Highlights From Newstalk Breakfast

It was on this day 6 months ago when Vladimir Putin’s Russian army launched its invasion of Ukraine. Newstalk Breakfast spoke to Kira Rudyk Ukrainian MP and we ask if is there any end in sight to the fighting.

Changing how people travel for short journeys has the most potential for reducing transport emissions in Dublin. That’s the view of Eoin Ahern, Transport Lead for Codema, who spoke to Shane this morning on the show.

The US National Archives have discovered more than 700 pages of classified documents at former president Donald Trump's Florida home, in addition to material seized this month by FBI agents.  Political Columnist at The L.A Times , Robin Abcarian explained to Newstalk Breakfast what has been found.

The North runway at Dublin airport opens today and we speak to one person who lives very close to the new runaway. Michael O’Rourke from St Margarets and The Ward Resident's Association.

The Teachers’ Union of Ireland has warned that a severe teacher recruitment and retention problem in schools is being exacerbated by the cost-of-living crisis. President of the Teachers Union of Ireland Liz Farrell spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has admitted the Government "was taken a bit by surprise" about the current challenges to the energy supply and conceded that "people would perhaps have expected an earlier warning system". The Government has launched a review into the energy supply concerns that have accelerated in recent months. We ask what needs to be done going forward? To discuss Newstalk Breakfast spoke to Adjunct Professor in Economics at Trinty College Dublin, John Fitzgerald. We’re also joined by Neil McDonnell, the CEO of ISME, that issued a “emergency warning” over energy prices In Ireland.

Whatever happened to living in the moment? Live life, don’t post it those are the words of Justine O’Mahony, Journalist with The Irish Independent who spoke to Shane this morning.

A protest will take place outside the Department of Health calling on the government to expand access to medicinal cannabis for the treatment of chronic pain and other conditions. One of those taking part in the protest is Alicia Maher from Cork, who moved to Spain in 2019 so she could access cannabis for chronic pain Alicia spoke to Shane this morning on the show.

Opposition TDs have called on Minister for State Robert Troy to make a statement in the Dáil outlining all of his business interests when it returns next month. Co-Leader of the Social Democrats and Vice Chair of the Public Accounts Committee, Catherine Murphy spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

The hotly anticipated prequel to the hit show -'House Of TheDragon' hits our screens tonight. One man who has seen the long-awaited first episode is John Fardy, the Presenter of Newstalk’s TV and movie show Screentime and John told us what he thought so far.

Parents across the country are in back-to-school mode and one aspect of this preparation that has arisen in recent years is the first smartphone for a child or student. Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent, Jess Kelly brings us advice for parents buying that first phone for their children.

It was on this day 100 years ago that Michael Collins was killed in Béal na Bláth in County Cork. Collins who was Commander in Chief of the National army and a senior member of government at the time was killed following an ambush by anti-treaty rebels. To discuss the legacy of Collins Newstalk Breakfast spoke to Tim Crowley who is one of his relatives and also a historian with the Michael Collins House Museum in Clonakilty.

A government minister has called for the crisis-hit national planning authority to be 'scrapped', saying it is no longer 'fit for purpose'. Minister of State at the Department of Further and Higher Education, Niall Collins spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

“There’s a certain weight put on accents. People make judgments” - that's according to actor and playwright Emmett Kirwan in an interview over the weekend. Are people judged based on their accents? The presenter of the Talking Bollox podcast Calvin O’Brien spoke to Newstalk Breakfast with his view on this.

I’m 27 and don’t own a bra but don’t call me ‘braless’ that’s the view of lifestyle news writer Emma Dooney who spoke to Ciara this morning.

Thousands of families are waiting to hear if their children have places on school buses this year. This comes as the Government has waived the fee this year leading to an unprecedented number of applicants. Emma O’Regan is a mother of 5 and Independent Councillor, Ger Carthy spoke to Shane on this situation that will affect thousands of families.

The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland has warned that Government failings on mental health are putting patients’ lives at risk and that a radical overhaul of the entire system is needed as an urgent priority. President of the College and Mater Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr William Flannery joined Ciara on the show this morning.

National Heritage Week is an initiative by the Heritage Council that celebrates all things heritage. Bringing together communities to build awareness about the value of Irish heritage and support its conservation. To celebrate this we have a little story from Seanachaí Eddie Lenihan.

Over 500 children have been waiting over a year to access vital mental healthcare. In total, there are nearly 4,200 patients on the waiting list for the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service. That’s according to stats released to Newstalk Reporter Eoghan Murphy. Elbha O’Sullivan is a Cork woman who has had two children on the waiting list and within the service and she spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Peak-time electricity usage must be slashed to avoid power outages, the energy regulator has warned. The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) has ordered electricity suppliers to find ways to curb the surge in demand for power that occurs between 5pm and 7pm daily. For more on this Newstalk Breakfast heard from Mu