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Newstalk Breakfast Weekends episodes

May 23, 2021 Another Summer of staycations and outdoor dining?
Everyone is eagerly awaiting the Governments announcement with more detail about how our Summer will look.
Is there going to be any indoor dining? A time limit at a table? And what's happening with the €9 meal?
Claire Nash, owner of Nash 19 restaurant in Cork and Director of the Cork Business Association, and Dermot McDonnell Owner of the Cross Guns Gastro Pub in Castletown Kilpatrick in Navan, told us what they are hoping for.
Everyone is also wondering about holidays. Will it be another year of staycations or might we get abroad?
Paul Hackett CEO of Click and Go Travel Business and Board Member of the Irish Travel Agents Association told us what he is expecting…
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15 min
May 23, 2021 On high alert for data leak from HSE hack
Hackers have warned that they will dump confidential patient information from the HSE hack tomorrow.
But, what would it really mean if your data was put on the dark web? Adrian Weckler, technology editor with the Irish Independent joined Susan to explain.
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8 min
May 22, 2021 "The new variant is extremely concerning" - Zubaida Haque of Independent Sage
Dr Tony Holohan has expressed "genuine concern" regarding a new variant of Covid-19, known as B.1617.2 and its transmissibility within the population.
To discuss how the new variant has impacted the situation in the UK, Susan was joined by Zubaida Haque, member of the UK’s Independent Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies, better known as Independent Sage.
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12 min
May 22, 2021 TV & Film News with Screentime's John Fardy
Due to the pandemic, over the last year production and developmentof new television and film has grinded to a halt.
But with things opening up again it looks as though productions will be up and running with plenty of announcemtns on both fronts.
Screentime’s John Fardy joined Susan to go through the latest film & television news .
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11 min
May 16, 2021 Israeli-Palestine conflict continues ahead of UN meeting
The United Nations security council is to meet today to discuss ongoing violence between Israel and Palestine. We wanted to get the latest update ahead of the meeting. So, we spoke to Bel Trew, Middle East Correspondent with The Independent.
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6 min
May 16, 2021 Best of Friends ahead of their reunion
Since it ended back in 2004, fans have been awaiting a Friends reunion. Now, one has been announced for May 27th.
To make sure we remember all the best moments from the iconic sitcom, Screentime's John Fardy took us through his favourite episodes.
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12 min
May 16, 2021 Ransomware attack forces HSE to cancel appointments
Thousands of patients could have their appointments cancelled as a result of a ransomware attack on the HSE's IT systems.
Dr. Denis McCauley, Chair of the IMO GP Committee and a Donegal GP, told us how it will impact routine diagnostic tests, as well as Covid-19 testing and vaccinations.
We also heard from Dr. Angie Brown, Medical Director with the Irish Heart Foundation and Consultant cardiologist, explained how it will impact cardiology patients.
And, pharmacies look set to be impacted as well. To find out how we spoke to Darragh O’Loughlin, General Secretary of the Irish Pharmacy Union.
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16 min
May 15, 2021 HSE Ransomware Attack & Cyber Security with Ronan Murphy CEO of Smarttech247
Micheal Martin has said no ransom will be paid to the people responsible for the cyber attack which has affected the Irish health system.
But who is behind this attack, how challenging will it be to resolve the issue, and how long might it be before health services get back to normal?
Ronan Murphy, founder and CEO of Smarttech247 joined Susan to discuss.
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11 min
May 09, 2021 Season Finales - From the best to the worst
As is often the case with hotly anticipated season finales, the ending of Line of Duty last weekend left many unsatisfied. And it's not the first show to do so. But, what are some of the best, and worst season finales? Host of Screentime, John Fardy, gave us his list.
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12 min
May 09, 2021 'We are so relieved to welcome people back in'
Ahead of tomorrow's easing of restrictions we wanted to hear from businesses.
So, Susan spoke to Sarah Kenny of Kenny's Bookshop in Galway, as well as Dr. Patrick Greene, CEO and Museum Director of ‘Epic - The Irish Emmigraton Museum’.
And of course, the much missed hairdressers are back tomorrow too. Dylan Bradshaw, Owner and Creative Director of Dylan Bradshaw Salons, told Susan about how he has prepared to welcome customers back.
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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.