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Apr 24, 2025 • 5min
Latest on the Russian missile attack in the Ukrainian city of Kyiv
Nine people have been killed and 70 are wounded following a Russian missile attack in the Ukrainian city of Kyiv, a day after US Vice President JD Vance delivered an ultimatum to both countries Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Member of Parliament in Ukraine, Inna Sovsun.
Apr 24, 2025 • 10min
The IMO on the ongoing challenges facing the health system
Doctors in the Irish Medical Organisation will gather in Killarney today to discuss the ongoing challenges facing the health system. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Dr Denis Mc Cauley, GP and outgoing President of the Irish Medical Organisation.
Apr 24, 2025 • 6min
Is first confession about guilt or examining your conscience?
Why are we still putting our children through this guilt grind? That is the question that Newstalk’s own Simon Tierney has about First confession. Simon discussed all with Ciara this morning.
Apr 24, 2025 • 7min
Architect shares his radical redesign for Dublin’s Drury Street
Federico Minieri is an architect and town planner who has worked on major urban projects in cities like London and Barcelona. He believes Dublin needs to move beyond 'half measures' when it comes to reimagining its public spaces. Federico explained his ideas to Newstalk this morning.
Apr 24, 2025 • 4min
Just Stop Oil ends their campaign
From stopping traffic in the middle of London to throwing soup cans at historic paintings, Just Stop Oil has had a polarising campaign. But that campaign is coming to an end this Saturday. Speaking to Shane this morning was Mitch Rose, Just Stop Oil Spokesperson.
Apr 24, 2025 • 8min
The State missed its target for delivery of social homes last year
The State missed its target for delivery of social homes last year by almost 20 per cent, according to a new report published by the Department of Housing. Speaking to Ciara this morning to discuss further was Eoin O’Broin TD, Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Housing.
Apr 23, 2025 • 4min
All Things Considered
All Things Considered, is Sharon Osbourne calling for Kneecap's work visa to be revoked a step too far away from free speech? Listen here.
Apr 23, 2025 • 5min
Insurance Costs
Insurance companies are slashing benefits on health plans and increasing premiums – which many customers remain unaware of. Here to tell us more is Charlie Weston, personal Finance editor with the Irish Independent.Listen here.
Apr 23, 2025 • 7min
Red Carpet Roundup
Esther McCarthy from The Irish Examiner joins Newstalk Breakfast with the latest celebrity and entertainment buzz — from Beyonce's kids and their struggle with fame, to Elizabeth Hurley's new beau.Listen here.
Apr 23, 2025 • 5min
Pope Francis' Time in Ireland
Fr Donal Neary, Jesuit priest and editor of The Messenger, joins Shane Coleman to reflect on Pope Francis’ little-known time in Dublin in 1980, long before his return as pontiff in 2018.Listen here.
