Podcast appearances and mentions of Jonathan Healy

Ireland has recorded its highest alcohol treatment figures in more than 10 years, according to a new report from the Health Research Board. Sheila Gilheany, Alcohol Action Ireland CEO joined Jonathan Healy on the show.

Ireland has become a global outlier by being “virtually defenceless,” and our allies are going to grow tired of that. That's according to Cathal Berry, former TD and former member of the defence forces who joined Jonathan Healy on the show.

Ireland has recorded its highest alcohol treatment figures in more than 10 years, according to a new report from the Health Research Board. Sheila Gilheany, Alcohol Action Ireland CEO joined Jonathan Healy on the show.

Ireland has become a global outlier by being “virtually defenceless,” and our allies are going to grow tired of that. That's according to Cathal Berry, former TD and former member of the defence forces who joined Jonathan Healy on the show.

We are often told about the importance of Ireland weaning itself off fossil fuels and reducing our reliance on other countries to keep the lights on. However, a new report from the National Social and Economic Council suggests it isn't as simple as going renewable and reaping the benefits. Muireann Lynch, Energy Economist at the ESRI joined Jonathan Healy on the show.

We are often told about the importance of Ireland weaning itself off fossil fuels and reducing our reliance on other countries to keep the lights on. However, a new report from the National Social and Economic Council suggests it isn't as simple as going renewable and reaping the benefits. Muireann Lynch, Energy Economist at the ESRI joined Jonathan Healy on the show.

The new Garda Commissioner will be announced later today, taking over from Drew Harris after seven years in office. Whoever fills the role will face issues such as rising resignations and low recruitment in the force. Ronan Slevin, General Secretary of the Garda Representative Association joined Jonathan Healy on the show.

The science has finally spoken; you need to cut your toxic friends and ‘frenemies' for the good of your health. Yes, a team of researchers from NYU found that negative social ties could cause premature ageing. Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin and Consultant Psychiatrist at Tallaght Hospital, joined Jonathan Healy on the show to discuss.

The science has finally spoken; you need to cut your toxic friends and ‘frenemies' for the good of your health. Yes, a team of researchers from NYU found that negative social ties could cause premature ageing. Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin and Consultant Psychiatrist at Tallaght Hospital, joined Jonathan Healy on the show to discuss.

The new Garda Commissioner will be announced later today, taking over from Drew Harris after seven years in office. Whoever fills the role will face issues such as rising resignations and low recruitment in the force. Ronan Slevin, General Secretary of the Garda Representative Association joined Jonathan Healy on the show.

Vogue magazine has come under scrutiny after publishing an issue featuring AI generated models in an advert for fashion brand, Guess. What does this mean for beauty standards and the future of publishing? Newstalk's Tech Correspondent Jess Kelly joined Jonathan Healy on the show.

Israel has begun a pause in fighting in three areas of Gaza to address the worsening humanitarian situation. Juliette Touma UNRWA Communications Director joined Jonathan Healy on the show this morning.

“I'm a mum on holiday – but why am I more burned out than ever?” So writes Rhiannon Picton-James, Freelance Journalist who joined Jonathan Healy on the show.

The EU has agreed to a 15 per cent tariff with the US after months of tense talks and the risk of 30 per cent tariffs from Friday. Neale Richmond, Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade joined Jonathan Healy on the show.

The EU has agreed to a 15 per cent tariff with the US after months of tense talks and the risk of 30 per cent tariffs from Friday. Neale Richmond, Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade joined Jonathan Healy on the show.

“I'm a mum on holiday – but why am I more burned out than ever?” So writes Rhiannon Picton-James, Freelance Journalist who joined Jonathan Healy on the show.

Israel has begun a pause in fighting in three areas of Gaza to address the worsening humanitarian situation. Juliette Touma UNRWA Communications Director joined Jonathan Healy on the show this morning.

Vogue magazine has come under scrutiny after publishing an issue featuring AI generated models in an advert for fashion brand, Guess. What does this mean for beauty standards and the future of publishing? Newstalk's Tech Correspondent Jess Kelly joined Jonathan Healy on the show.

Chef Rory O'Connell joins Jonathan Healy with ideas for seasonal dishes and explains why the Folly Festival has become a staple of Ireland's summer food and music calendar.Listen here

The calls for significantly increased taxes on the ultra-wealthy are only getting louder. Is it possible to be an ethical billionaire? Jonathan Healy is joined by Oxfam Ireland CEO Jim Clarken and Dan O'Brien, the Chief Economist at the Institute of International and European Affairs. to discuss. Listen here.

8 men who pleaded guilty to their involvement in the largest drug seizure in the history of the state have been jailed for a combined 129 years. 6 men were caught aboard the MV Matthew while two others tried to offload drugs onboard a second ship in the Irish Sea in September 2023 Frank Greaney NewsTalk's Court correspondent joined Jonathan Healy for all the latest.

Eight years ago, ruth ware captivated readers with the story of Lo Blacklock aboard the aurora and now she is back for a second installment of Lo's adventures. This time around Lo is now happily married and the mother of two children and is swapping the cruise ship for a luxury Swiss hotel. Ruth Ware joins Jonathan Healy to chat the latest on her new book 'The Woman In Suite 11' and more.

Barry Kenny, Head of Corporate Communications for Iarnród Éireann and Rosslare Europort, and Eoghan Corry, travel journalist and editor of TravelExtra, join Jonathan Healy to discuss the rather suprising news of Stenaline withdrawing its Rosslare to Cherbourg ferry service from the end of September this year.Listen here for all the latest.

Eamon Ryan, former Green Party leader, joins Jonathan Healy to discuss Ireland's missed climate goals, accountability in government, and what he believes needs to happen next to start hitting those climate goals.Listen here.

Jonathan Healy is joined by John Fardy, host of Screentime, and entertainment journalist Sarina Bellissimo to preview the weekend's best film and streaming picks — from hidden gems to blockbuster releases.Listen here

Broadcaster Jennifer Zamparelli joins Jonathan Healy to talk about stepping into the iconic role of narrator in the new stage production of The Rocky Horror Picture Show in the Bórd Gáis— and how she's putting her own spin on the cult classic.Listen here

NewsTalk's Josh Crosbie hit the streets to ask parents their views on allowing kids to see their drinking habits.For discussion,June Shannon, medical journalist and mother, and Dr Malie Coyne, clinical psychologist and author, join Jonathan Healy on whether this sets a harmful example.Listen here

New research has found that more than 500 bird species, including the puffin and the European turtle dove, could vanish within the next century. Can it be stopped?Joining guest host Jonathan Healy to discuss is Niall Hatch of Bird Watch Ireland.

Life can be full of confusing things, but no need to worry! Every Wednesday, Simon Tierney will be showing you ‘How to do Stuff' - bringing his best tips for those things you might not think about.This week, Simon joins guest host Jonathan Healy to discuss how to pack a suitcase!

The Irish Postmasters' Union is calling on the Government to invest €15 million per year over the next five years to prevent a decline in post offices.It's one of a number of issues brought up today at the Oireachtas Arts and Community Committee in relation to the future of our postal service.David McRedmond, CEO of An Post, was there, and joins Jonathan Healy to discuss.

With technology rapidly advancing, and artificial intelligence becoming more and more intelligent, should we be concerned about AI replicating us after death? Would we want our loved ones to talk to artificial models of us after we pass? Or is that something that we should be able to opt out of, like in our wills?Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly joins guest host Jonathan Healy to discuss.

|reland has the third lowest childhood vaccine coverage among high-income nations globally.It also has the sixth lowest coverage among the countries on the European continent and the second lowest among western European nations.Why is this the case?To answer this and discuss further, guest host Jonathan Healy is joined by Professor of Experimental Immunology at Trinity College Dublin, Kingston Mills.

Women's Aid recorded their highest number of calls ever in 2024, the organisation has confirmed in its annual report.Last year, the organisation was contacted 32,144 times - a figure 12% higher than the one in 2023 - of which 24,396 were made through the National Freephone Helpline.For more on this, guest host Jonathan Healy is joined by CEO of Women's Aid, Sarah Benson. And later, Trina O'Connor, Criminologist and Pat Marry, former Detective join to discuss how well the Gardaí are trained for domestic violence calls.(Women's Aid 24 Hour National Freephone Helpline: 1800 341 900)

First published in 1774, the classic nursery rhyme Hickory Dickory Dock has been given a trigger warning over 250 years since it was originally published.This comes after a theatre production of the kids' classic Three Little Pigs was criticised for placing a similar trigger warning on its content.This begs the question, are we taking this trigger-happy approach to content warnings on children's literature a step too far?Joining guest host Jonathan Healy to discuss this is Columnist with The Irish Daily Mail and Sunday Independent, Brenda Power.

UNICEF has warned that, with the world's attention averted elsewhere, the situation in Gaza is hitting “rock bottom.”Famine conditions in the territory worsen as aid continues to be blocked, with hospital resources unable to accommodate the number of children being admitted for acute malnutrition.Over 500 people have been killed since last month, and almost 3,800 injured at Gazan aid sites, according to the Hamas-run Health Ministry.Executive Director of UNICEF, Peter Power, joins guest host Jonathan Healy to discuss.

Irish farmers have welcomed plans by the European Parliament to restrict “cynical” vegetarian and vegan food producers from using words such as sausage and burger to sell their products.Henry McKean has been getting thoughts from the public, and joins guest host Jonathan Healy to discuss.

The Government last week authorised the purchase of the CityWest hotel in Saggart, Co Dublin, to become a state-owned International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) centre for asylum-seekers.According to Eoin O'Malley, Associate Professor of Politics at DCU, the CityWest hotel can be described as “a monument to Irish policy failure”.Eoin joins Jonathan Healy to discuss.

Comedian and actress Catherine Lynch joins guest host Jonathan Healy to place her favourite book on The Hard Shoulder Bookshelf!

Today, Sinn Féin brought a Private Member's Bill on extending voting rights to Irish Citizens outside the state for the Presidential Election.This has been hotly debated for years, with the Constitutional Convention first recommending this extension in 2013.Sinn Féin Senator Conor Murphy joins guest host Jonathan Healy to discuss.

An agreement has been reached between the HSE and health unions on the introduction of an extended working day and week. This agreement is an attempt to free up beds, and have extended care to patients outside of 9 to 5 office hours.The agreement would see staff such as consultants, social workers, therapists and administrative staff rostered over seven days, as opposed to five.To discuss this, guest host Jonathan Healy is joined by Kevin Figgis, Divisional Head of SIPTU Health Division and Matthew Sadlier, Consultant Psychiatrist and Chair of the IMO's Consultants Committee.

Today is the first of a two-day summit of NATO members, being held in the Hague.The summit has one main item on the agenda: defense spending. The aim is to increase spending to 5% of member's GDP by 2035, in line with President Trump's demands.Shona Murray, Europe Correspondent with Euronews joins guest host Jonathan Healy to discuss.Image: Reuters

Two explosions were heard in the Iranian capital on Tuesday, the judiciary news outlet Mizan and the Shargh newspaper reported, after U.S. President Donald Trump called on Israel not to bomb Iran following a ceasefire reached early on Tuesday.What's next? And what might Iran do?Ali Ansari is the Founding Director of the Institute of Iranian Studies at St Andrews University and joins guest host Jonathan Healy to discuss.

From a favourite mug to the one spot on the couch you won't let anyone else sit, what are the small, seemingly trivial things that bring you joy? Joining guest host Jonathan Healy to discuss is Comedian Julie Jay and Joe McGuken, Writer, actor and Producer.

Students heading on J1s will be told to make their social media profiles public ahead of travelling.The American Embassy in Ireland is also asking applicants to include the usernames for social media sites they've used in the past five years.Larry Donnelly is Law Lecturer at University of Galway and Columnist with The Journal, and joins guest host Jonathan Healy to discuss.

Last Thursday, Cork Airport was announced as this year's Air Council International Best Airport in Europe award winner.This is the third time the airport has won this prestigious award.Joining guest host Jonathan Healy to discuss the achievement, and why Cork Airport continues to receive it is Airport Chief Executive, Niall McCarthy.

For this week's Kids Health Check, guest host Jonathan Healy is joined by Caroline O'Connor, Registered Dietitian, Lactation Consultant and Founder of Solid Starts to discuss how you can manoeuvre one of the biggest milestones in your baby's first year: weaning!

A new report from Fluid Focus has revealed that students spend 5 and a half hours daily on their phones, which could add up to 25 years of their life…The report also highlighted the negative impact this amount of screen time can have on young people's mental health, attention span and overall wellbeing.Dr Charlotte Armitage, author of ‘Generation Zombie: Why Devices Are Harming Our Children' joins guest host Jonathan Healy to discuss these impacts, and what can be done to fix them.

The 40th memorial to commemorate the Air India flight 182 terrorist attack victims has taken place in Ahakista, West Cork.The flight was en route from Montreal to New Delhi when a bomb detonated onboard, killing all 329 passengers.James Robinson, retired Irish Navy Captain and Lieutenant Commander of Le Aisling joins Jonathan Healy to share his experience of the recovery mission.

Tánaiste Simon Harris has today described the US attack on Iran's nuclear facilities as "a very unhelpful intervention."He said as much as he made his way into a meeting of EU Foreign Ministers today…Joining guest host Jonathan Healy to discuss the EU reaction, and what is potentially happening next for this conflict is Rosie Birchard, Journalist with DW News and Michael Graham, Managing Editor of InsideSources, a national news outlet based in Washington DC.

A ban looks likely to be introduced on smoking and vaping at all playgrounds, multi-use games areas, and amenity spaces controlled by Cork County Council, primarily sparked by concerns about children's health.Should it go further, should all public smoking be banned?Joining guest host Jonathan Healy to discuss is Cork County Councillor, Jack White.