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Jan 31, 2025 • 6min
Black boxes recovered from Washington DC mid-air collision
Investigators have recovered the black boxes from the passenger plane whose mid-air collision with a military helicopter over Washington's Potomac river killed 67 people. We get the latest from David Smith is Washington Bureau Chief of The Guardian.
Jan 30, 2025 • 5min
Why Cork and Kerry could see an increase to its population
New CSO stats predicting a population increase of at least 10% for Cork and Kerry over the next 20 years. To break down why is Evelyn Mahon, Professor Emeritus with the School of Social Work and Social Policy at Trinity College Dublin.
Jan 30, 2025 • 9min
What reasons have left us short on housing supply?
Ireland’s is likely to produce less housing over the next two to three years than we did in 2023, not more. That’s according to a new report from construction consultants Mitchell McDermott. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Paul Mitchell is co-founder And Director of Mitchell McDermott, and co-author of the report.
Jan 30, 2025 • 5min
“I’ve lost all faith in zips and I’m now phasing them out of my life”
“I’ve lost all faith in zips and I’m now phasing them out of my life” So says Adrian Chiles broadcaster and a Guardian columnist who explained why toe Newstalk Breakfast.
Jan 30, 2025 • 10min
The latest on the Washington plane crash
A passenger plane carrying 64 passengers and crew has crashed into a river in Washington DC after it collided in mid-air with a US Army helicopter. With more on this we spoke to Sean Bell, Former Fighter Pilot, Military Analyst and Co-Host of the Red Matrix Podcast.
Jan 30, 2025 • 6min
Crisis continues in recruiting teachers
The teacher recruitment and retention crisis in Irish secondary schools is worsening, according to a new survey of by the teacher's union of Ireland. We discuss these stark findings with David Waters the President of the Teacher's Union of Ireland.
Jan 30, 2025 • 3min
Latest on Washington DC plane and helicopter collision
A passenger plane carrying 64 passengers and crew has crashed into a river in Washington DC after it collided in mid-air with a US Army helicopter. We get the latest this with Terry Sheridan, News Director at WSHU Radio.
Jan 29, 2025 • 4min
The litter that is ruining our beaches
Ireland’s beaches are being ruined by littered nappies, dog poo bags and microplastics. So says Elaine Moynihan, Co-founder of WiseWater Academy who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast.
Jan 29, 2025 • 7min
Micheál Martin confronted over storm response and support
As we approach a week since storm Eowyn. Resident and Businessowner Castlerea in Roscommon Rachel Connolly remains without power. Rachel voiced her frustration towards Taoiseach Micheál Martin yesterday as he visited her local youth center. Their interaction got quite a bit of attention online. Shane spoke to Rachel this morning on the show.
Jan 29, 2025 • 6min
Is it time to start futureproofing our infrastructure?
Days after Storm Éowyn, thousands still remain without electricity and water, while rail services and other infrastructure are still being repaired. With more extreme weather events likely in the future, is it time to start futureproofing our infrastructure? Sean Casey Partner and Energy Sector Leader at EY Ireland discuss with Newstalk Breakfast this morning.
