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June 06, 2021 Economist Explains Global Minimum Corporate Tax Agreed At G7 Summit
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.
Seán Defoe was joined by Chief Economist at Davy Conall Mac Coille to discuss the topic.
The economist says that Ireland has plenty to offer to foreign investment.
An educated workforce and being part of the European single market are amongst the reasons that Mac Coille believes that Ireland will remain attractive to corporations.
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7 min
June 05, 2021 "It's really important that we get the opportunity to ask those questions"
“Mother and Baby Homes Commissioners must show respect and compassion for survivors and come before Oireachtas Committee” - That’s according to Kathleen Funchion Sinn Fein TD for Carlow and Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Children.
Kathleen joined Sean Defoe to discuss having the opportunity to address the issues and questions that survivors of Mother & Baby homes still have.
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11 min
June 05, 2021 Large Crowds Cleared From South William Street As Garda Public Order Unit Deployed
There was a night of unrest after crowds gathered in Dublin city centre at the beginning of the June Bank Holiday.
Seán Defoe speaks with Independent Councillor Mannix Flynn and Independent Security and Defence Analyst Declan Power on their reaction to the scenes witnessed.
With reports of missiles being thrown at Gardaí and batton charges, Seán asks was the public order response necessary.
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7 min
May 30, 2021 10 hour delays at the airport once international travel resumes
International travel looks set to return on July 19th.
And the adoption of the European Union's Digital Green Certificate will be a key feature of the resumption.
But, there are fears it could create delays of up to 10 hours!
Eoghan Corry, Editor of Air and Travel Magazine told us what to expect.
Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh
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7 min
May 30, 2021 Overcoming anxiety as normal society resumes
We've all gotten used to the 'new normal' over the past year in lockdown.
But, now that restrictions are being lifted, many are feeling anxious at the thought of a busy social calendar.
So, Helen Vaughan, psychotherapist & owner of Maynooth Counselling, told us how to mind our mental health over the next few months.
Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh
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9 min
May 30, 2021 Will reopening lead to a fourth wave?
This week, the Government announced their plans for the next stage of reopening.
But, with a slow vaccine rollout, and variants of concern, is there a risk of a 4th wave?
Kingston Mills, Professor of Experimental Immunology, School of Biochemistry and Immunology, in Trinity College Dublin explained the risks...
And, Susan asked Enda Brady, Sky News Correspondent if the UK is still on track for their full reopening on June 21st.
Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh
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10 min
May 29, 2021 Roadmap for Live Music Venues with Christina Quill
This summer we’ll see a number of large scale events take place - pilot mass gatherings including concerts and matches in June and July - which we’re to get more detail on in the coming days.
To get a reaction to the roadmap for live music venues Susan was joined by Christina Quill, Independent Music Promoter for venues including Dublin’s Sin É & the upcoming Carlow Arts Festival.
'The Show Must Go on" is Newstalk's series celebrating everything great about the Irish entertainment industry and looking forward as the reopening process begins. To find out more, go to Newstalk.com
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8 min
May 29, 2021 "Proceed with caution" - Easing of Restrictions & Vaccine Rollout with Prof Cliona O'Farrelly
With the announcement from government that restrictions will begin to ease off in the coming weeks, there appears to finaly be light at the end of the tunnel.
Professor Cliona O’Farrelly; Professor of Comparative Immunology at Trinity College Dublin joined Susan to discuss the vaccine rollout, supply issues, and to get her reaction to the positive news from the government yesterday.
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5 min
May 29, 2021 Cinemas Reopening & Entertainment News with John Fardy
There was plenty of movement this week around plans to reopen certain sectors in the coming weeks and one area that has surely been on many a cinephile's mind would be when Cinemas will open up again.
Thankfully we got some clarity on that this week as well as lots of other TV and film news.
Screentime’s John Fardy joined Susan to discuss.
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9 min
May 23, 2021 Working from home vs. The office - Which will win?
With restrictions easing, the return to the office is beginning to look more and more likely.
But, do employees want to go back? Can employers force them? And how can you make working from home work for you?
We spoke to Lynda Barry, Career Coach at Lynda Barry Consulting, and Joanne Redmond, head of Employment Law at Ibec to find out.
Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh
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9 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.