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May 14, 2025 • 6min
Is it ever ok to get involved in another person’s relationship?
The sister of Love Island Molly-Mae Hague has come under fire online following comments she made against Tommy Fury in the Amazon Prime series, Molly Mae: Behind it All. Is it ever ok to get involved in another person’s relationship? We ask Jennifer Haskins, Relationship Expert from Two's Company.
May 14, 2025 • 2min
Henry McKean in Basel at Eurovision 2025
Last night was the first Semi Final of the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel. Just 10 songs made it through. Henry McKean bumped into this celebrity chef at Eurovision.
May 14, 2025 • 5min
Calls to increase the derelict site levy?
A Victorian cottage recently collapsing in Dublin city centre after falling into disrepair despite being owned by the Construction Industry Federation is a sign that the Government must increase the derelict site levy. That’s according to Hazel Chu, Dublin City Councillor and Former Lord Mayor who spoke to Ciara this morning on the show.
May 14, 2025 • 5min
Will Putin come face-to-face with Zelenskyy in Istanbul?
Volodymyr Zelensky accused Vladimir Putin of being “scared” to meet him for peace talks in Turkey, as the Kremlin has yet to confirm Putin’s attendance. We get the latest on this with Misha Glenny, Rector of the Institute of Human Sciences in Vienna and a former BBC Central Europe Correspondent.
May 13, 2025 • 5min
Scandal over unnecessary child surgeries is set to deepen
Families are now receiving letters about hip operations their children had 15 years ago, raising serious concerns that the scandal over unnecessary surgeries is set to deepen. Reporting on this in The Independent today is Senan Molony,
May 13, 2025 • 6min
Keir Starmer vows to ‘take back control’ of Britain’s borders
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer published the UK’s proposals to change its legal immigration system. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was Adam Boulton, Political Commentator and Former Sky News Political Editor.
May 13, 2025 • 6min
Measures needed to preserve Ireland’s pub culture
The Vintners Federation of Ireland is urging the government to introduce a 40% excise rebate on draught products sold in pubs in the upcoming Budget. It is a critical measure to preserve Ireland’s pub culture and sustain rural communities. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was The Vintners Federation of Ireland CEO, Pat Crotty.
May 13, 2025 • 6min
The cost of raising a child in Ireland!
Raising a child in Ireland now costs €169,000. That’s according to research out today from Laya Life. We discuss these findings with Kel Galavan Money Coach, Author, and Qualified Financial Advisor.
May 13, 2025 • 6min
Kim Kardashian is set to take the stand in court today
Kim Kardashian is set to take the stand in person today to testify at the trial of the men accused of robbing her at gunpoint and stealing millions of dollars worth of jewellery. We get the latest on this with Harriet Alexander, US-based journalist.
May 13, 2025 • 6min
Today's Cabinet agenda
Today the Government to hear about leaving cert reform. We bring you up to date with what's on the cabinet agenda with Sean Defoe, Newstalk’s Political Correspondent.
