Newstalk Breakfast

The Taoiseach will begin his official engagements today in Washington DC ahead of the annual St. Patricks Day visit to The White House. Newstalk Political Correspondent Sean Defoe spoke to us live from Washington.

“See the miracle in the small things” that’s according to Columnist and Author of Breaking Point Edel Coffey. Edel wrote this article in The Irish Examiner about how we get so bogged down in everyday life that we forget to focus on the little things. Speaking with Ciara this morning Edel explained what prompted her to write this opinion piece.

US President Joe Biden has said he intends to visit Northern Ireland after being invited to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. Louth Fianna Fail Councillor and fifth cousin of the US president, Andrea McKevitt spoke to Shane this morning as we start to prepare for the visit of President Biden.

Dublin Airport is set to have its busiest St Patrick’s weekend in recent years according to the Dublin Airport Authority. Kevin Cullinane, Group Head of Communications at the DAA explained just how big of a weekend will it be in the airport.

Later today MEPs will vote on minimum energy standards for buildings. Energy ratings on existing buildings will be required to meet a minimum E rating by 2030. Ciaran Cuffe, Green Party MEP for Dublin spoke to Shane this morning to discuss.

Berlin authorities have introduced a measure whereby women in Berlin can now swim topless in the city’s public pools if they choose to – just as men can. But are we mature enough to have similar rules in place in Ireland? Suzanne Harrington, Journalist, and Author joined Ciara on the show with her view on this.

“Government Seeks to Take Money Meant for Rural Ireland to Fund Climate Measures” Those are the words of Patrick Murphy CEO of Irish South and West Fish Producers Organisation, and Aontu Candidate to contest the EU Parliament Elections and he explained to Shane what he means by this statement.

All Things Considered: Shane and Ciara debated whether there is enough support for retrofitting.

Figures obtained by Newstalk revealed that nearly 6,000 learner drivers got penalty points last year for not being accompanied by a qualified driver, up from about 5,700 in 2021. Speaking to Ciara in reaction to these results was Conor Faughnan, Transport Consultant.

We’ve all heard of smart-tech and med tech, but have you heard of “grief tech”. It’s a growing trend that is said to help those mourning the loss of their loved ones. Newstalk's Technology Correspondent, Jess Kelly joined us this morning with more details.

It is understood that King Charles is to make his first official state visit to the Republic and the North of Ireland following his coronation this May. Political sources in Dublin, London, and Belfast this weekend said they hoped a visit by the newly crowned British monarch to the North would reassure Unionists that the province’s ties to the UK remain strong. Bobby McDonagh, Former Irish Ambassa...

100 members of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors will gather in Dublin on today for a protest march to Garda Headquarters for their first ‘Day of Action’. Tony Gallagher, Ex Garda inspector, ex-deputy secretary of AGSI, currently working with AshTree risk group explained more about why this action is taking place.

Dublin hotels are charging up to €2,400 for single rooms in St Patrick’s Day ‘price gouging’. This has led to a number of politicians and officials calling out the hospitality sector for damaging Ireland's global reputation. For reaction, Newstalk Breakfast spoke to Fianna Fail Senator, Timmy Dooley

Last night’s Oscars had it all, emotion, diversity, and Asian cinema taking over. Ireland won Best Short for an Irish goodbye and Richard Baneham won best special effects for Avatar the Way of Water. Everything Everywhere won 7 awards, cleaning up. With Diversity, Ukraine and the comeback kid winning the night. Henry McKean is at the Oscars and he joins us now. We crossed live to Hollywood where o...

“I view migraine management like steadying a Jenga tower. Too many missing bricks, the tower crashes down and a migraine attack begins” those are the words of our Niamh Maher who suffers from Hemiplegic Migraines.

A Match of the Day crisis is shaking things up at the BBC, following the suspension of presenter Gary Lineker. The weekend saw last-minute programming changes for sports coverage, and some presenters have refused to appear on BBC sports shows in solidarity with Lineker. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was London Journalist, Enda Brady.

An increase in the tax credit for renters is being considered as part of tax package aimed at addressing the fall-out from lifting the eviction ban. Speaking to Shane this morning was Marian Finnegan, Managing Director at Sherry Fitzgerald.

This week's Walker of the Week is Rosemary Keating in Clonsilla. Rosemary told us why she got involved.

Ireland have scooped 14 Oscar nominations ahead of the ceremony in Los Angeles on Sunday night. But how many awards could they bring home? Ciara spoke to Hollywood Journalist Jeanne Wolf about the much anticipated show on Sunday.

The Government will unveil a plan in the coming weeks for the implementation of the National Development Plan. The Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform, Paschal Donohoe spoke to Ciara about the plan this morning.

With hazardous conditions and a status orange weather warning remaining in place until 10am. Newstalk Breakfast spoke with Met Eireann Forecaster Brandon Creagh and Keith Leonard, Chair of The National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management Crisis Management Team and got the latest.

Gary Lineker says he will be presenting Match Of The Day tomorrow as per usual, despite criticism over his response to the government's asylum seeker policy. Former BBC Pundit and Irish International Footballer, Mark Lawrenson spoke to Newstalk Breakfast and gave his reaction to the controversy.

A new crackdown on illegal TV streaming services, often referred to as “dodgy boxes,” has gotten underway with 12 counties being targeted in the clamp down. CEO of Sport for Business, Rob Hartnett, discussed this with Newstalk Breakfast.

Several people have been killed in a shooting in a church in the German city of Hamburg last night. Ciara was joined by Irish Times Berlin Correspondent, Derek Scally to discuss the tragedy.

With the the first major overhaul of the primary school curriculum in over two decades just announced, Newstalk Breakfast heard from Dr Patrick Sullivan Deputy CEO of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) about the changes.