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Today is Daffodil Day the Irish Cancer Society’s annual awareness day aimed at raising vital funds for the fight against cancer. joining us on Newstalk Breakfast was TV presenter Anna Daly is an ambassador for Daffodil Day.

All Things Considered: Kerry Babies Arrests was first up on the show and Ciara and Shane discussed the case that shocked Ireland.

Social Democrat TD Gary Gannon is calling for ‘urgent action’ on air pollution in ‘riddled’ inner city Dublin, which he says is having a serious negative impact on the health of locals. Gary explained to Newstalk Breakfast just how bad is the issue.

On Sunday morning, people across the country will lose an hour’s sleep as the clocks spring forward to mark the beginning of daylight saving time. Richard Guiney, CEO of Dublin Town joined Ciara this morning and was asked if should we be scrapping the clock change.

Arrests have been made in the longstanding Kerry Babies investigation. Sinead Kelleher, a journalist with The Kerryman and Independent. ie spoke to Shane on these recent developments.

Summer is around the corner and for hay fever sufferers – panic is about to set in! However, help may be at hand! Ireland’s first independently generated pollen forecast could offer fresh hope to the thousands of people with hay fever out there. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Dr. David O’Connor, assistant professor in the School of Chemical Sciences at DCU, who is a lead researcher on the proj...

The Keep Water Public Campaign has called for a referendum on water services in November But is this referendum necessary? To discuss Ciara was joined on the show this morning was Karen O’Loughlin, Divisional Organiser for SIPTU for the Public Administration and Community Division and also Barry Ward, Fine Gael Senator, and Criminal Barrister.

The Government won the Dáil vote on ending Eviction Ban measures later this month, while the Green Party suspend Neasa Hourigan for 15 months over her vote. Senator Pippa Hackett, Minister of State of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine spoke to Shane this morning and was asked if Neasa Hourigan has a future in the Green Party.

Irish workers are not sold on the State Pension revamp, that’s according to new research, which found that fewer than one in four people would work longer to access the higher pension. Austin Hughes, Economist spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning and – Does this show that the plan is failing before even getting off the ground?

All Things Considered: Raising the pension age, yes or no? Ciara and Shane debated this morning.

The Inaugural National Menopause Summit, advocating for change in the workplace takes place today. Deirdre Lundy, Sexual and Reproductive Health Expert and advisor to the HSE - What ‘key supports’ are you advocating for today?

Tomorrow marks the UN’s first official day of zero waste, an initiative that aims to promote sustainable consumption and raise awareness about zero-waste alternatives. But how much of a problem is excess waste here in Ireland? Sarah Madden reports.

An Bord Pleanala has given the green light for Dublin Airport to introduce tolled drop-off or pick-up charges. Although the DAA have said they have no plans to implement tolls. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast with more on this was Emer Currie, Fine Gael Senator.

A Wexford councillor is calling for the Government to introduce legislation, which would require shops and supermarkets to have lottery tickets and scratch cards for sale in a specially cordoned-off area, similar to the laws introduced around the sale of alcohol back in 2020. Sinn Féin Councilor, Davy Hynes explained to Ciara what spurred him to make this call.

Boris Johnson faces a battle for his political future today after a dossier setting out his defence to the Partygate scandal raised fresh questions about his knowledge of what was happening in Downing Street during the Covid lockdowns. Philip Webster, Former Political Editor of the Times explained what we expect will happen today.

The Joint Committee on European Union Affairs will today be discussing the implications EU Strategic Autonomy may have for cooperation between member states on defence and security. But has Ireland's position on neutrality started to change since the war in Ukraine began? Joining Shane to discuss was Mark Price, Co-Chair of the Irish Anti-War Movement and founding member of the Irish Neutrality Le...

Last night, Sinn Fein’s motion to extend the eviction ban was debated in the Dáil The cabinet has signed off on a countermotion that includes more social housing, expanding the tenant-in-situ scheme, more housing supply, and tax changes. But what way is tonight’s vote expected to go? Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was Kieran O’Donnell, Fine Gael Minister of State with responsibility f...

All Things Considered: Dealing with Trans offenders was debated with Ciara and Shane this morning.

The ESB has just published its annual results and speaking to Joe Lynam on Newstalk Breakfast was Paddy Hayes the chief executive of the ESB.

Tighter laws are needed on dog fouling - that’s the view of Cork Councillors who are calling for new legislation that will make it a legal requirement to carry poo bags while walking your dog Kay Dawson, Fine Gael Cork City Councillor, explained to Ciara how they would like to see this legislation enforced.

Dublin Rape Crisis Centre alongside the Minister for Justice, Simon Harris, and Community Foundation Ireland – have launched a long-term national campaign today called ‘We-Consent'. The three-year campaign aims to inform and educate all members of Irish society about consent. We Consent Manager, Sarah Monaghan spoke to Shane this morning on the show.

The Royal College of Surgeons today launch the MyHealth Series,‘Debunking the Myths: Talking to Teenagers About Sexual Health’, But how should you talk to your teenagers about sexual and reproductive Health? Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Dr Siobhan O'Higgins, co-lead on the active consent programme and NUIG School of Psychology.

Today is World Down Syndrome Day and this year the theme is “With Us, Not For Us” Eimear Nic Lochlainn, the aunt of Maire who has Down Syndrome joined Ciara on the show to tell us about their cycling adventure!

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change published their report yesterday, issuing a “final warning "on the climate crisis Speaking to Shane this morning was Dr. Muireann Lunch, Senior Research Officer with the ESRI and Energy Economist.

Several Independent TDs have said they are waiting to see the Government's counter-motion before deciding how they will vote on the Sinn Féin eviction ban motion Independent TD Seán Canney is seeking support from the Regional group to demand the Government accepts a series of amendments in return for their support. Seán spoke to Shane this morning to talk through these amendments.