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Newstalk Breakfast brings you all the news you need to set you up for the day – from politics, business, sport, entertainment and everything in between. Shane Coleman and Ciara Kelly have all the stories that matter, every weekday from 7-9AM.

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We cross to Dublin airport to hear from those arriving home for Christmas with Josh Crosbie, Newstalk Reporter.
Tomorrow marks the shortest day of the year and with that comes the Winter Solstice at Newgrange.We spoke to Anthony Murphy, Mythical Ireland founder and author about what people can expect.
While mo re than half of UK grandparents help with childcare, not all of them feel appreciated. Is it fair to rely on grandparents for childcare and how should we show our appreciation to them? Jen Hogan, Journalist and Irish Times Columnist joins me now to discuss this. 
A 32-year-old woman found dead in Gorey has been named locally as Paula Lawlor Gardaí believe she was the victim of an assault in a house in Baile Eoghain in Gorey. Shane and Ciara were joined by Independent Councillor for Gorey-Kilmuckridge, Nicky Boland... 
As thousands of people take to Irish roads this weekend to make the journey home for Christmas An Garda Síochána in conjunction with the Road Safety Authority are launching their final National Slow Down day today.  Chief Superintendent Jane Humphries from the Garda National Roads Policing Bureau 
Celebrities like Demi Moore and Trinny are setting unrealistic expectations of how people should look in their 60s. So says freelance journalist and author Kate Mulvey 
New figures from The Road Safety authority show that nearly 100 people have been involved in crashes during their driving test since 2023.  Dominic Brophy Director of the Professional Driving Instructors Association joined the show to discuss.
The State of the Nation Children’s Report has found that in 2022, 78.5% of children aged 10–17 reported being happy with their lives, representing  A significant decrease from 88.2% in 2018. For more on this Shane and Ciara were joined by Dr Patricia Byrne, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychologist. 
The 34th Dáil sat for the first time since the General Election on Wednesday morning, as government formation talks remain ongoing  Michael Healy Rae, Independent TD for Kerry  joined the show earlier to discuss... 
The average price of a home in Dublin is now over €600,000, according to the Central Statistics Office.  The headline figure is 12 times the average full-time salary in the State which is about €50,000 Carol Tallan, CEO of the Property District joined the show this morning to discuss.
Fine Gael Councillor Emma Blain has been appointed Dublin’s new Lord Mayor following outgoing mayor James Geoghegan’s election to the Dáil.   She joined the show this morning.
The HSE is preparing for a surge in flu illnesses as almost 2000 cases of Covid-19, RSV and influenza have been notified in the past week.  But how do you know when to take your child to the GP?  Dr Brendan O’ Shea, Kildare GP, Medical Director at K Doc and Asst. Prof Primary Care at Trinity College joined Shane and Ciara this morning.
Israel is right to cut ties with Ireland – that’s the view of Brendan O’Neill, Chief political writer at Spiked and he joined the show this morning.
It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but Christmas can hit you hard in the bank! So how can you make the most of the festive season without overspending? We asked Money Mindset Coach Kel Galavan.
The Russians have detained a person from Uzbekistan who was supposedly filmed confessing to the assassination of Russia’s chemical weapons chief Igor Kirillov in Moscow. We speak to Sean Bell, Former Fighter Pilot, Military Analyst and Co-Host of the Red Matrix Podcast. 
The new Dáil will sit for the first time later this morning, with plenty of new faces arriving at Leinster House. There might also be a new face sitting as Ceann Comhairle. We spoke to Ceann Comhairle candidate and Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh. 
Cork’s English Market Boss has said that the competitive nature of Dublin’s retail scene is the primary obstacle to similar markets setting up in the capital. But is this true? We asked Richard Guiney CEO of Dublin Town.
More and more young people are cutting back on their alcohol consumption at Christmas. A survey by Budweiser has found that almost half of Gen Z drinkers who were asked are considering a ‘dry Christmas’.  Our reporter, Josh Crosbie has been finding out if people here in Ireland are thinking of opting for fewer drinks over the festive season.
Hamas has said a Gaza ceasefire deal is possible if Israel does not set new conditions, while Israel has denied Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on his way to Cairo for talks. Shane discussed with Sky Middle Eastern Correspondent, Allistair Bunkall. 
Public childcare must be a priority for the next Government – that's the call from Together for Public campaign group led by the National Women’s Council. Joining me now to discuss this is Orla O Connor, Director of the National Women’s Council and Elaine Dunne, Chair of the Federation of Early Childhood Provider.
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Darragh Hickey

everything needs to be fucking banned in Ireland hey

Jul 31st
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Darragh Hickey

Such poor hosting. Absolute anecdotal shite being spouted by Regina Doherty, which goes completely unchallenged by the host Ciara. Ridiculous.

May 13th
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Darragh Hickey

jesus christ people are so fecking ridiculous with what offends them

Apr 30th
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