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All Thing Considered: Is kids' sport too competitive? Ciara and Shane have a lively discussion.

The Government looks set to narrowly survive a confidence motion following its decision to lift the eviction ban. Speaking to Shane this morning on the show were Labour Leader Ivana Bacik and also Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Fine Gael Minister of State.

Is the GAA too competitive for younger kids or is there merit in learning about winning and losing from an early age? Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Catherine Woods, Professor of Physical Activity for Health at the University of Limerick.

Housing prices fell by 0.3% in the first three months of 2023, the first time they have fallen in the first quarter of a year in a decade. That’s according to the latest Daft.ie House Price Report released today. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Ronan Lyons –Economist at Trinity College Dublin and Author of The Daft.ie Report.

100 people were prosecuted for possessing child sexual exploitation material last year, the highest figure in at least 13 years, and the figures have been on the rise year on year, according to figures obtained by Newstalk. Suzanne Connolly, CEO of Barnardos spoke to Shane this morning with a reaction to these figures.

European nations have demonstrated “shameless double standards and racism” iin how they have dealt with asylum seekers. That’s according to Amnesty International’s Annual Report published this morning. Speaking to Jonathan this morning on the show was Nils Muižnieks is Amnesty International’s, Europe Director.

Tougher rules are set to come in for owners not controlling their dogs along with a central database for dog breeders! Joining us now to discuss these new rules is Dog Behaviour Therapist Nanci Creedon.

At least 60,000 affordable homes could be built on State land. So found a new report from the Land Development Agency set to go before Cabinet later today. Speaking Tom Phillips, Managing Director of Tom Phillips and Associates and an Associate Professor of Town Planning in UCD Sinn Féin's housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin has appealed to Independents to today vote for his legislation which will e...

All Things Considered - Keeping character in cities. Ciara and Jonathan discussed this morning on the foot of the proposed rejuvenation of St Stephen’s Green shopping centre.

“Why do strangers feel the need to passive-aggressively comment, through my baby, on my abilities as a mum?” Those are the words of the Screenwriter and Host of the BASICALLY Podcast, Stefanie Preissner who spoke to Ciara this morning on the show.

Killing kitsch with blandness: planned ‘rejuvenation’ of St Stephen’s Green shopping centre is anything but” That’s the view of Frank McDonald, former Environment Editor with The Irish Times. Frank spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Hearing of dispute between sacked schoolteacher Enoch Burke and Wilson’s Hospital School opens today. Newstalk’s Court Correspondent, Frank Greaney brought us the latest?

Joe Biden will be arriving in Ireland on the 12th of April. To discuss what security measures this trip may entail is Security and Defense Analyst, Declan Power.

A major auction of antique roadsigns will take place in Co. Cavan this afternoon. But when did vintage spending become so in vogue? Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports.

With the rise of artificial intelligence technology, Chat GPT is being embraced with open arms by many, but could it spell the end of tech in the classroom, amid fears of cheating or essay assistance? For more on this, we spoke to Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent, Jess Kelly.

The GAA have officially prohibited counties and clubs from promoting charities and causes on their jerseys. Central Council rubberstamped a proposal on Saturday to ban the practice. Shane spoke to GAA Pundit and 1993 All Ireland football winner with Derry Joe Brolly and asked him if was he unhappy with the decision.

The Irish Planning Institute has urged the Government to delay a long-awaited overhaul of the planning system. Speaking to Ciara this morning was Sean O’Leary, Senior Planner with the IPI who explained why they are asking for the delay.

All Things Considered - Solving the Housing Crisis. Just how to we solve the problem of the housing crisis in Ireland, Ciara and Shane debate.

Almost 27,200 houses received energy upgrades in 2022, according a report published today by the SEAI. That figure represents an 80 percent increase on the year before, but will it help us reach our climate change goals? Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was John Gibbons, Environmental Journalist and Commentator.

A new Scottish first minister will be announced today. Finance Secretary Kate Forbes, former Government minister Ash Regan and Health Secretary Humza Yousaf are all vying for the post. Speaking to Ciara this morning was Catriona Stewart, Columnist for The Herald in Scotland.

“Dangerous and irresponsible” were the words used NATO to describe Russia’s decision to move tactical nuclear weapons into Belarus. Paul Rogers, Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies at Bradford University

Ireland lost it's top spot on the tea drinking tally in recent years. Nespresso doubled the size of it's Dundrum store in recent weeks. So, is it time to wake up and smell the coffee? Is it time to admit that for the irish, "a cuppa" now means "a cup of joe"? Sarah Madden reports.

Sir David Attenborough’s new series, the BBC’s “Wild Isles” showcasing the red deer at Killarney National Park airs this Sunday Nick Gates, Producer/Director of the series joined us on the show.

Earlier this week, Minister for Justice, Simon Harris announced a new recruitment campaign for An Garda Síochana, and applications will open today. For more details on the new recruitment campaign, Shane spoke to Liam Geraghty, Superintendent Garda Press Office.

Two arrests were made in the Munster Region last night on the suspicion of murder in the ‘Kerry Babies’ case ‘Baby John’ was found stabbed to death on White Strand Beach in Cahersiveen, in April 1984. To look back on the details of the case Newstalk Breakfast spoke to Brenda Power, Sunday Times Columnist.