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Jun 30, 2025 • 7min
Police drop inquiry into Kneecap’s “kill your local MP” comments
The Metropolitan Police has decided not to prosecute the members of Kneecap for allegedly saying “Kill your local MP” at a concert in 2023. However, Mo Chara is still due to appear in court in August for terrorism offences related to flying a Hezbollah flag at a concert in 2024. Speaking to Shane this morning to discuss further was Stephen Pound, Former Labour MP for Ealing North and former Northern Ireland Shadow Minister.
Jun 30, 2025 • 4min
Monday Riff: Outrage over Glastonbury chant
Outrage over Glastonbury chant against Israel’s military. Did this go too far? Shane and Ciara discussed this morning,
Jun 30, 2025 • 6min
Nursing home requirements to increase by at least 60% by 2040
A New ESRI report projects that long-term residential care and home support requirements will increase by at least 60% by 2040. Speaking to Ciara to discuss further was Tadgh Daly, CEO of Nursing Homes Ireland.
Jun 30, 2025 • 8min
Should O’Connell Street be converted into a residential neighbourhood?
Should Dublin’s O’Connell Street be converted into a residential neighbourhood? All to discuss with Dr Carole Pollard, Former president of the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland and Editor of the book Irish Cities in Crisis.
Jun 30, 2025 • 5min
Concerns around the Wild Salmon numbers in Irish waters
In the past five decades, wild salmon numbers in Irish waters have dropped by 90 per cent. They are now on the brink of disappearing. We heard from Pádraig Fogarty, Ecologist t discuss this concern.
Jun 30, 2025 • 5min
Concerns over government proposals to raise personal injury awards
ISME, the national SME representatives, have criticised Government proposals to raise personal injury awards by 17 per cent. The organisation says this will punish smaller businesses, while putting more money into the pockets of lawyers. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Neil McDonnell, Chief Executive of ISME.
Jun 30, 2025 • 3min
A murder investigation launched in Co Down
A murder investigation has been launched after Sarah Montgomery, a 27 year old pregnant woman, was found dead in Donaghadee, Co Down. A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody. We get the latest on this with Amanda Ferguson, Freelance Journalist based in Belfast.
Jun 27, 2025 • 5min
The must see acts at Glastonbury 2025!
Glastonbury festival continues on through the weekend, with performances wrapping up at midnight on Sunday. With over three thousand performers featured at this year’s event, music lovers may feel spoiled for choice with options. Sky Arts and Entertainment Reporter Bethany Minelle tells us the must see acts.
Jun 27, 2025 • 4min
Anna Wintour steps back as editor in chief of US Vogue
Dame Anna Wintour is stepping back as editor-in-chief of American Vogue after 37 years. While she will remain Vogue's Global Editorial Director, her departure from the US magazine has shocked the fashion community. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was Jane McDonnell, Co-Founder and Publisher of The Gloss Magazine, who formerly worked at British Vogue with Anna Wintour.
Jun 27, 2025 • 9min
Ireland is to sign up to a major new EU Defence initiative
Ireland is to sign up to a major new EU Defence initiative that will allow member states to jointly procure military equipment as the bloc seeks to rapidly rearm in the face of Russian aggression. To discuss this initiative further was Mark Price Co-Chair of the Irish Anti War Movement and founding member of the Irish Neutrality League and also Mark Mellett Former Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces.
