Newstalk Breakfast Highlights

Are you travelling to the All-Ireland Hurling Final in Croke Park?  Michael Moynihan, Columnist with the Irish Examiner has the list of the dos and don'ts ahead of Sunday’s game.

Earlier this week we heard from Sarah Jane Allen about her endometriosis diagnosis and the issues she has had accessing treatment. Following on from the interview with Sarah Jane we discuss the endometriosis care in Ireland with Dr Niamh Daly, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at the Rotunda Hospital. 

It’s been one year since the ICJ ruled Israel's continued presence in the occupied Palestinian territories is unlawful under international law. Dan Mulhall, Former Ambassador of Ireland to the United States, joined us to discuss the potential impacts of the Occupied Territories Bill 

The majority of Dubliners will see their property tax rise next year as Dublin city councillors are set to become the latest local authority in the capital to vote to increase the tax. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Janet Horner, Green Party Councillor for Dublin’s North Inner City, and Daithi Doolan, Sinn Féin Councillor for Ballyfermot Drimnagh. 

10 years ago, Ireland’s postcode system was introduced. Gone were the days of searching for hours for a rural house, Eircode to the rescue. Have they been the success they are touted as? All to discuss with Siobhan Maguire, Consumer Journalist.

Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon Galway and spokesperson for Health, Dr. Martin Daly, is calling for a full ban on sunbeds, warning they pose a serious and immediate risk to public health. Dr Martin explained by to Newstalk Breakfast.

The Minister for Education has been asked to consider introducing a mandatory three-week Gaeltacht course for every Leaving Certificate student studying Irish. To discuss this Ciara was joined by Julian de Spainn, Ard Runai Conradh na Gaeilge. 

The EU is drawing up a list of possible tariffs and export controls on US services, in case trade talks with Washington break down. Two officials close to the negotiations say the measures are being prepared by the European Commission in response to US President Donald Trump’s tariffs, but still need approval from EU member states.  Speaking to Ciara this morning was Olof Gill, European Commission Spokesperson for Trade.

Newstalk's political correspondent Sean Defoe is handing out his Dáil star awards as politicians get ready for their summer holidays. From the newcomer of the year to the biggest political cowardice moment, Sean has all the prizes. 

You might know Chris Tarrant, broadcaster and former host of Who Wants to Be A Millionaire, best for asking contestants whether they want to phone a friend. But now he’s released a book about one of his greatest passions bears called 'For The Love Of Bears'. We phoned our friend Chris and chatted about his book and more.