Newstalk Breakfast Highlights

Fine Gael Councillor for Donegal, Jimmy Kavanagh is calling for Ireland’s third patron Saint, Saint Colmcille to get his own bank holiday at the beginning of July. Ciara discusses this further with John Barry, Director of MSS the HR people and is on the National Council for ISME.

Duration:00:06:39

Could you live away from your spouse for a decade?

What is the secret to happy marriage? Could it be living separately? Author and journalist Joanna Moorhead says herself and her husband have been happily married for 37 years. But they don’t live together” Joanna explained how this works for them.

Duration:00:07:37

Jim Sheridan's 'Re-Creation takes on one of the country’s most talked-about murder cases,

Film maker Jim Sheridan's latest project, Re-Creation, takes on one of the country’s most talked-about murder cases, the 1996 killing of Sophie Toscan du Plantier. The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival this week and has already sparked major reaction. Particularly from Sophie’s family, who say it’s based on ‘questionable evidence’ and could interfere with ongoing investigations. Ciara spoke to Jim about this film and also too Alain Spilliaert is a lawyer representing the family of Sophie Toscan du Plantier.

Duration:00:11:12

The entire country is set to be designated as a rent pressure zone

The entire country is set to be designated as a Rent Pressure Zone following a major change agreed by Government leaders. Ciara discussed this further with Mary Conway, Chairperson of the Irish Property Owners Association.

Duration:00:07:01

Plans for a new food hall on Suffollk Street approved!

Dublin City Council has approved Fáilte Ireland’s planning application to transform the vacant St Andrew’s Church on Suffolk Street into a vibrant new food hall in the heart of the capital. Get get reaction to this news with Dee Laffan, Food Journalist and Editor of Scoop Food Magazine.

Duration:00:04:19

Protests continued in Los Angeles

About 500 Marines are being deployed to Los Angeles to support National Guard troops in protecting federal buildings. There was a major escalation in the military’s role amid ongoing protests despite objections from California Governor Gavin Newsom. We get the latest on the situation there with Martha Kellner, US Correspondent for Sky News.

Duration:00:05:30

Concerns about Ireland’s fiscal rules

Poor budgeting mostly to blame for the rise in Government spending. So says the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council in their Fiscal Assessment Report. To discuss this further with Ciara was the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council Chair Seamus Coffey.

Duration:00:06:05

Love Island is back but do we care?

Just as a hopefully sunny June lands, so too does a new season on Love Island. But what does the island have in store for us, and do we still care? We discuss this with Saoirse Hanley, Irish Independent Columnist .

Duration:00:06:14

Have you been banned from a social media platform?

Have you been banned from a social media platform? Well there's a new appeals center that will hear cases from those who feel they were unfairly suspended. We get all the details with Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly.

Duration:00:03:21

Rents for newly-built properties will no longer be capped at 2% annually

Rents for newly-built properties will no longer be capped at 2% annually but will instead be tied to the rate of inflation under plans set to be considered by Cabinet this week. Joining Sean to discuss this is Marian Finnegan, Managing Director of Sherry Fitzgerald.

Duration:00:05:57

Monday Riff: Rents for new builds to be tied to inflation

Rents for new builds to be tied to inflation. Sean and Ciara discuss further this morning.

Duration:00:03:50

Israel orders military to block aid boat from reaching Gaza

A Gaza-bound ship carrying a dozen pro-Palestinian activists and aid has been diverted toward Israeli shores and its passengers are expected to return to their home countries, the Israeli Foreign Ministry said early this morning. Ciara caught up with Caoimhe Butterly, Irish human rights campaigner and organizer of the Gaza Freedom Coalition, who’s currently in Sicily, and she gave us an update on what exactly happened overnight Also we heard from Former Israeli Government Spokesperson Eylon Levy.

Duration:00:09:57

Albufeira crackdown on drunken tourists

If you get too drunk or rowdy in The Algarve resort of Albufeira, you could be in receipt of penalties of up to €4,000. Speaking to Sean Defoe this morning was Eoghan Corry, Editor at Air and Travel Magazine.

Duration:00:06:03

Up to 100 local shops close annually in Ireland

According to the Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association, up to 100 local shops close annually in Ireland. CEO of Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association, Vincent Jennings discuss this with Ciara this morning.

Duration:00:03:47

Women are facing significant delays in accessing free hrt

Women are facing significant delays in accessing free Hormone Replacement Therapy, just a week after the Government launched its new scheme. While 93% of pharmacies have signed up, the Irish Pharmacy Union says surging demand is worsening supply chain issues, leaving some women waiting weeks for treatment. Speaking to Ciara this morning was their President Tom Murray.

Duration:00:04:54

National Guard troops deployed on the streets of Los Angeles

National Guard troops were deployed on the streets of Los Angeles on Sunday as the Trump administration took a hard line to quell protests against the raids on suspected illegal immigrants. We get the latest on the situation there with Pete Demetriou, KNX News Radio Field Reporter.

Duration:00:06:24

The Grief of Ageing

Helen Coffey, Senior Features Writer with The Independent, joins Newstalk Breakfast to discuss why she compares ageing to grief — and how society treats growing older. Listen here.

Duration:00:05:52

Gaza Flotilla En Route

Reva Viard, activist on board the Gaza-bound flotilla, joins Newstalk Breakfast to discuss the group’s mission to challenge Israel’s naval blockade. Listen here.

Duration:00:05:51

Harasser Sentenced

Deirdre Reynolds, Sunday World columnist, joins Newstalk Breakfast after her harasser — a convicted rapist — was sentenced to 11 years in prison. Listen here.

Duration:00:06:21

Childcare Fees to Be Capped