Highlights From Newstalk Breakfast

Newstalk Breakfast was broadcasting live from The Galway Bay Hotel as part of Newstalk's Summer Tour. Ciara took a little walk around Salthill and sat outside the famous O’Connors bar and chatted to three local businesses about how busy this summer season is for them. .

Employers are complaining that young workers are unable to deal with criticism, expect their work roster to fit around their social lives, and constantly use their phones in the workplace. That’s according to Damien McCarthy, Chief Executive of HR Buddy

Apple gave users a preview of the upcoming operating system update iOS 16 last month, but in the last number of days, the company has unveiled another new feature called 'Lockdown Mode’ that will fight hacking.  Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent, Jess Kelly brings us all the details.

Dublin bus lanes should be enforced 24-7, particularly on GAA match days that’s the view of Green Party Councillor for the North Inner City, Janet Horner, who spoke to Shane on the show this morning.

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said opposition TDs must decide if they are "willing to allow people to suffer or stand up and be counted" in their upcoming motion of no confidence in the Government. Joining Shane this morning with more on this was Minister of State with responsibility for Local Government and Planning, Peter Burke, and Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Public Expenditure and Reform, Mairead Farrell.

Eleven Conservative politicians have now thrown their hats into the ring to replace Boris Johnson, with household names and lesser-known Tories in the mix to be the next Prime Minister of the UK. To talk us through the runners and riders, Newstalk Breakfast spoke to Lauren McEvatt, Former Conservative government Special Adviser

James Caan the legendary actor has passed away at the age of 82. As well as his most famous fole as Sonny Corleone in the 1972 movie The Godfather, Caan was also famed for starring in El Dorado, Misery and Elf to name just a few. Joining Aideen on the show this morning to talk about his fabulous career and legacy was Hollywood journalist Jeanne Wolf.

Rugby’s Head Injury Assessment has been exposed as unfit for purpose. That’s according to the safety campaign group “Progressive Rugby”, who yesterday made a statement condemning the selection of Ireland captain Johnny Sexton for tomorrow’s second test against the All Blacks after he failed an in-game HIA last week. Professor John Fairclough is a former president of the British Sports Trauma Association and a spokesperson for Progressive Rugby

Sinn Fein will decide this morning if it is to push ahead with a no-confidence motion in the government. It comes as the government lost its overall majority in the Dáil after Donegal Fine Gael TD Joe McHugh voted against the Mica redress scheme bill. Sinn Féin spokesperson on Agriculture and TD for Cavan Monaghan Matt Carthy spoke to Aideen this morning on the show.

Yesterday UK Prime Minister announced yesterday that he was resigning as the leader of the Conservative Party.However, Johnson says he will remain as Prime Minister until a new leader of the party is appointed. Daniel Moylan – Former Boris Johnson Advisor and Conservative member of the House of Lords spoke to Ciara this morning to discuss what legacy Boris Johnson leaves behind.

Is there a legal issue with members of the public recording the Gardaí and posting it online? Michael Healy Rae, Independent TD posed this question in the Dáíl this week and he spoke to Aideen this morning on the show with more on this.

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is in a critical condition after being shot at a political rally overnight. For the latest on this shocking attack we are joined from Japan by Eryk Bagshaw, North Asia correspondent for The Sydney Morning Herald

With all of the recent noise of the latte levy, are cigarette butts the real enemy? Surveys published by the Department of Environment have shown that 54% of littering in Ireland is made up of cigarette waste and it is as high as 60% in Dublin. Donal Hickey, Environmental Journalist with the Irish Examiner spoke to Newstalk Breakfast with more on this.

After giving in to overwhelming political pressure, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his resignation as Conservative Party leader yesterday. However, he has said he would continue to serve as Prime Minister until a successor is appointed. John Rentoul is Chief Political Commentator with the London Independent and joined Aideen this morning on the show.

Festival season is back after a long two years without it, but how can we be more conscious and sustainable when camping? Managing Director of NativeEvents, Megan Best joined us on Newstalk Breakfast.

An incredible 82% of the Irish population keep their chocolate in the fridge. That’s according to new research from Deliveroo published for World Chocolate Day. Our reporter JJ Clarke took to the streets of Dublin to find out how people enjoy their chocs

The Director of Public Prosecutions has decided not to bring charges against Tánaiste Leo Varadkar over the alleged leaking of a confidential document. The Tánaiste had been investigated for leaking a contract deal struck with the Irish Medical Organisation to Dr Maitiú Ó Tuathail, who was working for a rival GP group at the time. Brid Smith People Before Profit TD spoke to Ciara on the show.

Boris Johnson has reportedly refused to quit as British prime minister despite pressure from his cabinet colleagues. 51 members of the government have now resigned in protest of Johnson’s leadership in what was a dramatic 24 hours in Westminster. Adam Boulton is a Political Commentator and Former Sky News Political Editor and he joined Shane on the show.

As Covid cases continue to surge – are we handling this in the correct way? Professor of Immunology and Director of the Kathleen Lonsdale Institute for Human Health research at Maynooth University, Paul Moynagh joined Ciara on the show.

Summer is here and Second Officer at Cork City Fire Brigade, Victor Shine is pleading with people not to leave their children unsupervised in the car this summer. Victor joined us on Newstalk Breakfast to tell us all about the dangers of popping into the shop for a minute and leaving your child alone.