Almost 3,400 apprentices dropped out of apprenticeships last year.  That’s despite the Department of Further Education aiming to entice 10,000 new apprentices each year.    Speaking to Ciara this morning was General Secretary, Connect Trade Union, Paddy Kavanagh.

Why are so many people dropping out of apprenticeships?

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Is it time to allow Rugby fans to drink alcohol in Croke Park? We discussed with Audience Editor of the Independent Danny Ruddock.  

Is it time to allow Rugby fans to drink alcohol in Croke Park?

Protesters, Singers, musicians, artists and activists from the Irish Boycott Eurovision 2024 Coalition will gather outside RTÉ studios today to call for Ireland to boycott the Eurovision. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Zoe Lawlor, Chairperson of the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign and member of the Irish Boycott the Eurovision 2024 Coalition and also Keith Mills, Current Affairs Commentator and a Lifelong Eurovision Fan.

Should Ireland boycott the Eurovision?

The Road Safety Authority is appealing to road users to consider the devastating consequences of dangerous driving habits in its new campaign “Time to Talk”. To explain the new campaign was Minister of State with Special Responsibilities for Road Safety, Jack Chambers.

The Road Safety Authority launches new campaign 'Time To Talk'

Journalist, Beth Ashely says that women should reclaiming the word ‘slut’ and she explained why to Shane this morning on the show.

Why is the word ‘slut’ being reclaimed?

The government needs concrete plans for the development of floating wind energy in Ireland’s deeper waters .That’s the call from Wind Energy Ireland ahead of a two-day offshore conference beginning this morning and their CEO Noel Cunniffe spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Why are so many people dropping out of apprenticeships?

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