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Oct 24, 2024 • 4min
Gerry Hutch questioned by Spanish police
Gerry Hutch was being questioned by Spanish police on last night as part of an international investigation, into alleged money-laundering, that resulted in his Dublin home also being searched. We get the latest on this with Conor Lally, Security and Crime Editor with The Irish Times.
Oct 24, 2024 • 5min
Toll increases confirmed for 2025!
Transport Infrastructure Ireland has confirmed that some toll rates for motorways and the Dublin Port Tunnel will increase from January 1st. We get reaction to these increases with Eugene Drennan, spokesman's for the Irish Road Haulage Association.
Oct 24, 2024 • 7min
The Assisted Dying report was brought before the Dail
The Dáil voted last night to accept an Oireachtas report recommending assisted dying, paving the way for full legislation. Newstalk’s Political Correspondent Seán Defoe was covering Dáil proceedings last night and explained what happened during the voting. Also speaking to Shane this morning was Michael Healy Rae, Former Chairman of Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying and Independent TD for County Kerry.
Oct 24, 2024 • 11min
Two new average speed camera systems to go live
Two new average speed camera systems to go live in Cavan and Mayo this weekend. Justice Minister Helen McEntee tell us more about the new systems.
Oct 24, 2024 • 6min
Top tips for runners taking part in the marathon
The Dublin city marathon takes place this Sunday and whether you're a seasoned or first-time runner preparation is key. We get top tips for runners from John Belton Owner of no.17 personal training and human performance and wellness coach.
Oct 24, 2024 • 5min
"Madame Pelicot did it, I can too"
"I want all women who have been raped to say: Madame Pelicot did it, I can too. I don't want them to be ashamed any longer," said Gisèle Pelicot, whose husband is on trial for drugging and raping her and inviting other men to do the same. Nabila Ramdan, French Journalist and Author of ‘Fixing France: How to Repair a Broken Republic spoke to Ciara this morning.
Oct 22, 2024 • 5min
Are Gen Z bad at customer-facing jobs?
‘Gen Z are terrible at customer service and it’s killing the high street’. That’s the view of Freelance Journalist, Rhiannon Picton-James who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.
Oct 22, 2024 • 5min
Two weeks out from the US election!
In exactly two weeks' time, Americans will vote for their 47th US President. But who is topping the polls? Shane asked Chris Jackson, IPSOS pollster.
Oct 22, 2024 • 4min
New reports from the Environmental Protection Agency
Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions decreased by 2.2% in the first quarter of 2024. That's according to a new report from the Environmental Protection Agency. We discuss the report findings with Mary Frances Rochford, Programme Manager in the EPA’s Climate Change Programme.
Oct 22, 2024 • 2min
Coalition leaders met last night on election date
The leaders of the coalition met at Government buildings last night to thrash out a date for the election. We get the latest from Newstalk’s Political Correspondent Sean Defoe.
