Newstalk Breakfast Highlights

The battle against misinformation online continues and social media company TikTok says it will now add labels to content to help inform its users. Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent, Jess Kelly brings us more detail on this. With thanks to Bird & Bird

Duration:00:03:21

Wake up call needed if Government want to reach its 2030 electricity capacity targets

“Urgent action is required from Government if Ireland is to meet its 2030 electricity capacity targets”. That's the call from The Climate Change Advisory Council today and its Chair, Marie Donnell who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Duration:00:04:34

Should payments to refugees be cut?

A memo will be brought to cabinet on Tuesday which could see further cuts to migrant’s payments. In March payments to Ukrainian refugees were cut from €220 per week to €38.80. To discuss further Ciara spoke to Fine Gael TD for Kildare, Bernard Durkan.

Duration:00:09:53

Should all events have a plant- based quota?

Organisers of the upcoming Paris Olympics have announced 60% of the food served to the public will be meat-free in a bid to reduce the event’s carbon footprint. Should we introduce a quota that makes all menus provide a plant-based option to help the environment? We discuss with Ciara Brennan, vegan and owner of the Happy Food at Home and Sean Lavery, Chair of the Limerick branch of the Irish Farmer’s Association.

Duration:00:06:19

Do you experience loneliness as a parent?

Becoming a parent brings enormous responsibility and a new sense of identity, but does it also bring a sense of loneliness? As early year staples like play dates end and your child becomes more independent, what can be done to offset the feeling of no longer being needed? To discuss further we spoke to Leslie Shoemaker is a counselling psychologist and lecturer in TU Dublin.

Duration:00:07:16

A councillor and her Husband beaten whilst hanging election posters

A councillor and her husband are still recovering after being violently attacked last week whilst hanging election posters. Speaking to Ciara this morning was Tania Doyle, Independent candidate running for Ongar on Fingal County council.

Duration:00:10:53

Are Ireland’s housing targets way below what we need?

Ireland could need up to 80,000 new homes a year between now and 2050, according to an unpublished report seen by the Business Post. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Marian Finnegan, Managing Director of Sherry Fitzgerald.

Duration:00:05:23

Paul Harrington joins us ahead of Saturday’s Eurovision final.

With Bambi Thug through to tomorrow’s Eurovision Final in Malmo, how is Ireland set to fare on Saturday? Paul Harrington of The Lyrics The Thing on The Pat Kenny Show who will announce the Irish jury votes on Saturday night spoke to Ciara this morning.

Duration:00:04:01

Should blanket speed limits of 30 kilometres per hour be introduced?

Speed limits should be cut to 30km/h in towns across the country. That’s the call from the Green Party in its local election manifesto. We spoke to Mairéad Forsythe Spokesperson for Love 30 to discuss further.

Duration:00:04:40

Minister for Housing Darragh O'Brien

Minister for Housing Darragh O'Brien spoke to us about housing, immigration and the Dublin city taskforce

Duration:00:10:07

Is GAA Go killing the GAA?

GAA President Jarlath Burns has been invited before the Seanad to discuss the on-going row over the streaming service GAAGO. The invite comes as for the second consecutive weekend, no hurling championship games will be broadcast free to air. We speak to Sean Kelly, Former GAA President, Fine Gael MEP and candidate for Ireland South in the upcoming European elections.

Duration:00:06:14

The best tips for barbecuing over the weekend!

Its barbecue weather! Today is expected to be the hottest day of the year with temperatures of up to 22 degrees forecasted So, what are the best recipes to make the most of the sunshine? Louise Lennox, Chef & Children’s Fussy Eating Expert give us some great recipes.

Duration:00:06:20

Are you experiencing higher insurance premium costs?

One in three Irish adults believe the personal injuries claims process is unfair because of the number of fraudulent claims and excessive compensation amounts. That’s according to a new public opinion poll carried out for the Injuries Resolution Board. We get reaction to these findings with Brian Hanley, CEO of Alliance for Insurance Reform.

Duration:00:04:12

What needs to be done to combat tent cities across Dublin?

Tents have now sprung up in Ringsend and East Wall hours after asylum-seekers were moved from Grand Canal yesterday. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was Eugene Quinn, National Director of the Jesuit Refugee Service, Ireland.

Duration:00:05:36

The impact your diet is having on climate change

People do not yet understand how what they choose to eat affects climate change that’s according to a new report out today from the ESRI. We get reaction to these findings with Professor of Environmental Policy at University College Dublin & Member of the Climate Advisory Council, Cara Augustenborg.

Duration:00:04:42

Could woodlouse have a role in conservation?

Record-breaking woodlice have scientists rethinking their role in conservation. We get more on this with Eanna Ní Lamhna , Wildlife expert and author of Children's book “Wonders Of The Wild”.

Duration:00:04:08

Why the majority of Irish nurses and midwives are concerned about patient safety in their workplaces

Nurses and midwives are concerned patient safety is being negatively impacted by staffing shortfalls, according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation’s Work and Wellbeing Survey. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Tony Fitzpatrick, Director of Professional Services with the INMO.

Duration:00:07:33

An Operation to remove tents from Grand Canal is under way this morning

An Operation to remove tents from Grand Canal is under way this morning. Our reporter Stephanie Rohan was at the scene and also talking to Newstalk Breakfast was Barry Ward, Fine Gael Senator and Co-chair of the Oireachtas Justice Committee and Michael McNamara, Independent TD for Clare.

Duration:00:12:17

Should the Palestine flag be flown at Leinster House on Nakba day?

People Before Profit MEP candidate Bríd Smith TD has written to Ceann Comhairle requesting the Palestine flag be flown at Leinster House on Nakba Day next Wednesday. It comes after a number of other EU member states are considering 21 May as the date on which they will jointly recognise the State of Palestine. To discuss Shane was joined on the show by Brid and also Oliver Sears, Founder of Holocaust Awareness Ireland.

Duration:00:07:31

Should we give the vote to 16 and 17 year-olds?