Newstalk Breakfast
Newstalk
Presented by Anton Savage, a seasoned broadcaster and communications expert, this show has everything you need – and want – to know first thing each morning, brought to you with insight, intelligence and wit. CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainmentListen to Newstalk at http://newstalk.com/listenlive | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk
Episodes
Mentioned books
Feb 14, 2025 • 6min
Zelensky responds to Trump’s peace talk plans
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he will not accept any negotiations about Ukraine that do not include his country in the talks. European governments are also demanding a seat at the table. We get the latest on this with Emmanuelle Chaze Ukraine correspondent for Radio France Internationale and France24.
Feb 13, 2025 • 6min
Why is Bridget Jones beloved by so many?
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy is released in Irish cinemas today. So, why is Bridget Jones beloved by so many? We asked Bethany Minnelle, Sky Arts and Entertainment Reporter .
Feb 13, 2025 • 6min
Review of governance and culture ordered at The Arts Council
The Government has ordered an external review of governance and culture at The Arts Council following a finding that over €6 million was spent by the body on an unsuccessful IT system. With more on this, we heard from the Minister for Arts, Culture, Communications, Media and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan.
Feb 13, 2025 • 8min
Is peace possible in Ukraine?
Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have agreed to start negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. President Zelensky said he also had a “meaningful conversation” with Trump to bring peace in the country after nearly three years. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was Inna Sovsun, a Member of Parliament in Ukraine.
Feb 13, 2025 • 5min
Is the normalisation of drug use a slippery slope?
Yet another survey has found that young people are drinking less alcohol and they’re much more accepting of drugs than generations before them, according to the Times UK. But is the normalisation of drug use a slippery slope? We discuss further with Saoirse Hanley, Columnist for the Irish Independent.
Feb 13, 2025 • 7min
Do referees face a culture of abuse within the GAA?
Réiteoir is a new documentary with referees giving their experiences of the mental toll of being a referee. Ciara spoke to Siobhán Coyle who is one of the referees featured in the documentary.
Feb 13, 2025 • 7min
Should the government rethink water charges?
A new OECD report highlights the absence of household water charges in Ireland and suggests evaluating the current funding model for water services to determine if it adequately covers high investment costs. Should the government rethink water charges. Shane asked John Gibbons Environmental Journalist and also Conor Reddy, People Before Profit Councillor for Ballymun Finglas.
Feb 13, 2025 • 7min
What will it take to get peace in Ukraine?
US President Donald Trump has said negotiations will begin “immediately” to end the war in Ukraine. But so far it isn’t clear how he might bring peace. Speaking to Ciara this morning to discuss further was Sean Bell, Former Fighter Pilot, Military Analyst and Co-Host of the Red Matrix Podcast.
Feb 12, 2025 • 7min
What is fueling litter on our streets?
Yesterday, Dublin City Council’s head of waste management Barry Woods said that some people in the city have “no sense of pride for their community” and constantly litter on the streets. We discussed further with Conor Horgan, Spokesperson of Irish Business Against Litter and alsoJanet Horner Green party Cllr Dublin North inner city.
Feb 12, 2025 • 5min
Civil servants’ union aims to stop department ‘solo runs’ on hybrid working
Last month, the Department of Social Protection sought to have staff attend the office for a minimum of two days a week under a change to existing working arrangements. Fórsa trade union is now aiming to stop department ‘solo runs’ on hybrid working. We discussed further with Peter Cosgrove Managing Director at Futurewise.
