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Uisce Éireann is urging people to conserve water after demand in Dublin hit record levels during last month's hot weather, with the provider warning current usage rates are unsustainable. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Uisce Éireann's Head of Water Operations, Margaret Attridge.

Uisce Éireann is urging people to conserve water after demand in Dublin hit record levels during last month's hot weather, with the provider warning current usage rates are unsustainable. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Uisce Éireann's Head of Water Operations, Margaret Attridge.

You may have heard a discussion this morning on Newstalk Breakfast about biodegradable bin bags and how not all of them can be put into your compost bin, but why is this such an issue?Joining Ciara Doherty to discuss is the Secretary of the Irish Waste Management Association, Conor Wash and Chief Executive of Voice Ireland, Tad Kirakowski.

Why has RTÉ spent more than €230,000 on luxury chauffeur services since 2021? Independent's Political Reporter Aisling Moloney joined Anton on Newstalk Breakfast to discuss.

Why has RTÉ spent more than €230,000 on luxury chauffeur services since 2021? Independent's Political Reporter Aisling Moloney joined Anton on Newstalk Breakfast to discuss.

Fine Gael is tabling a Bill that would remove some barriers to installing more CCTV cameras around Dublin. Speaking on Newstalk Breakfast this morning, James Geoghegan, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Bay South would be helpful in areas that have “a high prevalence of crime” along with aiding Garda Investigations.Dublin has one of the lowest levels of CCTV cameras in Europe with just over 200 cameras operated by An Garda Síochána. So, is it time to follow in the footsteps of other European cities?For more on this, Ciara is joined by Declan Power, Security and Defense Analyst and Dr Elizabeth Farries, Director at UCD Centre for Digital Policy.

With all the talk of the fuel crisis and 6 weeks of jet fuel left, do we need to worry about our summer holidays? Travel Commentator and Owner of Travel Extra Eoghan Corry doesn't think so and he explained why to Newstalk Breakfast.

With all the talk of the fuel crisis and 6 weeks of jet fuel left, do we need to worry about our summer holidays? Travel Commentator and Owner of Travel Extra Eoghan Corry doesn't think so and he explained why to Newstalk Breakfast.

As Easter holidays start parents may find themselves in need of extra support when it comes to looking after the kids. And who better to mind our children than their grandparents. Should they ever be paid for their selfless dedication? Anne Atkins, English novelist, writer and broadcaster joined us on Newstalk Breakfast to discuss.

Shorter school days and more breaks for students have been recommended by a Dáil committee, which has looked to move the Irish education system towards a Finnish model. Paul Crone, Director of the National Association of Principals and Deputies joined us on Newstalk Breakfast to discuss.

This morning on Newstalk Breakfast, Anton spoke to Paul Crone on proposed shorter school days…The changes come after a report found the Irish curriculum is “overloaded” and should be adapted to follow the Finnish model.Joining Andrea to discuss is Cathal Crowe, Fianna Fail TD for Clare and Chairman of the Oireachtas Education and Youth Committee, Lisa Shaw (@modernirishmom on Instagram), Jen Hogan, Irish Times journalist and host of the ‘Conversations with Parents' podcast and listeners.

The Government's new voluntary Motor Insurance Transparency Code falls short on real openness and shields insurers' massive profits while drivers pay the price. That's the view of the Law Society, whose spokesperson and Past President Stuart Gilhooly spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Earlier on Newstalk Breakfast, Anton Savage spoke to Sinn Féin Councilor Aoife Rose O'Brien on the mass eviction notice served to 36 households in Wexford.The eviction will impact about 100 people living in the Hazelwood estate in Bridgetown…Andrea is joined by some of those affected to discuss.

From Tuesday February 3rd, this podcast will feature all the very best content from Newstalk Breakfast (7-9am) on Ireland's only independent talk radio station. Presented by Anton Savage, a seasoned broadcaster and communications expert, this show has everything you need – and want – to know first thing each morning, brought to you with insight, intelligence and wit. It's the perfect mix of news, current affairs, craic, entertainment, sport, politics, and everyday life issues to delve into over your coffee and commute, whether that's out to the yard, into the city, or a short jaunt to the office in the back garden. If you're talking about it, we're talking about it!

A €2.5bn redress scheme for up to 100,000 owners of defective Celtic Tiger apartments will be brought to the Dáil in the coming months. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Micheál Carrigy Fine Gael TD for Longford–Westmeath and Chair of Oireachtas Housing Committee.

One in four corporate employees self-identify or have been diagnosed as neurodivergent, according to new research from the Institute of Education at Dublin City University. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was CEO of As I am Ireland Autism Charity, Adam Harris.

Earlier this week, Irish Independent Technology Editor Adrian Weckler was telling us how European countries are cracking down on dodgy boxes and Ireland could follow suit with new penalties of its own. But according to Michael McNamara, Independent MEP for Ireland South, paywalls and unfair consumer practices will continue driving customers to the dodgy box. Michael explained more to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

A year on from Storm Éowyn, the Government has failed to act quickly enough to strengthen protections against extreme weather events. That's the view of Roderic O'Gorman Green Party Leader and TD for Dublin West who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

“Poor nutrition now leads to long-term health costs” That's the warning from Darina Allen, Chef, Author and founder of Ballymaloe Cookery School. She is set to appear before an Oireachtas committee today to discuss the Hot School Meal programme, and Darina spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

“I was in a work-commute-collapse cycle and didn't know what to do. Then I began sampling hobbies I'd previously dismissed and it became oddly addictive.” Those are the words of freelance journalist Amy Wild who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Europe is facing an ‘existential moment' in its response to Donald Trump's tariff threats, Tánaiste Simon Harris has said. Bobby McDonagh, Former Irish Ambassador to the EU and the UK joined us on Newstalk Breakfast.

The Government has announced €360 million in capital funding for active travel and greenway projects in 2026, aimed at expanding walking and cycling infrastructure right across the country. Minister for Transport, Darragh O'Brien, joined us on Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

“Retirement is ‘the greatest con job' inflicted on Irish society.” That's according to Terry Prone, Chairman of the Communications Clinic, on her new podcast “Grey Matters” with Fergus Finlay and who joined us on Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

EU envoys have been summoned for emergency talks in Brussels today, as the UK and its EU allies face a new round of tariffs imposed by Donald Trump, this time linked to Greenland. The move has been branded “unacceptable”, and opposition is also growing at home. Matt Mayer, Conservative Policy Expert and Former Bush Administration Senior Official and Dan Mulhall, Former Ambassador of Ireland to the United States, joined us on Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

“When I was a boy, glasses were a source of shame that ruined my self-esteem. Now that contact lenses have failed me too, all that's left is to embrace the blurriness” So writes Adrian Chiles, broadcaster and Guardian columnist who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast.

“Congestion charges won't be popular, but they are our only way out of a jam” so wrote Sunday Independent Columnist, Eoin O'Malley, Associate Professor in political science at the School of Law and Government, Dublin City University. Eoin explained all to Newstalk Breakfast.

Thousands of people are feared dead in Iran after a crackdown on weeks of anti-government protests. US President Donald Trump has urged anti-government protesters in Iran to "keep protesting", saying that "help is on its way". Tara Kangarlou, global affairs journalist, author of The Heartbeat of Iran and Adjunct professor, Georgetown University joined us on Newstalk Breakfast this morning with the latest.

Thousands of patients are being denied the free dental care they are entitled to every year after more than half of dentists across the country have pulled out of the medical card scheme. Irish Dental Association Chief, Fintan Hourihan, joined Sean Defoe on Newstalk Breakfast.

A loophole allowing the conversion of derelict or vacant properties into accommodation for international protection applicants without full planning permission needs to be closed. That's the view of Fine Gael Senator, Mark Duffy, who joined us on Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

US President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on any country that does business with Iran, ramping up pressure on the country. This comes as Norway-based NGO Iran Human Rights said it had confirmed 648 people have been killed during protests, including nine minors. Paul Rogers, Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies at Bradford University and Haleh Blake, British Iranian Activist both joined Shane Coleman on Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Niamh Smyth, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence and Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan, is seeking a meeting with X over Grok AI turning photos of women and minors into sexually suggestive deepfake images. Minister Smyth spoke to Newstalk Breakfast to discuss further.

China has told the US to free Nicolas Maduro, hours before he is expected to appear in court in New York. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has suggested Colombia could be a target for the US, calling its president a "sick man" who won't be in power for long. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Sean Bell Former Fighter Pilot, Military Analyst and Co-Host of the Red Matrix Podcast Luis Diaz, Venezuelan man living in Ireland.

‘Employers should work with staff but they cannot solve traffic jams.' So writes Damien McCarthy, CEO of HR Consultancy Firm HR Buddy who explained why to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

The government should create an independent expert group to fix its fragmented energy policy, which is punishing consumers. That's the call from industry group Fuels for Ireland, whose CEO Kevin McPartlan explained why to Newstalk Breakfast.

Two police officers and another person have been killed in a car blast in Moscow, Russia's investigative committee has said. It happened close to the scene where a Russian general was killed by a bomb on Wednesday. Meanwhile Russia has continued to launch strikes targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure, while peace talks between the two nations have thus far yielded little progress. Emmanuelle Chaze, Ukraine correspondent for Radio France Internationale and France24 joined us on Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Comedian and actor Russell Brand has had two further charges of rape and sexual assault brought against him. Brand already has five previous counts of sexual offences, pertaining to the period between 1999 and 2005. Enda Brady, International TV Anchor with TRT World, joined us on Newstalk Breakfast to give us an update…

It's Christmas Eve, which means many people will be packing up and travelling to see family and friends for the Christmas break. But what details do you need to know before you go? Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager, Iarnród Éireann and Graeme McQueen, DAA Media Relations Manager joined Jonathan Healy on Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

A classic Christmas tale... thoughts about getting presents for our loved ones go from ‘I have plenty of time' to ‘Oh no' in the blink of an eye. But how do we course correct now that the damage has been done and the time lost? Lifestyle Editor and Saturday Weekend Magazine Columnist with The Irish Examiner, Esther McCarthy joined us on Newstalk Breakfast to present thoughtful last-minute gifts that just might save your Christmas...

Judges will be obliged to consider community service for crimes that would normally warrant a two-year jail sentence, according to reports in the Irish Daily Mail this morning. These new plans from the Department of Justice are aimed at reducing prison overcrowding. Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent Ireland TD for Roscommon-Galway, joined us on Newstalk Breakfast to discuss.

Last week we heard that the UK is going to re-join the study abroad ‘Erasmus' programme in 2027 but now they might be going a step further. Their Health Secretary Wes Streeting said that he would support re-joining the EU customs union in order to grow their economy. Adam Boulton, a political commentator, columnist with the I paper, and presenter on Times Radio joined us on Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Up to 1,100 people hit by the so-called superflu are predicted to be in hospital over Christmas week. Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Minister For Health, Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire joined us on Newstalk Breakfast.

The GAA's argument for maintaining its links to Allianz is flawed – tainted money is not worth having. So writes Sunday Independent Columnist and former Meath footballer Colm O'Rourke, who joined us on Newstalk Breakfast to discuss.

Talks being held between ⁠US, European and Ukrainian officials in Florida aimed at ending Russia's war in Ukraine have “productive and constructive” so far, according to US special envoy Steve Witkoff. But as Russian officials renew criticism of European proposals, how far away is meaningful progress? Jenny Mathers of the Department of International Politics at Aberystwyth University joined us on Newstalk Breakfast to discuss...

The owners of St Stephen's Green Shopping Centre in Dublin are making a renewed bid to redevelop the landmark shopping centre. The revised plan once again includes removing the existing facade of the shopping centre and adding office space. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Dr Carole Pollard, Former president of the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland & Co- Editor of the book Irish Cities in Crisis.

Minister for European Affairs Thomas Byrne said he did not anticipate a vote on the Mercosur trade deal until January. Adding that the agreement offers substantial benefits for Irish farmers and the broader economy. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was Dennis Drennan, President of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association.

Housing Minister James Browne will update Cabinet today about the Vacant Above the Shop Grant, which would provide up to 140,000 euros to help people turn spaces above shops into homes. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Claire McManus, Director of JFOC Architects and Housing Spokesperson for the Royal Institute of Architects.

The funeral of Tadgh Farrell, aged 4 who was killed alongside his great-aunt in a house fire in Edenderry, Co Offaly to take place today. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Fergus McDonnell, Independent Ireland Councillor for Edenderry .

Overall immigration numbers in Ireland have dropped despite a 40% increase in asylum applications last year, that's according to according to the European Migration Network Ireland's annual review. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Keire Murphy, Author of the report and Senior Policy Officer, the European Migration Network Ireland's in the ESRI.

Millions of children and teenagers in Australia have begun losing access to their social media accounts after a world-first ban has come into effect, blocking online access for users under 16. Dr Danielle Einstein, the Sydney-based clinical psychologist who laid out the evidence for the ban in the Einstein Report and in her latest co-authored book Raising Anxiety spoke to Newstalk Breakfast.

A new report shows that Doctors at Tallaght University Hospital diagnosed 18 young people with a neurological disorder caused by inhaling nitrous oxide or “laughing gas”. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast with more on this was Hugh Kearney, Consultant Neurologist St James hospital and Trinity College earlier.