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GAA County boards across Ireland are warning matches could be cancelled as the referee shortage and abuse crisis worsens.  Joining Ciara to discuss more is Rory Hickey, Former Intercounty GAA Referee and GAA referees Administrator for Clare. 

The funeral of Tadgh Farrell, aged 4 who was killed alongside his great-aunt in a house fire in Edenderry, Co Offaly to take place today. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Fergus McDonnell, Independent Ireland Councillor for Edenderry .

Irish visitors to the US will be required to disclose their social media histories from the last five years before entering the country. This is according to plans published by the Trump administration.     We get reaction to this with Greg Swenson Chair of The Republicans Overseas UK and Ireland. 

A vigil was held last night in Edenderry for four-year-old Tadgh Farrell and 60-year-old Mary Holt who died in a suspected arson attack on Saturday night. Gardaí have also released CCTV footage of the attack and have renewed appeals for information.  Barry Whyte, Newstalk Chief Reporter was at the vigil last night.

Services on Dublin's Luas Green Line remain suspended this morning while repair works continue following a power failure. We get the latest with Dervla Brophy, Communications manager with Transdev. 

Minister for Defence Helen McEntee will today outline a €1.7 billion defence spending plan that will run until 2030.

Foreign Intelligence Services are actively targeting companies in Ireland.That’s according to a new report from the Institute of International and European Affairs and Deloitte. To discuss this further we heard from Cian Fitzgerald is Senior Reseacher for Institute of International and European Affairs and Deloitte and the co-author of paper. Also Declan Power, Security Defence Analyst and also on the security working group for Institute of International and European Affairs and Deloitte discusses the1.7 billion defence spending plan that will run until 2030. 

“When it comes to Christmas gifts, I’m with Roy Keane they are only for kids” . So wrote Deirdre Reynolds in the Irish Independent. Deirdre spoke to Ciara this morning to chat all about gifts for Christmas.

Fianna Fáil TDs and senators can expect the full review into the party’s presidential election before Christmas, according to reports.  There has been significant discontent within the party over the delay in the publication of the review, and with us to discuss more is Sean Defoe, Newstalk Political Correspondent. 

An Garda Siochána has launched a public consultation on the use of body-worn cameras by its members.  Body cameras are already being trialled in five Garda stations, but should they be rolled out nationwide?  Shane discusses with Dr Elizabeth Farries, Director at UCD Centre for Digital Policy, and Dr Pat Leahy, Former Garda Assistant Commissioner for Dublin.