Newstalk Breakfast

A man has been taken in custody in connection with the murder of Democratic politician Melissa Hortman and her husband. We get the latest on this with David Blevins, Sky News US Correspondent.

Anti-mass tourism protests have erupted across Italy, Spain and Portugal as campaigners call for a curb in tourist numbers. Campaigners cite a raising cost of living and unavailability of housing for locals among their grievances. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was Zoe Adjey, senior lecturer at the Institute of Hospitality and Tourism at the University of East London.

Conflict between Israel and Iran escalated over the weekend after a pre-emptive strike on Tehran by the Israeli Defense Forces last Thursday. Iran retaliated after the attack, warning of a “devastating response” to Israel. We heard from Paul Kearns a Freelance Journalist in Tel Aviv. 

What started as a weekly morning run between two friends in Sydney has become an international movement, offering young men their own version of a men’s shed. The organisation “When No One’s Watching” is now taking roots in Ireland, and I am joined by Tadhg Kennelly co-founder and former All-Ireland winner for Kerry. 

From today, primary schools are required to implement a policy banning the use of and access to personal mobile phones for the duration of the school day .  Meanwhile, recognised post‑primary schools must adopt a restrictive phone-use policy. All to discuss with the Minister for Education Helen McEntee. 

A major change in organ donation law comes into effect from Tuesday, 17th of June which will mean that when a person dies it will be automatically assumed they wish to donate their organs. Unless they have indicated an objection during their lifetime.  Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast to discuss further Colin White, the National Advocacy and Projects Manager, Irish kidney Association and also Laura Perrins, Barrister and Writer for Gript.

Israel has carried out dozens of air strikes on Iran and declared an emergency as it braces for retaliation. We discuss the situation unfolding with  Patrick Bury, Defence Expert at the University of Bath and former NATO analyst.

Curfews, fines for parents, and the seizure of PlayStations should all be considered as part of a crackdown on antisocial behaviour by young offenders, according to Independent TD for Dublin mid-west Paul Gogarty.

There was a heavy police presence at a protest in Portadown last night. Our reporter Josh Crosbie was at it and gave an update on the situation there.

Israel has carried out dozens of air strikes on Iran and declared an emergency as it braces for retaliation. We get the latest on the situation on this Alistair Bunkall, Sky Middle East Correspondent.