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Mar 10, 2025 • 6min
Staying safe from scams
Almost half of Irish adults have reported being targeted by scam calls, text or emails. That's according to new research by Fraud Smart. What can you do to stay safe and is there a way to know for certain if something is a scam? Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly explained all to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.
Mar 10, 2025 • 7min
What Government Ministers should highlight on their St Patrick’s Day visits
Government Ministers must use St Patrick’s Day visits to the US to highlight the dangerous impact of authoritarian shifts in the Trump administration That’s the call from Karol Balfe CEO of Action Aid Ireland.
Mar 10, 2025 • 10min
How COVID-19 lockdowns have impacted our kids’ development
This week marks 5 years since the start of Covid-19 lockdowns and new research from Mary Immaculate College suggests those born when the pandemic began are struggling as they enter school. Speaking to Jonathan to discuss further Dr Patricia Byrne, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist.
Mar 10, 2025 • 5min
Will we see new rules for learning drivers?
Learner drivers should only be allowed four consecutive learner permits if they do not pass their driving test. That’s the suggestion the Department of Transport has made in the incoming briefing given to the Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien. We discuss this further with Geraldine Herbert Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent.
Mar 10, 2025 • 5min
Do Sinn Féin have questions to answer regarding the arrest of TD Thomas Gould?
Sinn Féin TD Thomas Gould has said he's "entirely innocent" after being questioned by Gardaí investigating an alleged business fraud over a decade ago. But does the party have questions to answer relating to this? Jonathan asked Paul Hosford, Deputy Political Editor of the Irish Examiner.
Mar 10, 2025 • 5min
Why are some groceries double the price than in the North?
Some Irish supermarkets are charging almost double the price for some staple groceries in the Republic than in the same companies’ stores in the North. So found a new survey in The Sunday Times. We get reaction to this with Sinead Ryan Consumer Journalist with The Irish Independent and Host of the Home Show on Newstalk.
Mar 10, 2025 • 5min
Israel is set to cut off electricity in Gaza
Israel is set to cut off electricity in Gaza as negotiations with Hamas over the fragile ceasefire become more chaotic. We get the latest on the situation with Alistair Bunkall, Sky News Middle East Correspondent.
Mar 7, 2025 • 6min
“You can tell a lot about a society by the names it gives its babies"
“You can tell a lot about a society by the names it gives its babies.” So says Mary Kenny, Journalist, Writer and Columnist with the Irish Independent who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.
Mar 7, 2025 • 5min
All Things Considered: Leaving cert grade inflation
Leaving cert grade inflation what is the solution? Will one year just have to be disadvantaged? All to discuss with Ciara and Shane.
Mar 7, 2025 • 6min
Why more people now favour tax breaks for developers
50% percent of respondents believe tax breaks for developers are needed to boost rental supply, while more than 45% now believe rent pressure zones need to be abolished. That’s according to a new survey published this morning by property portal MyHome. So is the tide turning on this issue? We ask Carol Tallon, CEO of Property District and author of Irish Property Buyers Handbook annual.
