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Oct 11, 2024 • 9min
Over 117 were injured in Israeli strikes on Beirut
At least 22 people were killed and over 117 were injured in Israeli strikes on Beirut last night. We get the latest on the situation there with Alistair Bunkall, Sky News Middle East Correspondent. We will see Irish peacekeepers to pull out of the area? We discuss with Declan Power, Security Analyst.
Oct 11, 2024 • 4min
Ireland needs to place a stronger focus on biodiversity conservation
Ireland needs to place a stronger focus on biodiversity conservation and restoration in the fight against climate change. We discuss with Climate Change Advisory Council Member Professor Yvonne Buckley.
Oct 11, 2024 • 6min
Dublin becomes a breastfeeding friendly city!
Dublin is officially becoming a breastfeeding-friendly city. Earlier this week, the City Council unanimously agreed on the motion put forward by Hazel Chu Our reporter, Josh Crosbie has been speaking to those welcoming the decision.
Oct 11, 2024 • 7min
Does cash remain king?
Almost €25 billion worth of cashless payments are made every year, according to a new report from the Banking and Payments Federation. We ask does cash remain king with Independent TD Mattie McGrath and Founder of Money Doctors.ie John Lowe.
Oct 11, 2024 • 6min
Rapper Sean Combs made his first appearance before a New York court
Rapper Sean Combs made his first appearance before a New York court yesterday in preparation for his trial on sex trafficking charges. We get the latest from New York-based Journalist Harriet Alexander who was at the hearing.
Oct 11, 2024 • 5min
Ireland’s wastewater treatments place need to be fixed!
Two decades is too long to wait to fix Ireland’s deficient wastewater treatment plants. That is according to a new report from the Environmental protection agency. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Noel Byrne the EPA Programme Manager.
Oct 10, 2024 • 4min
The importance of disposing of e-waste correctly
The public is being encouraged to dig out unwanted electronics and cables which could contain valuable metals. We get the details from CEO of WEEE Ireland Leo Donovan.
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.
