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Newstalk Breakfast brings you all the news you need to set you up for the day – from politics, business, sport, entertainment and everything in between. Shane Coleman and Ciara Kelly have all the stories that matter, every weekday from 7-9AM. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'
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Jun 9, 2025 • 6min
Albufeira crackdown on drunken tourists
If you get too drunk or rowdy in The Algarve resort of Albufeira, you could be in receipt of penalties of up to €4,000. Speaking to Sean Defoe this morning was Eoghan Corry, Editor at Air and Travel Magazine.
Jun 9, 2025 • 5min
Women are facing significant delays in accessing free hrt
Women are facing significant delays in accessing free Hormone Replacement Therapy, just a week after the Government launched its new scheme. While 93% of pharmacies have signed up, the Irish Pharmacy Union says surging demand is worsening supply chain issues, leaving some women waiting weeks for treatment. Speaking to Ciara this morning was their President Tom Murray.
Jun 9, 2025 • 6min
National Guard troops deployed on the streets of Los Angeles
National Guard troops were deployed on the streets of Los Angeles on Sunday as the Trump administration took a hard line to quell protests against the raids on suspected illegal immigrants. We get the latest on the situation there with Pete Demetriou, KNX News Radio Field Reporter.
Jun 6, 2025 • 6min
The Grief of Ageing
Helen Coffey, Senior Features Writer with The Independent, joins Newstalk Breakfast to discuss why she compares ageing to grief — and how society treats growing older.Listen here.
Jun 6, 2025 • 6min
Gaza Flotilla En Route
Reva Viard, activist on board the Gaza-bound flotilla, joins Newstalk Breakfast to discuss the group’s mission to challenge Israel’s naval blockade.Listen here.
Jun 6, 2025 • 6min
Harasser Sentenced
Deirdre Reynolds, Sunday World columnist, joins Newstalk Breakfast after her harasser — a convicted rapist — was sentenced to 11 years in prison.Listen here.
Jun 6, 2025 • 8min
Childcare Fees to Be Capped
Norma Foley, Minister for Children, joins Newstalk Breakfast to outline plans for a new maximum fee cap on early learning and childcare services. Listen here.
Jun 6, 2025 • 10min
'Maybe It's Autism' -- Errol Musk
NewsTalk Breakfast is joined by Elon Musk’s father, Errol. As this escalating row between Elon and Donald Trump rolls on, is it all about the "Big Beautiful Bill" or is there more to it.Listen here.
Jun 6, 2025 • 4min
Wicked: Part Two
Dee Molumby, pop culture and film expert, joins Newstalk Breakfast to talk about the newly released trailer and premiere date for Wicked: Part Two.Listen here.
Jun 6, 2025 • 5min
Housing Crisis Solutions
Sorcha Edwards, Secretary General of Housing Europe, joins Newstalk Breakfast to outline ideas from the International Social Housing Festival underway in Dublin.Listen here.
