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Jul 24, 2025 • 7min
No movement on the regulatory framework for aesthetic medicine!
Despite the massive growth of the industry, the regulatory framework for aesthetic medicine has been left untouched for nearly two decades. We discuss this further with Dr Sean Fitzpatrick, President of the Irish College of Aesthetic Medicine.
Jul 24, 2025 • 4min
Riff: Is it reasonable for employers to ask their staff to come into the office?
Return to the office! Is it reasonable for employers to ask their staff to come into the office? An interesting discussion with Shane and Jonathan this morning.
Jul 24, 2025 • 6min
What is listeriosis and the risks?
Investigations are ongoing into a potentially “extensive outbreak” of listeriosis in Ireland after one person has died with a confirmed case of the disease. The Food Safety Authority has recalled 140 ready-made meals from Irish stores over concerns of the presence of Listeria. To explain more about the bacteria was Alan Reilly, Adjunct professor at the Institute of Food and Health in UCD and former chief executive of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland.
Jul 24, 2025 • 6min
Government commitment to retrofitting scheme under review
A commitment given by the last government to spend €2 billion on retrofitting residential homes by the year 2030 is now under review by Minister for Environment and Energy Darragh O'Brien. Speaking to Jonathan this morning was Ossian Smyth, Green Party Spokesperson for Energy.
Jul 24, 2025 • 6min
A major recall of 140 ready-made meals from supermarkets across Ireland
Investigations are ongoing into a potentially ‘extensive outbreak’ of listeriosis following the death of one adult with a confirmed case. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has recalled 140 ready-made meals from supermarkets across Ireland over concerns of the presence of Listeria. We get the latest on this story with Muiris O’Cearbhaill who is a journalist with the Journal.ie.
Jul 23, 2025 • 6min
Powerful earthquake in Russia causes tsunami, as Japan and Hawaii order evacuations
One of the strongest earthquakes in modern history has triggered evacuations in Japan, Hawaii and some parts of the US west coast amid triggers widespread tsunami warnings across the Pacific coastlines. Dr Athena Masson, Meteorologist and Natural Hazard Specialist joined us on Newstalk Breakfast.
Jul 23, 2025 • 8min
Calls for governments to take action as hunger spreads in Gaza
More than 100 aid and rights groups on have today called for governments to take action as hunger spreads in Gaza. They are demanding an immediate and permanent ceasefire and the lifting of all restrictions on the flow of humanitarian aid. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Stephen Bowen, Executive Director of Amnesty International Ireland.
Jul 23, 2025 • 6min
Have we taken online gossip too far?
You’d have to be living under a rock to have missed the video and subsequent fallout of a pair now known as ‘the Coldplay Couple’. But in the fallout, should we ask ourselves; have we finally gone too far in exposing more about this couple? All to discuss with Columnist with The Irish Independent, Simon Bourke.
Jul 23, 2025 • 20min
An Taoiseach Micheál Martin on the National Development Plan and more
An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin joined Newstalk Breakfast this morning ahead of the Cabinet summer break. Joining Shane to discuss Metrolink, budget and the National Development Plan and more.
Jul 23, 2025 • 4min
The quality of drinking water in private supplies
Drinking water in private supplies is becoming worse quality than public water supplies. That’s according to a new report from the Environmental Protection Agency. We discuss the findings with Noel Byrne, Programme Manager of the Drinking Water and Waste Water Enforcement Team with the EPA.
