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Neven Maguire on being nominated for an Irish book award

2024-10-2505:07

The An Post Irish Book Awards shortlist has been announced with many well known names like Cecelia Ahern, Sally Rooney, Colm Tóibín and Neven Maguire who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning on being nominated.

Permission given for Vicar Street Hotel

2024-10-2504:11

Harry Crosbie, founder of the 3Arena, the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Vicar Street, has won permission for an eight-storey Vicar Street Hotel despite receiving 40 objections. We hear from Harry this morning on the show.

A call for global pressure on Israel

2024-10-2506:49

Over 2,000 Israelis have signed a letter asking the international community to use ‘every possible sanction’ for a ceasefire as the Taoiseach is set to meet with the Lebanese prime minister today One of the signatories is Dr. Anat Matar, Senior Lecturer of Philosophy at the University of Tel-Aviv and member of Academia for Equality.

Government set to miss the 40,000 target for housing

2024-10-2507:03

Figures released from the central statistics office reveal that the Government is not on track to meet the target of 40,000 homes this year. We get reaction to these figures with Marian Finnegan, Managing Director of Sherry Fitzgerald.

Is it time to scrap changing the clocks?

2024-10-2505:44

This weekend the clocks will roll back one hour. But for many years now the argument has been made for the practice to be scrapped, with the European Parliament voting in favour of ending seasonal time changes in 2019. Is it time to scrap changing the clocks? We ask John Fitzgerald, Adjunct Professor in Economics at Trinity College Dublin and Research Affiliate at the ESRI.

Is private bin collection failing households?

2024-10-2507:09

Today councillors, trade unions and stakeholders will meet to discuss the foundations of a pilot project to bring domestic bin collection under public control in Dublin city centre. It comes as calls have been mounting for bin collection to be operated by one body To discuss further Shane spoke to Sinn Fein Group Leader and Dublin City Councillor Daithi Doolan.

Latest on the investigation into missing 8 year old Kyran Durnin

2024-10-2504:30

Kyran Durnin was listed as a guest at a Dundalk B&B over a four-week period during the summer, it has emerged. A search at the former family home of missing Kyran and an adjoining area of open land in Dundalk, Co Louth, has also ended. We get the latest on the search with Barry Whyte, Newstalk reporter.

Ireland's first psychedelic research conference

2024-10-2506:04

Trinity College is hosting Ireland's first psychedelic research conference today. To hear what will feature at this conference we spoke to Dr Kathryn Leddin, who is a member of Trinity College Dublin Psychedelic Research Group.

Are we becoming too reliant on Doctor Google?

2024-10-2404:17

Cyberchondria the fear of illness that is worsened by online searching is a growing problem. While the internet is a useful tool, not everything we read online is reliable especially when it comes to our health. So, how can we strike a balance? We discussed all with Dr. Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin.

Toll increases confirmed for 2025!

2024-10-2405:39

Transport Infrastructure Ireland has confirmed that some toll rates for motorways and the Dublin Port Tunnel will increase from January 1st. We get reaction to these increases with Eugene Drennan, spokesman's for the Irish Road Haulage Association.

Gerry Hutch questioned by Spanish police

2024-10-2405:24

Gerry Hutch was being questioned by Spanish police on last night as part of an international investigation, into alleged money-laundering, that resulted in his Dublin home also being searched. We get the latest on this with Conor Lally, Security and Crime Editor with The Irish Times.

Two new average speed camera systems to go live

2024-10-2410:47

Two new average speed camera systems to go live in Cavan and Mayo this weekend. Justice Minister Helen McEntee tell us more about the new systems.

The Assisted Dying report was brought before the Dail

2024-10-2406:33

The Dáil voted last night to accept an Oireachtas report recommending assisted dying, paving the way for full legislation. Newstalk’s Political Correspondent Seán Defoe was covering Dáil proceedings last night and explained what happened during the voting. Also speaking to Shane this morning was Michael Healy Rae, Former Chairman of Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying and Independent TD for County Kerry.

Top tips for runners taking part in the marathon

2024-10-2406:00

The Dublin city marathon takes place this Sunday and whether you're a seasoned or first-time runner preparation is key. We get top tips for runners from John Belton Owner of no.17 personal training and human performance and wellness coach.

"Madame Pelicot did it, I can too"

2024-10-2404:42

"I want all women who have been raped to say: Madame Pelicot did it, I can too. I don't want them to be ashamed any longer," said Gisèle Pelicot, whose husband is on trial for drugging and raping her and inviting other men to do the same. Nabila Ramdan, French Journalist and Author of ‘Fixing France: How to Repair a Broken Republic spoke to Ciara this morning.

Are Gen Z bad at customer-facing jobs?

2024-10-2206:29

‘Gen Z are terrible at customer service and it’s killing the high street’. That’s the view of Freelance Journalist, Rhiannon Picton-James who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Two weeks out from the US election!

2024-10-2206:26

In exactly two weeks' time, Americans will vote for their 47th US President. But who is topping the polls? Shane asked Chris Jackson, IPSOS pollster.

Coalition leaders met last night on election date

2024-10-2202:16

The leaders of the coalition met at Government buildings last night to thrash out a date for the election. We get the latest from Newstalk’s Political Correspondent Sean Defoe.

New reports from the Environmental Protection Agency

2024-10-2204:14

Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions decreased by 2.2% in the first quarter of 2024. That's according to a new report from the Environmental Protection Agency. We discuss the report findings with Mary Frances Rochford, Programme Manager in the EPA’s Climate Change Programme.

Dublin city taskforce report is to be launched today

2024-10-2107:38

Government is to launch the Dublin City Taskforce Report in the GPO today. We speak to Independent Chair of Dublin City Taskforce and CEO of An Post, David McRedmond.