A fodder transport scheme has been announced for farmers who are finding it challenging to source feed for their animals.  Months of consistent rain have led to rising costs and delays to crops. The measure comes as the National Fodder and Feed Security Commitee met yesterday over the ongoing situation. 

Our reporter, Josh Crosbie has been meeting with farmers to hear how they are coping with the weather

Ireland will soon formally recognise the State of Palestine, Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin has told the Dáil.   

We get reaction from Oliver Sears, founder of Holocaust Awareness Ireland.

Newly appointed Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence Jennifer Carroll MacNeill joined Ciara this morning on the show.

If your child is being bullied physically they should defend themselves? We get an expert view on this from Stella O’Malley, Psychotherapist and Author of What your Teen is Trying To Tell You.

More than 6 in 10 workers are considering asking for a salary increase in the next 12 months.  That’s according to new research published this morning.  
But how should you approach the subject with your employer? We get advice from Mary Connaughton is Director of CIPD, the Professional Body in Ireland for HR.

Mandatory retirement should be abolished.  That’s the call from Age Action Ireland, who are set to appear before an Oireachtas committee later today.  
Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Nat O’Connor is Senior Public Affairs & Policy Specialist with Age Action.

All Things Considered: Telling kids to fight back against bullies. Shane and Ciara discussed this morning on the show.

In a landmark case, it’s been ruled that personal injuries awards guidelines established by judges will now be enforceable. This may result in premium reduction, saving policy holders some money.  

With more on this Shane spoke to Brian Hanley, CEO, Alliance for Insurance Reform.

Last night new busking rules have officially come into place in Cork city. This includes a time limit of two hours for each performer, a reduction in noise level - and completely stopping the music by ten pm.  With more on this we spoke to Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork City Colette Finn.

This is Parkinson’s Awareness Week, and we were joined by Frank Mullen, a 61-year-old from Donabate, who plans to kayak for 300 kilometres down the Shannon River despite recently being diagnosed with the Disease.