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A man killed in a workplace explosion in Co Donegal has been named locally as 43-year-old Stephen Montgomery. Stephen Maguire Editor of Donegal Daily brought us the latest on Newstalk Breakfast.

ITV’s This Morning will air as normal despite the ongoing controversy surrounding the programme after Phillip Schofield admitted to having an affair with a younger colleague. Daniel Bird, Assistant Showbiz Editor of the Daily Mirror UK brought us an update on the controversy.

As the summer approaches, parents are being urged to talk to their teenagers and young children about the dangers of participating in social media “pranks”. Some individuals who have gone “viral” with their social posts have subsequently run into trouble with the authorities and, in some instances, ended up in hospital. Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent, Jess Kelly brought us more on this.

The sale of vaping products to people under the age of 18 will be banned by this summer under plans due to be approved by Cabinet this week. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Chris Luke, a retired Consultant in Emergency Medicine and columnist with the Irish Medical Times.

“It’s time to redraw our county boundaries – politics and the GAA will thank us” Those are the words of Associate Professor of Politics at DCU, Dr Eoin O'Malley who explain what he meant to Shane this morning.

All Things Considerend: An end to county boundaries? Ciara and Shane debated this morning.

Three-quarters of people across the country think Ireland is taking in too many refugees. So found the latest Business Post/Red C poll. So does the government need to change tack when it comes to its asylum-seeker policy and communications? To discuss Newstalk Breakfast spoke to Cathal Crowe, Fianna Fáil TD for Clare and Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats TD for Wicklow & Spokesperson for the Env...

The country experienced a taste of Summer over the weekend with BBQs and trips to the beach. Met Eireann is forecasting sunny weather for the rest of the week and the festival season has also kicked off. Our reporter Josh Crosbie was out and about with those relishing the sunshine at beaches in Wicklow and Wexford.

 Lifetime bans will be handed down to the section of fans who sang vile chants about at Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley’s son, who is battling Leukaemia. Owner of Cork City FC, Dermot Usher joined Ciara on the show to give his reaction when he heard about this incident that occurred last Friday evening.

A serious shortage of medicines, including a life-saving breast cancer drug, is the “highest it has ever been”, say industry experts across Ireland who have sounded the alarm over a “frightening” lack of critical supplies. Speaking to Shane was Sheena Mitchell, Pharmacist and Host of the WonderCare podcast and he asked how have things gotten to this point.

Dolly Parton and Dollywood lend their support to Listowel’s upcoming World Record attempt called – Dolly Day! Cora O’Brien, the Chairperson of the DollyDay organising committee told us about Dolly Day?

Over 40,000 households and businesses were left with low water pressure – or no water supply due to a major outage yesterday evening. Margaret Attridge, Head of Water Operations at Uisce Eireann spoke to Newstalk Breakfast.

All Things Considered: Grandparents babysitting the grandkids, all up for discussion with Ciara and Shane this morning.

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has said that organised criminals, along with far-right figures, are playing a role in recent anti-immigrant protests. The commissioner also denied members were taking a “softly, softly” approach to law-breaking protesters. Tony Gallagher, Risk, security, and event manager with Ashtree risk group, Former Garda inspector joined Shane this morning on the show to discus...

As summer rolls in and schools wind to a close - parents may find themselves in need of extra support when it comes to looking after the kids. And who better to mind our children than their grandparents Should they ever be paid for their selfless dedication? Speaking to Shane with more on this was Anne Atkins, English novelist, writer and broadcaster.

"Former Late Late Show presenter & Newstalk's own Pat Kenny looks back on the legacy of Ryan Tubridy in the role ahead of his final show"

Shortage of hotel accommodation is leading to a decline in attendance at concerts and events across the country. That’s the warning from The Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland, whose spokeswoman Rebecca Cappuccini joined Ciara this morning on the show.

Police yesterday evening wrapped up the latest search effort in the 16-year hunt for the missing Madeleine McCann With an update on the search, Ciara spoke to Kate Connolly, Berlin Correspondent for the Guardian and Observer.

Just 45% of hospital cleaners and caterers have received the Pandemic Special Recognition payment that is according to Fine Gael Senator, Aisling Dolan. Teresa Hannick, Services Divisional Organiser with SIPTU the union representing these workers spoke to Shane this morning with more on this.

“Simply the best” - words that aptly describe legendary rock’n’roll singer, Tina Turner, who has passed away at the age of 83 after a long illness. Jeanne Wolfe, Hollywood Journalist had the pleasure of interviewing Tina, and Jeanne gave us her reaction to this sad news.

Health insurance policyholders with Irish Life can expect to see a 5% jump in premiums from the start of July. It comes after the insurance provider increased costs by 4.5% in January... Dermot Goode of Total Health Cover which is a Lockton company joined us this morning on the show.

The national minimum wage should be increased in January 2024 by €2 to €13.30 - those are the calls from The Irish Congress of Trade Unions Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Eoin Reidy, General Secretary of The Irish Congress of Trade Unions & Karl Deeter, Financial Advisor, and Analyst.

Meta has announced a cut of about 500 jobs – in the latest round of tech layoffs Newstalk Breakfast spoke to Minister for Business, Enterprise, and Innovation, Simon Coveney and asked how concerned he was that a bell weather tech giant like Meta has now shed a third of its workforce in Ireland.

Solving the hospital waiting list crisis was what Shane and Ciara debated this morning.

The Government has given the commitment to examine the funding of private assessments for children with special needs who are waiting to be seen by specialists. Mark Darmody and his 12-year-old daughter Cara have been campaigning on behalf of his two sons. Mark spoke to Shane this morning.