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The HSE says rules on how sunbed use is marketed need to be tightened, after new research found some Dublin tanning salons are heavily promoting products like accelerators that encourage sunbed use, despite a ban on promoting sunbeds themselves. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Professor Caitriona Ryan, Consultant Dermatologist at the Institute of Dermatologists.

Electric vehicle grants of up to €10,000 and an expanded school transport scheme are among the calls made today by the Climate Change Advisory Council in its Transport review, and its Chair Marie Donnelly spoke to Newstalk Breakfast.

 Today unions, opposition parties and housing charities will take to Leinster House, demanding the Government take emergency action on the housing crisis. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Owen Reidy, General Secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In Ballymena, police gathered to deter any rioters planning disorder for a third night in a row. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Newstalk Reporter Josh Crosbie who is on the ground there and Alex Burghart, Conservative MP and Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.

In Ballymena, police gathered to deter any rioters planning disorder for a third night in a row. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Newstalk Reporter Josh Crosbie who is on the ground there and Alex Burghart, Conservative MP and Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.

In a brutally honest piece for The Independent, writer Bill Linnane shares what happened when he said yes to hosting a house party for his teenage son. From puke everywhere to a mysteriously “shifting wall”, it raises the big parenting question, is allowing teens to drink at home safer, or just a messy illusion of control? Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Lisa Shaw is a blogger at ModernIrishMom on Instagram.

In a brutally honest piece for The Independent, writer Bill Linnane shares what happened when he said yes to hosting a house party for his teenage son. From puke everywhere to a mysteriously “shifting wall”, it raises the big parenting question, is allowing teens to drink at home safer, or just a messy illusion of control? Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Lisa Shaw is a blogger at ModernIrishMom on Instagram.

NewsTalk Breakfast is joined by Elon Musk's father, Errol. As this escalating row between Elon and Donald Trump rolls on, is it all about the "Big Beautiful Bill" or is there more to it.Listen here.

Deirdre Reynolds, Sunday World columnist, joins Newstalk Breakfast after her harasser — a convicted rapist — was sentenced to 11 years in prison.Listen here.

Reva Viard, activist on board the Gaza-bound flotilla, joins Newstalk Breakfast to discuss the group's mission to challenge Israel's naval blockade.Listen here.

Helen Coffey, Senior Features Writer with The Independent, joins Newstalk Breakfast to discuss why she compares ageing to grief — and how society treats growing older.Listen here.

Dee Molumby, pop culture and film expert, joins Newstalk Breakfast to talk about the newly released trailer and premiere date for Wicked: Part Two.Listen here.

David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief for The Guardian, joins Newstalk Breakfast to unpack the public feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk.Listen here.

Sorcha Edwards, Secretary General of Housing Europe, joins Newstalk Breakfast to outline ideas from the International Social Housing Festival underway in Dublin.Listen here.

Norma Foley, Minister for Children, joins Newstalk Breakfast to outline plans for a new maximum fee cap on early learning and childcare services. Listen here.

Deirdre Reynolds, Sunday World columnist, joins Newstalk Breakfast after her harasser — a convicted rapist — was sentenced to 11 years in prison.Listen here.

Reva Viard, activist on board the Gaza-bound flotilla, joins Newstalk Breakfast to discuss the group's mission to challenge Israel's naval blockade.Listen here.

Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent, Geraldine Herbert, joins Newstalk Breakfast to assess whether 175 new fast chargers will be enough to support growing EV demand across the country.Listen here.

Saoirse Brady, Executive Director of the Irish Penal Reform Trust, joins Newstalk Breakfast to discuss the Government's plan to add 1,000 prison spaces and whether it addresses the core problems in our society.Listen here.

Martin Wall, Public Policy Correspondent with The Irish Times, joined Newstalk Breakfast to detail a report into waiting list issues and a toxic workplace culture at CHI, now referred to Gardaí.Listen here.

Ian O'Doherty, Irish Independent columnist, joins Newstalk Breakfast to discuss growing pressure from US officials over Ireland's planned hate speech laws.Listen here.

Shane Scanlan, CEO of The Alliance Supporting Nursing Homes, joins Newstalk Breakfast following an RTÉ exposé of serious care concerns at homes run by Emeis Ireland (formerly Orpea).Get all the latest here.

Eoin Ó Broin, Sinn Féin's Housing Spokesperson, joined Newstalk Breakfast to reveal figures showing it often costs more to house families in emergency accommodation than to buy them a home.Listen here.

Councillor Aileen Browne joins Newstalk Breakfast to explain her proposal to install free sunscreen dispensers in parks and public areas to promote skin cancer awareness.Listen here.

Leona Macken joins Newstalk Breakfast after receiving a formal apology from the HSE over false-negative smear test results that led to a late-stage cervical cancer diagnosis.Listen here.

Professor in Psychiatry, Brendan Kelly of Trinity College Dublin joins Newstalk Breakfast to talk about how wealth gaps between friends can create stressListen here.

Councillor with Independent Ireland, Michael Leainde joins Newstalk Breakfast with reaction to the deaths of Sunny Jacobs — who spent five years on death row in the US — and Galway man Kevin Kelly, in a Connemara house fire.Listen here.

Sinead Tighe is a full-time carer to her teenage son and she joined Newstalk Breakfast to share the daily realities of caregiving and new research ahead of National Carers Week. Listen here.

Minister for Education Helen McEntee joins Newstalk Breakfast as thousands of students begin their Leaving and Junior Certificate exams.Get all the conversation here.

Conor Quinlan from the Environmental Protection Agency joins Newstalk Breakfast to explain Ireland's first national climate risk report and which areas are most vulnerable in the years ahead.Listen here.

A 70-year-old Irish woman has been arrested in the occupied West Bank and is detained in Israel, fighting a deportation order. Deirdre ‘D' Murphy is volunteering with the International Solidarity Movement an activist group helping Palestinian residents in the occupied West Bank. Mariam is another member of this group and joined NewsTalk Breakfast earlier to discuss.

Dr David A. Kessler, former US FDA Commissioner, joins Newstalk Breakfast to discuss his new book 'Diet, Drugs and Dopamine' — and what the popularity of Ozempic says about our relationship with food.Listen here.

Conor Skehan, Sunday Independent columnist, joins Newstalk Breakfast to discuss proposed reforms to the Land Development Agency that could speed up the delivery of housing across Ireland.Listen here.

Fintan Phelan, Mayor of Carlow, and Christy Galligan, former Garda Sergeant join Newstalk Breakfast as it's revealed that a man who fired shots in a local shopping centre was already on bail and facing 13 firearms-related charges.Listen here.

Prof Donnacha Ó Beacháin of DCU joins Newstalk Breakfast as Russia and Ukraine agree to swap 1,000 prisoners each.But any discussions on a ceasefiure deal remain far apartListen here.

Psychotherapist and author Stella O'Malley joins Newstalk Breakfast with advice for students and parents ahead of the first day of the 2025 Leaving Cert.Listen here.

Vincent McAvinney, London-based journalist, joins Newstalk Breakfast as German police prepare to launch a fresh search in Portugal in connection with the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.Listen here.

Claire Dunne, CEO of the Irish Travel Agents Association, joins Newstalk Breakfast to discuss why European airlines are calling for relaxation on compensation rules for flight delays.Listen here.

Ireland's largest gardening festival, Bloom kicks off today in the Phoenix Park. This year, Bloom will launch ‘A Taste of Bloom, curated by Neven', a very special new dining experience planned for this year's festival in collaboration with Chef Proprietor of McNean House, Neven Maguire. Neven chatted to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

A 53-year-old man remains in police custody suspected of attempted murder and drug driving after a car ploughed into a crowd of fans celebrating Liverpool's Premier League title win. Graham Wettone, Retired Metropolitan police with 30 years of experience and author spoke to Newstalk Breakfast with more on it.

“Say No to Brown Bin Intruders". That's the call from MyWaste.ie this National Food Waste Recycling Week. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Pauline McDonogh, Resource Efficiency Officer at MyWaste.ie.

US envoys in Ukraine have called for a ceasefire after a huge Russian attack on Ukraine killed at least 12 people and injured dozens overnight. But as the war wages on, how will the international community react? Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Dr Jenny Mathers, Department of International Politics, Aberystwyth University.

A greenway in Dublin Bay could transform the city, but is hampered by a lack of political will. That's according to Eamon Ryan Former Environment Minister and Green Party leader who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

In Mayo, a senior county council manager has called for a community-led “boycott” of holiday-home owners in order to bring vacant properties back into use. Westport Fine Gael Councillor and Chairman of Mayo County Council's strategic policy housing group Peter Flynn spoke to Newstalk Breakfast.

Fianna Fáil Councillor, Mayor of Tralee and a member of the HSE Health Forum South, Mikey Sheehy is calling on the Minister for Health to introduce legislation regulating the use of vapes in workplaces and indoor public spaces.Mike explained why to Newstalk Breakfast.

Women shouldn't have to work the week of their period. That's the call from Olivia Petter, Journalist and Author of Gold Rush. Olivia explained why to Newstalk Breakfast.