Simon Harris said it was time for Fine Gael to “reset” as he officially became the party’s new leader yesterday. Fionnán Sheahan is Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent brings us the latest as Simon Harris takes up his new leadership role.

Today, on Daffodil Day, the Irish Cancer Society are urging the public to Go All in Against Cancer.  Speaking to Shane this morning was Jed Van De Poll is the CEO of Metro Dublin and currently in remission from Multiple Myeloma.   

The world-renowned chef Anthony Bourdain once said “if you’re rude to a waiter you’re dead to me.”  But is there ever a circumstance that justifies being rude to waitstaff?  To discuss we spoke to Tanya Sweeney, Irish Independent Columnist.

Irish people are more positive about immigration from European countries than from further afield. That’s according to a new study from the ESRI.  Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast about the findings was Fiona Hurley, Nasc Chief Executive.

Simon Harris set for Taoiseach. What should he prioritise? Shane and Ciara discussed this morning.

Opinion in England, Scotland and Wales now favours Irish unity. That’s according to new research from UK academics.  For reaction to this research Shane spoke to Dr Ruth Dudley Edwards Commentator, Historian and Author.

Further and Higher Education Minister Simon Harris has declared his candidacy for the Fine Gael leadership, meaning in all likelihood he will become the next Taoiseach and succeed Leo Varadkar.  After his announcement, Newstalk Reporter Barry Whyte got to sit down with the Taoiseach-in-waiting. Also speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Hildegarde Naughton, Minister of State with responsibility for Public Health, Well Being, and the National Drugs Strategy.

More than eight thousand people attended the Premier League Darts event at the 3Arena last night. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie was there to capture it all.

“About 99 pc of Europe cannot see a natural night sky, never mind the Milky Way. We’ve allowed artificial lights to take over the world.”  So says Georgia MacMillan, Mayo Dark Sky Park Development Officer at the National Parks and Wildlife Service who spoke to Ciara this morning.

Almost 1,800 people were caught speeding over the St Patrick’s weekend.  However, one TD claims that the most dangerous roads are not being policed correctly.  Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin party Spokesperson on Transport.