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Sex education classes will be mandatory for all senior cycle students at the second level for the first time under plans being drawn up by the State advisory body on the school curriculum. Alan Whelan President of Catholic Secondary School’s Parent’s Association

Further allegations have emerged about the unnamed BBC presenter accused of paying a teenager thousands of pounds for sexually explicit photos, including details of a second person who has come forward with a complaint. George Parker, Political Editor of the Financial Times gave us the latest from London.

From January 2024 Paris will charge SUV drivers higher parking fees in a bid to reduce air pollution in the city. Should this be implemented across Dublin? To debate this Newstalk Breakfast spoke to Oisin Coughlan, Chief Executive of Friends of the Earth, and also Ian O’Doherty, Columnist with The Irish Independent.

All Things Considered: Time running out for Tubs was up for discuss this morning with Ciara and Shane.

It is 'likely' that RTE will come to the government to seek a bailout. - Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Paschal Donohoe on the RTE scandal.

85% of parents leave their children unsupervised with dogs in their home, despite research showing the majority of bite injuries to children are caused by a dog known to the child. That’s according to new figures published this morning by Dogs Trust UK. For more on this Newstalk Breakfast spoke to Nanci Creedon who is a Dog Behaviour Expert.

The placing of an effigy of Sinn Féin Vice President Michelle O'Neill on a County Tyrone bonfire is being treated as a hate crime by police. The picture, along with Irish flags, appeared on a pyre in Dungannon yesterday evening. In reaction to this Shane spoke to Doug Beattie, Leader of the Ulster Unionist Party.

The Nation watched as Ryan Tubridy and Noel Kelly gave their version of events to the Media & Public Accounts Committees yesterday James O’Connor Fianna Fáil TD for Cork East & Member of the Public Accounts Committee spoke to Ciara this morning with a reaction to yesterday's meetings.

The lawyer of the young person at the centre of the BBC scandal has issued a statement to say claims about a prominent BBC presenter are “rubbish” George Parker, Political Editor of the Financial Times gave us the latest from London.

That was People Before Profit TD, Bríd Smith speaking on The Hard Shoulder yesterday, as she announced she will not seek re-election Should others follow suit to make way for the new generation? To discuss Newstalk Breakfast spoke to Emma Desouza, Writer & Political Commentator.

Ryan Tubridy and agent Noel Kelly are set to appear at two back-to-back Oireachtas committee hearings today as the controversy over RTÉ’s failure to disclose €345,000 worth of payments to the presenter continues Newstalk Breakfast spoke to Sinn Féin Media Spokesperson, Imelda Munster who will be asking the hard-hitting questions as a member of the Public Accounts Committee...

Alleged texts from Hollywood actor Jonah Hill to his ex-girlfriend have caused a major stir in recent days. The actor sent his then-girlfriend a list of behaviours that cross his “boundaries”, including “surfing with men, posting pictures of herself in a bathing suit, and having friendships with certain unstable people”. So, is it OK to set boundaries like these when entering a relationship? And a...

Cabinet Ministers will today be briefed on the new First Right of Refusal Legislation If a notice to quit is issued, a tenant must be invited by their landlord to make a bid on the property within 90 days. Carol Tallon, CEO of Property District and Author of the Irish Property Buyers Handbook Series gave Newstalk Breakfast more details on this.

Ryan Tubridy and his agent Noel Kelly will appear before highly anticipated Oireachtas Committee hearings later this morning Terry Prone, Chairman of the Communications Clinic and Columnist with the Irish Examiner.

Beachgoers at Baile Uí Chuill strand in Kerry were shocked yesterday morning to discover a 62-foot fin whale had washed up on the shore. Pádraig Whooley, Sightings Officer of the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group

As the kids settle into the summer holidays, you may be battling against increasing screen time or concerns around what your child is doing online. Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent, Jess Kelly joined us on the show with some solid adivce.

The market is showing signs of stability – that is the message in a new My Home Property price report out today. Conall MacCoille, Chief Economist at Davy and author of the report spoke to Ciara on the show.

Director General of RTÉ Kevin Bakhurst has said he is standing down the RTÉ Executive Board today. In an email to staff this morning, he said the Executive Board will be replaced with a temporary interim leadership team to continue running the organisation. Brian Stanley, Sinn Fein TD and chair of the Public Accounts Committee spoke to Shane on the show this morning.

"I favour tolerance even when faced with intolerance. I am happy to see the Orange Order march in Donegal. I don’t understand the bonfire culture, but if others cherish it, let them be, but no flag burning please” So says Dan Mulhall, former ambassador to Britain and the US who joined us on newstalk Breakfast this morning.

The majority of 13-year-olds were healthy, felt supported by friends and family, and participated in a range of pastimes – that's according to the newly released Growing up in Ireland Report on the lives of 13-year-olds. Stella O’Malley, Psychotherapist & Author of What Your Teen is Trying to Tell You joined us on Newstalk Breakfast.

Gardaí have called off the search for missing 18-year-old, Sebastian Palma Sigmond following the discovery of a body in Achill, County Mayo. Ellen O’Donohue, Irish Times Journalist brought us the latest.

Gardaí should be exempt from prosecutions when “in hot pursuit” of a suspect. That’s the call from James Lawless, Fianna Fail TD & Chair of the Oireachtas Justice Committee, who is planning to introduce a private members motion on the matter who spoke to Shane on the show this morning.

A BBC Presenter has been suspended due to allegations that he paid a teenager £35,000 for sexually explicit images Enda Brady, London Based Journalist joined Ciara on the show this morning.

It’s been announced this week that the popular Dublin nightclub, Tramline will be closing its doors Is it murder on the dance floor for the nightclub industry? Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast with more on this, was Melanie Finn, Entertainment Correspondent.

The four Dublin local authorities have launched a new initiative to support the Dublin housing market and are looking to activate or complete housing sites with planning permissions across the city and county. Ann Marie Farrelly, Fingal County Council Chief Executive and chair of the Dublin Housing Delivery Group.