‘From fishless fingers to tofurkey, many vegan substitutes are far from healthy’  That’s according to columnist, Sinead Ryan writing in the Irish Independent this morning  We spoke to Sarah Keogh, Dietician at Eatwell.ie.

The European Parliament’s report on the defective blocks crisis has recommended that the Government sure 100% redress for those affected.    With more on this Ciara spoke to Fine Gael MEP Maria Walsh.

Five years on since the launch of the Government’s ‘Smile agus Sláinte’ oral health policy, public dental services remain in a state of decay.  So say the Irish Dental Association, who today have launched a position paper on solving the crisis in access to dental care.  We spoke to Eamon Croke, President of the Irish Dental Association.

One in five vapers said they would return to their smoking habit if flavoured vapes were banned.  The new survey from Red C shows 90pc of vapers surveyed believe an overall ban could lead to a black market for flavoured vapes.  To discuss we were joined by Dr Garret McGovern, Medical Director of the Priority Medical Clinic & GP Addiction Specialist and Professor Luke Clancy and Director General of the Tobacco Free Research Institute Ireland and Consultant Respiratory Physician.

Thousands of homeowners with smart electricity meters have been warned the devices may be malfunctioning, leading to consumers being overcharged.  Charlie Weston, Personal Finances Editor with the Independent who broke the story explained many people are affected by this and what’s going on.

Nearly three out of four parents are unable to secure places for their children at Ireland’s most oversubscribed second-level schools.  The most heavily in-demand schools are in south Dublin where as little as 20% of applicants are successful.  Joining Shane to discuss this was Barbara Ennis, Principal of Alexandra College, Milltown.

A group of asylum seekers who were relocated from Mount Street in Dublin have since returned to the site.  We speak to Eugene Quinn, National Director of the Jesuit Refugee Service Ireland.

Should we introduce carpool lanes?   That’s the question we’re asking this morning as part of Newstalk Goes Green, with thanks to SSE Airtricity, to find out more about Generation Green Home Upgrade, see sseairtricity.com.”  Brian Caulfield, Professor School of Engineering at Trinity College Dublin.

Kate Middleton has been spotted with Prince William visiting a business about a mile from their home in Windsor.  So is all well with the Duchess of Cambridge after all?  
Royal Commentator Jennie Bond gave her reaction to the recent appearance by Kate Middleton.

Famine is imminent in northern Gaza and likely to occur by May.  That’s according to a new U.N.-backed report.   Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Sean Bell, Former Fighter Pilot, now Military Analyst and co-host of the Red Matrix Podcast.