Up to 14 schools will be upgraded under the next phase of the school retrofitting pathfinder programme, which is being launched this morning.  

Speaking to Shane on the show this morning was Ossian Smyth, Junior Minister responsible for Circular Economy.

We’ve been talking this morning about our own New Years resolutions,  

But what are the public at large looking to do for self improvement, and how can more of us keep to our January promises in 2024? 

Newstalk’s Sarah Madden reports.

New OECD research reveals that Ireland avoided excess deaths during the core pandemic years 2020-2022 

Speaking to Shane this morning was Anthony Staines, Professor of Health Systems at the School of Nursing, Psychotherapy and Community Health in DCU. 

Israel has announced a partial withdrawal of troops from Gaza as they gradually shift to the next stage of the war. 

Speaking to Ciara this morning was Paul Rodgers, Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies at Bradford University.  

Another delay for Dublin’s MetroLink. Alan Farrell, Fine Gael TD and Justice Spokesperson joined us on the show…

The United Nations Security Council is ready to vote on a ceasefire resolution after intense negotiations between the US and the United Arab Emirates   

Sean Bell, Former Fighter pilot and now Military Analyst joined us on the show this morning…  

Getting down on one knee and popping the question in front of the family on Christmas Day should be avoided at all costs - that’s according to Etiquette expert and former royal butler, Grant Harrold. 

Noel Cunningham, Ambassador for Harvey’s Point Hotel in Donegal joined us on Newstalk Breakfast…

Some folk will have had their ham and turkey ordered months ago, their gifts wrapped in November, the annual festive activities booked this time last year.  And then, well, there’s the rest of us.  

But fear not, fellow last minute ers, because with a little creativity, Christmas 2023 can still be the best one yet. Sarah Madden reports...

A popular grant scheme for installing EV charges in your home is to be slashed in half from the first of January. Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Expert, explained what was happening ...

14 people have died and 25 have been wounded following a mass shooting at a University in Prague yesterday. Thomas Smith, Prague-based journalist joined us on Newstalk Breakfast with the latest.