Newstalk Breakfast Weekends

Following the funeral of Belfast republican, Bobby Storey, and subsequent apology of Mary Lou McDonald for any pain caused by the controversy over her attendance, the UUP has called for an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding Mr Storey's cremation

Doug Beattie, Ulster Unionist MLA joined Shane Beatty to discuss.

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It had been expected a list of green countries would be published next Thursday.

However, following a cabinet sub committee meeting yesterday, it's now likely travel restrictions and the advice against all non essential travel, will be in place until at least July 20th.

So what does this mean for tourism here?

Ruth Andrews, Chief Executive of the Incoming Tour Operators Association, Chair of Irish Tourist Industry Confederation and Chair of the Tourism Recovery Taskforce joined Shane Beatty to discuss.

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Among a smaller than anticipated crowd, Donald Trump got his 2020 presidential campaign back on the road in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

This marked his first rally since March insisting "the silent majority is stronger than ever before".

To go through some of the main talking points from last night's event, Gina London, former CNN Washington Correspondent joined Susan Keogh.

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Susan Keogh is joined by Newstalk reporter Stephen Murphy to discuss this Sunday's front page newspaper stories.

Among other things they discuss the ongoing government formation talks, whether the deal will get over the line in the coming days, and the issue of some Green Party members stating that they will walk away from the party if the talks collapse.

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June is National Awareness Month for Motor Neuron Disease and tomorrow, June 21st, is MND Global Awareness Day. 

The disease affects more than 400 families across Ireland and this weekend is not only an opportunity to spread awareness about the disease, but to also raise funds for essential services. 

But what is it like for someone living with the disease?

Michael Clancy joined Susan to discuss his experience and how his "glass half full" attitude helps to keep him focused on staying healthy, not just for himself, but for his family as well.

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From tomorrow, June 15th, people will be permitted to visit loved ones currently living in nursing homes.

The current guidance includes recommendations that each resident has a maximum of two named visitors with only one allowed to be present at any given time.

To discuss further, Susan is joined by Diarmuid Ó Dálaigh, proprietor of Oaklodge Nursing Home in Cloyne, Co Cork.

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In a historic first, Nasa and SpaceX have successfully launched two veteran astronauts into space.

The launch also marks the first manned mission for SpaceX and the first private participation in taking astronauts to the International Space Station.

Space commentator, Leo Enright joined Susan to discuss the significance of the launch and look ahead to what we might expect in the years to come as we push further into the world of commercial space flight.

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A lot of our attention has been focused on maintaining social distancing and adhering to the Covid-19 safety protocols, and while these measures are critical to protecting those around us, these changes can have a significant impact on our mental health as well.

As we slowly move towards further easing of restrictions and as we begin to contemplate going back to work, people might understandably be feeling further anxiety as we adjust to our 'new normal'.

Helen Vaughan, psychotherapist and owner of Maynooth Counselling & Psychotherapy joins Susan to discuss what people can do to deal with the emotional strain of further changes to their lives.

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Earlier this year Susan spoke to Sinead Tighe, full-time carer to her son Daniel, as a part of the 'Family Carers Ireland National Respite Weekend'.

Together they discussed some of the issues facing carers at home and the feelings of isolation they can sometimes experience when so much of the duty of care is placed upon them with little or no support.

While it is fair to say we have all been feeling the effects of the Covid-19 crisis of late, Susan thought now would be a good time to catch up with Sinead to talk through the unique set of challenges she - like many carers around the country - faces as the current crisis goes on and the ways in which social-distancing and travel restrictions have made a difficult situation even more challenging.

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There have been increasing calls to get kids back to education as early as June despite the government's road-map of the easing of restrictions not looking to open schools again until September.

But will parents be happy to send their kids back to school if there is still so much uncertainty when it comes to their safety and how will social distancing measures be implemented if they do go back earlier than expected?

Susan was joined by Áine Lynch - CEO of the National Parents Council to discuss.

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We have all heard the advice on social and physical distancing such as hand washing, cough etiquette, and cocooning; but as we move from the middle of the crisis to what’s being called a 'new normal', how do we make sure our children and their mental health is looked after?

Colman Noctor, Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist joined Susan to talk about how the current crisis - with so much fear and uncertainty - has affected our children's mental well-being and to discuss how we can better explain the situation to our kids when so much of their lives has been turned upside down.

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