Newstalk Breakfast

Some great albums slip between the cracks. It can be due to inept marketing, bad timing, or sometimes a certain record’s genius is simply misunderstood — being too ahead of its time or out of step with the current trend. What are the best overlooked or underappreciated Irish albums? Shane was joined on the show this morning by Pat Carty, Writer for Hot Press Magazine and Broadcaster.

Sinn Fein could be on course to form the next government certainly if the polls are to be believed. The latest Irish Times/Ipsos poll increase its support to 36%, a record for this particular poll. The cost of living crisis has hit the current coalition government with Fianna Fáil at 20% (down three); Fine Gael at 18% (down four) and the Green Party unchanged at 3% Pat Leahy is Political Editor of...

The euro dropped below parity against the US dollar yesterday for the first time since 2002 amid concerns of a potential recession in Europe. Dan O’Brien Chief Economist at the Institute of International and European affairs and Columnist with the Business Post spoke to Aideen on the show this morning.

Boohoo, the fast fashion brand has axed their free returns policy and will now charge customers. But where do our clothes go when we return them to the retailer? Emma Gleeson, Writer and Author of “Stuff Happens” spoke to Newstalk Breakfast with more on this.

Plans for a public lido with an Olympic swimming pool at George’s Dock in Dublin’s IFSC have been floated after the controversial proposal to build a white-water rafting course on the site was abandoned last year. Joining me now is Joe Costello, Labour Party Councillor for Dublin’s North Inner City

The Department of Justice has announced a number of changes to the upcoming hate crime legislation. It's understood two tests will be required when deciding whether something is a hate crime or not. To discuss the changes Newstalk Breakfast spoke to Justice Minister Helen McEntee.

Bleeding on the pitch has always been a badge of honour, particularly for men. If a woman was to come on her period during a game, why can’t it be viewed in the same way? That was the view of journalist Caoimhe O’Neill writing in The Athletic. For more on this Ciara was joined on the show by Shauna Doellken O’Shea, Irish triathlete

Last week Independent Verona Murphy got in some hot water for swearing in the Dáil chamber But she's far from the first TD to fall foul of the Ceann Comhairle for bad language Newstalk's Political Correspondent Seán Defoe has been taking a look back at the history of cursing in the chamber.

Concerns have been raised about the number of campervans taking up spaces at Cork beaches. The issue was raised by councillors at a Cork County Council meeting this week. Marie O’Sullivan Fine Gael Cork County Cllr for Bandon-Kinsale and Chairperson of the Carrigaline Municipal District.

The race to become the next Conservative leader and UK prime minister officially starts today with 8 candidates making it to the starting post. Kemi Badenoch, Suella Braverman, Jeremy Hunt, Penny Mordaunt, Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss, Tom Tugendhat and Nadhim Zahawi all received the support of at least 20 MPs allowing them to be put forward. Philip Webster Former Political Editor of the Times spoke to...

Europe is bracing itself for a major heatwave this week, with parts of France and Germany likely to experience temperatures above 40 degrees, while highs in Spain could touch 47 degrees Celsius. So are heatwaves like these going to become a part of a new normal for Europe thanks to climate change? Shane spoke to John Sweeney is a Climatologist and Professor Emeritus at Maynooth University.

The Government will consider a proposal to maintain the current TV licence fee. Today's Cabinet discussions come ahead of the publication of the Future of Media Commission report. For more on this Newstalk Breakfast spoke to Larry Bass Ceo of ShinAwiL.

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan is preparing this week to announce the exact details of his highly contentious turf ban, which is set to include a ban on the sale of commercial turf online and in retail stores. But has the government gone far enough when it comes to green policy? Duncan Stewart an Environmentalist and Architect spoke to Newstalk Breakfast on the show this morning.

The Government is to increase spending on the Defence Forces from €1bn a year to €1.5bn annually by 2028 in what will be the single biggest investment in the military in the history of the State Ciara was joined on the show by Cathal Berry, Independent TD, and a former Army Ranger.

Newstalk Breakfast was broadcasting live from The Galway Bay Hotel as part of Newstalk's Summer Tour. Ciara took a little walk around Salthill and sat outside the famous O’Connors bar and chatted to three local businesses about how busy this summer season is for them. .

Rents should be limited to a maximum of a quarter of the median monthly household income. That’s according to a new bill which is being launched by People Before Profit this week which would also see the establishment of a National Rent Authority to oversee the new proposal and other rental matters. Richard Boyd Barrett People Before Profit Housing Spokesperson and TD for Dun Laoghaire and Pat Dav...

Employers are complaining that young workers are unable to deal with criticism, expect their work roster to fit around their social lives, and constantly use their phones in the workplace. That’s according to Damien McCarthy, Chief Executive of HR Buddy

Apple gave users a preview of the upcoming operating system update iOS 16 last month, but in the last number of days, the company has unveiled another new feature called 'Lockdown Mode’ that will fight hacking.  Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent, Jess Kelly brings us all the details.

Dublin bus lanes should be enforced 24-7, particularly on GAA match days that’s the view of Green Party Councillor for the North Inner City, Janet Horner, who spoke to Shane on the show this morning.

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said opposition TDs must decide if they are "willing to allow people to suffer or stand up and be counted" in their upcoming motion of no confidence in the Government. Joining Shane this morning with more on this was Minister of State with responsibility for Local Government and Planning, Peter Burke, and Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Public Expenditure and Refor...

Eleven Conservative politicians have now thrown their hats into the ring to replace Boris Johnson, with household names and lesser-known Tories in the mix to be the next Prime Minister of the UK. To talk us through the runners and riders, Newstalk Breakfast spoke to Lauren McEvatt, Former Conservative government Special Adviser

James Caan the legendary actor has passed away at the age of 82. As well as his most famous fole as Sonny Corleone in the 1972 movie The Godfather, Caan was also famed for starring in El Dorado, Misery and Elf to name just a few. Joining Aideen on the show this morning to talk about his fabulous career and legacy was Hollywood journalist Jeanne Wolf.

Rugby’s Head Injury Assessment has been exposed as unfit for purpose. That’s according to the safety campaign group “Progressive Rugby”, who yesterday made a statement condemning the selection of Ireland captain Johnny Sexton for tomorrow’s second test against the All Blacks after he failed an in-game HIA last week. Professor John Fairclough is a former president of the British Sports Trauma Assoc...

Sinn Fein will decide this morning if it is to push ahead with a no-confidence motion in the government. It comes as the government lost its overall majority in the Dáil after Donegal Fine Gael TD Joe McHugh voted against the Mica redress scheme bill. Sinn Féin spokesperson on Agriculture and TD for Cavan Monaghan Matt Carthy spoke to Aideen this morning on the show.

Yesterday UK Prime Minister announced yesterday that he was resigning as the leader of the Conservative Party. However, Johnson says he will remain as Prime Minister until a new leader of the party is appointed. Daniel Moylan – Former Boris Johnson Advisor and Conservative member of the House of Lords spoke to Ciara this morning to discuss what legacy Boris Johnson leaves behind.