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Families are now receiving letters about hip operations their children had 15 years ago, raising serious concerns that the scandal over unnecessary surgeries is set to deepen. Reporting on this in The Independent today is Senan Molony,

Duration:00:04:33

Keir Starmer vows to ‘take back control’ of Britain’s borders

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer published the UK’s proposals to change its legal immigration system. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was Adam Boulton, Political Commentator and Former Sky News Political Editor.

Duration:00:06:20

Measures needed to preserve Ireland’s pub culture

The Vintners Federation of Ireland is urging the government to introduce a 40% excise rebate on draught products sold in pubs in the upcoming Budget. It is a critical measure to preserve Ireland’s pub culture and sustain rural communities. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was The Vintners Federation of Ireland CEO, Pat Crotty.

Duration:00:06:17

The cost of raising a child in Ireland!

Raising a child in Ireland now costs €169,000. That’s according to research out today from Laya Life. We discuss these findings with Kel Galavan Money Coach, Author, and Qualified Financial Advisor.

Duration:00:05:48

Kim Kardashian is set to take the stand in court today

Kim Kardashian is set to take the stand in person today to testify at the trial of the men accused of robbing her at gunpoint and stealing millions of dollars worth of jewellery. We get the latest on this with Harriet Alexander, US-based journalist.

Duration:00:05:33

Today's Cabinet agenda

Today the Government to hear about leaving cert reform. We bring you up to date with what's on the cabinet agenda with Sean Defoe, Newstalk’s Political Correspondent.

Duration:00:05:32

President Trump is set to land in Saudi Arabia today

Hamas yesterday released Edan Alexander, an Israeli soldier who holds American citizenship, as part of ongoing efforts to achieve a permanent ceasefire with Israel. It comes as President Trump is set to land in Saudi Arabia today, followed by visits to Qatar and then the United Arab Emirates. We get the latest on this with Alistair Bunkall, Sky News Middle East Correspondent.

Duration:00:04:43

Music artists looking for protection against AI

Music artists looking for protection against AI. Dua Lipa and Elton John are among a group of artists looking for protection against AI. Newstalk's Technology Correspondent, Jess Kelly brings us the details.

Duration:00:02:47

Could the war with Ukraine finally be coming to an end?

US President Donald Trump has demanded that Ukraine should "immediately" agree to direct talks with Russia in a bid to end the war. It comes after Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his team were "ready to meet" Russian representatives following Vladimir Putin suggestion of peace talks, subject to an unconditional ceasefire starting today. We discuss this further with Sean Bell, Former Fighter Pilot, Military Analyst and Co-Host of the Red Matrix Podcast.

Duration:00:04:41

Monday riff: Are we too comfortable with overspending?

Bill for new National Maternity Hospital could reach €2 billion. We are we too comfortable with overspending? Ciara and Shane discussed this morning.

Duration:00:03:52

We pay tribute to Garda Kevin Flatley

A garda has been killed after being struck by a motorcycle at a speed checkpoint in north Dublin yesterday. The highly respected officer has been named as Gard Kevin Flatley, age 49, a father of two who was based in the roads policing unit at Dublin Castle. To pay tribute to Garda Flatley we spoke to Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan and also Chairperson of O’Dwyer GAA club in Balbriggan, David Rooney.

Duration:00:08:04

Are we ready for the imminent return of water shortages?

Are we ready for the coming drought and the imminent return of water shortages? That’s the question posed by Sunday Independent Columnist, Conor Skehan.

Duration:00:06:41

Who were the big winners at the BAFTA TV Awards?

The BAFTA TV Awards took place at London’s Royal Festival Hall last night. So, who were the big winners? T o tell us all the news from the night was Sarina Bellisimo, Broadcaster and Entertainment Journalist.

Duration:00:03:25

A plan to examine ‘profiteering’ on asylum seeker accommodation

The Public Accounts Committee are to examine ‘profiteering’ on asylum seeker accommodation .That’s according to new Chair of the Public Accounts Committee and Sinn Fein TD, John Brady who spoke to Shane this morning on the show.

Duration:00:05:38

We pay tribute to Garda Kevin Flatley

A garda has been killed after being struck by a motorcycle at a speed checkpoint in north Dublin yesterday. The highly respected officer has been named as Gard Kevin Flatley, age 49, a father of two who was based in the roads policing unit at Dublin Castle. We spoke to Ronan Slevin, General Secretary of the Garda Representative Association.

Duration:00:05:10

March Against the Manosphere

Socialist feminist group ROSA has organised an anti “manosphere” demonstration in Dublin City. Ruth Coppinger, Socialist TD who is closely affiliated with ROSA, spoke to us ahead of the event. She also discussed her refusal to take a question from a journalist from Gript when speaking at the plinth in Leinster House.

Duration:00:09:29

Dublin city’s only public toilets set to close!

Dublin city centre‘s only public toilets, at the top of Grafton Street are set to shut. For more on this we spoke to Olivia Kelly, Dublin Editor for the Irish Times.

Duration:00:04:16

Should social media be banned for under 16?

Tanaiste Simon Harris has said that a social media ban for children under 16 must be given “serious consideration”. He suggested Ireland could follow Australia which has adopted some of the strictest laws in the world. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast Alex Cooney, CEO of Cyber Safe Kids.

Duration:00:03:22

TUI urge members accept new proposals on the rollout of Senior Cycle reform

The Teachers’ Union of Ireland is recommending that its members accept new proposals aimed at supporting the rollout of Senior Cycle reform following detailed negotiations with the Department of Education. We speak to TUI President David Waters.

Duration:00:04:56

Riff: Why does the conclave capture our imagination?