Newstalk Breakfast Highlights

Clonskeagh, south Dublin, has temporarily closed to the public following an allegedly “deeply troubling” incident said to have occurred last Saturday We heard from Dr Ali Salim, Chair of the Irish Muslim Board.

Duration:00:08:09

Don’t lose hope! Warm weather is on the way

The weather might have been a bit miserable this week. But there is light at the end of the tunnel, and warmer weather is on the way. Alan O’Reilly from Carlow Weather brings us some good weather news.

Duration:00:02:10

Could a potential Ukraine Russia peace deal collapse?

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Russia is "ready" to reach an agreement with Ukraine, according to an interview with CBS News posted online. We get the latest with Dr Jenny Mathers from the Department of International Politics, Aberystwyth University.

Duration:00:07:11

ESRI report findings on short-term lets

There is no evidence linking an increase in short-term lettings and a fall in new rentals available, according to the latest research from the ESRI. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Dr Rachel Slaymaker is Author of the report.

Duration:00:05:34

How pornography is fueling sexual and gender based violence

The Irish Medical Organisation’s conference today will hear that ‘Pornography today is far more violent, degrading and humiliating than ever before’. We discuss further with Dr Madeleine Ní Dhálaigh Roscommon GP, member of the IMO GP Committee and speaker at the Conference.

Duration:00:05:43

EPA urges people to make noise and odour complaints to tidy up their areas

Odour and noise complaints concerning industrial waste have reduced by nearly half in the last three years, according to the latest EPA report. Speaking to Ciara this morning to discuss this further was Pamela McDonnell, Programme Manager at the EPA Office of Environmental Enforcement.

Duration:00:03:41

Crowds are gathering ahead of tomorrow’s funeral of Pope Francis

Today will be the final day for the public to pay their respects to Pope Francis at St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, ahead of the popular pontiff’s funeral tomorrow morning. Our Chief Reporter Barry Whyte joined us from St Peter’s Square.

Duration:00:05:21

Why public drinking water spots should be introduced around Ireland

Public drinking water facilities should be introduced around Ireland, after a pilot project found it drastically reduces the amount of soft drinks children have. That’s according to Dr Grace O’Malley from the RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences who explained why to Ciara this morning.

Duration:00:05:23

Day one of Harvey Weinstein’s retrial in New York

Attorneys delivered opening statements yesterday in the New York retrial of disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein, after his landmark 2020 rape conviction in New York was overturned. Shane got the latest from Lauren Conlin Reporter and Host with Pop Crime TV.

Duration:00:04:56

Latest on the Russian missile attack in the Ukrainian city of Kyiv

Nine people have been killed and 70 are wounded following a Russian missile attack in the Ukrainian city of Kyiv, a day after US Vice President JD Vance delivered an ultimatum to both countries Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Member of Parliament in Ukraine, Inna Sovsun.

Duration:00:05:10

The IMO on the ongoing challenges facing the health system

Doctors in the Irish Medical Organisation will gather in Killarney today to discuss the ongoing challenges facing the health system. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Dr Denis Mc Cauley, GP and outgoing President of the Irish Medical Organisation.

Duration:00:09:59

Is first confession about guilt or examining your conscience?

Why are we still putting our children through this guilt grind? That is the question that Newstalk’s own Simon Tierney has about First confession. Simon discussed all with Ciara this morning.

Duration:00:06:17

Architect shares his radical redesign for Dublin’s Drury Street

Federico Minieri is an architect and town planner who has worked on major urban projects in cities like London and Barcelona. He believes Dublin needs to move beyond 'half measures' when it comes to reimagining its public spaces. Federico explained his ideas to Newstalk this morning.

Duration:00:06:54

Just Stop Oil ends their campaign

From stopping traffic in the middle of London to throwing soup cans at historic paintings, Just Stop Oil has had a polarising campaign. But that campaign is coming to an end this Saturday. Speaking to Shane this morning was Mitch Rose, Just Stop Oil Spokesperson.

Duration:00:04:28

The State missed its target for delivery of social homes last year

The State missed its target for delivery of social homes last year by almost 20 per cent, according to a new report published by the Department of Housing. Speaking to Ciara this morning to discuss further was Eoin O’Broin TD, Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Housing.

Duration:00:07:58

Insurance Costs

Insurance companies are slashing benefits on health plans and increasing premiums – which many customers remain unaware of. Here to tell us more is Charlie Weston, personal Finance editor with the Irish Independent. Listen here.

Duration:00:05:29

Red Carpet Roundup

Esther McCarthy from The Irish Examiner joins Newstalk Breakfast with the latest celebrity and entertainment buzz — from Beyonce's kids and their struggle with fame, to Elizabeth Hurley's new beau. Listen here.

Duration:00:06:47

Pope Francis' Time in Ireland

Fr Donal Neary, Jesuit priest and editor of The Messenger, joins Shane Coleman to reflect on Pope Francis’ little-known time in Dublin in 1980, long before his return as pontiff in 2018. Listen here.

Duration:00:04:46

ASTI Threatens Industrial Action

Donal Cremin, President of the ASTI, joins Newstalk Breakfast as the union prepares to ballot members on industrial action over controversial Senior Cycle reforms. Listen here.

Duration:00:08:03

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