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Jun 27, 2025 • 7min
Call to raise the Help-to-Buy scheme threshold
The government should accelerate housing delivery by reverting commercial stamp duty from 7.5% back to 2% and raising the Help-to-Buy scheme threshold above half a million euro. That’s the call this morning from Property advisor, Savills Ireland but is it the right move? All to discuss with Economics Professor at DCU Edgar Morgenroth.
Jun 27, 2025 • 6min
Call for catering services return to all train routes
Ireland is currently the only country in Western Europe that does not provide catering services on all train routes. That’s according to Fianna Fáil Senator Ollie Crowe, who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.
Jun 27, 2025 • 5min
The capital's centenarians gathered for afternoon tea
The capital's centenarians gathered for afternoon tea at the mansion house yesterday. Newstalk's Sarah Madden joined them for a cuppa:
Jun 27, 2025 • 6min
How much does Iran remain a threat?
Iran’s uranium stockpile remains largely intact following US strikes on its main nuclear sites, according to preliminary assessments. It comes as Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says they will not hesitate to bomb more US air bases in the Middle East if necessary. For the latest on the situation Shane spoke to Bel Trew, Chief International Correspondent for The Independent.
Jun 27, 2025 • 6min
Should we classify COVID and Long COVID as an occupational illness/injury?
A bid to get the HSE to set up a special occupational sick pay scheme for workers with Long Covid was yesterday rejected by the Labour court. Unions have called on the Government to classify COVID and Long COVID as an occupational illness/injury. Speaking to Ciara to discuss further was SIPTU Health Divisional Head Kevin Figgis.
Jun 26, 2025 • 5min
Jeff Bezos is tying the knot in Venice at a 20-million-dollar wedding
Jeff Bezos is tying the knot in Venice at a 20-million-dollar wedding to Lauren Sanchez. The happy couple’s bliss has been disrupted by protestors unhappy with the billionaire’s presence in Italy. Nick Pisa, Journalist for the Daily Mail is in Venice and spoke to Newstalk Breakfast.
Jun 26, 2025 • 8min
Strength of economy to be tested by domestic challenges
Strength of economy to be tested by domestic challenges and a period of global uncertainty according to the latest ESRI Quarterly Economic Commentary. All to discuss with Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe.
Jun 26, 2025 • 7min
There has been a massive jump in complaints about potholes
There’s been a massive jump in complaints about potholes right across the country in the past three years. Figures obtained by Newstalk show there was a 92 per cent rise in complaints between 2022 and 2024 with people in Cork complaining the most. Our reporter Stephanie Rohan has been looking at the figures.
Jun 26, 2025 • 9min
Ireland’s economy continues to expand
Ireland’s economy continues to expand, and wages are high, but international uncertainty puts a dampener on growth. That’s according to the latest ESRI Quarterly Economic Commentary and joining Ciara to explain the findings is Alan Barrett, Researcher professor with the ESRI and author of the QEC.
Jun 26, 2025 • 5min
Ireland’s LGBT history is explored at Glasnevin Cemetery
Pride week is alive and well at the national cemetery. The Queer History tour at Glasnevin cemetery will run for the duration of Pride Week. Tickets can be purchased online or in person. Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports:
