Highlights from Newstalk Breakfast

Celebrity Traitors UK became the most-watched TV event of the year. To talk about last night's finale was Scott Bryan, BBC TV Critic.

The national screening programme for breast cancer is projected to miss its screening targets for a third consecutive year. Dr Michael McCarthy, Consultant medical oncologist and President of the Irish society of medical Oncology discuss the missed targets with Ciara.

Remembrance Sunday is this weekend would you wear a poppy? Shane and Ciara gave their view.

James Browne, Minister for Housing and Fianna Fail TD for Wexford joined Shane this morning to discuss his plans to fix the housing crisis.

Last weekend, Arsenal player and Ireland captain Katie McCabe was in hot water in the UK for not wearing a poppy ahead of Remembrance Sunday. But by defending the right of Irish people not to wear a poppy, have we forgotten the people who choose to wear it proudly? We asked Frank Feighan Fine Gael TD and Vice-Chair of the British Irish Parliamentary Assembly.

“How does a flu last”, “why can't I get to sleep” and “why do I keep getting sore throats” are becoming common questions that people aren't asking their doctors – but ChatGPT. A recent survey found 40 per cent of Americans trust AI tools to navigate healthcare decisions. But how many people are really turning to the tech, and should it be used? All to discuss with lllona Duffy, Monaghan based GP.

The US Congress has written to Andrew Mountbatten Windsor requesting an interview with him in connection with his "long-standing friendship" with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein. We get the latest with Vincent McAvinney, London Based Journalist.

An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin has told the COP30 conference that More leaders need to 'tell it as it is' in relation to climate change. We get the latest on the conference with Jessica Woodlock, Newstalk Reporter in Belém.

Today, an Taoiseach Micheál Martin today begins a two-day official visit to Belém, Brazil to attend the COP30 Leader's Summit. We discuss his visitJessica Woodlock, Newstalk Reporter in Belém and also from George Monbiot, Environmental Journalist and Campaigner.

Another outbreak of avian influenza, or bird flu, on a commercial turkey farm has been confirmed by the Department of Agriculture. The latest cases of the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain of the virus were detected in the flock on the farm near Kells, Co Meath. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Sarah Hanley, Poultry Executive at the Irish Farmers Association.

Children under the age of nine are being exposed to antisemitism and far-right propaganda on the video games platform Roblox, according to new research from the Global Network on Extremism and Technology. Ollwyn Moran, Neurological developmental therapist founder of Cogni Kids gave her reaction to this research.

Two-thirds of people would avoid Dublin City Centre for fear of crime, according to a new survey from Dublin Inquirer and Amárach. The survey found that 12 per cent of people were the victims of theft in Dublin in the past 12 months, while 9 per cent said that they had been threatened in a public place. We discuss the survey findings further with Dr Matt Bowden, Criminologist and Senior Lecturer at TU Dublin.

There's a new exhibition coming to Dublin exploring the dark and disturbing world of serial killers from their crimes to the psychology behind them. But why do stories of such horror continue to grip us? We asked Emma Kenny, TV Psychologist and best-selling author.

Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered top officials to come up with proposals for the potential resumption of nuclear testing for the first time since the end of the Cold War more than three decades ago. We get the latest on this with Paul Rogers, Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies at Bradford University.

Financial education will soon be part of the curriculum in all British primary and secondary schools. Following an independent curriculum review, financial literacy was considered “the most highlighted area of importance by parents,” Ciara discussed this further with Paul Merriman, CEO of Fairstone and Founder of Ask Paul.

Public transport workers have claimed that antisocial and abusive behaviour has increased across the network. A survey by Siptu of over 200 members also reveals employee concern about progress on a government commitment to set up a dedicated transport police force. We discuss further with John Murphy, SIPTU Transport sector Organiser.

‘We too often tend to talk down to children. The inclination to continue parentese well past babyhood is patronising to kids.' So wrote Simon Tierney, Newstalk's Own in The Irish Times.

‘Unprecedented emissions cuts' are needed to avoid temperature rises making much of world ‘unlivable'. That's according to a new report from the United Nations' Environment Programme, which found that the world has failed to meet its target of limiting the rise in global temperatures to 1.5 degrees, and will likely breach this threshold in the next decade. All to discuss with Sadhbh O'Neill, Climate Policy Researcher.

Rape Crisis Ireland is calling for urgent action to ensure Ireland becomes a society where survivors of sexual violence feel safe to disclose and receive the support they need. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast to discuss further was Dr Clíona Saidléar Executive Director, Rape Crisis Ireland.

Ireland's housing crisis is likely to persist for at least another 15 years, according to the Department of Finance. The grim analysis was contained in Future Forty: A Fiscal and Economic Outlook to 2065. Shane discusses these findings with Dr Emma Howard, Economist at TU Dublin.

The Government has been accused in the Dáil of using rhetoric that is fueling anti-immigrant sentiment. This follows claims from Tánaiste Simon Harris that opponents are trying to ‘shut down' debate on immigration For more on this, we heard from Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD and Spokesperson for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration & John Clendennen, Fine Gael TD for Offaly.

Department of Finance predicts Ireland's housing crisis could last another 15 years. Ciara and Shane discussed this further.

You might be bombarded with teeth whitening ads across your social media, but do the kits work or could they be potentially dangerous? We discuss further with Dr Caroline Robbins, owner of Kiwi Dental.

The Labour Party will today call for a health-led drugs policy and decriminalization of people who use drugs. Is this the way forward in the war against drugs. All to discuss with Dr Garrett McGovern, Medical Director at the Priority Medical Clinic in Dundrum and GP addiction specialist.

Zohran Mamdani has won the New York City mayoral race, capping a meteoric rise from a little-known state politician to one of the country's most visible Democratic figures. So who is the New York mayor? To tell us was David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief, The Guardian.

After the recent presidential election, which saw the highest-ever vote for a left-wing candidate in Irish history. Many supporters of Catherine Connolly met an event last night to discuss “What's Next for the Left?” Joining Newstalk Breakfast talk about it is one of the event's speakers, Paul Murphy, People Before Profit TD.

The Criminal Assets Bureau sold 20 properties which were found to be the proceeds of crime last year, the highest number sold in any one year. Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan is expected to bring the bureau's annual report to the Cabinet and publish it later. We discuss further with Conor Lally, Irish Times Crime and Security Editor.

Uisce Éireann will be required to manage new privately built wastewater plants under proposals Minister for Housing James Browne will bring to Cabinet this morning. The move is aiming to speed up the delivery of homes in rural towns and villages that currently have inadequate water services. Ciara discusses this further with Paul Davis, Lecturer in Public Procurement, DCU.

The Irish Council for Civil Liberties is appearing before the Oireachtas Committee on Justice today, and it is calling for the age of criminal responsibility to be raised to 14. For more on this we heard from Sean Egan, Procedural Rights Fellow with Irish Council for Civil liberties and Practicing Criminal Barrister.

Sinn Fein is calling on the Government to support their legislation to cut school uniform costs. We discuss further with their Education Spokesperson Darren O'Rourke.

Young people across Ireland can apply for one of 40,000 free travel passes available through the European Commission's DiscoverEU initiative. So, what exactly are they? Eoghan Corry, Editor of Travel Extra.ie brings us the details.

Public hospitals have cancelled around one million patient appointments in the last four years. That's according to analysis from the Irish Medical Times ahead of Patient Solutions, a new conference dedicated to finding solutions to enhance patient care and outcomes. Ciara discusses this further with Professor Matthew Sadlier, Chair of the consultants committee of the Irish Medical Organization.

‘It should be recognised that the theft of a dog is more akin to the theft of a family member rather than the theft of an object. That should be recognised by the law.' That's the view of Pete Wedderburn, Bray Based Vet.

It seems to be getting earlier every year, but the rush of Black Friday deals has already started, and many retailers are already pushing what they promise to be great deals. Is there value to be had and what should you be wary of? All to discuss with Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly.All with thanks to Renault.

The Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O'Brien has today announced the publication of the Interim Report of the National Energy Affordability Taskforce. Its work focused on energy affordability in the years ahead All to discuss with Lisa Ryan, Professor in Energy Economics at University College Dublin.

A security review of all IPAS centres will take place speedily in the wake of an arson attack on a facility in Drogheda. Four children, including a baby, were among five people rescued from the top floor of a building housing International Protection applicants on Friday night. We heard from John Lannon, CEO of migrants' right organization Doras .

The Government should scrap Irish aviation's “free pass” on climate by introducing an air travel tax and ensuring the sector pays its fair share for pollution, according to a new report from environmental law and policy group Opportunity Green. Speaking to Ciara was their CEO, Aoife O'Leary.

Most people don't make it to the end of a voice note, according to a new poll by Talkmobile. Four in five listeners cut messages short after about three minutes, yet voice notes remain hugely popular, with seven billion sent worldwide every day. Ciara discusses this further with Esther McCarthy, Weekend Columnist with The Irish Examiner.

This week, Ministers will discuss plans for emergency planning powers. They would enable the Government to bypass existing planning laws and requirements for critical national infrastructure projects. It is expected that the package of reforms will include changes to the rules governing judicial review. All to discuss with Gavin Lawlor, President of Irish Planning Institute.

Sinn Fein has accused Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe of ‘taking people for fools' by claiming that most homeowners will not be pushed into higher local property tax bands. We heard from the party's Finance Spokesperson Pearse Doherty.

‘Dublin by Night' fest takes place tomorrow night and it's one of over 200 events that's been organised since Dublin City's Night-Time Economy strategy was launched a year ago. To tell us more about what to expect we spoke to Ray O'Donoghue, Dublin City's Night-time Economy Advisor Ray O'Donoghue, Dublin City's Night-time Economy Advisor.

The Central Bank of Ireland has today published the NCID Annual Private Motor Report 2024 on motor insurance cover. It found that premiums had increased by 9% in the previous 12 months. What is driving this increase? All to discuss with Brian Hanley is the CEO of the Alliance for Insurance Reform.