Highlights From Newstalk Breakfast

According to new CSO statistics show first-time mothers in Ireland are having babies later in life. Chair of the Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and Former Master of the Rotunda Hospital, Professor Sam Coulter-Smith joined Ciara on the show.

Today marks the 100th day of Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine, which set off the worst conflict in Europe in decades. Sergei Orlov Deputy Mayor Of Mariupol spoke to Ciara on the show.

The DAA this week revealed their plan to try and ensure there will be no repeat of last Sunday, when around 1,400 people missed their flights during long queues. As we head into a bank holiday weekend, what is the situation like on the ground now? Newstalk’s Michael Dooley was live from Dublin Airport and Shane was joined by Ulick McEvaddy, Aviation entrepreneur and Businessman.

A woman who was almost killed in a hit and run six years ago is set to run the Cork city marathon this weekend. But Olivia Keating won’t be doing it alone Jason van der Velde, the emergency doctor who helped save Olivia’s life will be joining her. Olivia spoke to Newstalk Breakfast about her run this weekend.

Actor Johnny Depp has won his multi-million-dollar defamation case against ex-wife, Amber Heard. For more reaction to the verdict Newstalk Breakfast spoke to Paul Tweed Media Lawyer who specialises in defamation.

Today’s sex culture is destructive, divorcing love from commitment, prompting promiscuity and violent porn – that's according to author Louise Perry, who has published a book called The Case Against the Sexual Revolution. So, have women been harmed by the sexual revolution? Author and columnist for London’s New Statesman Louise Perry spoke to Ciara this morning with her view on this.

A large cohort of young adults don’t have the necessary skills to be able to cook a meal for themselves. That’s the view of Ross Keogh, Co-owner of Keogh’s Crips and Keogh’s Farm in North Dublin, who says that home economics should be a mandatory subject in schools so that children can learn the basic life skill. Ross spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Yesterday’s EPA report highlighted the huge steps we still have to take if we are to meet our climate obligations, and at the same time, SUV sales are going through the roof. So is it time we take steps to get the heavy, fuel-hungry cars off our roads entirely? Joining Shane for more on this was Hannah Daly, Professor at the School of Engineering at the University College Cork.

Actor Johnny Depp wins multi-million-dollar defamation case against ex-wife, Amber Heard. Harriet Alexander, New York based reporter spoke to Ciara with reaction to this court case outcome.

The latest CSO statistics show that there has been a huge surge in people wanting to get out hillwalking and hiking since the pandemic. Where are the best places to hike in Ireland? Heather Snelgar, Co-editor of Outside.ie spoke to Newstalk Breakfast to explain why are we seeing such an interest in people getting out walking the hills and dales?

Spending too little time on social media can have a negative effect on the mental health of teenagers – that’s according to a new study by sociologists at Trinity College Dublin. To discuss these findings Shane spoke to Richard Layte, a professor of sociology at Trinity and a co-author of the paper.

The latest Russian oil and gas sanctions will likely see further price hikes in fuel and home heating. Muireann Lynch, an Energy Economist joins Shane on the show this morning with more on this.

Airport officials will appear before the Oireachtas transport committee again today to release their plans of dealing with the influx of people this forthcoming bank holiday. Kieran O'Donnell, Fine Gael TD & Chairperson of that Committee meeting spoke to Ciara this morning and also joining Ciara was Pat Byrne, Founder, and Chair of Cityjet.

A new electoral commission could examine lowering the voting age as part of amendments submitted by politicians to the landmark new Electoral Reform Bill. So is now the time to give 16 and 17-year-olds the vote? Joining Shane to discuss this was Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil Senator and Noel Howard, Spokesperson for Social Care Ireland.

Violent incidents at Dublin Airport, and elsewhere on public transport, show the need for a dedicated transport police unit in the gardaí. That’s according to James Lawless, Dáil justice Committee Chairman who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

The Good Governance Awards 2022 are being launched today, and Newstalk is a media partner Each year the Awards showcase the incredible work carried out by nonprofit organisations in Ireland to implement effective and transparent corporate governance policies. Diarmaid Ó Corrbuí CEO of Carmichael who is launching the awards spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

We need urgent implementation of climate plans and policies to tackle greenhouse gas emissions. That’s according to the recent report released by Environmental Protection Agency. What should be done to meet the emission reduction targets? Mary Frances Rochford, Climate Change Programme Manager at the Environmental Protection Agency, spoke to Shane this morning on the show.

The Drug Use in Higher Education in Ireland (DUHEI) Report found that the most used drugs during college include cannabis, cocaine, and ecstasy, a high-level conference in UCC heard today. To discuss these finders further Newstalk Breakfast spoke to Dr Michael Byrne, Head of the Student Health Service at UCC and lead author of the report.

Paralympic swimming gold medallist, Ellen Keane and Olympic gold boxing medallist Kellie Harrington have been unveiled as the new Dublin City Council Sports Ambassadors. The partnership aims to promote the benefits of sport and physical activity in Dublin, while highlighting the importance of a wide and varied sporting infrastructure for a healthy and happy city. Kellie Harrington spoke to Newstalk Breakfast about this new initative.

The Irish Human Rights and Equality have called on the Gardaí to note ethnicity during stop and search operations. Why is this necessary? For more on this Ciara spoke to Sinead Gibney, Chief Commissioner of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission.