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Newstalk Breakfast Weekends continues Newstalk's news and current affairs coverage through the weekend including breaking stories from across the country and around the world along with expert analysis on the most important issues of the week. Saturdays and Sundays, 8-9am.
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It's two years to the week since fighting broke out in Sudan, instigating what is now the world's worst humanitarian crisis. Reporter Sarah Madden visits Northern Bahr el Ghazal to see the fall out for herself, in "Can you hear me? Dispatches from the world's forgotten war."
'Kerry has done enough” that's according to local councillors in Kerry who voted to limit further wind farm developments. Kerry Cllr Johnny Healy Rae joined Shane on the show this morning with more on this.
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The war in Ukraine has entered its 27th day and Russia’s assault shows no sign of slowing down. Shane spoke to Tanya Kozyreva is an Investigative Journalist based in Dnipro.
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The United Nations have said that more than 1.7m Ukrainians have fled the country and At least 13 civilians were killed yesterday after a factory in the Kyiv region was hit by airstrike. For more on the situation, Newstalk Breakfast spoke to Former BBC Defence and Diplomatic Correspondent, Jonathan Marcus.
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Newstalk's Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a look through what is featured in Tuesday's papers.
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On the show this morning Jonathan was joined by two farmers to discuss the worsening demographic crisis being faced by the agriculture sector. He spoke to Mervyn Auchmuty, Roscommon-based farmer and agricultural contractor, and Pat O’Brian, Tipperary Based Farmer and Father.
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Pharmacies around the country can start to vaccinate those aged 18-34 from tomorrow. But, what sort of uptake has there been? And, are the prepared for a busy week?
Ciara Toolen, pharmacist and superintendent of Adrian Dunne Pharmacies answered those questions and more.
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Last night saw performers like Gavin James, Denise Chaila and Sharon Shannon take to the stage in front of a live audience for the first time since the pandemic began over a year ago.
Over 3,000 people attended at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham in Dublin, following a negative a rapid antigen test.
But, was it a success? Newstalk's own Sean Reidy was at the gig and told us how it went.
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Vaccine passports are set to play a key role in the return of indoor drinking and dining. But, how is it going to be policed?
Padraig Cribben, Chief Executive Of Vintners' Federation of Ireland joined us to discuss the issue.
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The weather in Ireland means that dining outdoors is often reserved for the few days during the summer when the sun decides to come out.
But over the course of the pandemic, we have had to reassess our relationship with our outdoor spaces and make whatever we have work for us so that we can come together in as safe an environment as possible.
So when it comes to public realms and civic spaces, what have we learned over the past few months? Are we doing anything right and what can we learn from what’s gone wrong?
Aideen Finnegan is joined by Dr. Conor Norton President of The Irish Planning Institute and Head of the School of Transport Engineering, Environment and Planning at TU Dublin and Paul Keogh of Paul Keogh Architects to discuss.
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Joining Aideen Finnegan on Newstalk Breakfast Weekends was Thomas Byrne, Minister for European Affairs, and Fianna Fail TD for Meath East.
Together they discuss the Government's purchase of one million Covid-19 vaccine doses from Romania, as well as Ireland's preparedness for the introduction of Digital Covid Certs on July 19th.
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There has been a lot of attention across in the UK regarding the options or offer of pain relief when it comes to Coil and IUD insertion.
But when it comes to women's healthcare, there seem to be inconsistencies when it comes to the treatment options, choices, and of course the costs.
To help create some clarity on the issue Brianna Parkins was joined by Dr Vicky O’Dwyer, Consultant Obstetrician and Director of Gynaecology at the Rotunda Hospital.
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This weekend sees the culmination of Pride Month with the launch of the ‘Coming Out With Dublin Bus Campaign’.
The campaign will see Dubliners coming out on advertisements on the side of buses and bus stops across the city, with The Gay Community News website telling their stories.
One of those sharing their life stories is 66-year-old Tom Cavanaugh, who joined Brianna Parkins to discuss.
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There were further reports this morning of the growing concern regarding the fast-spreading Delta variant of coronavirus.
It’s up to 60% more transmissible than the original variant and it could account for 90% of new cases across the EU in the coming months.
So, what measures should be implemented, and should the easing of restrictions be deferred until a larger percentage of the population is vaccinated?
Brianna Parkins was joined by Cliona O’Farrelly, Professor of Comparative Immunology at Trinity College Dublin & Dr. Nuala O’Connor, Cork GP and Clinical Lead on Covid-19 for the Irish College of General Practitioners to discuss.
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Would you be okay if your boss asked if you’ve received the Covid-19 vaccine? Well nearly 60% of employers want the right to ask, according to a new survey carried out by CIPD Ireland.
Mary Connaughton Director CIPD Ireland - The Professional Body of Human Resources joined us to tell explain.
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As the country continues to reopen, street furniture has become a regular sight on all our footpaths.
But what does this mean for the blind or disabled members of society? Have regular journeys become more difficult or even impossible for them?
To help shed light on how our new cities are affecting blind and visually impaired citizens Lean Kennedy, National Advocacy and Policy Officer for the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind joined Stephen Murphy to discuss.
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Fresh concerns about the new National Maternity Hospital were raised this week.
They include controversy over the projected final cost of the facility at around €800 million.
As well as that, there's also a fear over the possible ethos that could be used to govern the hospital once completed.
Dr Peter Boylan, former master of the National Maternity Hospital at Holles St, told us what he thinks.
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The Delta variant of Covid-19 has raised concerns across the world, including in both the Republic and Northern Ireland.
In particular, those who are not fully vaccinated have been warned to be careful by Chief Medical Officers on both sides of the border.
But, just how concerned should we be?
Kingston Mills, Professor of Experimental Immunology, School of Biochemistry and Immunology, Trinity College Dublin joined us to explain.
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The political future of Northern Ireland has been thrown into uncertainty after the unexpected resignation of DUP leader Edwin Poots after just 21 days in office.
What is the future of unionism now and are we looking at a possible General Election in Northern Ireland? Eamon Torsney was joined by Mike Nesbitt Member of Northern Ireland's Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Strangford and former Leader Ulster Unionist Party.
He said that the Tánaiste Leo Varadkar's comments earlier this week were ill-advised. Nesbitt emphasized the importance of structured political dialogue in order to achieve lasting stability.
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There were highly distressing and potentially tragic scenes at the Denmark Finland match at the Euros last night when Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen collapsed on the field.
He received treatment on the pitch and was rushed to hospital for further care.
But, it raises a question about emergency care. And, how prepared we are for similar situations when CPR might be required.
Three-time All-Ireland Winner for Tyrone, Conor Gormley told us about the experience he went through.
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