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Newstalk Breakfast - every weekday morning from 7-9am, giving you the first bite at news, sport, business, tech and entertainment

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  • Iran targeted US bases in Qatar and Iraq

    24/06/2025 Duración: 10min

    US President Donald Trump has announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, which he says has now come into effect, as of 6am this morning.  He made the announcement on Truth Social hours after Tehran launched a missile strike on a US army base in Qatar. Daniel Levy, President of the U.S. / Middle East Project and Former Israeli peace negotiator discussed this further with Newstalk Breakfast.

  • Tuesday Riff: More HSE staff working at weekends

    24/06/2025 Duración: 04min

    Move to tackle trolley crisis will see thousands more HSE staff working at weekends. Ciara and Shane asked why has it taken so long to bring about this change?

  • Calls for baby changing facilities in all public bathrooms

    24/06/2025 Duración: 04min

    The government needs to provide funding for businesses and other public buildings to ensure there are baby changing facilities in all bathrooms.   That’s the call from Fine Gael TD for Dun Laoghaire Barry Ward who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

  • Are we a nation of speeders?

    24/06/2025 Duración: 02min

    More than 4 in 10 Drivers Admit to breaking the speed Limits on Irish roads. That's according to new data from Ask Accorn.  Are you one of the nation's many speeders? Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports: 

  • Trump has announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran

    24/06/2025 Duración: 08min

    US President Donald Trump has announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, which he says has now come into effect, as of 6am this morning.  He made the announcement on Truth Social hours after Tehran launched a missile strike on a US army base in Qatar. Speaking to Shane this morning was Hooshang Amirahmadhi Founder and President of the Iranian American Council and former Iranian presidential candidate. 

  • A breakthrough deal to reduce the hospital trolley crisis

    24/06/2025 Duración: 05min

    A breakthrough deal has been reached to reduce the hospital trolley crisis, free up beds and extend routine care for patients as thousands of healthcare staff look set to work over weekends. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Marie Sherlock, Labour TD and Spokesperson on Health. 

  • Disney Plus are set to expand their streaming services

    23/06/2025 Duración: 03min

    Disney+ has solidified its place in the streaming landscape and is now planning to expand the commercial side of the offering. Newstalk's Tech Correspondent Jess Kelly explains what Disney+ is offering.

  • Would you wear second-hand underwear for the environment?

    23/06/2025 Duración: 06min

    With thrifting on the rise, people would consider themselves environmentally responsible, but would you wear ever second- hand pants?  Mary McCarthy, Irish Independent columnist, would and explained why to Ciara this morning.

  • Housing price inflation is at a ten year high

    23/06/2025 Duración: 04min

    Housing price inflation is at a ten year high, that’s according to a new report from Daft.ie.  Ronan Lyons, author of the report and Economist at Trinity College Dublin explained the findings to Ciara this morning. 

  • What is next as the US joined the Israel-Iran conflict?

    23/06/2025 Duración: 08min

    President Donald Trump there during a press conference following the US attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities. A political advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader says the "game is not over"  It comes as the Department of Homeland Security has warned of a "heightened threat environment" in the US.  Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Dr Lina Khatib, Associate Fellow at the Middle East and North Africa Programme Chatham House.  

  • Monday Riff: Why so many driving test no shows?

    23/06/2025 Duración: 04min

    Monday Riff: Why is there so many driving test no shows? Are people just too selfish? Ciara and Shane had a lively discussion this morning.

  • Does the struggle to live greener make you frustrated?

    23/06/2025 Duración: 07min

    While 51 per cent of people feel powerless when it comes to climate change, 67 per cent simply feel frustrated.   That’s according to the latest ‘Climate Conversations’ report. Speaking to Ciara with reaction was Oisin Coghlan, Policy Advisor to the Stop Climate Chaos Coalition. 

  • Over 3,000 driving test no shows so far this year!

    23/06/2025 Duración: 04min

    The number of learner drivers who failed to show up to their driving test is now above 3,000 this year already, that’s according to figures from the RSA.   Shane discussed these figures with Sean Canney, Minister of State for Transport. 

  • We get reaction to the US attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities 

    23/06/2025 Duración: 07min

    President Donald Trump there during a press conference following the US attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities.    Iran’s Foreign Minister promised everlasting consequences to the attack. We discuss the situation further with Sean Bell, Former Fighter Pilot, Military Analyst and Co-Host of the Red Matrix Podcast.

  • Kerry county’s century-long love affair with Gaelic Football

    20/06/2025 Duración: 07min

    Tomorrow afternoon, thousands of Kerry fans will flock to the nearby Fitzgerald Stadium to watch the Kingdom’s final home Championship match of the year, as they take on Cavan in a preliminary All Ireland quarter final. But where has the county’s longstanding affection for Gaelic football come from? Joining us to chat was Darran O’Sullivan Former Kerry footballer and Mickey Ned O'Sullivan former Kerry player and manager.

  • What would a tourism tax mean for tourism hotspots like Killarney? 

    20/06/2025 Duración: 06min

    The Green Party is calling on the Taoiseach to firm up his commitment to a hotel bed tax, following reports that he is “not opposed” to the measure. If implemented what would this mean for tourism hotspots like Killarney? We heard from Tom Randles, Representative of Killarney Chamber and Tourism. 

  • We chat all things Killarney!

    20/06/2025 Duración: 05min

    All morning, we’ve been broadcasting live from the beautiful Café Du Parc part of the Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa As part of Newstalk Summer Tour with thanks to ESB’s 1600 EV chargers across Ireland – giving you the freedom to go further.Joining Ciara and Shane was General Manager of the Killarney Plaza, Denis McCarthy.

  • Trump to decide on US involvement in Israel-Iran conflict within two weeks

    20/06/2025 Duración: 06min

    The White House has said that President Donald Trump will make a decision on whether the US will get involved in the Israel-Iran conflict in the next two weeks. Ciara was joined on the show by Paul Rogers, Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies at Bradford University to discuss further.

  • Should we push ahead on health warning labels on alcohol?

    20/06/2025 Duración: 06min

    Social Democrats TD and Enterprise Spokesperson Sinéad Gibney has called for no further delay to alcohol warning labels, despite concerns over potential US trade tariffs.

  • The hidden gems of Ireland’s west

    20/06/2025 Duración: 09min

    Today Shane and Ciara are broadcasting from Killarney and have been loving everything the town has to offer. Of course, though, Kerry is a big county, and you might miss a lot of the hidden gems of Ireland’s west. Who better to tell us about some of Kerry’s gems than Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture and Independent TD for Kerry Michael Healy Rae.

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