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Nov 11, 2024 • 9min
Michael O’Leary on his comments about teachers
‘I wouldn’t generally employ a lot of teachers to go out and get things done,’. Those were the words of Ryanair Boss, Michael O’Leary at the launch of Fine Gael’s Peter Burke General Election campaign over the weekend. Michael explained his comments to Shane this morning on the show.
Nov 11, 2024 • 4min
Is it too early for the tinsel?
Is it too early to decorate for Christmas? We discussed this with Irish examiner columnist and former Home of the year winner Jennifer Sheahan.
Nov 11, 2024 • 5min
A call to subsidise price of electricity for all
The Irish Business and Employers Confederation has proposed a new paper calling on the next Government to subsidise the price of electricity for all businesses and households until it can more permanently reduce energy costs. Shane discusses this call with Conor Minogue, Senior Executive at IBEC and author of the paper.
Nov 11, 2024 • 5min
A look ahead to COP29
COP29 kicks off today with more than 100 world leaders expected to travel to Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. We look ahead to what COP29 might bring with George Monbiot, Environmental Journalist and Campaigner.
Nov 8, 2024 • 4min
Turning around Dublin city’s 'negative' narrative
Dublin City’s recently appointed Night time Economy Advisor, Ray O’Donoghue wants to turn around the city’s 'negative' narrative. He explained how.
Nov 8, 2024 • 6min
Hollywood came to Dublin last night!
Hollywood came to Dublin last night as Paul Mescal was welcomed home for the Irish premiere of Gladiator II. Newstalk’s own Henry McKean caught up with the Kildare heartthrob on the red carpet.
Nov 8, 2024 • 7min
The latest on Conor McGregor civil trial
The woman who alleges she was raped by Conor McGregor has described his version of events as being “like a made up story” that “didn’t happen”. The mixed martial arts star denies sexually assaulting Nikita Hand. We get the latest from Frank Greaney, Newstalk’s Courts Correspondent.
Nov 8, 2024 • 9min
Paschal Donohoe on Ireland’s best defence against Trump’s tax and trade policy
Donald Trump has promised to decrease corporation tax in the US and increase tariffs on goods from the EU which risks a massive shake up to Ireland’s economy. To discuss further Newstalk Breakfast spoke to Public Expenditure Minister and Fine Gael General Election candidate for Dublin Central Paschal Donohoe.
Nov 8, 2024 • 7min
Are lower birth rates a good or a bad thing?
There was a 10% drop in birth rates between 2021 and 2022, according to recent figures from the CSO. But is this drop in birth rates a worrying trend or a solution to overpopulation? We speak to Dr Paul Morland, author of No One Left: Why the World Needs More Children and Gina Beach, an American writer who is child free and based in Wales.
Nov 8, 2024 • 5min
The annual event celebrating Science!
Sunday marks the beginning of science week, the annual event celebrating Science, technology, engineering and maths. We hear all about the events during science week with Phil Smyth, Physicist, Engineer, Science communicator and Director of the 'C’mere Till I Tell Ye Festival'.
