Newstalk Breakfast

Integration is often seen as a two-way street, where both newcomers and the wider society adapt to one another. It raises the question of how responsibility should be shared in creating an inclusive and cohesive society. 

“One Day Many Voices is funded by Coimisiún na Meán with the Television Licence Fee and has been devised by Learning Waves in association with Newstalk.”

Professor John Nolan’s new documentary “A Vision for Vision” shows there is a powerful link between nutrition, vision, and brain health. 

One in five children are missing at least 20 days of school every year.  New research from Tusla has asked children, young people and parents what’s keeping children away from school. Also what could help improve attendance?

Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast with more on this was Áine O’Keeffe, National Service Director Tusla's Educational Support Service. 

The Government is considering extending the excise cuts on petrol and diesel until late February or early March. Will this make things better?

To discuss further with Jonathan was Ger Hyland, President of the Irish Road Haulage Association and  Pearse Doherty, Sinn Fein Deputy Leader and candidate in Donegal. 

We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Jonathan this morning was Valerie Cox Author and Journalist.

In 2024, there was a bill to establish a legal framework for assisted dying in Ireland. Nothing yet has been put into action since then.  

Joining Jonathan this morning was Tom Curran, Irish right-to-die campaigner and partner of the late Marie Fleming. 

Six in ten people in Ireland are now turning to AI platforms for mental health support. Also a third of those say the advice has led to harmful behaviour, according to research from Laya Healthcare, as part of the AXA Mind Health Report 2026. 

To discuss the research findings was Lisa Molloy, CEO of The Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

President Masoud Pezeshkian has said Iran will never "bend the knee" after almost seven months of war with the US and Israel. But they are ready for a diplomatic solution. 

Speaking to Jonathan was Borzou Daragahi, Journalist and Founder of Badlands Podcast.

The dramatic eviction of an 87-year-old woman has sparked protests in Madrid. riot police clashed with hundreds of protesters trying to prevent the eviction of 87-year-old disabled woman Maricarmen from her home. 

We get the details from Simon Hunter, Spain-based Journalist. 

While there’s good news for buyers as the average rate of house price growth in Dublin has slowed. There has been an increase in the number of landlords exiting the market. 

Speaking to Jonathan with more on this was Carol Tallon, CEO of Property District.