What will be in front of cabinet today on the first day back in the Dáil? To look ahead to the first day back for politicians was Sean Defoe, Newstalk Political Correspondent.

If you are a keen baker but prone to a baking disaster, we have help at hand. With loads of baking tips and advice was Chef and author Shane Smith.

A warning has been sent out to Irish museums that they need to be prepared, as thieves are becoming bolder across Europe.  All this has given rise to what the art world is calling "The 5-Minute Heist". Speaking to Claire this morning was Lawyer, CEO and Founder of Art Recovery International, Chris Marinello. 

A new national survey from the ICMSA has revealed that farming is approaching a cliff edge with one in three farmers planning to leave the industry within the next five years. 

Speaking to Claire two people who have been directly affected by the issues raised in this survey. President of the ICMSA, Denis Drennan and dairy farmer Louise Crowley.  

Macklemore has been dropped by Ed Sheeran from his US concert tour after the American rapper made calls to Free Palestine while onstage. Claire discusses this further with Founder of music site and podcast Nialler9, Niall Byrne.

The EU is to introduce significant new rules this week, which would see the minimum age for social media and AI platforms set at 15. 

Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly brought us more details.

Claire was joined in studio by Shona McCarthy. Shona will soon to be Ireland’s new Arts Council Director and the current Chair of the International Fund for Ireland.  

We discuss new book examining the life and political career of former Taoiseach and former Fianna Leader Brian Cowen. It’s author, the DCU professor of politics and Sunday Times columnist Gary Murphy joined Claire in studio this morning.

New York is often viewed as one of the most expensive cities you can live in. Despite that, a large number of Irish people have decided to call the US city home.  

So how much of an impact does the cost of living there really have on the residents? Newstalk reporter Emily Keegan has been asking New Yorkers.

Have you considered walking the Camino but were a bit worried you might not be able to? To help you to get you ready to take on a challenge is Personal Trainer Karl Henry.