Newstalk Breakfast Highlights

From today, primary schools are required to implement a policy banning the use of and access to personal mobile phones for the duration of the school day . Meanwhile, recognised post‑primary schools must adopt a restrictive phone-use policy. All to discuss with the Minister for Education Helen McEntee.

Duration:00:05:27

More on the dozens of air strikes on Iran

Israel has carried out dozens of air strikes on Iran and declared an emergency as it braces for retaliation. We discuss the situation unfolding with Patrick Bury, Defence Expert at the University of Bath and former NATO analyst.

Duration:00:07:43

A major shift in organ donation law

A major change in organ donation law comes into effect from Tuesday, 17th of June which will mean that when a person dies it will be automatically assumed they wish to donate their organs. Unless they have indicated an objection during their lifetime. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast to discuss further Colin White, the National Advocacy and Projects Manager, Irish kidney Association and also Laura Perrins, Barrister and Writer for Gript.

Duration:00:08:04

How to crackdown antisocial behaviour by young offenders?

Curfews, fines for parents, and the seizure of PlayStations should all be considered as part of a crackdown on antisocial behaviour by young offenders, according to Independent TD for Dublin mid-west Paul Gogarty.

Duration:00:04:29

Protests in Portadown and Ballymena

There was a heavy police presence at a protest in Portadown last night. Our reporter Josh Crosbie was at it and gave an update on the situation there.

Duration:00:04:45

Israel has carried out dozens of air strikes on Iran

Israel has carried out dozens of air strikes on Iran and declared an emergency as it braces for retaliation. We get the latest on the situation on this Alistair Bunkall, Sky Middle East Correspondent.

Duration:00:06:36

Is Ireland's care system in crisis?

Ireland's care system is in crisis ,so says campaign group Care Champions who are protesting outside Leinster House later this morning We caught up with spokesperson Majella Beatty, who outlined their demands. Also speaking to Sean wasPaul Guy, whose 80-year-old father Audeon was seen being roughly handled at the Beneavin Manor nursing home in Glasnevin in last week’s RTÉ investigates exposé,

Duration:00:07:00

Batten down the hatches for rain and thunder

A yellow thunderstorm warning remains in place in several counties across the country following a stormy night. Met Éireann has urged people to stay up to date with the forecasts, which are likely to continue changing. Ciara got the latest on the weather with Jennifer Foran, Forecaster with Met Eireann.

Duration:00:02:31

Rising car bonnets putting pedestrians at risk

Irish car bonnets are getting taller by half a centimetre a year, and some SUVs are now so high, a four-year-old child in front is completely hidden from view. That’s the warning from a new EU report calling for legal limits on bonnet height, as urban SUVs become a growing threat to pedestrians and cyclists To discuss further with Sean was James Nix, Author of the Report and Vehicles Policy Manager at Transport & Environment, A Brussels based NGO.

Duration:00:03:27

Should workspaces become more child-friendly?

A woman was refused entry into London Tech Week after she tried to bring her 8-month-old daughter with her. The woman in question Davina Schonle said the incident “humiliated” her but organisers argued their event was not made to facilitate children. To discuss this more Sean was joined by Karen Sugrue, Lecturer in Sociology & psychotherapist, and Ella Whelan, Columnist for the Telegraph.

Duration:00:06:36

Leisure centre in Larne set alight amid further disorder

In Ballymena, police gathered to deter any rioters planning disorder for a third night in a row. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Newstalk Reporter Josh Crosbie who is on the ground there and Alex Burghart, Conservative MP and Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.

Duration:00:09:30

Brian Wilson’s lasting legacy

Brian Wilson, cofounder of The Beach Boys and the creative force behind the group’s surf sound, orchestral arrangements and perfect harmonies, has died at the age of 82, his family announced yesterday evening. Broadcaster and Rock Journalist Dave Fanning takes a look at Brian Wilson’s lasting legacy.

Duration:00:05:49

Anti-ICE protests spread across American cities

The Trump Administration is preparing to send hundreds of Europeans living illegally in the country to Guantanamo Bay, according to US reports. However, the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs said there are “no plans” to deport EU citizens, while President Trump’s press secretary Karoline Leavitt called the reports “fake news”. We spoke to David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief with The Guardian for more on this.

Duration:00:05:12

Ongoing disturbance in Northern Ireland

Fires have been started and windows smashed in at the Larne Leisure Centre in Co Antrim amid ongoing disturbance in Northern Ireland. Amanda Ferguson, Freelance journalist explained to Sean what happened overnight.

Duration:00:06:09

The rise of vinted

Vinted hauls are taking over everyone's feeds. But just what is vinted, how did it get so popular and are it's sustainability credentials all they're cracked up to be? Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports.

Duration:00:05:04

What is the most cost-effective way to bring children out of poverty?

A second-tier of means-tested Child Benefit is the most cost-effective way to bring children out of poverty at a cost of 772 million euros to the State. That’s according to the latest figures from the ESRI. Joining Sean too discuss these figures Dr Karina Doorley, Senior Research Officer and author of the report.

Duration:00:05:00

The ongoing issue around driving test and NCT delays

Representatives from the Road Safety Authority will appear before the Oireachtas Transport Committee later today to discuss the ongoing issue around Driving test and NCT delays. Joining Ciara to discuss this is Sean Canney, Junior Minister for Transport.

Duration:00:08:43

Do symbolic actions like the voyage of the Madleen aid boat make a real impact?

Greta Thunberg has accused Israel of ‘an illegal act’ after being deported to France. The climate activist was aboard the Gaza aid boat Madleen, seized in international waters while trying to breach Israel’s blockade. But do actions like this really make a difference?" We debated with Brendan O’Neill, Chief Political Writer at Spiked and writer for the Spectator and Emma Desouza, Writer and Political Commentator.

Duration:00:08:56

Wednesday Riff: Teens throwing house parties !

Wednesday Riff: Teens throwing house parties ! How do you cope when your teen wants to throw a house party? Ciara and Sean gave their view this morning.

Duration:00:04:59

The concerns over the proposed Mental Health Bill