Move to tackle trolley crisis will see thousands more HSE staff working at weekends. Ciara and Shane asked why has it taken so long to bring about this change?
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Trump has announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran
US President Donald Trump has announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, which he says has now come into effect, as of 6am this morning. He made the announcement on Truth Social hours after Tehran launched a missile strike on a US army base in Qatar. Speaking to Shane this morning was Hooshang Amirahmadhi Founder and President of the Iranian American Council and former Iranian presidential candidate.
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What would a tourism tax mean for tourism hotspots like Killarney?
The Green Party is calling on the Taoiseach to firm up his commitment to a hotel bed tax, following reports that he is “not opposed” to the measure. If implemented what would this mean for tourism hotspots like Killarney? We heard from Tom Randles, Representative of Killarney Chamber and Tourism.
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We chat all things Killarney!
All morning, we’ve been broadcasting live from the beautiful Café Du Parc part of the Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa As part of Newstalk Summer Tour with thanks to ESB’s 1600 EV chargers across Ireland – giving you the freedom to go further.Joining Ciara and Shane was General Manager of the Killarney Plaza, Denis McCarthy.
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Irish parents’ overuse of smartphones is damaging their children’s mental health
Irish parents’ overuse of smartphones is damaging their children’s mental health, according to a new report from the ESRI. Dr. Deirdre Robertson, author of the report, told Shane Beatty on Breakfast Briefing more about the study.
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