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Jul 2, 2025 • 6min
Concern on the slowness to remove lead from public water supply
Concerns have been raised by the Environmental protection agency on the slow progress being made removing lead from the public supply of water. Joining Shane for the latest on their annual report is Noel Byrne, Programme Manager in the EPA’s Drinking Water and Wastewater Enforcement team.
Jul 1, 2025 • 5min
Teenage girls are the loneliest group in the world
Teenage girls are the loneliest group in the world, according to a new study from the World Health Organisation. While adult men and women both reported similar levels of loneliness, nearly one in four teenage girls said they are lonely, compared to 17 per cent of teenage boys. Dr Patricia Byrne, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist discussed these findings.
Jul 1, 2025 • 6min
Getting closer to the July 9th tariff deadline
Tánaiste Simon Harris will tell Cabinet today that with just a week to go there is positive momentum in EU-US trade talks. But that 10pc baseline tariffs in some sectors will pose challenges for the Irish economy and businesses. All to discuss with Dan O’Brien, Chief Economist at the Institute of International and European affairs and Columnist with The Currency.
Jul 1, 2025 • 8min
Criminal investigation on the Glastonbury performances of Kneecap and Bob Vylan
A criminal investigation has been launched into the Glastonbury performances of Kneecap and Bob Vylan. During Bob Vylan's set, the duo led chants of "death to the IDF". Kneecap call Israel war criminals. Police have not specified which part of Bob Vylan's or Kneecap's set would be subject to the criminal investigation. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Eylon Levy, Former Israeli Government Spokesperson.
Jul 1, 2025 • 4min
Tuesday Riff: Are roads built more for the convenience of drivers?
Are roads built more for the convenience of drivers than safety of cyclists? Ciara and Shane discussed in-depth this morning.
Jul 1, 2025 • 5min
Why 1 in 10 of us avoid DIY like the plague!
1 in 10 Irish adults completely avoid DIY. That’s according to new research from Gallagher, which found that twice as many women as men are likely to opt out. All to chat about with Laura De Barra Property Portfolio Developer and Author.
Jul 1, 2025 • 7min
Are we failing vulnerable road users such as cyclists?
“Our roads are a hostile environment” and “It’s time we faced the truth about road danger” that’s the view of Ciaran Cannon president of Cycling Ireland and a former Minister of State who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.
Jul 1, 2025 • 6min
Aontú to protest against GPO redevelop plans
Recently we’ve been looking at the future of Dublin’s O’Connell Street, including the Government approving plans to redevelop the GPO for mixed-use. Now Aontú are planning a protest next week against plans to turn the GPO into so-called “cheap, tawdry commercial centre”. Shane asked Peadar Toibin, Aontú Leader and TD for Meath West why he is against the plans.
Jul 1, 2025 • 6min
The ICTU launches new economic model for Ireland
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has today launched a "New Economic Model" designed to reshape Ireland's economic future in response to mounting global challenges. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Owen Reidy the General secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions.
Jun 30, 2025 • 5min
Advice for students as the CAO change of mind deadline is tomorrow
Did you know that about 90% of Leaving Cert students make changes to their original CAO choices between May and June every year? Tomorrow at 5pm is the final deadline for those changes as the CAO Change of Mind portal closes. We have advice for students from Guidance Counsellor and Irish Times Columnist Brian Mooney.
