Highlights From Newstalk Breakfast

From stopping traffic in the middle of London to throwing soup cans at historic paintings, Just Stop Oil has had a polarising campaign. But that campaign is coming to an end this Saturday. Speaking to Shane this morning was Mitch Rose, Just Stop Oil Spokesperson.

The State missed its target for delivery of social homes last year by almost 20 per cent, according to a new report published by the Department of Housing. Speaking to Ciara this morning to discuss further was Eoin O’Broin TD, Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Housing.

All Things Considered, is Sharon Osbourne calling for Kneecap's work visa to be revoked a step too far away from free speech? Listen here.

Insurance companies are slashing benefits on health plans and increasing premiums – which many customers remain unaware of. Here to tell us more is Charlie Weston, personal Finance editor with the Irish Independent.Listen here.

Esther McCarthy from The Irish Examiner joins Newstalk Breakfast with the latest celebrity and entertainment buzz — from Beyonce's kids and their struggle with fame, to Elizabeth Hurley's new beau.Listen here.

Fr Donal Neary, Jesuit priest and editor of The Messenger, joins Shane Coleman to reflect on Pope Francis’ little-known time in Dublin in 1980, long before his return as pontiff in 2018.Listen here.

Donal Cremin, President of the ASTI, joins Newstalk Breakfast as the union prepares to ballot members on industrial action over controversial Senior Cycle reforms.Listen here.

Amanda Holden joins Newstalk Breakfast to talk about her new Netflix reality series Cheat: Unfinished Business — and whether people really can forgive a cheater.Listen here.

Dr Paul Davis from DCU’s Business School joins Newstalk Breakfast after an audit reveals €2 million left idle in an OPW account, with financial mismanagement flagged.Listen here.

Sadhbh O’Neill, climate policy researcher, joins Newstalk Breakfast to explain how food fads like matcha and pistachio chocolate bars are putting global agricultural systems under pressure.Listen here.

Kielce Gussie, journalist with Vatican Radio, joins Newstalk Breakfast with the latest details from the Vatican as Pope Francis lies in state ahead of Saturday’s funeral.Listen here.

Brenda Bolger of Bolger's Motoring School joins Newstalk Breakfast as new RSA figures show driving test wait times are now up to 35 weeks in parts of the country.Listen here.

Cathal Crowe, Fianna Fáil TD for Clare and Chair of the Shannon Airport Oireachtas Group, joins the show to explain why regional airports like Shannon must seize the opportunity to attract more flights while the Dublin Airport passenger cap remains in place.Listen here.

Michael Gillespie, General Secretary of the Teachers’ Union of Ireland, joins Newstalk Breakfast from their annual conference to discuss teacher shortages, Senior Cycle reform and all other things on the agenda for the conference this Easter.Listen here.

Gerard O’Connell, Vatican correspondent for America Magazine, and Bishop Denis Nulty of Kildare & Leighlin, join Newstalk Breakfast to reflect on the life, legacy, and impact of Pope Francis.Listen here.

John Murphy, SIPTU Transport Organiser, joins Newstalk Breakfast following an incident on a Dublin Bus — renewing calls for a dedicated transport police force.Listen here.

Mary McCarthy, columnist with the Irish Independent, joins Newstalk Breakfast to discuss the benefits of boredom and why parents shouldn’t rush to over-schedule their children.Listen here.

Dr Johnny Ryan, Senior Fellow at the Irish Council for Civil Liberties, joins Newstalk Breakfast as a new bill calls on tech companies to switch off algorithmic feeds for children by default.Listen here.

Paola Flynn, Vatican Correspondent for EWTN Media, joins Newstalk Breakfast following the death of Pope Francis, reflecting on his legacy and the reaction from around the world.Listen here.

Minister for Public Expenditure and Infrastructure, Jack Chambers has said that there is ‘too much tolerance” of housing objections based on the “character” of an area. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Gavin Lawlor, President of Irish Planning Institute.