Transport Minister, Eamon Ryan will today announce A landmark €50m contract for the design of eight Cork commuter rail stations later today. We got the details from Jane Cregan, Deputy Corporate Communications Manager, Irish Rail.

Minister Helen McEntee has this morning commenced the Criminal Justice Act 2024, which makes it an offence for an adult to either force or encourage children to engage in any criminal activity.  Minister McEntee joined Shane this morning on the show.

The Association of Higher and Civil Public Servants is calling for stronger policy around the Right to Disconnect, as 83% of members who responded to their survey reported to receive emails and text messages outside of working hours.   Speaking to Ciara this morning was Ciaran Rohan is General Secretary of the Association of Higher Civil and Public Servants.

Whether it’s to avoid partners who steal the covers and toss and turn all night, or those who snoring, new research reveals more than one-third of people say they occasionally or consistently sleep in another room than their partner.  Can this make or break your relationship? We discussed this with Dr. Neil Stanley, Coauthor of A Sleep Divorce: How to Sleep Apart, Not Fall Apart.

Plans to expand Dublin Airport have been met with resistance by climate groups.  It’s reported that if the expansion went ahead, it would increase emissions by 750 thousand Tonnes.  Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Louise O’ Leary, Spokesperson, One Future Dublin Bay South who is protesting this issue tomorrow.

More and more stories continue to come out about University Hospital Limerick as the HSE is set to review the care of a man who died from sepsis late last year. This comes as figures released yesterday show that Almost 240 people have died on trollies there the last five years  So, what needs to be done? We spoke to Sinn Féin Senator and MEP Candidate for Ireland South Paul Gavan.

Fianna Fail Senator, Malcolm Byrne has reiterated calls for Justice Minister Helen McEntee to proceed with the Bill to Prevent Protests Outside Private Residences. We speak to Malcolm to discuss further.

A recent study has found that dance is an extremely effective treatment for depression. With Ireland in the midst of a mental health crisis, could dancing could be the solution. Dr. Peter Lovatt, AKA. Dr. Dance, Director of Dance Psychology at Movement in Practice explained why to Ciara.

UK prime minister Rishi Sunak has stunned Westminster by calling a snap election for July 4th, four months earlier than had been predicted.  We get reaction from Dominic Grieve, Former UK Attorney General and Conservative MP.

Ireland, Norway and Spain recognise Palestine as independent state – what does this mean for diplomatic relations? As President Joe Biden has opposed 'unilateral recognition' of Palestine.Ciara was joined on the show this morning by Gershon Baskin, Middle East director of the International Communities Organisation.