Newstalk Breakfast

Did you wake up beside your furry friend this morning? And if so, is it actually hygienic to have your pet in bed with you? Jonathan asked Dr Jacqueline Boyd who is a Senior Lecturer in Animal Science and Nottingham Trent University.

We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Jonathan this morning was Sinead O Carroll, Editor, The Journal.

Experts are warning that the price of petrol and diesel is set to shoot up once again after the latest jump in crude oil costs. 

We get reaction from Ger Hyland, President of the Irish Road Haulage Association. 

Uisce Éireann is extending its Water Conservation Order nationwide from Friday. As hot, dry weather continues to put pressure on water supplies. Jonathan spoke to the Regional Water Operations Manager (Southwest region), Brian O Leary. 

Plans for an alternative access route to the Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk could cost more than €350,000. Work could take up to four years to complete, according to engineering records released under the Freedom of Information Act.   

We discussed further with Eugene Finnegan, Bray Business Area Representative on the Management Committee of the Cliff Walk. 

Football legend Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75. The former Liverpool star, two-time Ballon d'Or winner and England manager is being remembered as one of the game's greatest figures. 

Paying tribute was former Liverpool footballer and England captain, Phil Thompson.

Insurance Ireland are launching their pre-budget submission today. They are calling for the Government to increase the cap on tax relief for Private Health Insurance from €1,000 to €1,500. 

Ahead of the launch today Jonathan spoke to Moyagh Murdock, the Chief Executive of Insurance Ireland. 

The Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2026 has been signed into law. It will seek to speed up housing delivery and streamline the judicial review process. 

James Browne Minister for Housing and Fianna Fáil TD for Wexford  discussed this further with Jonathan.

Yesterday the Government agreed to ban e-scooters for anyone under 18. Reports are emerging this morning that they will now consider making hi-vis vests and helmets mandatory for regular cyclists, which has angered some cycling interest groups 

We get reaction to this with Ray Cunningham, Dublin City Councillor for the Green Party representing  Ballyfermot Drimnagh.

We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Jonathan this morning was Deirdre O’Shaughnassy, Presenter of the Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast, Irish Examiner.