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Jul 29, 2025 • 4min
How doctor burnout is impacting patients care
Nearly a quarter of doctors work more than 48 hours per week, with that figure rising to half of doctors working in surgery in hospitals. That’s according to the latest figures from the Medical Council. Jantze Cotter, the Executive Director for Regulatory Policy, Standards and Research joined us on Newstalk Breakfast.
Jul 29, 2025 • 5min
Could Ireland’s crucial pharma sector be caught in the crossfire of EU-US trade talks?
A 15% EU-US tariff deal is preferable to a “ruinous” trade war, according to the Taoiseach, as talks continue on the finer details, including potential exemptions for key sectors. Will pharma be among them? Joining Shane Coleman was Cathal Friel, Chairman and co-founder Poolbeg Pharma.
Jul 29, 2025 • 3min
Fourth person dies in hospital following Fermanagh shooting
The only suspect in the murder investigation into the fatal shootings of a Vanessa Whyte and her two children James and Sara Rutledge in Co Fermanagh has died. Amanda Ferguson, Belfast-based Journalist brought us the latest.
Jul 28, 2025 • 6min
World Conservation Day
Today is World Conservation Day; a day that acknowledges, the foundation for a healthy society is a healthy environment. Environmental Journalist and Campaigner, George Monbiot joined us on Newstalk Breakfast.
Jul 28, 2025 • 5min
AI fashion models are “in Vogue”
Vogue magazine has come under scrutiny after publishing an issue featuring AI generated models in an advert for fashion brand, Guess. What does this mean for beauty standards and the future of publishing? Newstalk's Tech Correspondent Jess Kelly joined Jonathan Healy on the show.
Jul 28, 2025 • 5min
Aid airdrops into Gaza begin as Israeli military confirms pauses in bombing
Israel has begun a pause in fighting in three areas of Gaza to address the worsening humanitarian situation. Juliette Touma UNRWA Communications Director joined Jonathan Healy on the show this morning.
Jul 28, 2025 • 15min
EU agrees to 15% tariffs in deal with the US
The European Union and United States have agreed a deal that will lock in tariffs on most EU imports to the US, but prevent the prospect of an economically devastating trade war. Jeanna Smialek Brussels Bureau Chief for the New York Times and Dan O’Brien Chief Economist at the Institute of International and European affairs and Columnist with The Currency joined us on Newstalk Breakfast.
Jul 28, 2025 • 8min
Why many mothers can’t even get a break on their holidays
“I'm a mum on holiday – but why am I more burned out than ever?” So writes Rhiannon Picton-James, Freelance Journalist who joined Jonathan Healy on the show.
Jul 28, 2025 • 5min
The Kingdom takes another All-Ireland victory
Kerry have claimed their 39th All-Ireland Championship after a resounding victory against Donegal in Croke Park yesterday. Tommy Rooney, Off the Ball GAA Correspondent joined us from the celebrations.
Jul 28, 2025 • 5min
Road Victims Association asks people to stop filming tragic accidents
People need to put down their phones and stop filming tragic road accidents in order to share them online. That’s the call from the Irish Road Victims’ Association. Their vice-President Leo Lieghio, who lost his own daughter in a road accident in 2005 joined us on Newstalk Breakfast.
