Newstalk Breakfast

A public register of convicted domestic abusers is to be established under new legislation which will also strengthen the law on sexual consent. The legislation known as “Jennie’s Law’ will receive pre-legislative scrutiny at the Justice Committee later today   Jason Poole, Jennifer Poole’s Brother, will be part of today’s discussion and he joined Ciara Kelly on the show to discuss.

Canadian TV show “Heated Rivalry” has blown up online, both for its more explicit scenes, but also how it depicts the secret romance between two male hockey players on rival teams. But while the characters on the show are fictional, their story of sexuality and competitive sports is very much a reality for many people.   Kevin Penrose, Irish travel content creator and Gaelic footballer, joined Shane Coleman on the show to discuss.

There should be a greater emphasis on equity, inclusion and diversity in schools to address the reduced sense of belonging reported by marginalised student groups. That’s according to a new report on wellbeing in our schools from the Economic and Social Research Institute.   Dr Caoimhe Dempsey, Report Author & Lecturer, University Colleg,e joined Ciara Kelly on the show to discuss.

Brooklyn Beckham took aim at his parents David and Victoria in an explosive statement as he tried to clear up why the family is involved in a bitter feud. Ali Ryan, Founder and CEO of Goss.ie joined us on the show to discuss.

Europe is facing an ‘existential moment’ in its response to Donald Trump’s tariff threats, Tánaiste Simon Harris has said. Bobby McDonagh, Former Irish Ambassador to the EU and the UK joined us on Newstalk Breakfast.

The Government has announced €360 million in capital funding for active travel and greenway projects in 2026, aimed at expanding walking and cycling infrastructure right across the country. Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien, joined us on Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Dublin players are reportedly set to refuse to appear in front of Allianz-branded signage during the forthcoming National Leagues. There have been calls for the GAA to cut ties with Allianz which through its German parent company, was among a series of companies listed in a report by UN special rapporteur on Human Rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.    Daniel Epstein O’Dowd, Representative for the Jewish Community in Ireland, joined Ciara Kelly on the show to discuss.

Europe is facing into an “existential moment” in how it responds to US threats of further trade tariffs and demands to take over Greenland, according to Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris. He said in a meeting of Eurogroup ministers in Brussels yesterday.  Jack Power, Irish Times Europe Correspondent, in Brussels, joined Shane Coleman on the show.

Cosmetic clinics are warning that on a weekly basis they are receiving multiple requests from under 18s seeking aesthetic Treatments such as lip filler and Botox. There have been renewed calls to strengthen legislation to stop unregistered Botox injectors from giving treatments. Professor Caitriona Ryan, Consultant Dermatologist with the Institute of Dermatology, joined Ciara Kelly on the show to discuss.

Around Europe, countries are cracking down on dodgy box users. Will 2026 be the year dodgy box users begin to become publicly identified, or possibly even fined for the first time? Adrian Weckler, Technology Editor with the Irish Independent, joined Jonathan Healy on the show to discuss.