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Jul 1, 2025 • 6min
Aontú to protest against GPO redevelop plans
Recently we’ve been looking at the future of Dublin’s O’Connell Street, including the Government approving plans to redevelop the GPO for mixed-use. Now Aontú are planning a protest next week against plans to turn the GPO into so-called “cheap, tawdry commercial centre”. Shane asked Peadar Toibin, Aontú Leader and TD for Meath West why he is against the plans.
Jul 1, 2025 • 6min
The ICTU launches new economic model for Ireland
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has today launched a "New Economic Model" designed to reshape Ireland's economic future in response to mounting global challenges. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Owen Reidy the General secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions.
Jun 30, 2025 • 5min
Advice for students as the CAO change of mind deadline is tomorrow
Did you know that about 90% of Leaving Cert students make changes to their original CAO choices between May and June every year? Tomorrow at 5pm is the final deadline for those changes as the CAO Change of Mind portal closes. We have advice for students from Guidance Counsellor and Irish Times Columnist Brian Mooney.
Jun 30, 2025 • 4min
How platforms are combating artificial misinformation
YouTube has some 122 million daily users, consuming content ranging from the unboxing of toys to news digests but now users are being warned about an influx of AI slop that is flooding the platform. All to discuss with Newstalk's Tech Correspondent Jess Kelly.
Jun 30, 2025 • 7min
Police drop inquiry into Kneecap’s “kill your local MP” comments
The Metropolitan Police has decided not to prosecute the members of Kneecap for allegedly saying “Kill your local MP” at a concert in 2023. However, Mo Chara is still due to appear in court in August for terrorism offences related to flying a Hezbollah flag at a concert in 2024. Speaking to Shane this morning to discuss further was Stephen Pound, Former Labour MP for Ealing North and former Northern Ireland Shadow Minister.
Jun 30, 2025 • 4min
Monday Riff: Outrage over Glastonbury chant
Outrage over Glastonbury chant against Israel’s military. Did this go too far? Shane and Ciara discussed this morning,
Jun 30, 2025 • 6min
Nursing home requirements to increase by at least 60% by 2040
A New ESRI report projects that long-term residential care and home support requirements will increase by at least 60% by 2040. Speaking to Ciara to discuss further was Tadgh Daly, CEO of Nursing Homes Ireland.
Jun 30, 2025 • 8min
Should O’Connell Street be converted into a residential neighbourhood?
Should Dublin’s O’Connell Street be converted into a residential neighbourhood? All to discuss with Dr Carole Pollard, Former president of the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland and Editor of the book Irish Cities in Crisis.
Jun 30, 2025 • 5min
Concerns around the Wild Salmon numbers in Irish waters
In the past five decades, wild salmon numbers in Irish waters have dropped by 90 per cent. They are now on the brink of disappearing. We heard from Pádraig Fogarty, Ecologist t discuss this concern.
Jun 30, 2025 • 5min
Concerns over government proposals to raise personal injury awards
ISME, the national SME representatives, have criticised Government proposals to raise personal injury awards by 17 per cent. The organisation says this will punish smaller businesses, while putting more money into the pockets of lawyers. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Neil McDonnell, Chief Executive of ISME.
