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Latest episodes
Jul 10, 2025 • 5min
Airline delays could be worst than ever this summer!
The EU has warned that airline delays could be at their worst ever this summer as understaffed air traffic controllers battle strikes, wildfires and high demand. To discuss further was Pádraig Ó Céidigh Founder of Aer Lingus Regional and Former Chair of Shannon Group.
Jul 10, 2025 • 4min
A half-built school lying idle in North Dublin
A half-built school lying idle in North Dublin is a lesson in the State's inability to get things done. That’s according to Mick Clifford Special correspondent with the Irish Examiner. Mick spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.
Jul 10, 2025 • 7min
Growing calls for comprehensive maternity care review
An expert group has urged a nationwide review of maternity services following a report into care at Portiuncula University Hospital Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast with more on this was David Cullinane, Sinn Fein Spokesperson for Health.
Jul 10, 2025 • 9min
Loyalist bonfire containing an effigy of migrants condemned
A loyalist bonfire in Tyrone with an effigy of migrants in a boat has come in for widespread condemnation. Speaking to Shane this morning was Jamie Bryson, Editor of the Unionist Voice.
Jul 10, 2025 • 5min
Ursula Von der Leyen faces a vote of no confidence
European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen is facing a motion of no confidence in the European Parliament today. To hear more on this Ciara was joined by Jack Parrock, Brussels Based Journalist.
Jul 10, 2025 • 6min
Why are more and more Irish adults choosing to get baptised?
Seventy adults were baptised in the Archdiocese of Dublin this April, up from just 39 in 2024. It’s the highest number ever recorded by the diocese and the majority of converts were in their twenties and thirties. So, why is religion having a revival with some young people? Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports:
Jul 10, 2025 • 7min
Calls for extra late-night transport for Dublin concertgoers
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal West, Grace Boland has called for urgent action to boost public transport during major concerts, after reports of fans being stranded or forced to walk home due to limited late-night services.
Jul 10, 2025 • 2min
Sun, sun, sun this weekend!
The country is set for a scorcher this weekend! We get the latest on what the weather is going to be like for the next couple of days with Met Eireann Forecaster Aoife Kealy.
Jul 9, 2025 • 4min
Dublin’s North Inner City still waiting for cctv cameras
CCTV cameras are yet to be installed on lamp posts in Dublin’s North Inner City to catch illegal dumping, despite initial plans to have them in place from last January. Why the delay? We asked Janet Horner, Green Party Councillor Dublin North inner city.
Jul 9, 2025 • 6min
Religious groups involved in historical sexual abuse "will be held accountable"
Minister for Education Helen McEntee has said the religious groups involved in historical sexual abuse "will be held accountable" following the Government's commitment to establish a Commission of Investigation into allegations of historical sexual abuse in schools across the country. Speaking to Ciara this morning was John Coulter, Member of the survivors’ group Restore Together.
