Newstalk Breakfast Weekends

The mass purchase of housing units by investment funds has caused outrage in recent weeks. It's now been revealed that they have not only outbid first time buyers, but also housing bodies.

Killian Woods, senior business reporter with the Business Post, told us what he has found out.

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A law which stopped parents from publicly speaking about their children who were killed in violent circumstances has been abolished.

An amendment to the Children’s Act came into effect yesterday after being signed off by the President and the Justice Minister last month.

One of those affected by the law is Kathleen Chada whose two sons Eoghan and Ruairi were murdered by their father in 2013.

Kathleen joined Susan to talk about what this means for the families of victims and how important it is to be able to speak about her children by name.

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This weekend will mark the last weekend of severe Covid restrictions ahead of an easing of measures on Monday, but is there still some confusion among the population when it comes to antigen testing and could it result in people undertaking activities they shouldn't?

Also, with plans for a vaccine bonus to be introduced from May 10th, it could create more uncertainty and confusion for those in their later years.

Dr Ray Walley Member of the GP Expert Advisory Group on Covid-19 & Anne Dempsey, Communications Manager with Third Age joined Susan to discuss.

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Ahead of the Line of Duty season finale tonight, Susan spoke to Brendan O’Loughlin Presenter of the Breakfast Show on 98fm and the ‘Shrine of Duty’ Podcast.

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Pregnant people will now be offered a vaccine against Covid-19. But, people have lots of concerns around the impact it could have on the baby, and on the pregnancy. So, to put their minds at ease, we got answers to some of the most common questions. Susan spoke to Dr Maeve Eogan, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at the Rotunda Hospital in Dublin.

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The 14-day incident rate of Covid-19 in Donegal is more than double the national average, according to deputy CMO Ronan Glynn. As a result, the question of a localised lockdown for Donegal has been raised.  But, what was the reaction in Donegal? And, how do they feel about comments by CMO Tony Holohan referring to “persistent and reasonably widespread non-compliance” with restrictions? Susan spoke to Dr. Denis McCauley, GP & Chair of the Irish Medical Organisation's GP committee, to get his view from the ground in Donegal.  She was also joined by Joe McHugh, Fine Gael TD For Donegal and Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Fein TD for Donegal.

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During the press briefing given by An Taoiseach Micheál Martin on Thursday, it was announced by Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Catherine Martin that there is a plan for the safe reopening of Cinemas and theatres. Cinema goer and fans of the big screen are excited for the big day but are a little confused as to when the actual opening date would be in the month of June.

Charlene Lydon, Film Programmer for The Lighthouse in Dublin and, Palas in Galway joined Susan this morning to discuss the reopening of cinemas over the coming months.

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According to a Kantar poll published in the Irish Independent this morning a significant majority of voters in the Republic of Ireland are in favour of a United Ireland but are not willing to pay extra to fund it. Two in three people in the more than two thousand people polled want to a United Ireland realised. Susan was joined by Ireland editor with the Irish Independent Fionnan Sheahan to discuss the issue.

With this weekend coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the Partition of Ireland. Over three quarters of 25-34 years olds are in favour of a united Ireland, while over 60s shower a lower interest in seeing a united Ireland. Sheahan stated that the feedback from the poll was that 3 out of 5 said firmly ''No'' in response to the question would they be prepared to foot the bill of a united Ireland and the associated costs and taxes.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every facet of our normal lives.

But one of the most challenging issues facing many is those who are coming towards the end of their life.

With social distancing and restrictions on gatherings in place for some time how have hospices and those coming to terms with personal loss been coping?

Siobhán O’Brien Green, who is the Head of Healthcare Programmes at The Irish Hospice Foundation joined Susan to discuss.

The national freephone Bereavement Support Line is 1800 80 70 77 and will be available from 10am to 1pm, Monday to Friday.

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The Oscars is almost upon us and over the years we’ve heard our fair share of speeches.

Most are pretty forgettable, some are remembered for all the right reasons while others for all the wrong ones.

So what are some of the most memorable Oscar winner speeches we’ve heard over the years?

Screentime’s John Fardy joined Susan to go through his list of Most Memorable Oscar Speeches.

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