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Could the incentive of free coffee for picking up rubbish be the answer to our litter problems? Litter picking schemes in Copenhagen, the UK, and America amongst others have proven effective in diminishing rubbish, particularly in tourist hotspots. Could this work in Ireland? All to discuss with John Gibbons, Environmental Journalist and author of the Lie of the Land.

Duration:00:04:27

Reaction over the arrest of Graham Linehan

The head of the Metropolitan Police has called on the UK government to "change or clarify" the law following the arrest of comedian Graham Linehan over posts he made online. The 57-year-old Father Ted writer was arrested under the Public Order Act on Monday on suspicion of inciting violence in relation to posts about trans people on X. We discuss this further with Dominic Grieve Former UK Attorney General and Conservative MP.

Duration:00:06:36

At least 15 people have died in a tragic crash in Lisbon

At least 15 people have died and 18 were injured after a famed Lisbon funicular derailed and smashed into a building in one of the Portuguese capital's most popular tourist spots. Joining us for more on this was Katie Wright a freelance journalist in Lisbon.

Duration:00:04:19

Objections to relaxing the rules around garden homes

Allowing garden homes without planning permission will have “significant unintended consequences, even if limited to family members only.” So says the Irish Planning Institute in its submission to a recent government consultation. All to discuss further with Gavin Lawlor, President of Irish Planning Institute.

Duration:00:05:27

Many loyal Electric Picnic goers left disappointed for next year!

Many avid Electric Picnic veterans were left disappointed yesterday after a long-running loyalty scheme failed to secure them tickets. Places at next year’s festival sold out within two hours, leaving many hopefuls empty-handed.We asked what happened with Caitríona Redmond, Consumer Columnist with the Irish Examiner.

Duration:00:05:32

A warning over dangerous fake weight-loss patches

The Health Products Regulatory Authority has seized over 10,000 illegal weight-loss as part of a wider crackdown on falsified medicines. We get the details from Donal O Shea, Consultant Endocrinologist and HSE National Clinical Lead for Obesity.

Duration:00:06:37

Several dead and more injured after a funicular crashed in Lisbon

At least 15 people have died and 18 were injured after a famed Lisbon funicular derailed and smashed into a building in one of the Portuguese capital's most popular tourist spots. We get the latest on the tragic accident from Journalist Gonçalo Costa Martins.

Duration:00:04:27

Domnhall Gleeson on this role in the mockumentary 'The Paper'

Fans of the American Office will know that theme music all too well. Yes, the creators who brought you Michael Scott and the hilarious Dunder Mifflin team are back with another mockumentary, The Paper starring Ireland's own Domnhall Gleeson. Our reporter Sarah Madden caught up with Domhnall at the offices of the Toledo Truth Teller ahead of the series' Sky TV debut this Friday.

Duration:00:06:08

Parking permits in Dublin city could increase by 350%!

The annual cost of residential parking permits in Dublin city could increase by 350 per cent, going from 50 euros to 225 euros, following a review by Dublin City Council. For more on this we spoke to Olivia Kelly, Dublin Editor of the Irish Times.

Duration:00:04:58

Forensic searches continue in Dublin for missing boy

Tusla has confirmed it had dealings 5 years ago with the family of a child now missing presumed dead. A search will continue this morning as part of the investigation in North Dublin. We get the latest with Newstalk Reporter Emily Keegan is in Donabate.

Duration:00:03:10

Heather Humphreys on her Presidency election bid

Former Minister Heather Humphreys has been confirmed as the sole nominee for Fine Gael to contest the upcoming Presidential Election, which is set to take place on October 24th.Heather spoke to Shane in her first interview since announcing her Presidency election bid.

Duration:00:14:44

Should frontline Gardaí carry tasers?

The new Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly is considering whether frontline Gardaí should carry taser guns. Tasers are already used by specialist units in the force, but could arming the frontline curb violence in the State? To discuss further we heard from Christy Galligan, Retired Garda Sergeant and Local Peace Commissioner in Donegal and Dr Pat Leahy, Former Garda Assistant Commissioner for Dublin.

Duration:00:07:35

Surviving the tearful tug at drop off time

Many parents out there will be familiar with the first-time preschool drop off, the cries for mammy or daddy not to leave, and tears flowing - from both the toddler and parent. With the first week almost halfway done what can parents do to ease that separation anxiety? To discuss we heard from Dr Mary O’Kane, Lecturer in Psychology and Early Childhood Education.

Duration:00:05:41

Climate Council call for more retrofitting supports

The Government must improve its supports for retrofitting, heat pumps and solar PV panels. That’s the call from the Climate Change Advisory Council, whose Chair Marie Donnelly who explained it all to Shane.

Duration:00:05:48

Dublin Airport's busiest ever August!

Dublin Airport's busiest ever August saw it welcoming close to 3.8 million passengers, 4% higher than the same month last year, while Cork Airport experienced its busiest summer on record with 1.1 million passengers. All to discuss with Kenny Jacobs, CEO of the DAA.

Duration:00:04:39

Are students are being priced out of college?

Students in Ireland being priced out of college. So says Bryan O’Mahony, President of AMLÉ formerly known as Union Students of Ireland who explained why to Newstalk Breakfast.

Duration:00:05:46

There’s been a sharp rise among children in AI Chatbot use

More than a quarter of primary school children and over a third of secondary school children have engaged with AI chatbots, according to figures published today in CyberSafeKids’ annual Trends and Usage Report. Here with us to discuss is CEO of CyberSafeKids, Alex Cooney.

Duration:00:07:29

Tuesday Riff: The rise among children in AI Chatbot use

There has been a rise among children in AI Chatbot use. This is according to figures published today in CyberSafeKids’ annual Trends and Usage Report. Shane and Ciara discussed this morning.

Duration:00:04:37

Dublin City Council are asking the public to help clean up the streets

Following the introduction of six new litter wardens, one hundred extra waste management staff and more, Dublin City Council is now asking those living here to do their part to keep the streets litter-free. To discuss further Ciara spoke to Derek Kelly, Executive Manager in Environment and transport at Dublin City Council.

Duration:00:07:30

Gardaí investigating disappearance of child they fear was killed years ago