Podcasts about newstalk breakfast

The US military said it completed a “heavy wave of strikes” against Iran on Thursday in response to so-called “surprise attacks” from Tehran against American bases in Jordan. Nicholas Hopton, Former Ambassador to Iran and non-resident Senior fellow at the Atlantic Council joined Anton on Newstalk Breakfast to discuss the latest moves made in the conflict

The US military said it completed a “heavy wave of strikes” against Iran on Thursday in response to so-called “surprise attacks” from Tehran against American bases in Jordan. Nicholas Hopton, Former Ambassador to Iran and non-resident Senior fellow at the Atlantic Council joined Anton on Newstalk Breakfast to discuss the latest moves made in the conflict

Climate Change Advisory Council are calling for urgent action to address household emissions and reduce exposure to fossil fuel price volatility Chairperson of the Climate Change Advisory Council Alex White joined Newstalk Breakfast to explain this

Climate Change Advisory Council are calling for urgent action to address household emissions and reduce exposure to fossil fuel price volatility Chairperson of the Climate Change Advisory Council Alex White joined Newstalk Breakfast to explain this

As Mayo gets ready to welcome home the Sam Maguire Cup later today in Castlebar, Gaelic Games Correspondent with Off The Ball, Tommy Rooney, joins Newstalk Breakfast live from the Winners Hotel.

As wildfires continue to spread across Europe, we hear from a family caught up in the experience. Ben Sturnham joined Jonathan Healy on Newstalk Breakfast this morning to tell us about his experience with a wildfire while on holiday in France

As budget day looms, different industry groups are publishing their pre-Budget submissions.Two of the groups from the Drinks Industry, Donall O'Keefe, the Secretary of the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland & Ceo of the Licensed Vintners Association, and Sheila Gilheany, the CEO of Alcohol Action Ireland, joined Newstalk Breakfast to set out their priorities.

The Government has been accused of rowing back plans for an overhaul of bin collections which would see companies responsible for a specific geographic area.Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent joined Newstalk Breakfast to discuss this further

Cybercriminals are using AI to piece together "digital breadcrumbs", like social media check-ins, fitness app data, public records, and leaked passwords, to build comprehensive profiles for identity theft.Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly, spoke to Newstalk Breakfast to expalin why

As Mayo gets ready to welcome home the Sam Maguire Cup later today in Castlebar, Gaelic Games Correspondent with Off The Ball, Tommy Rooney, joins Newstalk Breakfast live from the Winners Hotel.

Cybercriminals are using AI to piece together "digital breadcrumbs", like social media check-ins, fitness app data, public records, and leaked passwords, to build comprehensive profiles for identity theft.Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly, spoke to Newstalk Breakfast to expalin why

As wildfires continue to spread across Europe, we hear from a family caught up in the experience. Ben Sturnham joined Jonathan Healy on Newstalk Breakfast this morning to tell us about his experience with a wildfire while on holiday in France

As budget day looms, different industry groups are publishing their pre-Budget submissions.Two of the groups from the Drinks Industry, Donall O'Keefe, the Secretary of the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland & Ceo of the Licensed Vintners Association, and Sheila Gilheany, the CEO of Alcohol Action Ireland, joined Newstalk Breakfast to set out their priorities.

The Government has been accused of rowing back plans for an overhaul of bin collections which would see companies responsible for a specific geographic area.Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent joined Newstalk Breakfast to discuss this further

Minister for Enterprise Peter Burke has said he have received and reviewed the report on whether Aughinish Alumina was supplying alumina to the Russian military. He said “no adverse findings have been determined in relation to the export of alumina to Russia by the company”. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Minister for Enterprise Peter Burke. Also we get reaction to the report from Lesia Vasylenko, Ukrainian MP.

Minister for Enterprise Peter Burke has said he have received and reviewed the report on whether Aughinish Alumina was supplying alumina to the Russian military. He said “no adverse findings have been determined in relation to the export of alumina to Russia by the company”. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Minister for Enterprise Peter Burke. Also we get reaction to the report from Lesia Vasylenko, Ukrainian MP.

“As the pauses on social media videos are cut to shreds, I wonder where the assault on our senses will end”. According to broadcaster and Guardian columnist Adrian Chiles who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Finance Minister Simon Harris has said that improving people's disposable income will be a core focus of Budget 2027. With cuts to income tax among key priorities for the government. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Michelle Murphy, Research and policy analyst with Social Justice Ireland and James Geoghegan, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Bay South.

Finance Minister Simon Harris has said that improving people's disposable income will be a core focus of Budget 2027. With cuts to income tax among key priorities for the government. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Michelle Murphy, Research and policy analyst with Social Justice Ireland and James Geoghegan, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Bay South.

“As the pauses on social media videos are cut to shreds, I wonder where the assault on our senses will end”. According to broadcaster and Guardian columnist Adrian Chiles who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Uisce Éireann has announced a hosepipe ban for Dublin, South Tipperary and parts of Kildare, Meath, Wexford and Wicklow. This will will kick in on Thursday and remain in place until August 26. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Margaret Attridge, Head of Water Operations at Uisce Eireann.

Uisce Éireann has announced a hosepipe ban for Dublin, South Tipperary and parts of Kildare, Meath, Wexford and Wicklow. This will will kick in on Thursday and remain in place until August 26. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Margaret Attridge, Head of Water Operations at Uisce Eireann.

Former Master of Holles Street Peter Boylan told Newstalk Breakfast that the idea of ‘latent phase' of labour should be excised from guidelines.Anton spoke with Dr Maeve Eogan, Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the Rotunda, to hear more about current labour guidelines.

Former Master of Holles Street Peter Boylan told Newstalk Breakfast that the idea of ‘latent phase' of labour should be excised from guidelines.Anton spoke with Dr Maeve Eogan, Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the Rotunda, to hear more about current labour guidelines.

Former Master of the National Maternity Hospital, Professor Peter Boylan, told Newstalk Breakfast that Ireland's new labour guidelines may be putting women at risk.Under the updated HSE guidance, women in the latent phase of labour may not be admitted to a labour ward until they are around 4cm dilated, with some advised to continue labouring at home. Critics argue that because many women cannot accurately judge cervical dilation themselves, this approach could delay access to hospital care and increase the risk of complications.So, do you think we need to change our approach to labour for safer outcomes?Joining Andrea to discuss is Birth and Postpartum Doula, Roberta Hynes and listeners.

The President of the EU Commission, Ursula Von Der Leyen will visit Cork to mark the opening of Ireland's six-month EU Presidency. But protesting this visit are staff and students at University College Cork. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Ciarán Dawson, Spokesperson for UCC Staff Together for Palestine.

The President of the EU Commission, Ursula Von Der Leyen will visit Cork to mark the opening of Ireland's six-month EU Presidency. But protesting this visit are staff and students at University College Cork. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Ciarán Dawson, Spokesperson for UCC Staff Together for Palestine.

Earlier today on Newstalk Breakfast, Sinn Féin TD and Spokesperson on Children, Disability and Equality Claire Kerrane spoke to Anton on Childcare costs calling for the Government to deliver €200 a month childcare.Joining Ciara to discuss is Emer Currie, Fine Gael Spokesperson on Childcare.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

“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.

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.

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.

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.