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Nov 6, 2025 • 4min
Another outbreak of bird flu on a commercial turkey farm
Another outbreak of avian influenza, or bird flu, on a commercial turkey farm has been confirmed by the Department of Agriculture. The latest cases of the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain of the virus were detected in the flock on the farm near Kells, Co Meath. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Sarah Hanley, Poultry Executive at the Irish Farmers Association.
Nov 6, 2025 • 6min
The dangers of roblox for children
Children under the age of nine are being exposed to antisemitism and far-right propaganda on the video games platform Roblox, according to new research from the Global Network on Extremism and Technology. Ollwyn Moran, Neurological developmental therapist founder of Cogni Kids gave her reaction to this research.
Nov 6, 2025 • 6min
Are you afraid to visit Dublin City Centre?
Two-thirds of people would avoid Dublin City Centre for fear of crime, according to a new survey from Dublin Inquirer and Amárach. The survey found that 12 per cent of people were the victims of theft in Dublin in the past 12 months, while 9 per cent said that they had been threatened in a public place. We discuss the survey findings further with Dr Matt Bowden, Criminologist and Senior Lecturer at TU Dublin.
Nov 6, 2025 • 7min
A new exhibition on serial killers is opening in Dublin
There’s a new exhibition coming to Dublin exploring the dark and disturbing world of serial killers from their crimes to the psychology behind them. But why do stories of such horror continue to grip us? We asked Emma Kenny, TV Psychologist and best-selling author.
Nov 6, 2025 • 5min
Putin considers nuclear tests after Trump threat
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered top officials to come up with proposals for the potential resumption of nuclear testing for the first time since the end of the Cold War more than three decades ago. We get the latest on this with Paul Rogers, Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies at Bradford University.
Nov 6, 2025 • 6min
Should schoolchildren be taught financial literacy?
Financial education will soon be part of the curriculum in all British primary and secondary schools. Following an independent curriculum review, financial literacy was considered “the most highlighted area of importance by parents,” Ciara discussed this further with Paul Merriman, CEO of Fairstone and Founder of Ask Paul.
Nov 6, 2025 • 4min
A call for progress on transport police
Public transport workers have claimed that antisocial and abusive behaviour has increased across the network. A survey by Siptu of over 200 members also reveals employee concern about progress on a government commitment to set up a dedicated transport police force. We discuss further with John Murphy, SIPTU Transport sector Organiser.
Nov 5, 2025 • 6min
Should we speak to children like we speak to adults?
‘We too often tend to talk down to children. The inclination to continue parentese well past babyhood is patronising to kids.’ So wrote Simon Tierney, Newstalk’s Own in The Irish Times.
Nov 5, 2025 • 4min
‘Unprecedented emissions cuts’ are needed
‘Unprecedented emissions cuts’ are needed to avoid temperature rises making much of world ‘unlivable’. That’s according to a new report from the United Nations’ Environment Programme, which found that the world has failed to meet its target of limiting the rise in global temperatures to 1.5 degrees, and will likely breach this threshold in the next decade. All to discuss with Sadhbh O’Neill, Climate Policy Researcher.
Nov 5, 2025 • 6min
A need of a society where survivors of sexual violence feel safe to disclose
Rape Crisis Ireland is calling for urgent action to ensure Ireland becomes a society where survivors of sexual violence feel safe to disclose and receive the support they need. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast to discuss further was Dr Clíona Saidléar Executive Director, Rape Crisis Ireland.
