Episodes

  • Why local councillors in Kerry are objecting to Wind turbines

    Why local councillors in Kerry are objecting to Wind turbines
    May 4 2022
    'Kerry has done enough”  that's according to local councillors in Kerry who voted to limit further wind farm developments. Kerry Cllr Johnny Healy Rae joined Shane on the show this morning with more on this. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.     Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
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    5 mins
  • The latest news from the escalating crisis in Ukraine

    The latest news from the escalating crisis in Ukraine
    Mar 22 2022
    The war in Ukraine has entered its 27th day and Russia’s assault shows no sign of slowing down.  Shane spoke to Tanya Kozyreva is an Investigative Journalist based in Dnipro. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.     Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
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    7 mins
  • The United Nations have said that more than 1.7m Ukrainians have fled country

    The United Nations have said that more than 1.7m Ukrainians have fled country
    Mar 8 2022
    The United Nations have said that more than 1.7m Ukrainians have fled the country and At least 13 civilians were killed yesterday after a factory in the Kyiv region was hit by airstrike. For more on the situation, Newstalk Breakfast spoke to  Former BBC Defence and Diplomatic Correspondent, Jonathan Marcus. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.     Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.  
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    7 mins
  • A look through Tuesday's business papers

    A look through Tuesday's business papers
    Mar 8 2022
    Newstalk's Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a look through what is featured in Tuesday's papers. Listen and subscribe to Breakfast Business on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
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    3 mins
  • Farmers face demographic crisis 

    Farmers face demographic crisis 
    Dec 20 2021
    On the show this morning Jonathan was joined by two farmers to discuss the worsening demographic crisis being faced by the agriculture sector. He spoke to Mervyn Auchmuty, Roscommon-based farmer and agricultural contractor, and Pat O’Brian, Tipperary Based Farmer and Father. Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
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    9 mins
  • "25,000 people registered across our 5 pharmacies"

    "25,000 people registered across our 5 pharmacies"
    Jul 4 2021
    Pharmacies around the country can start to vaccinate those aged 18-34 from tomorrow. But, what sort of uptake has there been? And, are the prepared for a busy week? Ciara Toolen, pharmacist and superintendent of Adrian Dunne Pharmacies answered those questions and more. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast Weekends on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
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    4 mins
  • Ireland's first music festival since the pandemic

    Ireland's first music festival since the pandemic
    Jul 4 2021
    Last night saw performers like Gavin James, Denise Chaila and Sharon Shannon take to the stage in front of a live audience for the first time since the pandemic began over a year ago. Over 3,000 people attended at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham in Dublin, following a negative a rapid antigen test. But, was it a success? Newstalk's own Sean Reidy was at the gig and told us how it went. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast Weekends on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
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    5 mins
  • Will publicans be responsible for policing vaccine passports?

    Will publicans be responsible for policing vaccine passports?
    Jul 4 2021
     Vaccine passports are set to play a key role in the return of indoor drinking and dining. But, how is it going to be policed? Padraig Cribben, Chief Executive Of Vintners' Federation of Ireland joined us to discuss the issue. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast Weekends on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
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    4 mins