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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 • 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 • 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
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 • 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 • 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'.
Nov 8, 2024 • 4min
Your guide to Cop 29
COP 29 kicks off on Monday in the Azerbaijani capital, Baku. We get an idea of what COP 29 will bring we spoke to Caroline Doherty, Irish Independent Environment Correspondent.
Nov 8, 2024 • 3min
Three people have been charged in connection with the death of Liam Payne
Three people have been charged in connection with the death of Liam Payne, Argentinian authorities have said. We get the latest on this with Henry Riley a LBC reporter.
Nov 8, 2024 • 2min
Taoiseach Simon Harris will dissolve the Dáil later today
Now Taoiseach Simon Harris will dissolve the Dáil later today and officially start the general election campaign. Our political Correspondent Sean Defoe has all the details on how today is going to play out.
