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Jul 11, 2025 • 6min
Calls for legally defined temperature limits in the workplace
Many will be embracing the warm weather facing us this weekend, but Labour Party health spokesperson Marie Sherlock is calling for legally defined temperature limits for all workplaces to protect employees. Marie spoke to Ciara this morning.
Jul 11, 2025 • 4min
More reaction to Palestinian GAA team's visa applications refused
Tánaiste Simon Harris has said that 'careful consideration' was given to Palestinian GAA team's visa applications. As we reported earlier this week, 47 members of the team were due to come from the West Bank next week, but they were refused due to “insufficient documentation”. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Gill Waters, GAA Palestine Press Officer.
Jul 11, 2025 • 5min
40 years since Live Aid
Sunday marks 40 years since Live Aid, the benefit concert organised by Bob Geldof in 1985 following the success of the successful charity single "Do They Know It's Christmas?". It is estimated that 150 million pounds has been raised for famine relief since Live Aid – but what other impacts have the concerts had? All to ask Dipo Faloyin author of “Africa is not a country”.
Jul 11, 2025 • 6min
Social Democrats proposing a savings scheme to fund affordable housing
The Social Democrats are proposing a savings scheme to fund affordable housing, saying it could deliver thousands of homes a year and help tackle the housing crisis.With more on this we spoke to Rory Hearne, Social Democrats Housing Spokesperson.
Jul 10, 2025 • 6min
Tips on cooking the perfect summer BBQ next
We’re looking into a weekend of glorious weather, and with the sun comes barbecue season! So, what are the best recipes to make the most of the sunshine? Telling us all was TV Chef Aisling Larkin.
Jul 10, 2025 • 4min
A half-built school lying idle in North Dublin
A half-built school lying idle in North Dublin is a lesson in the State's inability to get things done. That’s according to Mick Clifford Special correspondent with the Irish Examiner. Mick spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.
Jul 10, 2025 • 5min
Airline delays could be worst than ever this summer!
The EU has warned that airline delays could be at their worst ever this summer as understaffed air traffic controllers battle strikes, wildfires and high demand. To discuss further was Pádraig Ó Céidigh Founder of Aer Lingus Regional and Former Chair of Shannon Group.
Jul 10, 2025 • 7min
Growing calls for comprehensive maternity care review
An expert group has urged a nationwide review of maternity services following a report into care at Portiuncula University Hospital Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast with more on this was David Cullinane, Sinn Fein Spokesperson for Health.
Jul 10, 2025 • 9min
Loyalist bonfire containing an effigy of migrants condemned
A loyalist bonfire in Tyrone with an effigy of migrants in a boat has come in for widespread condemnation. Speaking to Shane this morning was Jamie Bryson, Editor of the Unionist Voice.
Jul 10, 2025 • 5min
Ursula Von der Leyen faces a vote of no confidence
European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen is facing a motion of no confidence in the European Parliament today. To hear more on this Ciara was joined by Jack Parrock, Brussels Based Journalist.
