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School shutdowns as protests spread across France
This episode covers the ongoing Drumcree dispute, focusing on the High Court hearing challenging the decision to allow the Orange Order march on the Garvagh Road.
The latest on the Garvaghy Road standoff
Newstalk Breakfast discusses the unresolved Orange Order march dispute on the Garvahi Road, with a High Court challenge hearing scheduled for later in the day.
Has our footpath etiquette gone by the wayside?
Newstalk Breakfast discusses the growing tension over footpath etiquette in Dublin, focusing on conflicts between pedestrians, dog owners, and distracted phone users.
Henry McKean reports on and outside pitch at the Aviva
Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson reflects on the team’s resilience after a 2-2 draw with Austria, which was disrupted by pro-Palestinian protests and security breaches.
US pressures Europe over diesel reserves
Anton Savage discusses the severe impact of potential US fuel export embargoes on Europe, noting that 50% of EU diesel currently comes from America.
Did You See?
Newstalk Breakfast features Jennifer Keene, founder of Pay Gap E, discussing her early career and the new ban on e-scooters for under-18s.
Women need to be heard more when it comes to their health
Chelsea Farrell, a former Miss Ireland, shares her harrowing experience of being dismissed by the healthcare system for years before suffering an ovarian torsion that required emergency surgery.
Do you remember your very first job?
Anton Savage and journalist Isabel Brooks discuss the importance of early work experience for teenagers, arguing that facing the public builds resilience and social skills.
Putin “doesn’t plan to attack any European countries"
Anton Savage and DCU politics professor Donika Obekon analyze Vladimir Putin's recent speech, noting his delayed appearance and consistent victim narrative blaming the West for Ukraine.
What Family Carers Ireland need from Budget 2027
Family Carers Ireland warns that the proposed €750 annual increase to the carers allowance is insufficient amid rising inflation and energy costs.
Arrest made in connection with alleged RAF bomb plot in the UK
Lucy Fisher of the Financial Times discusses the failed Stormont talks over the Drumcre parade dispute, noting the Northern Secretary’s difficult…
US death row inmate survives execution attempt
Criminologist Trina O'Connor discusses the failed lethal injection of Tennessee death row inmate Krista Pike, who was convicted of a 1996 murder.
The ultimate game of detection returns!
BBC TV critic Scott Bryan joins Anton Savage to discuss the new season of Celebrity Traitors, featuring a star-studded cast including Richard E.
How will ageing populations affect need for care?
Newstalk Breakfast discusses a new ESRI report projecting a 49% rise in family care needs in Ireland by 2040 due to an aging population.
Ireland vs Israel "home" match Serbia will go ahead
Keith Tracy joins News Talk Breakfast to discuss the Irish national team’s upcoming match against Austria amidst political tensions over a future fixture against Israel.
Netanyahu vows to get to the “root” of foiled plot to crash
This episode covers the dramatic incident where an Omani co-pilot stabbed the Indian captain of a Fly Dubai flight, prompting passengers to intervene and save 174 lives.
Students across Ireland will take the streets in protest
Daniel Walsh, president of the AMLE, discusses a nationwide student protest demanding government action on the cost of higher education in Ireland.
Did You See?
Former Onus CEO David McGrman joins Newstalk Breakfast to discuss the new €5 handling fee on non-EU online packages, arguing it is a trade war that…
An investigation launched into online gaming practices
Anton Savage discusses the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission's investigation into nine online gaming companies, including Candy Crush…
An assessment of Ireland’s penal system
The Irish Penal Reform Trust’s annual report reveals a crisis in Ireland’s penal system, with 21 of 35 standards regressing due to severe overcrowding and mental health failures.
National Breastfeeding Week kicks off
Lynne Carroll, a La Leche League leader, joins Anton Savage to discuss National Breastfeeding Week and the HSE’s mixed statistics on breastfeeding rates.
Stand off continues on the Garvaghy Road
Journalist Amanda Ferguson discusses the ongoing Drumcree standoff, where Orange Order members rejected a proposed deal to avoid marching down Garvaghy Road.
Legislation to end Ireland’s reputation as ‘puppy farm capital of Europe
Anton Savage interviews Dr.
Why are some people so bad at texting back?
Newstalk Breakfast discusses the anxiety caused by modern messaging features, such as read receipts and minimal reactions like thumbs-up.
Is the bank of mum and dad still a thing?
Newstalk Breakfast discusses Royal London Ireland research revealing that one in seven Irish adults relies on family financial support, a figure rising to nearly one in four for those aged 35 to 44.
Stand-off on the Garvaghy Road continues
Newstalk Breakfast discusses the ongoing standoff over the Orange Order's planned march down the Garvahi Road in Portadown.
A call for a windfall tax on energy companies
Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore proposes a windfall tax on energy companies to fund a €400 targeted credit for households earning under €70,000.
How do you find your perfect pillow?
Newstalk Breakfast discusses pillow hygiene and selection with Chris McCarthy, a clinical lead at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Did You See?
Anton Savage and Ralph Riegel discuss Garda driving training, noting that only a small number of officers are qualified for high-speed pursuits due to recent operational demands.
SIPTU members to begin industrial action
SIPTU members across local government, education, and health are beginning work-to-rule action over unpaid wages and stalled pay negotiations.
The latest on the Garvaghy Road stand-off
Paul Hford discusses the Garvaghy Road standoff in Northern Ireland, focusing on Sinn Féin’s recent meeting with Taoiseach Simon Harris and Tanaiste Micheál Martin.
Bertie Ahern on the continuing stand-off at Drumcree
Bertie Ehlers joins Anton Savage to discuss the renewed standoff on the Garvagh Road and the recent court ruling on the Orange Order march.
The shape of chocolate can affect its taste
Anton Savage discusses the changing nature of chocolate with Professor Donal O'Shea, noting that manufacturers are reducing cocoa content below the 26% minimum and replacing it with palm oil.
What is pushing Irish drivers to ev's
Paddy Coman from DoneDeal discusses the surge in EV searches driven by escalating fuel prices, noting that battery longevity is now the primary consumer concern over range.
The cabinet to discuss Drumcree stand-off
This episode covers the ongoing Drumcree standoff, featuring interviews with Garvagh Road residents who recall the 1998 violence and express a united desire to prevent the Orange Order march.
Did You See?
OpenAI has delayed the release of its GPT-6.
Raising €200m through a visitor levy
Dr.
Ireland needs prepare for more extreme weather events
Climate Change Advisory Council chair Peter Thorne joins Anton Savage to discuss Ireland’s inadequate preparation for increasingly severe weather.
Is there enough options for people choosing to be cremated?
Anton Savage discusses the growing need for columbarium walls in Irish cemeteries with Jane Clark of the Irish Association of Funeral Directors.
The Garvaghy Road standoff continues
Newstalk Breakfast reports on the renewed standoff at the Garvahi Road in Portadown, thirty years after the 1998 Drumcree riots.
Meta and YouTube will run ads for ‘Musk’ documentary
Newstalk Breakfast discusses the recent social media issues surrounding the trailer for Alex Gibney’s upcoming documentary on Elon Musk.
A review of Ireland v Israel controversial fixture
FAI President Paul Cook defends the decision to play the Hungary match, criticizing media coverage as unbalanced despite a player withdrawal and internal team votes.
Standoff over the controversial decision over the Drumcree parade
This episode covers the standoff on the Garvagh Road in Portadown, where protesters including Sinn Féin’s Michelle O’Neill blocked an Orange Order march.
Company flu vaccination clinics cancelled due to shortages
Newstalk Breakfast discusses flu vaccine shortages in Ireland, featuring pharmacist Tom Murray.
The increasing amount of migrating insects
Environmentalist Ena Nielauna joins Jonathan Healy to discuss the surge in migrating insects, such as hummingbird hawkmoths, driven by warmer Irish summers.
Did You See?
Former Fianna Fáil advisor Derek Mooney discusses the looming threat of further fuel protests ahead of the October 6th budget, noting the…
House price inflation eases
Newstalk Breakfast discusses recent Irish house price trends with Roland Lyons, author of the Daft.
The latest after ‘major incident’ near RAF Fairford
Journalist Enda Brady discusses a counter-terrorism incident at RAF Fairford, where five men were arrested after a local farmer reported suspicious vehicles.
We get the latest from Portadown
Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Bryant held talks with political leaders following a tense standoff over the Orange Order parade through Portadown's Drumahoe.
Xi Jinping Meets With President Trump
David Smith, The Guardian’s Washington Bureau Chief, discusses President Xi Jinping’s visit to the US, noting Trump’s unusually deferential and warm reception of the Chinese leader.