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Jun 17, 2025 • 6min
First phase of the Human Tissue Act 2024 is due to come into operation from today
The first phase of the Human Tissue Act 2024 is due to come into operation from today, meaning everybody will be considered an organ donor unless they opt-out or are included in a so-called excluded group. The act will introduce an opt-out system of consent for organ donation and will allow for altruistic living organ donation to strangers. Shane spoke to 29 year old Jessie Doyle, who has received two kidney transplants.
Jun 17, 2025 • 7min
A demand for the Government take emergency action on housing
Today unions, opposition parties and housing charities will take to Leinster House, demanding the Government take emergency action on the housing crisis. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Owen Reidy, General Secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions.
Jun 17, 2025 • 3min
Tuesday Riff: Do you cook fresh meals most nights?
Research suggest 55% of working adults say they want to cook fresh meals most nights. Are you one of them or are we becoming too lazy? Sean and Shane discussed this on the show.
Jun 17, 2025 • 7min
Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel is "reshaping the Middle East"
The US has proposed talks with Iran for a ceasefire with Israel as the two nations exchanged blows overnight. Israel and Iran have traded attacks once again, with explosions heard in Tehran and over Tel Aviv. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has cut short his G7 visit but claims its has nothing to with a ceasefire Speaking to Sean Defoe this morning was Sean Bell, Former Fighter Pilot, Military Analyst and Co-Host of the Red Matrix Podcast.
Jun 17, 2025 • 8min
Dublin’s North Inner City remains one of the city’s most littered areas,
Dublin’s North Inner City remains one of the city’s most littered areas, that’s according to the latest survey from Irish Business Against Litter IBAL’s Conor Horgan has called for a ban on refuse bags, bin collection rollout, and stronger laws to tackle littered basements. For more on this we heard from Derek Kelly Executive Manager in Environment and transport at Dublin City Council.
Jun 17, 2025 • 5min
Why half of us rely on microwave meals instead of cooking?
55% of working adults say they want to cook fresh meals most nights, but simply don’t. have the time, with half say they rely on ready meals at least once a week That’s according to new research from recipe box Gousto. We discuss this further with Aisling Larkin, TV Chef.
Jun 17, 2025 • 5min
Why back to school costs are surging!
Ireland’s consumer watchdog says schools could be making back-to-school shopping more expensive for families by limiting competition among suppliers. Speaking to Sean with more on this was Grainne Griffin, Director of Communications with the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Jun 17, 2025 • 5min
Iran and Israel continue to exchange heavy strikes
The White House has proposed talks with Iran this week to discuss a nuclear deal and ceasefire with Israel as the conflict intensifies, according to reports this morning. Speaking to Shane this morning was Mark Weiss, Israel Correspondent with The Irish Times.
Jun 16, 2025 • 4min
The legitimate click-throughs that can cost you money?
Do you always read what you click or tap on when you're online? We are all wary of scams, but what about legitimate click-throughs that can cost you money? Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent, Jess Kelly is over €200 out of pocket because of one of them and she joins us to explained how it happened.
Jun 16, 2025 • 6min
Dublin’s North Inner City is the most littered area in Ireland
Dublin’s North Inner City is the most littered area in Ireland, according to the latest survey from Irish Business Against Litter. Naas was at the top of the rankings, deemed cleaner than European norms. For more on this we heard from IBAL spokesperson Conor Horgan.
