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Sep 11, 2025 • 5min
The greater issues with our planning legislation
Planning permission for the Greater Dublin Drainage scheme was applied for in 2018. However, seven years later, it remains under judicial review. Is this a symptom of greater issues with our planning legislation? Shane discussed this further with Michael McDowell, Independent Senator and Irish Times Columnist.
Sep 11, 2025 • 6min
US right-wing activist Charlie Kirk shot dead
US right-wing activist and commentator Charlie Kirk has died at the age of 31 following a shooting at an event at Utah Valley University. We get the latest on this from David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief of The Guardian.
Sep 10, 2025 • 5min
Is there any hope left at all for qualifying hopes?
Ireland's World Cup dream has turned into a nightmare after losing two-one to Armenia last night. But is there any hope left at all for qualifying hopes? We asked Johnny Ward, sports journalist.
Sep 10, 2025 • 3min
The sentimental value to wallets
Beyond the value of the cash and coins they hold, there’s a sentimental value to wallets we’re losing as phones become our main method of payment. That’s according to Ellie Harrison, TV Editor of the Independent.
Sep 10, 2025 • 4min
Spain plans smoking ban at bar terraces, beaches and stadiums
The Spanish government has approved a draft law to ban smoking and vaping on bar and restaurant terraces. The new law would also prohibit minors from using vapes and stop sale of single-use electronic cigarettes. We get reaction to this with Chris Macey, The Irish Heart Foundation’s Director of Advocacy.
Sep 10, 2025 • 7min
Former Israeli Minister of Justice Yossi Beilin on Doha strike
The leaders of Hamas have survived an Israel strike on a negotiation delegation in Doha, the capital of Qatar. While the White House has said the IDF strike does not align with their goal to resolve conflict in the Middle East, Hamas have said the US are just as responsible as Israel for the attack. Speaking to Shane this morning was Yossi Beilin, A former Israeli Minister of Justice.
Sep 10, 2025 • 3min
One in ten children worldwide are now living with obesity
There are now more obese school-aged children worldwide than those who are underweight. That’s according to a new report from UNICEF, which found 1 in 10 kids around the globe now suffer from obesity. To discuss further we heard from Dietician Orla Walsh.
Sep 10, 2025 • 7min
The impact of the cost-of-living crisis on young people,
New research published today by the National Youth Council of Ireland reveals the severe impact of the cost-of-living crisis on young people, with rent and accommodation emerging as the single greatest financial challenge. Newstalk’s Ellen Kenny asked the young people of Dublin for their two cents on the matter. We also discuss this further with Kathryn Walsh, Director of Policy and Advocacy at NYCI.
Sep 10, 2025 • 6min
Should there be tax breaks for developers?
Meanwhile Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has reaffirmed his opposition to developer tax breaks, warning of their “risks and dangers”. Should there be tax breaks for developers? All to discuss with Conor O’Connell, Director of Housing and Planning of The Construction Industry Federation and Sinn Fein Housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin.
Sep 10, 2025 • 5min
Hamas claims leadership survived Israeli strike on Doha
Hamas leaders have reportedly survived IDF strikes on the Qatari capital of Doha. Although five Hamas members were killed, the group said Israel failed to “assassinate” the negotiation delegation. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was Reuters Reporter Andrew Mills is in Doha and also Sean Bell, Former Fighter Pilot, Military Analyst and Co-Host of the Red Matrix Podcast.
