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Oct 10, 2024 • 11min
Dáil passes planning system legislation
The Dáil has passed the Landmark Planning and Development Bill with 72 TDs voting in favour of the legislation and 60 opposing it. We speak to Sinn Fein’s Housing Spokesperson Eoin O’Broin.
Oct 10, 2024 • 6min
Signs of English placenames across Donegal have been spraypainted
Signs of English placenames across Donegal have been spraypainted, and local Councillors warn this will destroy tourism in the area. Trinity Student Union’s Oifigeach na Gaeilge Pádraig Mac Brádaigh, however, said it’s the Irish language that’s being destroyed. Pádraig explained why to Newstalk Breakfast.
Oct 10, 2024 • 5min
Senators publicly declare that they are not involved with Russian espionage
Several Senators used their speaking time yesterday afternoon to declare they are not Russian spies. Fianna Fail Senator Timmy Dooley, was the first to publicly declare that he was not involved with Russian espionage and he spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.
Oct 10, 2024 • 4min
The RIAI annual conference takes place this week!
The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland Annual Conference is taking place this week. One of those speaking at the conference is Bridget Smith City Architect for the City of Sydney who leads the Sustainable Sydney 2030 to 2050 programme. Bridget spoke to Jonathan on the show this morning.
Oct 10, 2024 • 6min
Hurricane Milton has made landfall
As Hurricane Milton has made landfall, we speak to Dr Athena Masson, Meteorologist and Hurricane Specialist.
Oct 9, 2024 • 4min
Many infants not receiving basic health checks
The public health shortage has resulted in many infants not receiving basic health checks leaving new parents particularly vulnerable. Former reality star and host of ‘Was Your Ma On Telly’ Podcast Kelly Donegan is one of those parents and Kelly told us about her experience to Newstalk's Breakfast.
Oct 9, 2024 • 4min
We get reaction as bus services in Cork reduced!
Hundreds of services on some of Cork’s busiest bus routes are set to be reduced. We get reaction to this with Cllr John Maher, Labour Candidate for Cork North Central.
Oct 9, 2024 • 6min
Florida braces for the worst as Hurricane Milton lands
Hurricane Milton is set to be the worst storm to hit Florida in 100 years, with residents warned by officials to flee "or die". We asked how bad is this storm with Hurricane specialist Dr Athena Masson.
Oct 9, 2024 • 6min
The do’s and don’ts of pocket money!
Many parents struggle with the dos and don’ts of pocket money. We get some advice for parents with Dr Richard Hogan, Family Psychotherapist and author of the book Home Is Where The Start Is.
Oct 9, 2024 • 8min
Máiría Cahill on the recent Sinn Féin scandal
Mary Lou McDonald spoke to the Pat Kenny Show yesterday about the recent scandal involving former party members giving work references for an ex-colleague being investigated for child sex offences. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was former member of Sinn Féin and columnist Máiría Cahill.
