Newstalk Breakfast

This Sunday is International Day of the Girl. But what inequalities are girls still facing in 2026, and how far have we really come?  

Human rights lawyer and Plan International Ambassador, Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC joined Jonathan this morning.

The public will be able to watch the execution of a former US Army major by firing squad, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has said. For reaction to this Jonathan spoke to Criminologist Trina O’Connor.

The war in Ukraine is escalating, with at least 30 people killed in a Russian strike on buses. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is warning the conflict could become much broader 

For the latest on this Jonathan spoke to Sean Bell, Former Fighter pilot and now Military Analyst and Co-Host of the Red Matrix podcast. 

The Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland have announced they will join other unions for a second day of strikes on October 21st, along with a national strike on October 14th. 

For the latest on the Jonathan spoke to Linda Kelly the ASTI General Secretary. 

We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Jonathan this morning was Imasha Costa, Reporter with Irish Examiner.

Today is World Egg Day. How do you like your eggs? Scrambled, fried, poached?  Eggs are more popular than ever and a firm favourite in Irish homes.

Speaking to Jonathan this morning was Aileen Cox Blundell Registered Associate Nutritionist.

A new ESRI report says Budget 2027 tax and welfare measures keep pace with forecast inflation for 2027. 

To look at these findings was Dr Karina Doorley Senior Research Officer and Author of the report.

32-year-old Robert O’Connor has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to the murder of his parents and younger brother last September. 

We get the latest from the Central Criminal Court with Frank Greaney, Newstalk’s Courts Correspondent. 

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is taking legal action against Thames Valley Police. This is relating over search warrants issued before his arrest in February. We get the details on this with Enda Brady, Journalist and Host of Roundtable TRT World.  

Media Minister Patrick O’Donovan confirmed yesterday that RTÉ will receive 20 million euros less than expected in its 2027 funding. 

For more on this Anton spoke to Laura Davison, NUJ General Secretary.