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Oct 28, 2025 • 5min
Irish dodgy-box users face direct fines
Irish dodgy-box users would face direct fines for the first time under new plans being considered by broadcasters and copyright authorities. We discussed this further with Adrian Weckler, Technology Editor with the Irish Independent.
Oct 28, 2025 • 4min
A rising number of pets are being handed into rescue centres
A Rising number of pets are being handed into rescue centres by people on Cork's housing waiting list. This is due to the fact that the housing list applicants are not allowed to keep them when moved by the local authority into properties under the jurisdiction of Approved Housing Bodies. We discussed further with Martina Kenny, co-founder of My Lovely Horse Rescue.
Oct 28, 2025 • 4min
A call for new legislative measures punishing hate speech in Ireland
The European Commission against racism and intolerance has called for new legislative measures punishing hate speech in Ireland. The Council of Europe’s anti-racism commission also recommended improving the availability and quality of accommodation for people seeking or granted international protection. We discuss further with Teresa Buczkowska CEO of the Immigrant Council of Ireland.
Oct 28, 2025 • 3min
Hurricane Melissa approaches Jamaica
Jamaican officials are urging people to move to higher ground and take shelter as Hurricane Melissa approaches. The Prime Minister has warned that it could be a hugely destructive storm, possibly the most violent the island has ever seen. To get the latest Ciara spoke to Dana Malcolm, Journalist with the Jamaica Observer.
Oct 24, 2025 • 5min
We hear from one of Dublin Marathon originals ahead of this year's race
The 2025 Irish Life Dublin marathon takes place this Sunday. 66-year-old Seamus Cawley from Limerick is one of the originals who ran the very first marathon in 1980 and spoke to Ciara Kelly on the show this morning.
Oct 24, 2025 • 5min
UN's top court says Israel obliged to allow UN aid into Gaza
The International Court of Justice has said that Israel has a legal obligation to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip by the UN and its entities to ensure the basic needs of Palestinian civilians there are met. John Whyte, Deputy Director for UNRWA Affairs in Gaza joined on Newstalk Breakfast this morning.
Oct 24, 2025 • 5min
Over 27,000 first time buyer mortgages drawn down
There were over 27 thousand first time buyer mortgages drawn down in the last 12 months to end of September, which is the highest annualised number since 2007. That’s according to the latest report from the Banking & Payments Federation of Ireland, and joining us on the show this morning was CEO Brian Hayes.
Oct 24, 2025 • 8min
Former NATO commander warns United Ireland could cause threat
United Ireland would pose threat to Britain from Russia, that’s according to Rear Admiral Dr Chris Parry former NATO commander who joined on Newstalk Breakfast this morning.
Oct 24, 2025 • 3min
Protests continue in Citywest
Protests continued in Citywest last night. Around 100 people gathered for a peaceful demonstration outside the IPAS centre in Saggart village. The night ended without any violence and protesters have vowed to return this evening. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie was there speaking with some of those in attendance…
Oct 24, 2025 • 7min
Would you like to know how much your colleague earns?
A new EU ‘pay transparency’ law coming in next June could transform how Irish workplaces handle pay. An IBEC survey this week shows many companies aren’t ready for the changes or even sure how they’ll work in practice. Nichola Harkin, head of employment law at IBEC joined Ciara Kelly on the show to discuss.
