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Jun 17, 2025 • 8min
Dublin’s North Inner City remains one of the city’s most littered areas,
Dublin’s North Inner City remains one of the city’s most littered areas, that’s according to the latest survey from Irish Business Against Litter IBAL’s Conor Horgan has called for a ban on refuse bags, bin collection rollout, and stronger laws to tackle littered basements. For more on this we heard from Derek Kelly Executive Manager in Environment and transport at Dublin City Council.
Jun 17, 2025 • 5min
Why back to school costs are surging!
Ireland’s consumer watchdog says schools could be making back-to-school shopping more expensive for families by limiting competition among suppliers. Speaking to Sean with more on this was Grainne Griffin, Director of Communications with the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Jun 17, 2025 • 5min
Iran and Israel continue to exchange heavy strikes
The White House has proposed talks with Iran this week to discuss a nuclear deal and ceasefire with Israel as the conflict intensifies, according to reports this morning. Speaking to Shane this morning was Mark Weiss, Israel Correspondent with The Irish Times.
Jun 16, 2025 • 4min
The legitimate click-throughs that can cost you money?
Do you always read what you click or tap on when you're online? We are all wary of scams, but what about legitimate click-throughs that can cost you money? Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent, Jess Kelly is over €200 out of pocket because of one of them and she joins us to explained how it happened.
Jun 16, 2025 • 6min
Dublin’s North Inner City is the most littered area in Ireland
Dublin’s North Inner City is the most littered area in Ireland, according to the latest survey from Irish Business Against Litter. Naas was at the top of the rankings, deemed cleaner than European norms. For more on this we heard from IBAL spokesperson Conor Horgan.
Jun 16, 2025 • 10min
Iran says intelligence chief killed in Israeli strike
Explosions have been seen over Tel Aviv and Jerusalem as the country faces yet another barrage of missiles from Iran. For more on this we were joined by Alistair Bunkall, Sky’s Middle East Correspondent.
Jun 16, 2025 • 5min
Anti-mass tourism protests have erupted in Spain, Portugal and Italy
Anti-mass tourism protests have erupted across Italy, Spain and Portugal as campaigners call for a curb in tourist numbers. Campaigners cite a raising cost of living and unavailability of housing for locals among their grievances. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was Zoe Adjey, senior lecturer at the Institute of Hospitality and Tourism at the University of East London.
Jun 16, 2025 • 3min
US assassination suspect arrested
A man has been taken in custody in connection with the murder of Democratic politician Melissa Hortman and her husband. We get the latest on this with David Blevins, Sky News US Correspondent.
Jun 16, 2025 • 4min
Excavation of the Tuam mother and baby home site begins today
Work to allow for the excavation of a burial ground at the former mother-and-baby home in Tuam is set to begin today. Such work is long awaited since the 2017 Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes determined that “significant quantities of human remains” were buried on the site. Catherine Corless, Campaigner and Local Historian spoke to Shane this morning.
Jun 16, 2025 • 4min
An update from Tel Aviv on the current situation
Conflict between Israel and Iran escalated over the weekend after a pre-emptive strike on Tehran by the Israeli Defense Forces last Thursday. Iran retaliated after the attack, warning of a “devastating response” to Israel. We heard from Paul Kearns a Freelance Journalist in Tel Aviv.
