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Jun 26, 2025 • 7min
An appeal togovernment to help lead the charge to get mobile hospitals into Gaza
Dr Mohammed Mustafa a British- Australian, Palestinian doctor who has recently spent time working in Gaza is appealing to the Irish government to help lead the charge to get mobile hospitals into the besieged territory. Dr Mustafa told Newstalk Breakfast about the horrific situation in Gaza.
Jun 26, 2025 • 5min
teachers seek resolution on Leaving Cert reform
The Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland will be seeking an official resolution to the teachers’ concerns about the Senior Cycle Redevelopment Programme. It comes after 68 per cent of teachers voted against a package of measures to support them in the new curriculum. Speaking to Ciara this morning was General Secretary of the ASTI Kieran Christie.
Jun 26, 2025 • 6min
Sinn Féin is pushing to soften a proposed new terrorism law
Sinn Féin is pushing to soften a proposed new terrorism law, describing it as an “attack on free speech”. Sinn Féin’s Spokesperson on Justice Matt Carthy described the changes as a “Kneecap clause” that could lead to charges against political activism and legitimate freedom of expression. Matt spoke to Shane this morning.
Jun 25, 2025 • 7min
Formula One on the Big Screen
Bernie Collins, F1 commentator for Sky Sports and former strategy engineer with Aston Martin, joins Newstalk Breakfast to talk about her work as a consultant on the new Brad Pitt-starring F1 film, the sport’s growing popularity, and Ireland’s rising stars.Listen here
Jun 25, 2025 • 4min
Trump's F-Bomb
Stephen Lucek, Assistant Professor in Linguistics at UCD, joins Newstalk Breakfast to unpack the use of explicit language by Donald Trump during public comments on Iran and what it signals about presidential rhetoric and public norms.Listen here
Jun 25, 2025 • 7min
WOMEN’S AID
Eavan Ward, Head of Regional Services at Women’s Aid, joins Shane to discuss alarming new data showing the highest level of contacts and disclosures of domestic abuse in the organisation’s 50-year history.Listen here
Jun 25, 2025 • 14min
Children of Alcoholics
Sarah Drage, mental health advocate and co-host of The COA Podcast, joins Newstalk Breakfast to talk about growing up with a parent addicted to alcohol, the long-term emotional toll, and why more support is needed for children in similar situations.Listen here
Jun 25, 2025 • 3min
How Advocates are Promoting Níos Gaeilge
Julian de Spáinn, General Secretary of Conradh na Gaeilge, joins Newstalk Breakfast to mark SEAS (Stand as Gaeilge) day and outline how Irish language advocates are lobbying for increased government support for Gaeilge and Gaeltacht communities.Listen here
Jun 25, 2025 • 5min
Ceasefire Tensions
Borzou Daragahi, Middle East journalist and analyst, joins Newstalk Breakfast to discuss the fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel following US airstrikes and conflicting political messaging from Washington.Listen here
Jun 25, 2025 • 5min
Air Passenger Rights Reform
Regina Doherty, Fine Gael MEP, joins Newstalk Breakfast to explain new EU reforms passed by the European Parliament that would stop airlines from charging families to sit together and ensure all passengers can carry a 7kg cabin bag free of charge.Listen here
