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Oct 30, 2024 • 9min
Planning one of the biggest barriers to Ireland’s infrastructure demands
Ireland’s infrastructure is catching up, but housing and planning are a big challenge. That’s according to a new publication from the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast with more on this was Senior Economist with IFAC, Niall Conroy.
Oct 30, 2024 • 4min
A €4.9 million lung cancer research programme launched
A €4.9 million lung cancer research programme, launched by the Irish Cancer Society and Beaumont RCSI Cancer Centre has become the largest single investment in lung cancer in Ireland's history. Speaking to Shane this morning on the show was Michael McCarthy, Consultant Medical Oncologist and Secretary of the Irish society of Medical Oncology.
Oct 30, 2024 • 7min
Findings of the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change
‘We need to put the health impacts of climate change at the centre of every sector’s response’. So say academics following the release of a new report of the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Karyn Morrissey, Professor in Environment and Marine economics at University of Galway, is a contributing author to the report.
Oct 29, 2024 • 5min
Have we lost the art of handwriting?
Children’s handwriting is now so bad that teenagers need lessons in secondary school, experts in the UK have warned. We discuss this with Liz Maguire, Creator and curator of Flea Market Love Letters.
Oct 29, 2024 • 9min
Israel’s Parliament has voted to ban UNRWA
Israel’s Parliament has voted to ban UNRWA the UN agency for Palestinian refugees. We get reaction to this news with An Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Michéal Martin.
Oct 29, 2024 • 5min
Calls for a limit of 100 km/h on Irish cars
All cars being brought into Ireland should be fitted with technology to prevent them from reaching speeds above 100km/h. That’s the call from Fine Gael TD, Michael Ring. We discuss this further with Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent.
Oct 29, 2024 • 4min
Is Halloween getting too spooky for children?
It’s time to tone down the spookiness of Halloween, according to Freelance Writer with The Irish Independent Chrissie Russell who explained why to Shane this morning on the show.
Oct 29, 2024 • 9min
Sinn Fein will today launch its new healthcare policy
Sinn Fein will today launch its new healthcare policy. Ahead of the launch we speak to David Cullinane, Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Health.
Oct 29, 2024 • 7min
Digital phone boxes taking up too much space?
Just over 500 calls have been made on each of Eir’s digital phone boxes since they were installed three years ago, according to the Journal. Janet Horner, Green Party Councillor for Dublin North Inner City says they need to stop taking up space and she explained why to Newstalk Breakfast.
Oct 29, 2024 • 5min
Metro stop at St Stephens Green!
The Office for Public Works has doubled down on warnings that a metro stop at St Stephen’s Green will have “profound negative impacts”. We discuss this with Architect and Environmentalist Duncan Stewart.
