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Mar 26, 2025 • 6min
Political Deception on Climate Change
‘Politicians who lie about climate change should be treated the same way as TV presenters who grope their colleagues’ so says Mike Berners-Lee, Professor at Lancaster University.Mike is the founder of Small World Consulting and Author of several books including his new publication “A Climate of Truth.”He joins NewsTalk Breakfast to explain these views on political deception for climate change.
Mar 26, 2025 • 14min
Dáil Behaviour
After the chaos that descended in the Dail yesterday, there have been questions arising over the confidence in the Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy.Ciara is joined by Paul Murphy, People Before Profit TD, to go through Tuesday’s chaotic scenes.
Mar 26, 2025 • 5min
Maths Week
Today is World Maths Day – but how can we ensure that mathematics is accessible and engaging for everyone? TJ Hegarty, Founder of Breakthrough Maths, joins NewsTalk Breakfast to talk the best way to make maths fun for all.
Mar 26, 2025 • 6min
Rejection of Rezoning Land
Councillors in Louth have voted to reject rezoning of residential land in Dundalk, potentially halting the development of hundreds of new homes, despite the planning regulator's formal recommendations.Fianna Fail Councillor, Shane McGuinness joins NewsTalk Breakfast to go through this rezoning of land.
Mar 25, 2025 • 6min
Could you give up owning a car?
“Six months ago, I sold my car and bought an e-bike. So far I don’t regret it one bit” Those are the words of climate policy researcher Sadhbh O’Neill who explain why to Shane this morning on the show.
Mar 25, 2025 • 4min
Beware of aggressive seagulls in April and May
The public is urged to remain vigilant as nesting season begins due to the presence of highly aggressive seagulls. Just how do seagulls behave during the nesting season? We asked Colm Moore, Rentokil's Regional Technical Manager.
Mar 25, 2025 • 4min
US war plans shared with journalist!
The leader of the Democrats in the U.S. Senate has demanded a "full investigation" following the White House's confirmation that a journalist was included in a group chat. The group chat included U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other senior officials where they discussed planned strikes against Yemen's Houthi group. We get reaction to this with Larry Donnelly, University of Galway Law Lecturer and Political Columnist with The Journal.
Mar 25, 2025 • 4min
All Things Considered: Can you give up your car?
All things considered could you give up your car? An interesting discussion with Ciara and Shane this morning.
Mar 25, 2025 • 7min
Dáil speaking rights row rumbles on
Opposition parties have not ruled out a Dáil “walkout” if the Government forces through changes to speaking times that favour the Regional Independent TDs. For more on this Ciara spoke to Duncan Smith Labour TD and Party Whip.
Mar 25, 2025 • 8min
State is more likely than ever to reject International Protection applications
The State is more likely than ever to reject International Protection applications, with 81% refused at first instance this year, compared to 52% rejected in 2017.To discuss further on the show was John Lannon, CEO of Doras and Peadar Toibín, Leader of Aontú to discuss.
