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Israel says it expects all remaining living hostages in Gaza to be freed on Monday under a new ceasefire deal with Hamas, while Palestinians await the release of hundreds of prisoners from Israeli jails. We speak to Bel Trew, The Independent's Chief International Correspondent.

Duration:00:07:52

Call for children to Walk to school this week

The Green-Schools Travel Programme is calling on people to ditch the car this week and walk to school. The theme for National Walk to School week is Connections and to explain more about the programme was Aengus Kennedy, Green Schools Travel Officer.

Duration:00:04:44

A new 'Assisted Human Reproduction Regulatory Authority'

Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has today announced the Assisted Human Reproduction Regulatory Authority. It aims to protect the health and legal rights of children born through assisted reproduction or surrogacy, as well as the rights of intending parents and donors involved. We got the details from Dr Brian Tobin, Associate professor at University of Galway and member of the board.

Duration:00:07:13

Hostage release will happen 'early on Monday morning', says Israel

Israel says it expects all remaining living hostages in Gaza to be freed today under a new ceasefire deal with Hamas. While Palestinians await the release of hundreds of prisoners from Israeli jails. We get the latest on this with Mark Weiss, Israel Correspondent with the Irish Times.

Duration:00:05:32

New waste compactors to be installed by DCC

Dublin City Council has announced the installation of new waste compactors, an initiative which will see the removal of one thousand plastic bags per day. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was the Executive Manager in Environment and Transport Derek Kelly.

Duration:00:05:17

What next after the Metrolink?

“Wouldn’t it be great if we could build rail lines as fast as roads?” Planning permission for the long-awaited Metrolink was given the go-ahead, but it may be another decade before we reap any benefits and Brian Caulfield, Professor in the School of Engineering at Trinity College Dublin.

Duration:00:05:13

Household incomes to shrink as a result of Budget 2026

Tax and welfare measures introduced in Budget 2026 will result in average 2 per cent loss in disposable income. That’s according to a new analysis published this morning by the Economic and Social Research Institute.

Duration:00:04:27

Israel and Hamas agree first phase of deal

The Israeli Government has officially approved a ceasefire for Gaza, after it reached an agreement with Hamas for the Palestinian militant group to release all the hostages it holds. We discuss all this with Daniel Levy President of the U.S./Middle East Project and Former Israeli peace negotiator.

Duration:00:07:30

Where are we now with the presential election?

Controversy continues to surround this year’s Presidential election, but where does the race stand following the first one on one debate between the remaining two candidates? All to discuss with Seán Defoe Newstalk’s Political Correspondent.

Duration:00:04:32

Should Donald Trump be given the Nobel Peace Prize?

The Nobel Peace Prize winner is set to be named later today, with Donald Trump and his administration having made clear more than once that they think the US president deserves the award. But is he really worthy of the honour? We asked Brendan O’Neill Chief Political Writer at Spiked and writer for the Spectator and also Paul Murphy, People Before Profit TD.

Duration:00:08:13

When should parents let children go out alone?

When should parents let children go out alone? It's a question that Freelance Journalist Niamh O’Reilly knows all too well. She recently allowed her boys, who are six and eight-year-old, walk to the supermarket alone.

Duration:00:06:33

Where are we now with the presential election?

Duration:00:00:10

The Israeli Government has officially approved a ceasefire for Gaza

The Israeli Government has officially approved a ceasefire for Gaza, after it reached an agreement with Hamas for the Palestinian militant group to release all the hostages it holds. We get the latest on this with Mark Weiss, Israel Correspondent Irish Times.

Duration:00:04:53

Findings of a new report from the EPA

Wastewater discharged from 59 per cent of Ireland’s existing treatment plants failed to regularly meet EPA standards. That's according to a new report from the Environment protection agency. Shane discusses the findings with Noel Byrne, Programme Manager in the EPA’s Drinking Water and Wastewater Enforcement team,

Duration:00:03:24

A call for ‘Chatty’ benches to be installed in North County Dublin

"There are calls for ‘Chatty’ benches to be installed in North County Dublin as a way to create more social interaction. The initiative has already been rolled out in a few towns as a way to combat loneliness. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie has visited the seaside town/village of Malahide, where this is being proposed:

Duration:00:04:59

Has Micheál Martin regained his footing in Fianna Fáil

Fianna Fáil leader and Taoiseach Micheál Martin has apologised to his party and said he is “devastated” at the chaos caused by Jim Gavin withdrawing from the presidential election. He also said there would be a review into how Gavin was chosen to run and what due diligence had been done before his candidacy. All to discuss with Seamus McGrath, Fianna Fáil TD Cork South Central.

Duration:00:08:03

Gaza long-awaited ceasefire agreed

Israel and Hamas have said they had agreed to a long-awaited ceasefire and hostage deal, the first phase of US President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza that has killed more than 67,000 people. We get the latest on this with Sean Bell, Former Fighter Pilot, Military Analyst and Co-Host of the Red Matrix Podcast.

Duration:00:07:22

A call to rule out any possible increase to public transport fares in future

Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien has said that future increases to bus and train fares can't be ruled out, emphasizing the need for a "sustainable" funding model for public transport. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast with more on this was CEO of Friends of the Earth, Deirdre Duffy.

Duration:00:04:00

Survey findings show a rise in abuse towards bar and retail workers

Nearly two-thirds of bar and retail workers have faced verbal abuse at work, over a quarter have been threatened, and more than one in ten have been assaulted. That’s according to a new survey from Mandate Trade Union. Shane discusses these findings with Jim Fuery, Mandate Trade Union’s Assistant General Secretary.

Duration:00:03:52

One woman’s story of isolation through her miscarriage