Newstalk Breakfast Highlights

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?

Lowering the voting age to 16 is a “discussion worth having”, Education Minister Norma Foley has said. We discuss with Cailum Hedderman, Social Activist.

Duration:00:05:14

Faulty septic tanks pose a risk to human health

Some 45% of septic tanks failed inspections last year. The EPA is warning that failure to fix faulty septic tanks is a risk to human health and the environment. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Noel Byrne, Programme Manager in the Waste Water Enforcement area of the EPA’s Office of Environmental Enforcement.

Duration:00:04:34

Do we give children too much money for making their communion?

25% of children in 2023 raked in more than €800 for their Holy Communion. Is it right to give children so much money? We discussed with Rachel O’ Dwyer, writer and a lecturer in Digital Cultures in the National College of Art and Design, Dublin.

Duration:00:06:21

Stormy Daniels testimony in the Donald Trump Hush Money Trial

Adult Film Star Stormy Daniels took to the stand in Donald Trump’s Hush Money Trial. Harriet Alexander, US Based Journalist gave us the details

Duration:00:02:36

Hate crimes and hate related incidents are rising

There has been a 12% increase in the number of hate crimes and hate related incidents reported to An Garda Síochána in 2023 in comparison to 2022 With the most prevalent discriminatory motive being anti-race. We speak to Dr Ebun Joseph, Founder of the Institute of Antiracism and of Black Studies in Dublin.

Duration:00:05:03

The findings of three reports examining governance, human resources and finances at RTÉ

Payments made to former RTÉ presenter Ryan Tubridy had “no valid basis” to be paid through barter accounts. That’s one of the findings of three reports examining governance, human resources and finances at RTÉ, which have now been published after being considered by the Cabinet. Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent, ran us through the key details. We also got reaction from Terry Prone, Chairman of the Communications Clinic.

Duration:00:08:03

10% increase in dissatisfaction with the direction of the European Union

Just 48% of people in Ireland believe the EU is moving in the right direction. That’s according to new research published this morning, which also found an overwhelming majority of people both North and South believe Ireland should remain a member of the European Union. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Ray Bassett, Former Senior Irish Diplomat and Fergus Finlay, Irish Examiner Columnist.

Duration:00:08:41

Henry McKean reports from Malmo as Bambie Thug has brought Ireland to the finals