Highlights from Newstalk Breakfast

Jul 04 2024 1000 ep. 6 mins 6
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Newstalk Breakfast from 7-9am every weekday morning is a fast paced daily news and current affairs talk show which brings you all the news, sport, business and entertainment you need for your day.

Presented by Paul Williams and Shane Coleman with Vincent Wall on Business and Alan Quinlan on sport it is opinion led, full of personality and driven by listener interaction.

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When is picky eating a sign of something more serious?

Jul 04 2024 4 mins  
Avoiding certain food due to texture, having little interest in eating food and worrying about eating are all symptoms of Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, also known as ARFID. To tell us more we spoke to Louise Lennox, Chef & Children’s Fussy Eating Expert.

Democrat politician has called for Joe Biden to drop out of Presidential race

Jul 04 2024 6 mins  
Joe Biden is staying in the White House race, his spokeswoman confirmed, stating he is "absolutely not" withdrawing. This comes despite pressure after his challenging debate against Donald Trump Speaking to Shane this morning was Niall O’Dowd, Founder of Irish Central .Com Irish Voice Newspaper and Irish America Magazine.

Are we risking our neutrality?

Jul 04 2024 7 mins  
Last night, the Dáil has approved Ireland's participation in an EU military initiative aimed at protecting critical seabed infrastructure, amidst heated debates over the nation's neutrality. Joining Ciara this morning on the show to discuss further was Paul Murphy, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South West.

Exchequer returns cap transformative week for new Finance Minister Jack Chambers

Jul 04 2024 10 mins  
The State took in a total of €44.7 billion in tax in the first six months of the year, up more than 9% on the same period last year, the latest exchequer returns show. Minister for Finance Jack Chambers joins us on Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Newstalk’s Chief Reporter Barry Whyte live from the UK elections

Jul 04 2024 6 mins  
The polls have opened for what is expected to be an historic UK General Election. Labour are expected to win a massive majority, while the Conservative Party are facing an embarrassing wipeout. Our Chief Reporter Barry Whyte now joined us from London.

  Taoiseach Simon Harris has re-opened the debate around GAA GO!

Jul 03 2024 4 mins  
An Taoiseach, Simon Harris has said the GAA should listen to the grassroots of the GAA as he reaffirmed his stance on GAA Go saying that Gaelic games should not be behind a paywall. To discuss this further was Liam O’Neill, Former President of the GAA.

A gap between climate awareness and climate action in Ireland

Jul 03 2024 6 mins  
A new government report has found that Irish people have a high awareness of climate change, but a gap exists between intention and action. We heard from Sadhbh O’Neill, independent researcher and commentator on climate policy.

Labour Court talks in Aer Lingus pay dispute conclude

Jul 03 2024 5 mins  
Labour Court set to issue recommendation to end row over pilots' pay at Aer Lingus as dozens more flights cancelled We get the latest from Michael Doherty, Professor in Employment Law at Maynooth University.

Australia bans the selling of vapes without prescription

Jul 03 2024 5 mins  
Australia has become the first country in the world to ban the sale of vapes outside of pharmacies. Under the new laws, e-cigarettes can be sold only in plain colours and packaging from July 1. For more on this Ciara spoke to Professor Luke Clancy, Director General of the Tobacco Free Research Institute Ireland and consultant respiratory physician.

Should you build a tiny home to bypass the housing crisis?

Jul 03 2024 5 mins  
For most young adults in Ireland owning a home is a faraway dream, but for one couple thinking outside the box was what was required to fulfil that dream. Joining Newstalk Breakfast to discuss her tiny, affordable house and how it came to be was Emma O’Hagan, Outdoor Adventure Host and Owner of the Tiny House Project.