Is Ireland’s policy for defence working? One opinion is that Ireland is totally defenceless, unable to protect critical infrastructure or even pretend to secure its own borders.  That’s according to Eoin Drea, Senior research officer at the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

The Climate Change Advisory Council is urging Government to take immediate action to implement sustainable construction methods to reduce emissions in the sector. Speaking to Ciara this morning was it's Chair Marie Donnelly.

Thirteen-year-olds have better relationships with their parents, but fewer friends than they did a decade ago, according to a report released by the ESRI this morning. We get reaction to these findings with Brendan Kelly Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin.

Most of us will be heading to a beauty spot this summer, but are we treating the great outdoors with the respect it deserves?   The 2024 Love this Place campaign has launched today and is asking the public to respect Ireland’s outdoor spaces. We spoke to Maura Kiely, CEO of Leave No Trace Ireland.

Ireland is on course to fall short of its carbon emissions targets – That's according to The Environmental Protection Agency’s latest findings. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Mary Frances Rochford, spokesperson for the EPA.

Finance Minister Michael McGrath hosted the National Economic Dialogue yesterday. Minister McGrath joined Shane this morning on the show and was asked will we see another big giveaway budget?

Gordon Ramsay's flagship Chelsea restaurant has reminded patrons of the dress code on its website: “Feel free to express your style, but please avoid shorts, tracksuits, and hoodies."  Should restaurants always have a dress code? We asked Noel Cunningham, TV Personality and ambassador to Harvey's Point Hotel Donegal.

1,224 vacant or derelict properties have been approved under The Urban Regeneration and Development Fund. That's according to an update that will be brought to cabinet later today.   We speak to Claire McManus, Director of JFOC Architects and Housing Spokesperson for the Royal Institute of Architects.

Is it time for the GAA to introduce VAR the video assistant referee to help settle match disputes? Speaking to Shane this morning was Brian Gavin, former all-Ireland referee, and Liam O’Neill, former GAA President.

Ireland will recognise the State of Palestine, effective today. For reaction to this, Clare spoke to Dr Jilan Abdalmajid, Palestinian Ambassador to Ireland.