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Newstalk Breakfast brings you all the news you need to set you up for the day – from politics, business, sport, entertainment and everything in between. Shane Coleman and Ciara Kelly have all the stories that matter, every weekday from 7-9AM. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'
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Mar 21, 2025 • 5min
London’s Heathrow Airport shut down
London’s Heathrow Airport will be closed for 24 hours after a huge fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out power. Editor of Travel Extra Eoghan Corry brought us up to speed on the situation there.
Mar 20, 2025 • 5min
The latest on the catfish story that gripped the nation!
One south Dublin secondary school has been plunged into acrimony, threats of protests from parents and a legal row after it was claimed online that one of its teachers is the woman behind the infamous “GAA Catfish” controversy. We get the latest on this with Ellen Coyne, Special Correspondent with the Independent.ie.
Mar 20, 2025 • 6min
Why assessments for students with disabilities are out of date
The Department of Education is using outdated assessments for students with Down Syndrome that could prevent them from reaching their full potential. That’s according to Susan O’Brien, parent of Ciara, who has down syndrome who explained why to Ciara this morning.
Mar 20, 2025 • 6min
Call for a pause to plans to develop Synge Street CBS as a Gaelcholáiste
The ASTI has reiterated its call for a pause to plans to develop Synge Street CBS as a Gaelcholáiste. Shane spoke toASTI Deputy General Secretary Diarmaid de Paor to discuss further.
Mar 20, 2025 • 5min
All Things Considered: Have the politics of insult gone too far?
Have the politics of insult gone too far? Shane and Ciara discussed this morning.
Mar 20, 2025 • 8min
Israel says it has launched new ground operation in Gaza
The Israeli military said its forces have resumed ground operations in central and southern Gaza, as a second day of airstrikes killed at least 38 Palestinians, according to local health workers. We the latest on the situation there with Alistair Bunkall, Sky News Middle East Correspondent UN Humanitarian Affairs Spokesperson in Gaza, Olga Cherevko.
Mar 20, 2025 • 5min
Do we need to change how we deal with divorce in Ireland?
We need to change how we deal with divorce in Ireland. That's the view of Michelle Brown, Divorce Consultant, Mediator and author of “Scars of Divorce” who spoke to Shane this morning.
Mar 20, 2025 • 5min
Government are called to uphold their commitment to reducing student fees
The Union of Students in Ireland have strongly condemned Higher Education Minister James Lawless’ decision to halt further reductions in student fees, calling it a major setback for struggling students and families. Speaking to Ciara this morning was Chris Clifford, President of Union of Students in Ireland.
Mar 20, 2025 • 8min
The growing issue of retail theft and anti-social behaviour
Swift and decisive action is needed to combat the growing issue of retail theft and anti-social behaviour. That’s the call this morning from Excel Recruitment, who says that retail crime in Ireland is reaching crisis levels. We speak to Michael Wall of Salvagem Antique shop in Cork on the anti social behaviour in the area.
Mar 20, 2025 • 3min
Ukraine’s President Zelensky hopeful for peace
President Donald Trump said he had a "very good" call with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky stating that Ukraine truce bid is 'on track’. With more on this Shane spoke to John Everard, Former UK Ambassador to North Korea and Belarus.
