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Apr 29, 2025 • 8min
More than 40% of 25-year-old Irish men drink 'hazardous levels' of alcohol
More than two-fifths of 25-year-old Irish men and a third of women are drinking at levels the World Health Organization classifies as "hazardous," according to a new CSO report on the wellbeing of young adults. We heard from CEO of Alcohol Action Ireland Dr Sheila Gilheanys with reaction to this report findings.
Apr 29, 2025 • 5min
Spain and Portugal crippled by power outages
Spain has declared a State of Emergency after it was hit by a major blackout across the country, alongside Portugal which also lost power. We get the latest with Melita Cameron-Wood, freelance journalist in Valencia.
Apr 28, 2025 • 4min
Marks and Spencer tackle cyberattack
Marks and Spencer is continuing to deal with a cyber attack on its systems, which has caused disruption for customers . We get the details on what happened with Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly.
Apr 28, 2025 • 6min
School at Dublin Islamic Centre to reopen with heavy security
Following its closure last week amid a heated internal dispute, the Islamic Cultural Centre of Ireland in South Dublin is set to reopen its national school and creche on Monday, with heightened security in place. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was Founder and Chair of the Irish Muslim Council Shaykh Dr Umar Al-Qadri.
Apr 28, 2025 • 5min
All Things Considered: Gardaí call for state financial assistance to buy homes
Gardaí call for State financial assistance to buy homes. Is this a good idea. Shane and Ciara discuss this morning.
Apr 28, 2025 • 6min
The coffee shop that offers a child-free experience
Old Barracks Coffee Roastery in Tipperary offers drinks for up to 15 euro for caffeine lovers and their dogs. but not for kids. Owner Alan Andrews offers customers a “child-free experience.
Apr 28, 2025 • 5min
Irish Rail are introducing major fare changes today
Major changes are underway today for rail users in the Dublin area and beyond with the introduction of the “Dublin Commuter Zone". This will bring new fares with it. We get more details with Mark Gleeson, Spokesperson for Rail Users Ireland.
Apr 28, 2025 • 7min
A nine-day period of mourning begins in Rome
The eyes of the world were on St Peter’s Square this weekend for the funeral Mass of Pope Francis. Now, a nine-day period of mourning begins, after which the conclave to elect his successor will take place. Speaking live from Rome was Vatican Correspondent for EWTN Colm Flynn.
Apr 28, 2025 • 6min
Calls to introduce “climate leave” for workers affected by extreme weather
Maximum working temperatures, risk assessments and paid “climate leave” are among the proposals from Unite as part of their “Extreme Weather” package to protect workers We hear more on this with Tom Fitzgerald, Unite Regional Coordinating Officer.
Apr 28, 2025 • 6min
Kneecap under investigation for allegedly calling for violence against MPs
In the UK, Kneecap are being investigated by counter-terror police in relation to a 2023 video allegedly showing one band member saying, “The only good Tory is a dead Tory”. We discuss this further with Trevor Ringland, Former Unionist Politician.
