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Oct 1, 2024 • 4min
Electric vehicle drivers proven more likely to cause a crash
Electric vehicle drivers are more likely to cause a road crash, according to new research from the University of Limerick. Dr Barry Sheehan, researcher in Lero Research Centre for Software in Ireland and the Kemmy Business school was an author of the study and Barry discussed the findings.
Oct 1, 2024 • 9min
Was the XL Bully ban the right decision?
XL Bullies will be banned in Ireland on a phased basis from today – but is that the right decision? We discuss with is Ian O Doherty, Columnist with the Irish Independent and Vet Pete Wedderburn.
Oct 1, 2024 • 12min
The countdown to Budget 2025 is on!
The countdown to Budget 2025 is on. We hear from different sectors ahead of Budget 2025. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was IBEC's Director of Policy and Public Affairs Fergal O’Brien, Michael O’Flynn of the O’Flynn Construction Group and Early Childhood Ireland’s Policy Director Frances Byrne.
Oct 1, 2024 • 6min
The future of solar energy in Ireland!
“Road to 2030” is the theme of this year’s Irish Solar Energy conference. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was UCC Lecturer in Clean Energy Paul Deane and he explained what the road to 2030 looks like.
Oct 1, 2024 • 6min
Air strikes in Lebanon intensifying
Israel has launched a ground offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon with air strikes intensifying. Ciara spoke to Alistair Bunkall, Sky’s Middle East Correspondent to get the latest on the situation there.
Oct 1, 2024 • 5min
What’s on the cards for Budget 2025?
Budget 2025 will be announced at 1 o’clock today. What will be on the cards? We discuss with Hugh O’Connell, Political Editor with the Sunday Times.
Sep 30, 2024 • 4min
Traditional church weddings on the decline
Traditional church weddings are declining amid the rise of non-religious ceremonies or weddings, that’s according to a new report from the Iona Institute Wedding Planner, Tara Fay joined Newstalk breakfast to discuss..
Sep 30, 2024 • 4min
Tech Check: Should you invest in a second-hand laptop?
Last week we heard about the benefits of buying a refurbished phone, but is the same true for laptops?? Newstalk’s Tech Correspondent, Jess Kelly joined us once again…
Sep 30, 2024 • 6min
Israel strikes Houthis in Yemen after targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon
Israel has said it bombed Houthi targets in Yemen in response to missiles fired by the Iran-aligned militants Joining Newstalk breakfast to discuss this further development was Sky’s Middle East Correspondent Alistair Bunkall
Sep 30, 2024 • 12min
Do we really want big spending in Budget 2025?
Budget 2025 is coming tomorrow, and many are expecting a “giveaway” budget – but is that the wisest move? With me to discuss is Enterprise Minister Peter Burke and Public Affairs Consultant and Irish Times columnist Gerard Howlin
