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Sep 24, 2024 • 10min
The positive side of the new surrogacy laws
Recently the show we spoke to columnist Brenda Power about her concerns around the new surrogacy laws. She wrote in the Sunday Times that the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission have concerns that our new health act allows for the trafficking of women and babies. We get reaction to this with Fine Gael Senator Mary Seery-Kearney.
Sep 24, 2024 • 8min
Israeli strikes over the last 24 hours have killed at least 492 people
Israeli strikes over the last 24 hours have killed at least 492 people and wounded 1,645, Lebanese authorities said. One Lebanese official said it was the highest number of violent deaths in one day since the 1975-1990 civil war. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Daniel Rubenstein from the Israeli Citizen Spokesperson’s Office and former social media advisor to Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu.
Sep 24, 2024 • 6min
A hefty serving of Ireland’s real food history
Ireland’s culinary history runs far deeper than the stereotypical potatoes and stew. That’s according to Dr Mairtín Mac Con Iomaire, Chair of masters in gastronomy and food studies in TU Dublin, who has served up a deep history of Irish food in his newest book.
Sep 24, 2024 • 4min
The Banking and Payments Federation Ireland’s latest Housing Market Monitor
The Banking and Payments Federation Ireland’s latest Housing Market Monitor shows that demand for home purchases remains robust but the increasing share of apartments in new housing developments may affect the speed of housing delivery in 2024 Ali Ugur, Chief Economist with the BPFI talked us through the findings.
Sep 24, 2024 • 5min
Israeli strikes against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon
Israeli strikes against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon have killed at least 356 people, according to the country's health ministry. We get the latest from Alistair Bunkall, Sky’s Middle East News Correspondent.
Sep 24, 2024 • 3min
Manhunt underway for the suspect who hijacked a car with a baby girl inside
A garda manhunt is underway for a “white middle-aged male” in connection with the hijacking of a vehicle that had a five-month-old baby girl inside. We get the latest from Colm Keena Reporter with The Irish Times.
Sep 23, 2024 • 5min
Reaction as Hate speech laws are dropped
Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has confirmed that plans to introduce hate speech laws have been dropped. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Dr Amanullah de Sondy, Head of the Study of Religions & Senior Lecturer in Contemporary Islam at UCC.
Sep 23, 2024 • 4min
Concerns around universal energy credits
A coalition of 11 non-governmental organisation have today urged the Government to reconsider the proposal for another untargeted energy credit in Budget 2025. We hear from Clare O’Connor, Energy Policy Officer, Friends of the Earth.
Sep 23, 2024 • 4min
What do you need to consider before you buy second hand smartphones!
Despite the recent launch of iPhone 16, more and more Irish consumers are turning to second hand smartphones when they are due an upgrade. What do you need to consider before you buy and what should you avoid? To bring us all the information was Newstalk's Tech Correspondent, Jess Kelly.
Sep 23, 2024 • 7min
Concerns around Ireland’s new surrogacy laws
Ireland’s new surrogacy law is legalising the sale of children that's the view of Sunday Times columnist Brenda Power. Brenda explained her view to Ciara this morning.
