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The Police Service of Northern Ireland announced that they have received strong community intelligence that dissident Republicans are planning to launch terror attacks against officers, on Easter Monday. Allison Morris, Crime Correspondent with the Belfast Telegraph spoke to Jonathan on the show.

A book described as ‘highly sexual’ is to be removed from the sex education curriculum. ‘This Book Is Gay’ has drawn criticism for giving teenagers advice on anal sex and dating apps among other things. For reaction to this, we were joined by Sarah Holmes, mother of three from County Wicklow.

The Citizen’s Assembly on Biodiversity Loss made a series of recommendations yesterday. Targeted recommendations on agriculture include encouraging plant-based diets, a levy on agricultural exports and further subsidizing organic farming. Giving his reaction to Newstalk Breakfast was Tim Cullinan, President of the Irish Farmer’s Association.

An Bord Pleanála has granted planning permission for 780 residential units in the north Dublin area. We asked Richard Bruton, Chairperson of the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party does it go far enough?

On this morning's All Things Considered we discuss Ireland's 'Triple Lock' policy.

People Before Profit intends to protest the “double standards” in American foreign policy, as US President Joe Biden visits Ireland next week. Gerry Carroll, People Before Profit MLA spoke to Ciara this morning on the show.

'Wild toileting’ or public urination has become commonplace since many public loos were shut during the pandemic. But why is it on the rise and what can be done to combat it? Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Donna Cooney, Green Party Councillor for Clontarf.

Relax the planning laws in relation to Log cabins - That’s the call from the Rural Independents Group. Deputy Mattie McGrath explained to Newstalk Breakfast why he is calling for log cabins to be used as a temporary measure.

Gardaí has called for tasers as protection amid escalating violence in society. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast with more on this was Brendan O'Connor, Vice President of the Garda Representative Association, and also Pat Leahy, Former Garda Assistant Commissioner.

Renters can't keep up with rents, buyers can't afford to buy - the same housing record is on permanent repeat. But with necessity being the mother of all invention, many are seeking innovative solutions to sort out their housing woes. Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports.

Remembering Noel Bridgeman will be at the 3 Olympia on May the 4th to mark the passing of the late, great drummer and Newstalk Breakfast spoke to his daughter Audrey.

One of Ireland’s last Latin teachers has retired. Father Christopher Dillion after 50 years of teaching Latin has retired and he spoke to Shane this morning.

The amount of corporation tax collected in the first three months of this year is running €1.35 billion ahead compared to the same time last year, according to the latest exchequer figures. Seamus Coffey, Former Chair of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council and Lecturer in Economics at UCC broke down the stats for us.

All Things Considered: Trump Arrest, Shane and Ciara give their take on these recent developments stateside.

 Sean Spicer - Former Press Secretary and Acting Communications Director for President Trump joins us. Sean gave his reaction to the arraignment of Donald Trump in New York.

A woman has died following a serious assault in Limerick city yesterday. David Raleigh, a Reporter covering Clare and Limerick told us what more do we know about this.

Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records during a brief arraignment in a New York courtroom last night. Washington reporter with The Guardian, David Smith explained what exactly happened in court last night.

Cairde Khmer, a GAA club in Cambodia was formed by two Irish men in 2017 and is going from strength to strength. Ronan Sheehan, Chairman of the club and player Sophoan joined us on Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

The stunning and iconic Sceilg Mhichíl is to reopen to visitors on the 13th of May. To tell us what Sceilg Mhichíl means to the people of Kerry local Fianna Fáil county councillor Norma Moriarty joined us on Newstalk Breakfast.

An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar joined Shane Coleman on Newstalk Breakfast this morning to discuss a range of topics.

"Many voters back the ex-president despite – or perhaps because of – his alleged crimes. A trial might only entrench that support” that’s the view of Guardian Columnist Simon Jenkins who joined us on Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

The exodus of landlords from the private rental sector could result in the loss of 15,000 tenancies this year alone, new data shows. Carol Tallon, CEO of Property District and author of the Irish Property Buyers Handbook annual spoke to Shane Coleman this morning.

This week marks two months since the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria, killing almost 60,000 people. Works are continuing in the region, where almost 1.6 million people are now living in tented accommodation due to the damage. Unicef is working in the area and so far has reached 400,000 people, but aim to help 3 million people. Our own Ciara Kelly has travelled with Unicef and visi...

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou MacDonald announces frontbench reshuffle to 'lead party into next general election' Matt Carthy, formerly Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Agriculture and newly appointed spokesperson on Foreign Affairs and Defence spoke to Ciara Doherty on the show this morning.

On this day 50 years ago, a man named Marty Cooper made the first mobile phone call. While he has expressed concerns about smartphone addiction, he’s said that the innovation in the field will continue… Newstalk’s Tech Correspondent, Jess Kelly joined us on Newstalk Breakfast.