Newstalk Breakfast

Instagram has brought its Map feature to Ireland, giving users the ability to share their exact location and see the exact location of their friends. Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly brings us the details.

Duration:00:03:19

Negotiators head to Egypt for Gaza talks

President Donald Trump has said that he believes the hostages currently held in Gaza could begin to be released "very soon," as mediators prepare to gather in Egypt on Monday for indirect peace negotiations between Hamas and Israel. Speaking to Shane this morning was Sean Bell, Former Fighter Pilot, Military Analyst and Co-Host of the Red Matrix Podcast.

Duration:00:04:25

The latest on the presidential election

Fianna Fáil candidate Jim Gavin has withdrawn from the presidential election after a difficult week on the campaign trail, and questions raised about his time as a landlord in the late noughties. All to discuss with Daniel McConnell, Editor of the Business Post.

Duration:00:10:36

A call for the government to crack down on toll operators

Toll income for the Dublin Port Tunnel increased by 18 per cent to 32 million euros last year, while on the M50, Ireland’s busiest road, toll income grew by 12 per cent to 212 million. That’s according to the 2024 annual report of Transport Infrastructure Ireland. All to discuss with Michael Collins Leader of Independent Ireland and TD for Cork South-West.

Duration:00:06:16

Psychotherapy bodies concerns over new minimum training standards

Psychotherapy bodies are warning that new minimum training standards set by the regulator will be “dangerous” for patients. Ciara discussed this further with Belinda Moller, Chair of Irish Council for Psychotherapy.

Duration:00:04:53

How to talk with your kids about the birds and the bees

It's a conversation some parents would rather put off ad infinitum. However, experts say it's never been more important to get "the talk" done properly and at the right time. Newstalk Reporter Sarah Madden sent us this report.

Duration:00:05:05

Jim Gavin withdraws from the presential election

Fianna Fáil's candidate Jim Gavin has announced he is withdrawing from the Presidential Election "with immediate effect". Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he fully understands Gavin's decision and believes "it is the correct one". We get the latest on this with Seán Defoe, Newstalk’s Political Correspondent.

Duration:00:05:47

Taylor Swift’s album “The Life of a Showgirl” is officially out!

Fans eagerly counted down the days, and Taylor Swift’s album “The Life of a Showgirl” is officially out. The album broke records for the most pre-saves on Spotify at five million saves. But does it live up to the hype? Newstalk’s own Taylor Swift superfan Kathleen Keane tell us.

Duration:00:07:14

Funding requirements for reinstatement of Irish Rail catering services?

The National Transport Authority should provide clarity on its budgetary requirements and decision-making process regarding the re-instatement of catering services on all Irish Rail intercity routes. That’s the call from Mark Duffy, Fine Gael Senator, spokesperson on Transport in the Seanad and Member of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport.

Duration:00:03:27

The latest developments on the residential race

Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly has confirmed she employed a woman convicted by the Special Criminal Court for unlawful possession of firearms. She defended her decision to hire her for a six-month period in 2018, and claimed no one from An Garda Síochána contacted her to say the person was unsuitable for the role. Pat Leahy, Political Editor of The Irish Times brought us the latest on this.

Duration:00:07:01

Preparations are underway for the arrival of storm Amy

Storm Amy is enroute to Ireland, and Status Orange Weather warnings are in place from 2pm in five counties in the west, while the entire country will be under a Status Yellow warning from noon until midnight. To tell us what we can expect from the impact of this storm was Keith Leonard Director of fire and emergency management at the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government.

Duration:00:05:41

Should Ireland introduce a State-owned grocery service?

People Before Profit have called on the government to introduce a publicly owned, non-profit State Grocery Service, beginning with a pilot in communities most affected by food poverty and chronic disease. Speaking to Ciara this morning was Conor Reddy the People before Profit Councillor for Ballymun-Finglas, and a co-author of the policy.

Duration:00:07:11

The latest on the terror attack in Manchester

Two men are dead and three are in hospital after a man drove a car at members of the public before stabbing people outside a synagogue in Manchester. The suspected attacker, 35-year-old Jihad Al-Shamie, is also dead after being shot by police, while three others have been arrested on suspicion of instigation of terrorism. Joining us with the latest is London Based Journalist Vincent McAviney.

Duration:00:04:20

Storm Amy is enroute to Ireland

Storm Amy is enroute to Ireland, and Status Orange Weather warnings are in place from 2pm in five counties in the west. The entire country will be under a Status Yellow warning from noon, although Galway and Kerry will be under the warning from 9am this morning. We get the latest on the storm with Alan O’Reilly from Carlow Weather.

Duration:00:03:24

6,000 complaints about the so called 'ghost buses'

Almost 6,000 complaints were submitted to the National Transport Authority about delayed, cancelled, or so-called “ghost” buses in just the first five months of the year. We discuss these figures with Conor Faughnan, CEO at Royal Irish Automobile Club and commentator on transport.

Duration:00:03:23

Is it hard to see your children grow up?

For many parents, watching their kids grow up can be a rewarding experience. But it can also be tinged with sadness. That’s according to Guardian columnist Zoe Williams.

Duration:00:04:03

Huge numbers of children missed developmental checks

Around 70,000 children missed the crucial 9–11 month Public Health Nurse check between 2020–2024. That's according to figures obtained by Newstalk. Stephanie Rohan, Newstalk Reporter has been looking into these figures.

Duration:00:05:53

Israeli forces have intercepted vessels from the Gaza aid flotilla

Israeli forces have stopped 14 boats carrying foreign activists and aid bound for Gaza, but 30 boats are continuing to sail towards the war-ravaged Palestinian enclave Nine Irish citizens were on board the vessels which were intercepted and detained by the Israeli navy. Speaking to Ciara was Naoise Dolan, who is on board a flotilla en route to Gaza.

Duration:00:08:34

Is it time to change inheritance tax rules?

83 per cent of people believe the family home should be exempt from inheritance tax. That's according to a new survey from Royal London Ireland So, is it time to change inheritance tax rules? All to discuss with Barra Roantree, Assistant Professor of Economics at Trinity College and Joe Neville, Fine Gael TD, Member of The Budgetary Oversight Committee & Chartered Accountant.

Duration:00:07:59

A call for 30-kilometre speed limits in urban areas