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Today is 'World Restart A Heart Day' 4:31

18h ago4:31

4:31

Don't fear CPR in cardiac arrest cases ,that's the message from the Irish Heart Foundation as they mark World Restart a Heart Day. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast Brigid Sinnot, Resuscitation Manager at the Irish Heart Foundation.

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Are hotel breakfast standards slipping? 4:07

17h ago4:07

4:07

Cost cutting in the hospitality industry has led to hotel breakfast standards slipping. We ask Georgina Campbell, Founder of The Food and Hospitality Guide.

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The pressure of finding a school place for parents 3:11

17h ago3:11

3:11

Parents have been warned to apply to multiple secondary schools for their children as the pressure on places reaches boiling point. We hear from Paul Crone Director of the National Association of Principals and Deputies.

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Do we need fireplaces and chimneys out of homes? 5:45

17h ago5:45

5:45

A new report urges the Irish government to get gas boilers, fireplaces and chimneys out of homes as soon as possible. With us to discuss this recommendation is the report Co-Author Dr Michael Keary.

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Pearse Doherty, Sinn Féin’s Deputy Leader 15:39

18h ago15:39

15:39

Sinn Féin accused of ‘culture of secrecy and cover-up’ over failure to reveal reasons behind Niall Ó Donnghaile’s resignation. Shane spoke to Pearse Doherty, Sinn Féin’s Deputy Leader.

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Finance Bill 2024 debate begins today 8:35

19h ago8:35

8:35

The debate on the Finance Bill 2024 begins in the Dáil today. We discuss what this day will bring with Minister for Finance, Jack Chambers.

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A scam designed to steal sensitive financial data from motorists 2:54

1d ago2:54

2:54

A scam designed to steal sensitive financial data from motorists using bogus QR codes on parking meters has been identified in Dublin and Wicklow. We get the details on this with Adrian Weckler, Technology Editor with The Irish Independent.

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Why do we shy away from maths in adulthood? 5:19

1d ago5:19

5:19

It is National maths week and we want to know why so many people shy away from mathematics in adulthood. We ask Niamh O’Meara, Associate Professor in Maths Education and Deputy Director of EPISTEM.

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Proposal to transform the GPO get underway! 6:47

1d ago6:47

6:47

The Dublin City Taskforce has proposed the GPO on O’Connell Street is redeveloped into a major public building, including a new home for RTÉ, in plans being brought to Cabinet today. We get reaction to this with Róisín Murphy is an architect and conservation activist.

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The US Presidential election is three weeks from today 6:30

1d ago6:30

6:30

The US Presidential election is three weeks from today. Shane spoke to Amy Tarkanian, Former Nevada Republican State Chairwoman and Republican Strategist.

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Do school uniforms stifle participation in sport? 5:40

1d ago5:40

5:40

The Sports Action Plan being brought to cabinet today intends to examine how suitable school uniforms are for encouraging girls to participate in sport? We discuss with Méabh De Búrca, Former Ireland Player and Pundit.

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We get the latest from Lebanon 5:48

2d ago5:48

5:48

Lebanon says at least 21 have been killed in Israeli air strike in the north of the country. We get the latest on the situation there with Justin Sahlani, Freelance Journalist in Beirut.

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Restaurant and bar owners protesting at Leinster House 4:36

2d ago4:36

4:36

Increased minimum wage and pension auto-enrolment have made costs too high, according to restaurant and bar owners protesting outside Leinster House today. Speaking to Shane this morning was Pat Crotty, CEO of The Vintners Federation of Ireland.

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What to do if you fall victim to scam texts! 4:03

3d ago4:03

4:03

From tax refunds to missed deliveries, the scammers are out in force at the moment sending text messages to unsuspecting punters. How do you know if a text is a scam or not and what should you do if you fall for one? To explain all we heard from Newstalk’s Tech Correspondent, Jess Kelly.

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Why are greenways so divisive? 6:04

3d ago6:04

6:04

The Government plans to invest about 1 billion Euro on Greenways by 2040, but what benefits do they make for towns? We discuss with Kieran Kelly From Greenways Ireland.

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Sinn Féin Leader, Mary Lou McDonald 11:10

3d ago11:10

11:10

Sinn Féin TD and Chair of the Public Accounts Committee, Brian Stanley announced his resignation from the party this weekend following an internal inquiry into the Laois-Offaly TD. Shane was joined on the show by Sinn Féin Leader, Mary Lou McDonald.

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The Union of Students Ireland is launching its General Election manifesto 3:48

3d ago3:48

3:48

The Union of Students Ireland general election manifesto calls for the next government to introduce a strategic plan to address, among many things, the housing crisis affecting students. We discuss this with Union of Students Ireland President, Chris Clifford.

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Fórsa is balloting 30,000 health workers for industrial action 6:59

3d ago6:59

6:59

Starting this week, Fórsa is balloting 30,000 health workers for industrial action. We asked why they are holding these ballots with Ashley Connolly, Fórsa National Secretary, Head of the Health and Welfare Division.

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Israeli tanks ‘forcibly’ entered UN post in Lebanon 5:05

3d ago5:05

5:05

Israeli tanks forcibly entered a UN base in southern Lebanon, according to UNIFIL. We get the latest with Alistair Bunkall, Sky’s Middle East Correspondent.

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Have you got 'the one that got away’? 4:55

6d ago4:55

4:55

People have taken to BuzzFeed to tell their stories of ‘The one that got away’ But, how common is it? We ask Mairead Loughman, Matchmaker, Founder of Love HQ and podcast host of ‘Would Like To Meet’.

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The Northern Lights explained! 3:29

6d ago3:29

3:29

There was a dazzling display of pink and green visible from the sky last night as the Northern Lights made a spectacularly rare appearance across the country. Just what are the Northern Lights? Alan O’Reilly from Carlow Weather explains.

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Ireland needs to place a stronger focus on biodiversity conservation 3:41

6d ago3:41

3:41

Ireland needs to place a stronger focus on biodiversity conservation and restoration in the fight against climate change. We discuss with Climate Change Advisory Council Member Professor Yvonne Buckley.

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Over 117 were injured in Israeli strikes on Beirut 9:06

6d ago9:06

9:06

At least 22 people were killed and over 117 were injured in Israeli strikes on Beirut last night. We get the latest on the situation there with Alistair Bunkall, Sky News Middle East Correspondent. We will see Irish peacekeepers to pull out of the area? We discuss with Declan Power, Security Analyst.…

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Dublin becomes a breastfeeding friendly city! 5:32

6d ago5:32

5:32

Dublin is officially becoming a breastfeeding-friendly city. Earlier this week, the City Council unanimously agreed on the motion put forward by Hazel Chu Our reporter, Josh Crosbie has been speaking to those welcoming the decision.

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Does cash remain king? 6:51

6d ago6:51

6:51

Almost €25 billion worth of cashless payments are made every year, according to a new report from the Banking and Payments Federation. We ask does cash remain king with Independent TD Mattie McGrath and Founder of Money Doctors.ie John Lowe.

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Rapper Sean Combs made his first appearance before a New York court 5:31

6d ago5:31

5:31

Rapper Sean Combs made his first appearance before a New York court yesterday in preparation for his trial on sex trafficking charges. We get the latest from New York-based Journalist Harriet Alexander who was at the hearing.

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Ireland’s wastewater treatments place need to be fixed! 4:42

6d ago4:42

4:42

Two decades is too long to wait to fix Ireland’s deficient wastewater treatment plants. That is according to a new report from the Environmental protection agency. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Noel Byrne the EPA Programme Manager.

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The importance of disposing of e-waste correctly 3:53

7d ago3:53

3:53

The public is being encouraged to dig out unwanted electronics and cables which could contain valuable metals. We get the details from CEO of WEEE Ireland Leo Donovan.

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Signs of English placenames across Donegal have been spraypainted 6:07

7d ago6:07

6:07

Signs of English placenames across Donegal have been spraypainted, and local Councillors warn this will destroy tourism in the area. Trinity Student Union’s Oifigeach na Gaeilge Pádraig Mac Brádaigh, however, said it’s the Irish language that’s being destroyed. Pádraig explained why to Newstalk Breakfast.…

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Dáil passes planning system legislation 10:59

7d ago10:59

10:59

The Dáil has passed the Landmark Planning and Development Bill with 72 TDs voting in favour of the legislation and 60 opposing it. We speak to Sinn Fein’s Housing Spokesperson Eoin O’Broin.

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The RIAI annual conference takes place this week! 4:22

7d ago4:22

4:22

The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland Annual Conference is taking place this week. One of those speaking at the conference is Bridget Smith City Architect for the City of Sydney who leads the Sustainable Sydney 2030 to 2050 programme. Bridget spoke to Jonathan on the show this morning.

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Senators publicly declare that they are not involved with Russian espionage 5:17

7d ago5:17

5:17

Several Senators used their speaking time yesterday afternoon to declare they are not Russian spies. Fianna Fail Senator Timmy Dooley, was the first to publicly declare that he was not involved with Russian espionage and he spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

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Hurricane Milton has made landfall 5:54

7d ago5:54

5:54

As Hurricane Milton has made landfall, we speak to Dr Athena Masson, Meteorologist and Hurricane Specialist.

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Many infants not receiving basic health checks 4:23

8d ago4:23

4:23

The public health shortage has resulted in many infants not receiving basic health checks leaving new parents particularly vulnerable. Former reality star and host of ‘Was Your Ma On Telly’ Podcast Kelly Donegan is one of those parents and Kelly told us about her experience to Newstalk's Breakfast.

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We get reaction as bus services in Cork reduced! 4:28

8d ago4:28

4:28

Hundreds of services on some of Cork’s busiest bus routes are set to be reduced. We get reaction to this with Cllr John Maher, Labour Candidate for Cork North Central.

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Florida braces for the worst as Hurricane Milton lands 5:40

8d ago5:40

5:40

Hurricane Milton is set to be the worst storm to hit Florida in 100 years, with residents warned by officials to flee "or die". We asked how bad is this storm with Hurricane specialist Dr Athena Masson.

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Máiría Cahill on the recent Sinn Féin scandal 7:52

8d ago7:52

7:52

Mary Lou McDonald spoke to the Pat Kenny Show yesterday about the recent scandal involving former party members giving work references for an ex-colleague being investigated for child sex offences. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was former member of Sinn Féin and columnist Máiría Cahill.…

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The do’s and don’ts of pocket money! 6:26

8d ago6:26

6:26

Many parents struggle with the dos and don’ts of pocket money. We get some advice for parents with Dr Richard Hogan, Family Psychotherapist and author  of the book Home Is Where The Start Is.

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Do you notice distracted drivers on your commute? 5:44

8d ago5:44

5:44

The RSA’s annual international conference takes place today and the theme this year is Distracted Driving. We discuss the theme of the conference with Dominic Brophy, Director of The Professional Driving Instructors Association.

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Minister Stephen Donnelly faces the Oireachtas Health Committee 5:11

8d ago5:11

5:11

Ireland needs a system like the UK’s NHS. That’s the call from People Before Profit TD Gino Kenny who is a member of the Oireachtas Health Committee. Gino spoke to Newstalk Breakfast to discuss further.

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Irish woman leading the humanitarian support in Lebanon 4:52

8d ago4:52

4:52

More than 50 Irish citizens and their dependents have evacuated Lebanon in recent days as violence escalates. Maeve Murphy, Head of the UN Refugee Agency Sub-Office in North Lebanon is still there supporting refugees and Mary spoke to us on the show this morning.

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Business owners in Bantry to demand a commercial rates waiver 3:59

10d ago3:59

3:59

Angry business owners in Bantry will contact Cork County Council today to demand a commercial rates waiver, following a pummeling from the torrential rain over the weekend that left more than 40 premises flooded. We speak to Cllr Danny Collins from Independent Ireland.

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Does Ireland need its own CIA? 5:03

10d ago5:03

5:03

The Taoiseach said yesterday he “wasn’t surprised” by allegations that Russian intelligence recruited an Irish politician as a spy. To discuss why that might be is a former deputy of Military Intelligence Michael Murphy.

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Charging diners for not finishing their Carvery! 5:41

10d ago5:41

5:41

A pub in Cornwall has started charging customers extra for large amounts of food they do not finish from an all you can eat roast dinner buffet. Darina Allen ,Chef, Author and founder of Ballymaloe Cookery School gave us her reaction.

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7th October 2023 one of the deadliest days in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict 8:17

10d ago8:17

8:17

On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a large-scale attack on Israel, marking one of the deadliest days in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in recent decades. We hear from Eylon Levy, Former Israeli Government Spokesperson.

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Dublin Bus ramp up security measures 4:49

10d ago4:49

4:49

From today Security Guards will be deployed as part of a new 20-week pilot programme aimed at enhancing security across the Dublin Bus network. We speak to Fianna Fáil Senator Mary Fitzpatrick is based in Dublin City.

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Today marks the beginning of Irish Road Safety Week 5:28

10d ago5:28

5:28

Today marks the beginning of Irish Road Safety Week. Motorists and pedestrians are being reminded to take precautions and be mindful of others using the roads. Recently on the programme, there was a call for more ‘black-box’ styled devices to be fitted in cars to monitor driver behaviour. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie has been looking into this.…

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We should have built 200,000 homes this year report finds! 6:11

10d ago6:11

6:11

Ireland should have built 200,000 homes this year to match the UK’s population, according to a new report by MyHome.ie. We get reaction to these findings with Property District CEO Carol Tallon.

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The Palestinian Ambassador on the first anniversary of October 7th 6:47

10d ago6:47

6:47

On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a large-scale attack on Israel, marking one of the deadliest days in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in recent decades. Shane spoke to Dr Jilan Abdalmajid, Palestinian Ambassador to Ireland.

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Irish Cancer society is launching their big pink breakfast initiative 12:01

13d ago12:01

12:01

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and the Irish Cancer society is launching their Big Pink Breakfast initiative urging people to be breast aware and remind people that breast cancer can affect anyone. Joining Ciara and Shane this morning was Dr Mariana Cervantes, Dr in Immunology and now a stage three breast cancer patient, Sonya Carr, Canc…

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