Highlights From Newstalk Breakfast

Many retailers have already started pushing ‘Black Friday’ deals, even though the day itself is not until the 25th of November. Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent, Jess Kelly joins us now with some tips for shopping safely and ensuring what you’re buying is actually a bargain.

“Ireland discovered the formula for attracting big tech. To win the next wave of investment - delivery on housing, energy, and services like water will be vital” - that is the view of Irish Times columnist Cliff Taylor who spoke to Ciara this morning.

Tests from a turkey flock in Monaghan have tested positive for avian flu, with the Department of Agriculture put in place a restriction zone to protect other flocks. Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue spoke to Ciara this morning.

O’Connell Street ‘has all the essence to be our version of the Champs Elysee in Paris if we just “look up” that’s according to Hugh Wallace, Director at Douglas Wallace Architects who spoke to Shane this morning.

“If people aren’t behaving like civil human beings, they should not be allowed into matches.” that is the view of Fine Gael Councillor Danny Byrne who was reacting to Violent scenes at the Shelbourne and Derry FAI Cup Final clash and he spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

The Department of Agriculture confirmed yesterday that a turkey flock in Monaghan has tested positive for avian flu. The Department confirmed that they will be putting in place a restriction zone to protect other flocks. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Billy Gray, Owner of Feighcullen Farm, Producers of Ducks, Chickens, Turkeys and Geese, and Eoghan De Barra, Infectious Diseases Consultant Working in Beaumont Hospital and Secretary of the Infectious Disease Society of Ireland.

Former Manchester United and England centre-back Rio Ferdinand has today released a new series of documentaries discussing racism and discrimination in football. Tipping Point is streaming on Prime Video since this morning, and Shane spoke to Rio ahead of its release.

A new study conducted by Amarach Research has shown that 92% of people in Ireland think that green spaces in our towns and cities are important. 50% of those surveyed believe that there are not enough green spaces in their nearest towns or cities. For more on this Shane spoke to John Gibbons, Environmental Journalist, and Commentator.

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has revealed that the Health Department will not reach surgery targets for children with spinal problems. Currently, there are 266 children are currently waiting on scoliosis surgery with some waiting up to 4 years. One of those is 9-year-old Kylie Ann Steward Her Mother Catherine Stewart joins Shane this morning.

The Federation of Early Childhood Providers is warning that around 500 of its members will close ECCE childcare services today as a result of funding and policy issues inadequately addressed in Budget 2023. Children's Minister Roderic O’Gorman joined Ciara on the show this morning.

Today is Singles' Day, a holiday originating from China established to celebrate people who are not in relationships as a counter to Valentine’s Day. So, is it past time that Ireland celebrated singles as much as we do couples? Our reporter Josh Crosbie took to the streets of Dublin to find out what people make of the idea and we also spoke to Freelance Journalist Andrea Smith.

The legal age for the sale of tobacco and e-cigarettes should be raised to 21, according to Colm Burke, Fine Gael TD, and the party’s health spokesperson. He has called on the government to give this proposal due consideration and Colm spoke to Ciara this morning.

The Taoiseach has said there's now a key window of opportunity for a deal on the Northern Ireland Protocol. Micheál Martin met the British Prime Minister last night in Blackpool where he's attending the British Irish Council. Our Political Correspondent Seán Defoe is there and he gave Newsa

The multi-award winning Irish company Cartoon Saloon has become synonymous with the animation world and this Friday their latest production lands on Netflix. Our own Chris O’Dowd is one of the voice talents in My Father’s Dragon alongside the likes of Whoopi Goldberg and Jacob Tremblay. We got to speak to Chris O’Dowd this week and he began by giving us a flavour of what My Father’s Dragon is about?

COP27 enters its 4th day, as world leaders gave their speeches in the last number of days, negotiations have begun to move behind closed doors. Joining me now to discuss the annual event is Environmental Activist and Guardian Columnist, George Monbiot

Taoiseach Micheál Martin will today meet with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as part of a two-day programme in Manchester and Blackpool. Discussions will focus on the importance of making progress on the Northern Ireland Protocol, as well as cover political developments in Northern Ireland and the bilateral British-Irish relationships. Ahead of this meeting Ciara spoke to Former Taoiseach Bertie Aherne.

According to the website InsideAirbnb.com - there are over 16,000 properties listed on Airbnb in Ireland that are entire homes or apartments. Is this contributing to the housing crisis and should Airbnb be banned? Head of Policy and Communications at the Simon Communities of Ireland, Wayne Stanley spoke to Shane this morning on the show.

The government launches its “Be Winter Ready” Information Campaign today. Hazardous weather conditions as well as winter flu and other seasonal ailments are a concern for many but by taking some simple steps to prepare , those fears can be alleviated. Evelyn Cusack, Head of forecasting at Met Eireann as well as Dr. Denis McCauley, Chairman of the GP Committee of the Irish Medical Organisation talk us through how we can “be winter ready” .

Dublin Bus drivers have been assaulted 429 times over the last five years. That’s according to new figures released to Sinn Féin, which also reveal a reported 3,344 anti-social behaviour incidents taking place on Dublin buses in the same period. Kathleen is a Dublin Bus driver and spoke to Ciara about her experience as a bus driverl

Speaking at COP27 on Tuesday, Taoiseach Michael Martin said Ireland will do everything in its power to ensure a sustainable planet Minister for Agriculture, Charlie McConalogue said yesterday that he ‘stands over target of 25% cut in agriculture emissions’ Minister McConalogue spoke to Shane this morning live from COP27.