Newstalk Breakfast Highlights

A pub in Phibsborough has offered free pints to Leinster fans tomorrow, with one caveat only if they arrive with a Brown Thomas bag. Chris Raymond, Head of Marketing for Body Tonic, which owns The Back Page Pub told us about their offer.

Duration:00:02:45

Many secondary schools were forced to rely on parental contributions

Many secondary schools were forced to rely on parental contributions and charges to avoid running deficits last year that's according to an analysis of schools’ end-of-year accounts. The Joint managerial board has called this reliance degrading” for schools and families. We get reaction from Paul Crone, Director of The National Association of Principals and Deputies.

Duration:00:05:08

15 homeless asylum seekers pitched tents in park in Dublin 4

Gardaí attended a private park in Dublin 4 on Thursday night as up to 15 homeless asylum seekers pitched tents for the night. Kitty Holland, Social Affairs Correspondent of The Irish Times has the story and brought us up to speed. Also with more on this we heard from Eugene Quinn, National Director of the Jesuit Refugee Service Ireland is on the call, Eugene what needs to be done?

Duration:00:08:23

How bad is Ireland’s litter problem?

Ireland has a ‘disposable attitude to waste’ so says Claire Byrne, Green Party Councillor for Dublin Southeast Inner City who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Duration:00:05:47

The impact of sleepwalking

A number of studies have shown more people are experiencing sleep disorders in recent years. Some academics put it down to stress, others believe an increase in anxiety among children is disrupting their sleep. We sent our reporter, Josh Crosbie, to examine the impact of sleepwalking.

Duration:00:04:58

An appeal to be safe in and near water this weekend

Water Safety Ireland, the Irish Coast Guard and the RNLI are jointly appealing to people to be safe when planning an activity on or near the water this bank holiday weekend. Shane spoke to Roger Sweeney, Deputy CEO of Water Safety Ireland.

Duration:00:05:30

Count underway following UK local elections

So far, the results have proven to be disappointing for the Conservatives in the local elections across the UK. Speaking to Ciara with more on this was Former Political Editor of the Times of London, Phillip Webster.

Duration:00:04:39

Is it time to allow Rugby fans to drink alcohol in Croke Park?

Is it time to allow Rugby fans to drink alcohol in Croke Park? We discussed with Audience Editor of the Independent Danny Ruddock.

Duration:00:06:54

Should Ireland boycott the Eurovision?

Protesters, Singers, musicians, artists and activists from the Irish Boycott Eurovision 2024 Coalition will gather outside RTÉ studios today to call for Ireland to boycott the Eurovision. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Zoe Lawlor, Chairperson of the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign and member of the Irish Boycott the Eurovision 2024 Coalition and also Keith Mills, Current Affairs Commentator and a Lifelong Eurovision Fan.

Duration:00:07:42

Why is the word ‘slut’ being reclaimed?

Journalist, Beth Ashely says that women should reclaiming the word ‘slut’ and she explained why to Shane this morning on the show.

Duration:00:06:14

The Road Safety Authority launches new campaign 'Time To Talk'

The Road Safety Authority is appealing to road users to consider the devastating consequences of dangerous driving habits in its new campaign “Time to Talk”. To explain the new campaign was Minister of State with Special Responsibilities for Road Safety, Jack Chambers.

Duration:00:08:32

Planning concerns around offshore wind projects

The government needs concrete plans for the development of floating wind energy in Ireland’s deeper waters .That’s the call from Wind Energy Ireland ahead of a two-day offshore conference beginning this morning and their CEO Noel Cunniffe spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Duration:00:05:41

No Irish stock market-listed company has a female CEO for the first time since 1999

For the first time since 1999, No Irish stock market-listed company has a female CEO. Mary McAuliffe Director of the Gender Studies Programme at UCD joined Ciara this morning with her reaction.

Duration:00:05:15

A crucial election for the Rishi Sunak’s government

Voters across England and Wales are set to go to the polls today, in what will be the largest test of electoral opinion before the next general election. Speaking to Shane with more on this was Lauren McEvatt, Former UK Government Special Advisor.

Duration:00:05:45

Its 'No Mow May'

Today marks the beginning of ‘No Mow May’, a national effort to make space for nature in gardens across the country. We speak to Monica Alvarez is a judge on RTÉ’s Dulux Supergarden.

Duration:00:05:44

Retailers should be forced to warn shoppers about shrinkflation on shelves

Retailers should be forced to warn shoppers about shrinkflation on shelves, says Consumers’ Association of Ireland. We get more on this with Charlie Weston, Personal Finances Editor with the Independent.

Duration:00:04:12

Energy related emissions decrease

There was a record 7% decrease in energy-related emissions in 2023 that’s according to new data from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland. We get the details from Margie McCarthy their Director of Research and Policy insights.

Duration:00:04:31

Should the EU Migration Pact be put to the people in a referendum?

The new EU migration pact should be put to the people in a referendum. That’s the call in a new motion from the rural Independents group up for discussion in the Dáil today. To discuss further we heard from Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae and also People Before Profit TD Brid Smith.

Duration:00:11:03

Should politicians be criminalised for lying?

The Welsh Parliament is hoping to become the first country in the world to make lying by politicians a criminal offence. Leading this change is Adam Price, Member of the Senedd and Adam spoke to Ciara this morning.

Duration:00:07:09

Why do we struggle to complain about things?