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Sep 10, 2025 • 5min
Is there any hope left at all for qualifying hopes?
Ireland's World Cup dream has turned into a nightmare after losing two-one to Armenia last night. But is there any hope left at all for qualifying hopes? We asked Johnny Ward, sports journalist.
Sep 10, 2025 • 4min
Spain plans smoking ban at bar terraces, beaches and stadiums
The Spanish government has approved a draft law to ban smoking and vaping on bar and restaurant terraces. The new law would also prohibit minors from using vapes and stop sale of single-use electronic cigarettes. We get reaction to this with Chris Macey, The Irish Heart Foundation’s Director of Advocacy.
Sep 10, 2025 • 7min
Former Israeli Minister of Justice Yossi Beilin on Doha strike
The leaders of Hamas have survived an Israel strike on a negotiation delegation in Doha, the capital of Qatar. While the White House has said the IDF strike does not align with their goal to resolve conflict in the Middle East, Hamas have said the US are just as responsible as Israel for the attack. Speaking to Shane this morning was Yossi Beilin, A former Israeli Minister of Justice.
Sep 10, 2025 • 3min
One in ten children worldwide are now living with obesity
There are now more obese school-aged children worldwide than those who are underweight. That’s according to a new report from UNICEF, which found 1 in 10 kids around the globe now suffer from obesity. To discuss further we heard from Dietician Orla Walsh.
Sep 10, 2025 • 7min
The impact of the cost-of-living crisis on young people,
New research published today by the National Youth Council of Ireland reveals the severe impact of the cost-of-living crisis on young people, with rent and accommodation emerging as the single greatest financial challenge. Newstalk’s Ellen Kenny asked the young people of Dublin for their two cents on the matter. We also discuss this further with Kathryn Walsh, Director of Policy and Advocacy at NYCI.
Sep 10, 2025 • 6min
Should there be tax breaks for developers?
Meanwhile Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has reaffirmed his opposition to developer tax breaks, warning of their “risks and dangers”. Should there be tax breaks for developers? All to discuss with Conor O’Connell, Director of Housing and Planning of The Construction Industry Federation and Sinn Fein Housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin.
Sep 10, 2025 • 5min
Hamas claims leadership survived Israeli strike on Doha
Hamas leaders have reportedly survived IDF strikes on the Qatari capital of Doha. Although five Hamas members were killed, the group said Israel failed to “assassinate” the negotiation delegation. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was Reuters Reporter Andrew Mills is in Doha and also Sean Bell, Former Fighter Pilot, Military Analyst and Co-Host of the Red Matrix Podcast.
Sep 9, 2025 • 4min
Netanyahu warns Gaza City residents to 'leave now' as assault intensifies
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has urged residents of Gaza City to evacuate as the military intensifies its offensive on the main urban centre of the Palestinian territory. Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East correspondent for The Economist joined us on the show this morning.
Sep 9, 2025 • 9min
IFAC calls for smaller spending package in Budget 2025
Ireland’s economy continues to perform well – so the Government does not need to continue pumping money into the economy. That’s according to the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council in their pre-Budget Submission. Niall Conroy, acting chief economist at IFAC joined us on Newstalk Breakfast this morning.
Sep 9, 2025 • 7min
One in five children in poverty when housing costs are taken into account
One in five Irish children now live below the poverty line when housing costs are taken into account, according to new research from the Economic and Social Research Institute. Co-author of the report Dr Barra Roantree joined Shane Beatty on Breakfast Briefing to this morning discuss his findings while Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of the Children’s Rights Alliance joined Shane Coleman on the show to discuss.
