the Market Manager for Ikea Ireland told Newstalk Breakfast about their plans.

The funerals for the two teenage girls who died in the crash in Co Monaghan on Monday are to take place later today. The funeral of 17 year old Kiea McCann will take place in the Sacred Heart Chapel in Clones, County Monaghan and 16-year-old Dlava Mohamed’s funeral service will take place at the Clonskeagh Mosque & Culture Centre in Dublin. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was Fr Peter...

Irish streaming spending has reached €1.3 billion – that's according to a new survey conducted by Pure Telecom. We’re joined by the famous Irish film director Jim Sheridan and Shane asked him if he thinks traditional tv is on the way out?

“Dublin is not the warm-hearted place it once was, London is often much friendlier “ That’s the title of an article written by Journalist, Writer, and Columnist with the Irish Independent, Mary Kenny who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Round 0 CAO offers are to be issued today, with round one offers to come at the end of the month! Brian Mooney, Guidance Counsellor, and Education Columnist explained to Shane who will round 0 offers affect.

Ireland’s tax revenue has hit a record €48 billion for the first seven months of the year. That’s according to exchequer returns published by the Department of Finance. So does this mean the government should take the opportunity to spend more money? Paul Murphy is a People Before Profit TD spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Sarah Madden reports on Ireland's relationship with writers and reading in the wake of our Booker Prize longlist success.

“We've introduced health labelling on alcohol — time to do the same for junk food” that is the call from Dr Catherine Conlon, former director of human health and nutrition at Safefood. Dr Margaret Steele from the School of Public Health, University College Cork spoke to Newstalk Breakfast and asked if would she agree with this.

High uniform costs, large sums for ipads and increased voluntary contribution fees are fuelling parents' worries when it comes to back-to-school costs. That’s according to Barnardos’ Annual Back to School Survey. Stephen Moffatt, Barnardos National Policy Manager explained the main findings.

One hundred people have died on Ireland’s roads so far this year, with fatalities in the first six months of 2023 hitting a six-year high. Shane Ross, Former Transport minister, Journalist, and Author gave his view this morning on Newstalk Breakfast.

The Galway races are underway at Ballybrit racecourse this week. Animal rights groups have made calls for a ban on horse racing – should this be considered? Speaking to Shane this morning was Chelsea Munro, PETA’s Digital Campaigns Manager and also Kevin Blake, Racing Broadcaster and Horse Breeder.

Former US President Donald Trump has been indicted on criminal charges for a third time. For more on this Newstalk Breakfast spoke to Larry Donnelly, University of Galway Law Lecturer and Political columnist with The Journal.

The two teenagers who have tragically killed in crash in county Monaghan on Monday evening have been named locally.. Ellen O Donoghue, Irish Times Reporter told us who were the two young women who tragically lost their lives. Pat Treanor, Local Cllr for the Clones area, gave us the reaction locally to this tragic news.

I’m not replacing any clothes after wardrobe clear-out so says Sinead Ryan who is tackling fast fashion in her own home.

Green Party TD Patrick Costello has written to local government minister Kieran O'Donnell and the Electoral Commission saying that the practice of councillors and candidates publishing their home addresses for election needs to end in a bid to protect politicians from potential attacks. For more on this, Ciara spoke to Aodhán Ó Ríordáin Labour’s Spokesperson on Justice and Dublin Bay North TD.