Best Shane Dublin Podcasts (2024)

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Is the traditional work week outdated? 4:00

3h ago4:00

4:00

70% of Irish professionals state that the current workweek doesn’t suit them that's according to talent solutions firm Robert Walters. Is the conventional 40-hour workweek is falling out of favour? We ask Peter Cosgrove, Managing Director at Futurewise.

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Are the government adding needless pressure to the economy? 5:57

3h ago5:57

5:57

The government’s ‘everything now’ budget approach is adding unnecessary fuel to the fire” That’s according to the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council. Speaking to Ciara this morning was Seamus Coffey, Chairperson of Irish Fiscal Advisory Council.

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Names of the hundreds of schools across Ireland published by Scoping Inquiry 6:49

3h ago6:49

6:49

There were 884 alleged abusers in schools of 42 religious orders who currently or previously ran schools in Ireland – these are the harrowing figures released in a scoping inquiry report into cases of sexual abuse at several schools run by religious orders. One in Four provides services to adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse and consulted wit…

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Michael O’Leary responds to Dublin Airport exceeding passengers caps this year 12:22

3h ago12:22

12:22

Speaking exclusively to Breakfast Business this morning, CEO of the Dublin Airport Authority, Kenny Jacobs revealed that Dublin airport will exceed the cap of 32 million passengers this year by a million. Michael O’Leary, Group Chief Executive of Ryanair spoke to Shane with is reaction.

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Elle McPherson undertook holistic approach to treating the breast cancer 6:12

3h ago6:12

6:12

Elle McPherson has revealed she was diagnosed with breast cancer seven years ago nut decided not to undergo chemotherapy or further traditional medical treatment. The supermodel who is now 60 said she wanted to take a holistic approach to treating the disease but acknowledged this isn’t right for everyone. John Crowne, Consultant Oncologist at St V…

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Taoiseach Simon Harris has arrived in Ukraine 4:29

2h ago4:29

4:29

The Taoiseach has arrived in Ukraine amid talks of a new political deal which expresses Ireland's strong solidarity with the country. Barry Whyte, Newstalk’s Chief Reporter is with the Taoiseach in Ukraine and spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

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Dublin Airport will exceed its 32 million passenger cap in 2024 4:20

3h ago4:20

4:20

Dublin airport will exceed its 32 million passenger cap in 2024 – that's according to the Dublin Airport Authority. 3.46 million passengers went through the terminal doors of Dublin Airport this August, making it the busiest month ever in Dublin Airport’s 84-year history. We discuss with Eoghan Corry, Travel Expert.…

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Report findings of historical sexual abuse in schools 9:04

3h ago9:04

9:04

There has been a total of 2,395 allegations of historical sexual abuse at over 300 religious-run schools, according to a report released yesterday. We discuss the findings of the Scoping Inquiry with Paul Hosford, Deputy Political Editor at The Irish Examiner.

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Department of Education urged to drop ‘discriminatory’ Junior Cycle textbook 5:46

4h ago5:46

5:46

The Department of Education has come under pressure to drop a Junior Cycle textbook containing discriminatory depictions of an Irish family from the school curriculum. We discuss with Eric Nelligan Teacher and Aontu Education Spokesperson.

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A further 25% slump in electric car sales 2:56

4h ago2:56

2:56

Reduced government grants have been blamed for New electric vehicle sales being down over 25% so far this year. We discuss with Nadia Adan, Owner of Ashford Motors and Social Media Star.

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Calls for hostage deal grows in Israel 10:32

4h ago10:32

10:32

Benjamin Netanyahu has asked for "forgiveness" that the six hostages were not brought home alive but remains defiant that Hamas will pay a ‘heavy price’. We speak to Alistair Bunkall, Sky’s Middle East to discuss along with Dr Einat Wilf, Former Member of Israeli parliament and co-author of “The War of Return” .…

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A bin bag ban in Dublin in a bid for cleaner streets! 3:55

2d ago3:55

3:55

Dublin city centre businesses are to be banned from leaving out rubbish in plastic bags in a bid to clean up the capitals streets. We get reaction from this plan with Gina Murphy, Owner of Hugo’s Restaurant.

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New report released today by Irish Charity CybersafeKids 6:48

5h ago6:48

6:48

New report released today by Irish Charity CybersafeKids reveals that almost 25% of 8-12 year olds are bothered by harmful content online. We discuss this with Stella O’Malley, Psychotherapist and Author, with three books on parenting and mental health.

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How US military transit through Shannon airport may seriously undermine Irish neutrality 4:54

2h ago4:54

4:54

More than 220,000 US soldiers have travelled through Shannon Airport over the last three-and-a-half years, new figures show from the Department of Transport show. Could this US military transit through Shannon airport may seriously undermine Irish neutrality? Ciara discusses this with Dr. Edward Hogan, neutrality campaigner and former member of the…

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The SEAI 2023 Energy Balance report shows a reduction in emissions 4:52

3h ago4:52

4:52

SEAI 2023 Energy Balance Report shows progress on emissions reduction, but not yet enough to meet carbon budget .We discuss with Margie McCarthy, Director of Research and Policy Insights with the Sustainable Energy Authority Of Ireland.

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The stats as National Slow Down Day draws to a close 4:58

3h ago4:58

4:58

334 motorists were caught speeding in the first five hours of National Slow Down Day. Now as the 24-hour campaign draws to a close. Shane discuss the stats received with Superintendent Liam Geraghty.

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Has social media stolen our individuality when it comes to fashion? 3:23

4h ago3:23

3:23

British author and journalist, Dolly Alderton, recently claimed that the internet has made us all dress the same. Have influencers and algorithms stolen our sense of individuality when it comes to fashion? We asked Image Consultant and Owner of The Style Bob, Aoife Dunican.

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There is growing frustration with Ticketmaster 4:52

2h ago4:52

4:52

Thousands of disappointed Oasis fans have expressed their frustration with Ticketmaster after failing to secure tickets for one of the highly anticipated comeback tour. We discuss further with Jess Kelly, Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent.

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Thousands have taken to the streets in Tel Aviv 5:09

3h ago5:09

5:09

Thousands have taken to the streets in Tel Aviv as pressures mount for a ceasefire deal as six more captives were found dead in Gaza. We get the latest on this with Alistair Bunkall, Sky News Middle East Correspondent.

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How dynamic pricing had some people spending up to four-hundred euro on Oasis tickets! 6:07

4h ago6:07

6:07

Thousands of people fell victim to dynamic pricing as tickets for Oasis went on sale Saturday morning. Do we need to hold Ticketmaster to account? We spoke to   Michael Healy Rae, Independent TD Kerry.

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Calls for a halt to the development of new data centres 7:50

3h ago7:50

7:50

Friends of the Earth commend the South Dublin County council decision to not allow planning for another Google data centre and want to see it nationally. We speak with Jerry McEvilly, Head of Policy at Friends of the Earth Ireland and also Gavin Lawlor, Director at Tom Phillips and Associates.

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Sinn Féin’s five-year housing plan to be published today 9:25

4h ago9:25

9:25

Today Sinn Féin’s Spokesperson for Housing, Eoin O’Broin will publish the party’s five-year plan to overhaul the current government’s housing policy, titled ‘A Home of Your Own’. Shane was joined on the show by Senator Mary FitzPatrick, Fianna Fail’s Spokesperson on Housing, Local Government and Heritage.…

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What is dynamic pricing for gig tickets? 6:09

3h ago6:09

6:09

Thousands of people fell victim to dynamic pricing as tickets for Oasis went on sale Saturday morning. Do we need to hold Ticketmaster to account? Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was Michael Healy Rae, Independent TD Kerry.

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New legislation to prevent stalking and protect victims 4:15

2h ago4:15

4:15

Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee has announced the introduction of a new system of civil orders to prevent stalking and protect victims. We get reaction to this with Una Ring, stalking victim and co-founder of stalking.ie.

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The latest on the regional elections in Germany 4:00

3h ago4:00

4:00

The Alternative for Germany Party is the first far-right party to win a regional election in Germany since World War II. To get the latest on this Ciara spoke to Rob Hyde, freelance Journalist based in Germany.

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Coldplay rocked Croke park last night! 4:15

6h ago4:15

4:15

Cold play rocked Croke park last night with the first of four gigs in their Music of the Spheres World Tour. Newstalk’s Digital and Social Media Executive, Ciara Tracy was at the gig and told us how it went.

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Is an additional health line the solution to Ireland’s GP shortage? 3:30

6h ago3:30

3:30

A new phone line for non-urgent medical issues could be on the way as an alternative to the using the 112/999 national emergency lines.We discuss this with Dr Denis McCauley, Donegal GP and President of the Irish Medical Organisation GP committee.

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Was Kamala Harris first campaign interview a success? 4:17

4h ago4:17

4:17

Kamala Harris took part in her first her first unscripted interview last night sitting down with CNN’s Dana Bash alongside her V.P candidate Tim Walz. Was it a success? We ask David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief of The Guardian.

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Substantial reductions in the cost of early learning and childcare coming soon! 10:57

5h ago10:57

10:57

Thousands of families are set to benefit from substantial reductions in early learning and childcare costs from the 2nd of September under the National Childcare scheme. Ciara got to speak to Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration, and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman to discuss this further.…

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Calls for more regulation within Irelands cosmetic industry 4:51

5d ago4:51

4:51

Doctors are calling for stricter regulations within Ireland's cosmetics industry. Medical professionals are urging government to introduce laws which will only allow doctors or nurses to administer the products, similar to the rules surrounding the use of botox. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Patricia Molloy, Nurse Practitioner, Owner of the De…

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New rules on liquids in Dublin Airport coming into effect on Sunday 4:29

4h ago4:29

4:29

New rules regulating hand luggage is due to come into effect on Sunday across airports in the European Union. To talk us through the new regulations is Media Relations Manager with the DAA, Graeme McQueen.

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Tributes pour in for Irishman Shaun Brady who was killed in Kansas 6:20

5d ago6:20

6:20

Two teenagers have been arrested after Irish chef shot dead outside his restaurant in Kansas City . Shaun Brady, originally from Nenagh, was shot in car park outside his restaurant after trying to intervene in suspected car theft. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Erin Gabert Friend of Shaun Brady’s and one of the members of board of directors for…

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Israel Hamas pause fighting 3:59

3h ago3:59

3:59

Israel and Hamas have agreed to zoned three-day pauses in fighting to allow for polio vaccinations. We get the latest on this with Alistair Bunkall, Sky News Middle East Correspondent.

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Is it difficult to maintain female friendships? 6:03

5h ago6:03

6:03

Fionnuala Jones, Broadcaster and Podcaster has been writing about the difficulty maintaining female friendships and told Newstalk Breakfast what she has experienced.

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Should teachers in Dublin be entitled to a ‘Dubsidy’? 4:20

6h ago4:20

4:20

The Minister for Education, Norma Foley has not ruled out introducing an allowance for teachers in Dublin to help resolve the national shortage of teachers Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast John Boyle, General Secretary of the Irish National Teachers Organization.

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Tusla turns down potential foster parent based on BMI 4:59

1d ago4:59

4:59

Tusla, the state’s Child and Family Agency which is responsible for providing foster care has rejected one potential foster parent based on her BMI. Joining Shane to discuss why that is problematic is Donal O’Shea HSE Lead for Obesity.

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The result of grade inflation on CAO offers 12:31

5h ago12:31

12:31

Students across the country received the first round of CAO offers yesterday. 56% of students secured their first choice, however, some students lost their place due to random selection which was used in the allocation process for more than 20 courses. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast with more on this was Orla Sheils, Vice Provost at Trinity College…

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"People don't feel safe in the North Inner city" 5:23

3h ago5:23

5:23

People don't feel safe in the North Inner city. That is the view of Social Democrats Councillor for the area, Daniel Ennis explained why to Shane this morning on the show.

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Just how do we name our storms? 4:22

7h ago4:22

4:22

Met Éireann have released the names for storms for the season Of 2024/25. With Bert, Poppy and Marvis some of the names being selected We ask how are the storms named? We discuss with Eoin Sherlock, Head Of Forecasting Division in Met Éireann.

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Irelands Thalidomide scandal 4:56

3h ago4:56

4:56

Last night a documentary aired on Virgin Media Television on Irelands Thalidomide Scandal. We speak to Finola Cassidy, Survivor and spokesperson for the Irish Thalidomide Association.

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New poll shows public support for migrants making a new life in Ireland 4:30

3h ago4:30

4:30

An independent poll which was released today by the Migrant Rights Centre Ireland shows that 64% of people surveyed agreed that Ireland should welcome people who move here to make a better life for themselves or their families. Speaking to Shane this morning on the show was Neil Bruton, Campaigns Manager with MRCI.…

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Why is it so hard to rent a movie? 5:22

5h ago5:22

5:22

Why is it so hard to rent a movie? That is the question posed by Newstalk’s Simon Tierney in the Irish Examiner today and Simon chatted to Shane this morning.

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CAO round one offers out today 6:05

5h ago6:05

6:05

Students across the country are getting ready for the first round of CAO offers out later this afternoon. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Gemma Lawlor, Guidance Counsellor at Tyndall College Carlow.

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Why are so many young people choosing to leave Ireland? 10:28

6h ago10:28

10:28

Huge numbers coming to Ireland in the 12 months to April last, with 149,200 people immigrating here a 17 year high. But there were also significant numbers going in the opposite direction. 69,000 people moving out of Ireland, bolstered in particular by a "strong outward flow" to Australia, according to the CSO. Shane discuss these numbers with Mair…

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Are we fearful to let our kids have some freedom? 7:03

4h ago7:03

7:03

“Why are we so fearful to let our kids have some freedom now and do we really think anyone, not least us knackered parents, are benefiting from this “what if” catastrophising mindset?” That’s the question posed by Journalist, Georgina Fuller who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast.

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We look at the progress of Bus Connects 6:09

4h ago6:09

6:09

Dublin’s Bus Connects has been dragged out for seven years and commuters are still not getting the full benefits from it. We sent our reporter, Josh Crosbie to take a look at the progress of Bus Connects.

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Calls for free mole mapping to be introduced 4:54

4h ago4:54

4:54

Free mole mapping scans every year for PRSI workers should be introduced to help catch skin cancers. That is the call from Fianna Fáil TD Christopher O'Sullivan. To discuss further we spoke to Professor Caitriona Ryan Consultant Dermatologist at the Institute of Dermatologists.

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Household electricity prices are set to increase by €100 from October 5:20

5h ago5:20

5:20

It emerged yesterday that from October household electricity prices will increase by €100. Is there anything that can be done to bring down the cost and why exactly is this happening? We speak to Muireann Lynch, Energy Economist and Senior Research Office with ERSI.

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Two more cities have been added to the Dublin portal. 3:52

4h ago3:52

3:52

Two more cities have been added to the Dublin portal. Vilnius in Lithuania and Lubin in Poland are the latest to join the portal, will be enjoyed by Dublin’s 25,000 weekly visitors in the coming weeks. Nollaig Fahy, Dublin City Council Culture Company's Tourism Innovation Manager spoke to Ciara about this…

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Father sets a new world record in memory of the charity that brought his daughter’s body home 8:20

4h ago8:20

8:20

This month marks one year since the family of 20-year-old Ella Mills said goodbye to their daughter heading to college in New York City. Little did they know that just three weeks later, Ella would die in a kayaking accident near Washington DC. One year later, Ella’s dad Ralph Mills has set a new world-record by running an ‘aquamarathon’ to raise f…

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