Newstalk Breakfast Weekends

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June 13, 2021 'Scenes at the Euro's brought me back to my own experience' - Conor Gormley
There were highly distressing and potentially tragic scenes at the Denmark Finland match at the Euros last night when Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen collapsed on the field.
He received treatment on the pitch and was rushed to hospital for further care.
But, it raises a question about emergency care. And, how prepared we are for similar situations when CPR might be required.
Three-time All-Ireland Winner for Tyrone, Conor Gormley told us about the experience he went through.
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8 min
June 13, 2021 The latest from the G7 - corporation tax, multinationals and 'leprechaun economics'
Today is the final day of this years G7 summit in Cornwall.
And, while there were lots of different topics on the agenda, the global corporation tax remains of utmost importance to us here in Ireland.
So, to get the latest on that, and on so called 'leprechaun economics' we spoke to Jon Ihle, Deputy Business Editor at The Irish Independent.
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9 min
June 13, 2021 Could pharmacists help speed up the vaccine rollout?
What role can pharmacists play in the vaccine rollout?
Darragh O’Loughlin, general secretary of the Irish Pharmacy Union told us how he thinks they can help.
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4 min
June 13, 2021 Will the Delta variant delay the UK's June 21st reopening?
June 21st is the day people across the UK have been eagerly awaiting, as it's the day when all remaining restrictions will be lifted.
But, as the Delta variant continues to spread, is is likely that there will be a delay? And if there is, will it really last until next Spring as some are reporting?
Enda Brady, Sky News Correspondent gave us an update.
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6 min
June 13, 2021 Leaving Cert Week One - Maintaining Momentum & Mental Wellbeing
The leaving cert can be one of the most stressful times in a person’s life and perhaps more so for those going through it all now as we continue to battle the pandemic.
So, how can we help students better manage the anxieties and pressures one week into exams?
Máire Treasa Ní Cheallaigh was joined by Maeve Dwan O'Reilly, trained teacher, IRC Scholar, PhD candidate at UCD, and Jigsaw, the National Centre for Youth Mental Health to discuss.
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8 min
June 12, 2021 Testing Water Quality and Staying Safe with the EPA
With the nice weather finally back and just in time for the easing of restrictions - a lot of us will be flocking to the coast to dip our toes in the water.
But before you jump in it’s important to know that where you’re swimming is safe.
Máire Treasa Ní Cheallaigh was joined by Mary Gurrie, Programme Manager with the Environmental Protection Agency Ireland to discuss.
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7 min
June 12, 2021 Vaccine Distribution Inequity with Colm O'Gorman
Soon enough everyone will be eligible to register for their vaccine for free here in Ireland; it’s a key part of our recovery as we emerge from the worst of the pandemic, but this isn’t the case the world over.
Some countries are still battling overwhelming numbers of Covid cases with health systems struggling, mostly staffed by unvaccinated health care workers with vaccine distribution is still weighted heavily towards wealthy western nations.
Meanwhile, it appears that the G7 leaders are to issue a declaration in an effort to ensure that the devastation caused by this pandemic won’t be repeated in future, with plans for a 100 day pandemic response manual and a global early warning system.
To discuss this, Máire Treasa Ní Cheallaigh was joined by Colm O’Gorman, Executive Director of Amnesty Ireland.
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10 min
June 06, 2021 Coronation Street's Colson Smith Talks About Online Abuse He Sustained Over His Appearance
Actors are often unfairly critiqued on their appearance due to being public eye, none more so than Coronation Street Actor Colson Smith, Colson joined Seán on the show this morning.
His character in Coronation Street was set to undergo a transformation because he was ‘’Bored of Being The Fat Kid'’.
This was what prompted Colson to make the documentary on YouTube ''Bored of Being The Fat Kid''. Colson was 140kg (24 stone) at his heaviest, he lost almost 10 stone on his weightloss journey so far.
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11 min
June 06, 2021 Citizen's Assembly Chairperson Discusses It's Report On Gender Equality
Seán was joined by Chairperson of the Citizen's Assembly Dr Catherine Day.
The Citizen's Assembly released their Report on Gender Equality this week.
One of the recommendations of the report was to aim to reduce the gender pay gap in increments by 2035.
Publicly funded childcare and the gender imbalance in politics in Ireland were some of the issues discussed.
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6 min
June 06, 2021 Economist Explains Global Minimum Corporate Tax Agreed At G7 Summit
Chief Economist at Davy Conall Mac Coille joined Seán on Newstalk Breakfast Weekends to discuss the Global Corporate Tax agreed at the G7 Summit yesterday.
Finance ministers from wealthy G7 nations have pledged to commit to a global minimum corporate tax of at least 15%, rallying behind a US-backed plan.
The Economist said that Ireland will remain an attractive destination for foreign investment.
Ireland's educated work force and being part of the European single market are reasons Mac Coille believes that Ireland will still be of interest to corporations.
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7 min

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Newstalk Breakfast Weekends continues Newstalk's news and current affairs coverage through the weekend including breaking stories from across the country and around the world along with expert analysis on the most important issues of the week. Saturdays and Sundays, 8-9am.