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Nov 14, 2024 • 6min
Why women like being single more than men do!
In every way, women were happier than men with their single lives, that's according to a new study. We discuss the findings with Co Author of that study and University of Toronto psychologist Elaine Hoan.
Nov 14, 2024 • 5min
Increasing numbers of acquiring brain injuries due to alcohol consumption
More than 75,000 people in Ireland are impacted by alcohol related brain injuries. Dr. Ken Wilson, Retired Professor of Psychiatry at University of Liverpool, specialised in brain diseases in young and alcohol related brain injuries explained what an alcohol related brain injury is.
Nov 14, 2024 • 5min
National Youth Council publishes its manifesto
The National Youth Council of Ireland has published its manifesto, and is calling for the introduction of a dedicated Youth Minister. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Kathryn Walsh, National Youth Council Director of Policy and Advocacy.
Nov 14, 2024 • 5min
Torrential rain brings renewed fears of flooding in Spain
Parts of the eastern Valencia region have been put under the highest alert level for rain, just two weeks after floods killed more than 200 people in the area. We get the latest on the situation there was Melita Cameron Woods, Freelance Reporter in Spain.
Nov 13, 2024 • 9min
We speak to Dublin’s night Mayor Ray O’Donohue
Dublin City Council has today launched the Safe and Sound Campaign as part of its Night-Time Economy strategy. We speak to Dublin’s night Mayor Ray O’Donohue about the new campaign.
Nov 13, 2024 • 7min
Explosive rent increases in Limerick, Cork and Galway
Market rents rose yet again in the third quarter of 2024, marking the fifteenth consecutive quarter in which rents nationwide have increased. So found the new Daft rental report published this morning. We discuss the findings with Ronan Lyons Economist at Trinity College Dublin and author of the report.
Nov 13, 2024 • 7min
Does Ireland have an “ugly building” problem?
There is a clear link between “ugly buildings” and a lack of community spirit, according to a report published in the UK. Does Ireland have a similar problem? We discuss with Dr Carole Pollard, Former president of the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland and Editor of the book 'Irish Cities In Crisis'.
Nov 13, 2024 • 7min
Why you shouldn’t share your kids on Instagram!
“I believe very strongly that reasonably famous people, but anybody, shouldn’t put your kids up on Instagram”. That’s the view of Terry Prone, Chairman of the Communications Clinic who explained her view to Newstalk Breakfast.
Nov 13, 2024 • 7min
Fine Gael set out plan to reform childcare
Fine Gael will today set out its plan to reform childcare provision and reduce child poverty. We discuss this further with Fine Gael childcare spokesperson and candidate in the Dublin Rathdown constituency Neale Richmond.
Nov 13, 2024 • 5min
The search for a second swimmer missing continues in Galway
Renowned singer-songwriter Johnny Duhan has been named as the man who lost his life in a swimming accident in Galway on Tuesday morning. The search for the second swimmer is set to resume later this morning We get the latest on the search with John Fallon, Journalist with Media West Ireland John Draper, Divisional Controller with the Irish Coast Guard.
