Newstalk Breakfast Highlights

Ireland’s is likely to produce less housing over the next two to three years than we did in 2023, not more. That’s according to a new report from construction consultants Mitchell McDermott. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Paul Mitchell is co-founder And Director of Mitchell McDermott, and co-author of the report.

Duration:00:09:13

“I’ve lost all faith in zips and I’m now phasing them out of my life”

“I’ve lost all faith in zips and I’m now phasing them out of my life” So says Adrian Chiles broadcaster and a Guardian columnist who explained why toe Newstalk Breakfast.

Duration:00:04:51

Why Cork and Kerry could see an increase to its population

New CSO stats predicting a population increase of at least 10% for Cork and Kerry over the next 20 years. To break down why is Evelyn Mahon, Professor Emeritus with the School of Social Work and Social Policy at Trinity College Dublin.

Duration:00:05:28

The latest on the Washington plane crash

A passenger plane carrying 64 passengers and crew has crashed into a river in Washington DC after it collided in mid-air with a US Army helicopter. With more on this we spoke to Sean Bell, Former Fighter Pilot, Military Analyst and Co-Host of the Red Matrix Podcast.

Duration:00:09:57

Crisis continues in recruiting teachers

The teacher recruitment and retention crisis in Irish secondary schools is worsening, according to a new survey of by the teacher's union of Ireland. We discuss these stark findings with David Waters the President of the Teacher's Union of Ireland.

Duration:00:05:55

Latest on Washington DC plane and helicopter collision

A passenger plane carrying 64 passengers and crew has crashed into a river in Washington DC after it collided in mid-air with a US Army helicopter. We get the latest this with Terry Sheridan, News Director at WSHU Radio.

Duration:00:03:25

The litter that is ruining our beaches

Ireland’s beaches are being ruined by littered nappies, dog poo bags and microplastics. So says Elaine Moynihan, Co-founder of WiseWater Academy who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast.

Duration:00:04:22

Micheál Martin confronted over storm response and support

As we approach a week since storm Eowyn. Resident and Businessowner Castlerea in Roscommon Rachel Connolly remains without power. Rachel voiced her frustration towards Taoiseach Micheál Martin yesterday as he visited her local youth center. Their interaction got quite a bit of attention online. Shane spoke to Rachel this morning on the show.

Duration:00:07:17

Half a million euro spent on a new wall!

An Office of Public works project to replace an unsafe seventy-metre perimeter wall around a government office ended up costing over €490,000. The works at the Dublin HQ of the Workplace Relations Commission were originally expected to cost around €200,000 exclusive of VAT. We discuss this all with Paul Davis who is a Public Procurement Expert from DCU.

Duration:00:05:27

Junior Ministers are being appointed today

The Government’s junior ministers are set to be appointed today – and those who take positions are expected to reinforce the current gender imbalance in Government Joining Ciara to discuss was Mary Hanafin, former Minister for Education.

Duration:00:07:33

Is it time to start futureproofing our infrastructure?

Days after Storm Éowyn, thousands still remain without electricity and water, while rail services and other infrastructure are still being repaired. With more extreme weather events likely in the future, is it time to start futureproofing our infrastructure? Sean Casey Partner and Energy Sector Leader at EY Ireland discuss with Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Duration:00:06:22

Is Ireland's neutral status becoming untenable in an uncertain world?

Recently details of a Department of Defence briefing became public. Officials stated that due to geopolitical tension and the admission of Finland and Sweden into NATO, Irelands position as a neutral state is becoming more intolerant in the eyes of many in the EU So, is Ireland's neutral status becoming untenable in an uncertain world? To debate this morning was Declan Power, Security and Defence Analyst Paul Murphy, People before Profit – Solidarity TD for Dublin South West.

Duration:00:08:17

How can we protect the herd of deer in the Pheonix Park?

The Phoenix Park is home to a herd of roughly 600 wild fallow deer. Elizabeth Rymut, freelance journalist with a postgraduate degree in environmental science, believes we need clear legal protection for stronger enforcement of their conservation, Elizabeth spoke to Ciara on the show this morning.

Duration:00:04:44

Cyber scams are on the rise

Almost half of Irish consumers were targeted by scams in the last three months of last year. That’s according to new research published this morning. We discuss this further with Elaine Burke is host of the For Tech’s Sake Podcast.

Duration:00:04:29

Should we be taking phone addiction more seriously?

Ditching hanging out for isolated scrolling on our sofas is a dangerous habit that warrants help on a par with gambling. That's the view of Martha Gill, Columnist with The Observer who spoke to Ciara this morning on the show.

Duration:00:05:24

HSE launch an external review into Portiuncula University Hospital

The HSE has launched an external review into Portiuncula University Hospital in Galway after two stillbirths in 2023 and nine babies born with brain damage over two years. With more on this we heard from Kevin O’Sullivan, Science Editor with the Irish Times.

Duration:00:03:43

Is believing you should own a home in your 20s irrational ?

According to a new CSO study 7 in 10 young people live at home at 25. But is believing you should own a Home in your 20s irrational? Also do young people need to reevaluate their expectations ? We discuss this and more with Karl Deeter CEO of Online Application.com and Rory Hearne Social Democrats TD for Dublin North-West and author 'Gaffs: Why No One Can Get A House'.

Duration:00:09:03

A fresh wave of bin collection price hikes

The country's largest bin collection company Panda is set to hit customers with price hikes from this week. Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent gave Ciara a update on the new price hike and how customers will be affected.

Duration:00:04:24

What is the Doomsday clock?

Now, you might consider adjusting your watches today, as the Doomsday clock is being updated to tell us how close we are to the end of the world But what does the clock actually mean and is there any chance of pushing it back? We find out with SJ Beard, Senior research Associate at the Centre for the study of Existential Risk.

Duration:00:05:27

The symptoms of Oesophageal cancer