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Newstalk Breakfast brings you all the news you need to set you up for the day – from politics, business, sport, entertainment and everything in between. Shane Coleman and Ciara Kelly have all the stories that matter, every weekday from 7-9AM. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast Highlights on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'
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Newstalk Breakfast brings you all the news you need to set you up for the day – from politics, business, sport, entertainment and everything in between. Shane Coleman and Ciara Kelly have all the stories that matter, every weekday from 7-9AM. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast Highlights on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'
Language:
English
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https://www.newstalk.com/
Episodes
Could you give up owning a car?
3/25/2025
“Six months ago, I sold my car and bought an e-bike. So far I don’t regret it one bit”
Those are the words of climate policy researcher Sadhbh O’Neill who explain why to Shane this morning on the show.
Duration:00:05:46
Beware of aggressive seagulls in April and May
3/25/2025
The public is urged to remain vigilant as nesting season begins due to the presence of highly aggressive seagulls. Just how do seagulls behave during the nesting season? We asked Colm Moore, Rentokil's Regional Technical Manager.
Duration:00:03:36
US war plans shared with journalist!
3/25/2025
The leader of the Democrats in the U.S. Senate has demanded a "full investigation" following the White House's confirmation that a journalist was included in a group chat. The group chat included U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other senior officials where they discussed planned strikes against Yemen's Houthi group.
We get reaction to this with Larry Donnelly, University of Galway Law Lecturer and Political Columnist with The Journal.
Duration:00:04:02
All Things Considered: Can you give up your car?
3/25/2025
All things considered could you give up your car? An interesting discussion with Ciara and Shane this morning.
Duration:00:03:42
Dáil speaking rights row rumbles on
3/25/2025
Opposition parties have not ruled out a Dáil “walkout” if the Government forces through changes to speaking times that favour the Regional Independent TDs. For more on this Ciara spoke to Duncan Smith Labour TD and Party Whip.
Duration:00:07:18
What is required to deliver adequate mental health services for children
3/25/2025
Consultant child and teenage psychiatrists must be properly recognised as the leader of their CAMHS teams to deliver adequate mental health services. That’s according to the College of Psychiatrists Ireland.
Speaking to Ciara this morning was Dr Maeve Doyle, Executive Member of the Faculty of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
Duration:00:06:08
State is more likely than ever to reject International Protection applications
3/25/2025
The State is more likely than ever to reject International Protection applications, with 81% refused at first instance this year, compared to 52% rejected in 2017.
To discuss further on the show was John Lannon, CEO of Doras and Peadar Toibín, Leader of Aontú to discuss.
Duration:00:08:26
How can you spend smart this communion season?
3/25/2025
The First Communions are just around the corner and costs this year are higher than ever. But are they worth going into debt over and how can you spend smart this communion season? Newstalk Report Sarah Madden reports for us on this.
Duration:00:05:04
House prices rising faster than before
3/25/2025
House price inflation reached an eight-year high in the first three months of 2025. While a lack of second-hand homes has dwindled supply. That’s according to the latest Daft.ie report.
Speaking to Shane this morning was Ronan Lyons, author of the report and Economist at Trinity College Dublin.
Duration:00:06:09
What does #Spon or #AD mean on social media accounts?
3/24/2025
If you’re a social media user, you might be used to seeing #Spon or #AD. but what exactly do the hashtags mean and when are you, the consumer, adding to the bank balance of an influencer? Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly explains all.
Duration:00:04:27
The National Planning Framework will be brought to Cabinet shortly
3/24/2025
The National Planning Framework will be brought to Cabinet shortly after being stalled for months. Without it, Ireland will never meet its housing target. That’s according to Paul Mitchell, Co-Founder And Director of Mitchell McDermott, and Co-Author of the report.
Duration:00:06:28
The obesity drug Wegovy is now available in Irish pharmacies
3/24/2025
Wegovy, the “wonder drug” against obesity, which is identical to Ozempic will be available in Irish pharmacies from today. We discuss this with Professor Donal O’Shea, The HSE lead for Obesity.
Duration:00:05:29
Opposition response to looming tariffs
3/24/2025
Finance Minister Paschal Donohue has indicated that government plans for tax cuts may need to be delayed due to the risk of a global trade war, which could threaten tens of thousands of jobs. Speaking to Shane this morning on the show was Peter Burke, Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Employment.
Duration:00:08:00
Are we using the Luas to its maximum potential?
3/24/2025
Fine Gael TD James Geoghegan has called on the Minister for Transport to extend the Luas to Ringsend and Irishtown It begs the question, are we using the Luas to the full of its potential in the capital? Ciara discussed this further with Brian Caulfield, Professor of Engineering at Trinity College Dublin.
Duration:00:06:22
Today is 'World Flatmates Day'
3/24/2025
Today is 'World Flatmates Day' and we’re talking about the dos and don’ts of shared living. All to discuss with Irish Independent columnist Saoirse Hanley.
Duration:00:04:31
Should key workers living in Dublin get extra pay?
3/24/2025
Calls are mounting for extra pay for frontline workers such as nurses, teachers and gardaí living in Dublin. We discussed this idea further with Michael Gillespie, General Secretary of Teachers Union of Ireland.
Duration:00:05:02
US officials to meet negotiators from Ukraine and from Russia
3/24/2025
U.S. officials are meeting negotiators from Ukraine and from Russia in Saudi Arabia to discuss the details of a proposed 30-day ceasefire on strikes on energy infrastructure, as well as a longer-term peace deal.
We get the latest on this with Professor Andrew Cottey, Department of Government and Politics at University College Cork.
Duration:00:05:14
Bin lorries will soon be able to see if you’re recycling properly
3/21/2025
Panda bin lorries will soon have cameras installed inside them to find out who is putting the wrong waste in recycling bins. Also will charge them more if they continue to do so. To discuss this further was Conor Walsh, Secretary of the Irish Waste Management Association.
Duration:00:05:58
Adrian Chiles not a fan of one common household item
3/21/2025
Scatter cushions and bedspreads what are they for? That is the question posed by broadcaster and Guardian columnist Adrian Chiles who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.
Duration:00:03:46
ATC: Bin lorries to check waste segregation with cameras
3/21/2025
All things considered: Bin lorries to check waste segregation with cameras. Is this a good idea? Ciara and Shane discussed this morning.
Duration:00:03:31