Newstalk Breakfast

Anti-mass tourism protests have erupted across Italy, Spain and Portugal as campaigners call for a curb in tourist numbers. Campaigners cite a raising cost of living and unavailability of housing for locals among their grievances.  Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was Zoe Adjey, senior lecturer at the Institute of Hospitality and Tourism at the University of East London.

A man has been taken in custody in connection with the murder of Democratic politician Melissa Hortman and her husband.  We get the latest on this with David Blevins, Sky News US Correspondent.

Conflict between Israel and Iran escalated over the weekend after a pre-emptive strike on Tehran by the Israeli Defense Forces last Thursday. Iran retaliated after the attack, warning of a “devastating response” to Israel.  We heard from Paul Kearns a Freelance Journalist in Tel Aviv. 

What started as a weekly morning run between two friends in Sydney has become an international movement, offering young men their own version of a men’s shed.  The organisation “When No One’s Watching” is now taking roots in Ireland, and I am joined by Tadhg Kennelly co-founder and former All-Ireland winner for Kerry. 

From today, primary schools are required to implement a policy banning the use of and access to personal mobile phones for the duration of the school day .  Meanwhile, recognised post‑primary schools must adopt a restrictive phone-use policy. All to discuss with the Minister for Education Helen McEntee. 

A major change in organ donation law comes into effect from Tuesday, 17th of June which will mean that when a person dies it will be automatically assumed they wish to donate their organs. Unless they have indicated an objection during their lifetime.   Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast to discuss further Colin White, the National Advocacy and Projects Manager, Irish kidney Association and...

Israel has carried out dozens of air strikes on Iran and declared an emergency as it braces for retaliation. We discuss the situation unfolding with  Patrick Bury, Defence Expert at the University of Bath and former NATO analyst.

Curfews, fines for parents, and the seizure of PlayStations should all be considered as part of a crackdown on antisocial behaviour by young offenders, according to Independent TD for Dublin mid-west Paul Gogarty.

There was a heavy police presence at a protest in Portadown last night. Our reporter Josh Crosbie was at it and gave an update on the situation there.

Israel has carried out dozens of air strikes on Iran and declared an emergency as it braces for retaliation. We get the latest on the situation on this Alistair Bunkall, Sky Middle East Correspondent.  

Ireland's care system is in crisis ,so says campaign group Care Champions who are protesting outside Leinster House later this morning   We caught up with spokesperson Majella Beatty, who outlined their demands. Also speaking to Sean wasPaul Guy, whose 80-year-old father Audeon was seen being roughly handled at the Beneavin Manor nursing home in Glasnevin in last week’s RTÉ investigates...

A yellow thunderstorm warning remains in place in several counties across the country following a stormy night. Met Éireann has urged people to stay up to date with the forecasts, which are likely to continue changing.    Ciara got the latest on the weather with Jennifer Foran, Forecaster with Met Eireann.

In Ballymena, police gathered to deter any rioters planning disorder for a third night in a row. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Newstalk Reporter Josh Crosbie who is on the ground there and Alex Burghart, Conservative MP and Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland .  

Irish car bonnets are getting taller by half a centimetre a year, and some SUVs are now so high, a four-year-old child in front is completely hidden from view. That’s the warning from a new EU report calling for legal limits on bonnet height, as urban SUVs become a growing threat to pedestrians and cyclists  To discuss further with Sean was James Nix, Author of the Report and Vehicles Policy...

A woman was refused entry into London Tech Week after she tried to bring her 8-month-old daughter with her. The woman in question Davina Schonle said the incident “humiliated” her but organisers argued their event was not made to facilitate children.     To discuss this more Sean was joined by Karen Sugrue, Lecturer in Sociology & psychotherapist, and Ella Whelan, Colu...

Brian Wilson, cofounder of The Beach Boys and the creative force behind the group’s surf sound, orchestral arrangements and perfect harmonies, has died at the age of 82, his family announced yesterday evening.   Broadcaster and Rock Journalist Dave Fanning takes a look at Brian Wilson’s lasting legacy.

The Trump Administration is preparing to send hundreds of Europeans living illegally in the country to Guantanamo Bay, according to US reports. However, the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs said there are “no plans” to deport EU citizens, while President Trump’s press secretary Karoline Leavitt called the reports “fake news”.  We spoke to David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief with The Guard...

Fires have been started and windows smashed in at the Larne Leisure Centre in Co Antrim amid ongoing disturbance in Northern Ireland. Amanda Ferguson, Freelance journalist explained to Sean what happened overnight.

 Vinted hauls are taking over everyone's feeds. But just what is vinted, how did it get so popular and are it's sustainability credentials all they're cracked up to be?   Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports.

A second-tier of means-tested Child Benefit is the most cost-effective way to bring children out of poverty at a cost of 772 million euros to the State.  That’s according to the latest figures from the ESRI. Joining Sean too discuss these figures Dr Karina Doorley, Senior Research Officer and author of the report.

Wednesday Riff: Teens throwing house parties ! How do you cope when your teen wants to throw a house party? Ciara and Sean gave their view this morning.

Greta Thunberg has accused Israel of ‘an illegal act’ after being deported to France. The climate activist was aboard the Gaza aid boat Madleen, seized in international waters while trying to breach Israel’s blockade.   But do actions like this really make a difference?" We debated with Brendan O’Neill, Chief Political Writer at Spiked and writer for the Spectator and Emma Desouza,...

Representatives from the Road Safety Authority will appear before the Oireachtas Transport Committee later today to discuss the ongoing issue around Driving test and NCT delays.  Joining Ciara to discuss this is Sean Canney, Junior Minister for Transport. 

In a brutally honest piece for The Independent, writer Bill Linnane shares what happened when he said yes to hosting a house party for his teenage son.   From puke everywhere to a mysteriously “shifting wall”, it raises the big parenting question, is allowing teens to drink at home safer, or just a messy illusion of control?  Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Lisa Shaw is a blogger at M...

The proposed Mental Health Bill could deny patients with serious mental illnesses access to life-saving medical treatment, according to the Irish Medical Organisation.  The IMO will bring these concerns to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health. Ciara spoke to Brendan Kelly, Consultant Psychiatrist for the IMO and Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin .