Newstalk Breakfast Highlights

It’s the last Friday of January which means its payday! Many of us will be thinking about booking our 2023 holidays today… but where’s the best place to go? Michelle Walsh Jackson is a travel expert with thenoveltravaller.com and has all the recommendations.

Duration:00:03:36

Our "Walker Of The Week" is...

Today marks day 27 of 100 days of walking! As you may know by now, every Friday we will be recognizing some of the great 100 days community out there by crowing a walker of the week! Our Walker of the Week is Helena O’Brien from Bandon in West Cork - She told us why she's taking part.

Duration:00:03:14

Should cost of living measures be maintained or wound down?

Green Party Leader, Eamon Ryan has said that the cost-of-living supports will be wound down, in a similar way to how Covid-19 supports were previously. But should the government keep the support in place? To discuss further Newstalk Breakfast spoke to Edgar Morgenroth, Professor of Economics at DCU and also Mick Barry Socialist TD.

Duration:00:10:23

Today is Holocaust memorial day

Today is International Day in Memory of Victims of the Holocaust, 81 years on Speaking to Ciara this morning was Oliver Sears, Founder of Holocaust Awareness Ireland.

Duration:00:06:34

The importance of getting a smear test

Now this week marks Cervical Cancer Prevention Week and Cervical Check is encouraging all those who are due a smear test to go out and get one. So, let's discuss the service that is being offered in this country – we are joined by Dr Sarah Fitzgibbon clinical adviser with Cervical Check...

Duration:00:06:52

Fines of up to €200 for offences near national monuments

The Historic and Archaeological Heritage Bill will mean that people committing offences near national monuments could be hit with on-the-spot fines of up to €200 John Coll, Irish Sculptor, and Owner of John Coll Sculptures spoke to Shane with his reaction to these fines been brought in.

Duration:00:05:39

We are failing to adequately protect the country’s rivers and lakes

he European Commission is taking Ireland to court for failing to adequately protect the country’s rivers and lakes and their waters. According to the commission, Ireland has been in breach of EU directives on the issue for more than 20 years. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was John Gibbons an Environmental Journalist and Commentator. John Gibbons is an Environmental Journalist and Commentator.

Duration:00:04:27

What to do if you witness or hear about domestic abuse

This week on Newstalk, we’re shining a spotlight on domestic abuse, in partnership with Allianz and Women’s Aid. Relationship red flags. What should you do if you witness or find out about a case of domestic abuse? And why do so many people ignore it’s happening? This morning Shane was joined on the show by Garda Sergent, Laura Sweeney.

Duration:00:12:42

Should schools be prevented from reserving places for the children of past pupils?

Schools should be prevented from reserving places for the children of past pupils. That’s the call from Aodhan O’Riordan, the Labour Party’s Education spokesperson, who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast along with Barbara Ennis, Principal of Alexandra College in Dublin.

Duration:00:08:12

"We look like homeless now" asylum seekers with nowhere to go

Attention is again turning to the accommodation crisis facing those who are arriving in Ireland seeking international protection. Homeless charities have been highlighting the pressure on services as the Citywest Transit Hub paused emergency shelter. Newstalk reporter Josh Crosbie spent some time with people who have newly arrived in the country with nowhere to go.

Duration:00:04:20

Why a logjam in An Bord Pleanála has stalled the future of 29,000 housing units

Housing across the papers this morning - really startling figures on the front of the Irish Times today from a report from the Housing Commission - we need 62,000 new homes a year, not 33,000 as Housing for All States Meanwhile a separate report from Mitchell McDermott on the construction sector found that a logjam at An Bord Pleanála has left 59% of 2022 Strategic Housing Development applications yet to be decided upon, which means the future of 29,000 housing units has been stalled....

Duration:00:07:04

Ireland’s breastfeeding rates remain among the lowest globally

The latest figures from the HSE say most women in Ireland are choosing to breastfeed, with 64% breastfeeding for the baby's first feed, which drops to 45.7% upon discharge and drops further to 31%, by 3 months. So, what needs to change? Lynn Carroll, La Leche League Leader spoke to Shane this morning on the show.

Duration:00:05:45

Tanks to Ukraine what does this mean for the war?

The US has joined Germany in sending tanks to Ukraine as President Biden hails a “united” effort But what does this mean for the war? To discuss Newstalk Breakfast spoke to David Herszenhorn, Russia, Ukraine & East Europe editor, The Washington Post and Sean Bell, Retired Air Vice-Marshal who served with the UK military and is current adviser with global defence consultants UDSS.

Duration:00:06:47

Do Dublin’s footpaths need to be serviced more regularly?

As part of a pilot scheme, Dublin City Council plan to service footpaths that are low quality in two neighbourhoods, Harolds Cross & Glasnevin where the elderly population is in danger of falling Will we see more of this? For more on this Ciara spoke to Cllr Mary Callaghan, Social Democrats and Former Deputy Lord Mayor of Dublin.

Duration:00:04:33

Dreaming of Dublin's next decade

Owen Keegan's tenure as CEO of Dublin City Council will come to an end later this year. His successor will lead the city for at least a decade. So, what do Dubliners, artists and experts want for the capital? Newstalk Reporter, Sarah Madden dreams a little with the locals.

Duration:00:06:00

Tradfest Templebar is back with some great music

Tradfest Templebar is back today and running all week until Sunday. It’s a festival aiming to showcase the best of traditional and folk music in Ireland. Not only that but there are up to 50 free gigs around the capital this week! To hear what you can enjoy Shane spoke to CEO of Temple Bar Company, Martin Harte.

Duration:00:05:21

Many areas in Ireland are exceeding WHO air pollution standards

According to research from the University of Galway, Limerick City and Ennis are among the areas exceeding World Health Organisation air pollution standards Anne Cronin, Public Health Researcher and Founder of the Limerick Cycle Bus spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning with a reaction to these findings.

Duration:00:04:24

Are vegan advertisements unfairly attacking the agriculture industry?

GoVegan World advertisements on the side of Dublin busses are ‘BS’ and ‘Childish’. That’s according to Independent TD Michael Collins, who says the adverts promoting veganism are an attack on the agriculture industry and he spoke to Newstalk Breakfast with more on his views. ** We’re also joined by Sandra Higgins, Director of GoVegan World...

Duration:00:08:32

Government and opposition reaction to Minister Paschal Donohoe’s Dail address

The number of breaches or omissions of election rules admitted by Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe has increased to five after an eight-minute address given to the Dáil yesterday. But does this finally put the matter to bed? For more on this Shane spoke to Simon Harris is Minister for Justice and Further and Higher Education and also Paul Murphy is a People Before Profit TD.

Duration:00:11:20

Is it time for Irish Rail to bring back catering services?