Highlights From Newstalk Breakfast

Research suggest 55% of working adults say they want to cook fresh meals most nights. Are you one of them or are we becoming too lazy? Sean and Shane discussed this on the show.

The US has proposed talks with Iran for a ceasefire with Israel as the two nations exchanged blows overnight. Israel and Iran have traded attacks once again, with explosions heard in Tehran and over Tel Aviv. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has cut short his G7 visit but claims its has nothing to with a ceasefire   Speaking to Sean Defoe this morning was Sean Bell, Former Fighter Pilot, Military Analyst and Co-Host of the Red Matrix Podcast.

Dublin’s North Inner City remains one of the city’s most littered areas, that’s according to the latest survey from Irish Business Against Litter IBAL’s Conor Horgan has called for a ban on refuse bags, bin collection rollout, and stronger laws to tackle littered basements. For more on this we heard from Derek Kelly Executive Manager in Environment and transport at Dublin City Council.

55% of working adults say they want to cook fresh meals most nights, but simply don’t. have the time, with half say they rely on ready meals at least once a week That’s according to new research from recipe box Gousto. We discuss this further with Aisling Larkin, TV Chef.

Ireland’s consumer watchdog says schools could be making back-to-school shopping more expensive for families by limiting competition among suppliers. Speaking to Sean with more on this was Grainne Griffin, Director of Communications with the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. 

The White House has proposed talks with Iran this week to discuss a nuclear deal and ceasefire with Israel as the conflict intensifies, according to reports this morning. Speaking to Shane this morning was Mark Weiss, Israel Correspondent with The Irish Times. 

Do you always read what you click or tap on when you're online? We are all wary of scams, but what about legitimate click-throughs that can cost you money? Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent, Jess Kelly is over €200 out of pocket because of one of them and she joins us to explained how it happened.

 Dublin’s North Inner City is the most littered area in Ireland, according to the latest survey from Irish Business Against Litter. Naas was at the top of the rankings, deemed cleaner than European norms. For more on this we heard from IBAL spokesperson Conor Horgan. 

Explosions have been seen over Tel Aviv and Jerusalem as the country faces yet another barrage of missiles from Iran. For more on this we were joined by Alistair Bunkall, Sky’s Middle East Correspondent. 

A man has been taken in custody in connection with the murder of Democratic politician Melissa Hortman and her husband. We get the latest on this with David Blevins, Sky News US Correspondent.

Anti-mass tourism protests have erupted across Italy, Spain and Portugal as campaigners call for a curb in tourist numbers. Campaigners cite a raising cost of living and unavailability of housing for locals among their grievances. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was Zoe Adjey, senior lecturer at the Institute of Hospitality and Tourism at the University of East London.

Work to allow for the excavation of a burial ground at the former mother-and-baby home in Tuam is set to begin today. Such work is long awaited since the 2017 Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes determined that “significant quantities of human remains” were buried on the site. Catherine Corless, Campaigner and Local Historian spoke to Shane this morning.

Conflict between Israel and Iran escalated over the weekend after a pre-emptive strike on Tehran by the Israeli Defense Forces last Thursday. Iran retaliated after the attack, warning of a “devastating response” to Israel. We heard from Paul Kearns a Freelance Journalist in Tel Aviv. 

What started as a weekly morning run between two friends in Sydney has become an international movement, offering young men their own version of a men’s shed. The organisation “When No One’s Watching” is now taking roots in Ireland, and I am joined by Tadhg Kennelly co-founder and former All-Ireland winner for Kerry. 

From today, primary schools are required to implement a policy banning the use of and access to personal mobile phones for the duration of the school day .  Meanwhile, recognised post‑primary schools must adopt a restrictive phone-use policy. All to discuss with the Minister for Education Helen McEntee. 

Israel has carried out dozens of air strikes on Iran and declared an emergency as it braces for retaliation. We discuss the situation unfolding with  Patrick Bury, Defence Expert at the University of Bath and former NATO analyst.

A major change in organ donation law comes into effect from Tuesday, 17th of June which will mean that when a person dies it will be automatically assumed they wish to donate their organs. Unless they have indicated an objection during their lifetime.  Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast to discuss further Colin White, the National Advocacy and Projects Manager, Irish kidney Association and also Laura Perrins, Barrister and Writer for Gript.

Curfews, fines for parents, and the seizure of PlayStations should all be considered as part of a crackdown on antisocial behaviour by young offenders, according to Independent TD for Dublin mid-west Paul Gogarty.

There was a heavy police presence at a protest in Portadown last night. Our reporter Josh Crosbie was at it and gave an update on the situation there.

Israel has carried out dozens of air strikes on Iran and declared an emergency as it braces for retaliation. We get the latest on the situation on this Alistair Bunkall, Sky Middle East Correspondent.