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Feb 25, 2025 • 8min
Donald Trump says war in Ukraine could end 'within weeks'
The US has voted against a United Nations resolution condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, siding with countries such as North Korea, Belarus and Sudan over it’s European allies. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast to discuss further was Misha Glenny, author and broadcaster, and the Rector of the Institute for Human Sciences in Vienna.
Feb 25, 2025 • 7min
Why men are less likely than women to want to own their own home
Young women are nearly twice as likely as men to want to own their home, according to a new survey from the insurance broker Gallagher. To explain why that might be was Dr Jill O'Mahony, Sociology Lecturer at Southeast Technological University.
Feb 25, 2025 • 4min
Pope Francis has had a ‘slight improvement’ overnight
Pope Francis has had a ‘slight improvement’ overnight - but remains in critical condition . We get the lates on the health of Pope Francis with Gerard O’Connell, Vatican Affairs Correspondent and author "The Election of Pope Francis: An Inside Account of the Conclave that changed history".
Feb 25, 2025 • 3min
Breast cancer diagnoses and deaths will surge worldwide by 2050
Breast cancer diagnoses and deaths will surge worldwide by 2050, according to the World Health Organisation. Jonathan discusses the projection with Professor Janice Walshe, Consultant Medical Oncologist at St. Vincent's University Hospital.
Feb 25, 2025 • 5min
72,000 learner drivers are now on waiting lists
We must end the over-reliance on temporary driving instructors and expediting the recruitment of permanent instructors to meet the increased demand for driving tests. That’s according to Pa Daly, Sinn Féin spokesperson on Climate, Energy, Environment and Transport who spoke to Ciara this morning.
Feb 24, 2025 • 7min
Proposal to amend Ireland's 'triple lock’
Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Simon Harris will bring a proposal to Cabinet next month to amend Ireland's 'triple lock’ on the deployment of Defence Forces peacekeepers overseas. To discuss further Jonathan was joined on the show by Mark Price, Co-Chair of the Irish Anti War Movement and founding member of the Irish Neutrality League and Declan Power, Defence and Security Expert.
Feb 24, 2025 • 6min
What is Peace Plus and what will it be used for?
What is Peace Plus and what will it be used for? Minister for Public Expenditure, Jack Chambers explained all.
Feb 24, 2025 • 7min
Today marks 3 years since Russia invaded Ukraine
Today marks 3 years since Russia invaded Ukraine. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Larysa Gerasko, Ukraine's Ambassador to Ireland.
Feb 24, 2025 • 6min
‘I teach my children not to share – it makes them stronger’
‘I teach my children not to share, it makes them stronger’. So wrote Kirsty Ketley, Parenting Consultant and Freelance Writer and she explained why to Jonathan this morning.
Feb 24, 2025 • 5min
Irish hoteliers concerns over rising costs
94 per cent of Irish hoteliers are concerned about the global economy amid rising costs and a drop in bookings in 2024. Speaking to Ciara this morning was the CEO of the Irish Hotels Federation, Paul Gallagher.
