Highlights From Newstalk Breakfast

The world economy is “entering a perilous phase”, with global inflation set to fall more slowly than expected a few months ago - the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned. John Fitzgerald , Adjunct Professor in Economics at Trinty College Dublin discussed if we should be concerned here from a global perspective.

The price of a used car should continue to rise, the author of DoneDeal's Car Price Index report has said. Dr. Tom Gillespie Economist and Author of the report explained the findings of the report.

The rise of AI was up for discussion with Shane and Johnathan this morning on the show.

President Biden arrived in Belfast last night, on a visit he said he would use to “keep the peace” on the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Amanda Ferguson, Belfast-based Journalist, and from Carlingford where President Biden will visit was Conor Keelan, Cathaoirleach of Louth County Council and John Reilly, Dundalk Carlingford Councillor.

If you were away sunning yourself over Easter you may have delighted in the low cost of the local vino. But, is the wine abroad actually that cheap, or are we just getting ripped off at home? Sarah Madden reports.

The National Cyber Security Centre is to draw up advice for the public to confront the risk of scams and other threats brought about by “frightening” advances in artificial intelligence Minister of State with responsibility for cybersecurity Ossian Smyth spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

For the first time in three years, onboard catering services will be available on some trips on the Cork to Dublin line this week. Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager with Iarnrod Eireann explained what exactly can we expect.

Freddie Scappaticci, the alleged informer known as Stakeknife, has died in England where he had been living in witness protection since he fled Belfast when he was outed as a double agent. The 77-year-old died earlier this month with his funeral thought to have taken place in secret. With more on this Newstalk Breakfast spoke to Richard O’Rawe is a former Republican Prisoner and bestselling author of Blanketmen.

Allowances to help hundreds of thousands of workers cover the costs of clothing, equipment and stationery have failed to rise in line with soaring inflation. Marian Ryan of Taxback.com is calling on Government and Revenue to adjust these flat-rate employment allowances, to take account of rising prices and Marian spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

75 additional driver testers will be hired by the Road Safety Authority to address the current backlog in the Driver Testing Service. Jack Chambers Minister of State in the Department of Transport brings us the details.

500 second-level teachers from all over the country will gather to discuss the future of education and teaching in Ireland at the 2023 ASTI Annual Convention in Wexford today. Kieran Christie, ASTI General Secretary explained the main issues being addressed today.

President Joe Biden is set to touch down in Northern Ireland this evening, ahead of a whirlwind visit to Belfast. Is Belfast ready for the US President? To discuss we hear from Crime Security Correspondent for Belfast Telegraph, Allison Morris. Also to hear just how significant his visit to the campus we heard from Professor Deirdre Heenan, From Ulster University and a former member of the Council Of State.

All Things Considered: Should we welcome Biden? This morning Shane and Jonathan discuss and debated.

An investigation is underway into racist abuse directed at Wexford hurling captain Lee Chin, which occurred during a charity match on Saturday. Video footage of the incident has been shared online. Former Dublin GAA star, Jason Sherlock who has seen the footage gave his reaction to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Over half of Irish adults often feel overwhelmed by factors beyond their control. That’s according to a new survey from Axa Ireland which also found more than 60% feel lonely on a regular basis. Speaking to Jonathan this morning with a reaction to these findings was Niamh Delmar a counselling psychologist and freelance writer.

President Joe Biden will arrive in Ireland today for his 4-day visit, where he will visit Belfast, Mayo, Louth & Dublin. Political Editor of The Irish Times, Pat Leahy gave us a run down of what the President's itinerary looks like.

Two teenagers have died and two more have been injured following a collision in Headford, County Galway, yesterday morning. Mary Hoade is Chairperson of the Board of Management at Presentation College Headford and a Councillor for Tuam and Headford Area spoke to Shane this morning.

Easter celebrations are about to get underway across the county. But has the season lost its religious significance? Fr Iggy O’Donavan, a Member of the Augustinian priests in Fethard, County Tipperary spoke to Jonathan Healy on Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Monday the 10th of April marks 25 years since The Good Friday Agreement was signed in Stormont marking the end of 30 years of conflict in Northern Ireland. Monica McWilliams, Signatory to the Good Friday Agreement, Emeritus Professor at the University of Ulster & former Chief Commissioner of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission joined us on Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Up to 72 children from Ireland remain on the waiting list of the Tavistock gender identity clinic in the UK, which was the subject of a critical review and is currently being wound down. Professor Donal O'Shea, Consultant Endocrinologist spoke to Shane Coleman on the show this morning.