James Wilson

Ireland

Journalist at Newstalk

Journalist with Newstalk FM

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TD urges Ministers not to delay health warnings on alcohol - 'These labels work'

1 week ago | newstalk.com | James WIlson |James Wilson

A Social Democrats TD has launched an impassioned plea, urging Ministers not to delay the introduction of health warnings on alcohol. Two years ago, then-Health Minister Stepehen Donnelly signed the Public Health (Alcohol) (Labelling) Regulations 2023, which requires alcohol sold in Ireland to contain a health warning.
Cuts to solar grant 'not in interests of climate targets'

1 week ago | newstalk.com | James WIlson |James Wilson

Looming cuts to solar grants are 'not in the interests of climate targets', the industry has claimed. Currently, people in Ireland installing solar panels receive a grant of up to €1,800 from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). As the cost of solar technology declines, the Government has signalled the grant will be reduced accordingly. On Breakfast Business with Joe Lynam, Solar Ireland CEO Ronan Power said he hopes Ministers can be persuaded to change their minds.
How long with the hot weather last? 'Very high temperatures'

1 week ago | newstalk.com | James WIlson |James Wilson

The hot weather is expected to last until Sunday, Met Éireann has confirmed. Over the past couple of days, Ireland has sizzled in unusually warm weather and Met Éireann confirmed that today will be a “fairly hot day” once again. “Mount Dillon [in Roscommon] could likely get an even hotter day than yesterday,” Met Éireann meteorologist Brandon Creagh told Newstalk Breakfast. “Temperatures forecast up to 28 or 29°C possible for some parts over the northern half of the country.
Dodgy box phenomenon will soon 'come down like a house of cards'

1 week ago | newstalk.com | James WIlson |James Wilson

The ‘dodgy box’ phenomenon will soon “come down like a house of cards”, Jess Kelly has predicted. The Data Protection Commission has warned users that it is working with Sky on how to use data to crack down on those using the devices to avoid paying for subscriptions at the market rate. Some estimates put the number of dodgy boxes in Ireland at 400,000 and the entertainment industry fears illegal streaming is costing them millions in revenue.
Luke O'Neill on whether the 'manopause' is real

1 week ago | newstalk.com | James WIlson |James Wilson

Is the ‘manopause’ real? For years, some men have described themselves as going through a ‘manopause’ when their bodies and emotions change gradually with age. Although it is not an official condition, Trinity Professor Luke O’Neill said it is certainly true that men undergo hormonal changes as they get older. “As men age, their testosterone does drop - it’s 1% a year,” he explained on The Pat Kenny Show. “Unlike in a woman where you get a massive plummet of oestrogen.
'Remote' Ireland does not understand Iranian threat - Israeli Ambassador

1 week ago | newstalk.com | James WIlson |James Wilson

Irish people do not understand the existential threat Iran poses to world peace and stability, the Israeli Ambassador has claimed. On Friday, the Israeli Government launched an attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities, citing concern about Tehran’s ability to produce nuclear weapons which could be used to target Israel. Iran, which insists its nuclear programme is peaceful, responded by launching dozens of missile strikes upon Israel, one of which hit Soroka Hospital in Beersheba, southern Israel.
Restrict tanning salon adverts amid 'epidemic' of skin cancer - doctor

1 week ago | newstalk.com | James WIlson |James Wilson

The Government needs to urgently restrict a loophole that allows commercial tanning salons to advertise their services amid an “epidemic” of skin cancer, a dermatologist has warned. Currently, the law bans tanning salons from advertising sunbeds because of the link between sun beds and skin cancer; children are also banned from using them altogether. However, some tanning salons are now promoting tanning accelerators as a way to advertise their business.
Government's 2025 housing targets no longer 'realistic' - James Browne

1 week ago | newstalk.com | James WIlson |James Wilson

The Housing Minister has admitted the Government’s target of 41,000 new homes this year is “not realistic”. Just weeks ahead of the General Election, then-Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien announced a target of 41,000 new homes in 2025, with a promise to build 60,000 annually by 2030. However, once the ballots were cast and counted, officials revealed that the number of housing completions dropped from 32,525 in 2023 to just 30,330 last year.
Here's why families should never share towels

1 week ago | newstalk.com | James WIlson |James Wilson

People should not share towels with anyone else, an expert has said. The practice might be common among couples and families, but UCD microbiologist Dr Amalia Scannell said this is something to be avoided. “What you have left on it is skin, for a start,” she told Moncrieff. “So, you know the way you get nice and wet in the shower? You come in and you wipe your skin off and you get all these little ropes of skin that fall off every so often, they’re going to be on the towel.
Give poor €10,000 grants for EVs - Climate Change Advisory Council

1 week ago | newstalk.com | James WIlson |James Wilson

Providing people on low incomes a grant of €10,000 to buy an electric vehicle would “pay for itself” in the medium-term, the Climate Change Advisory Council has said. The council has recently published a review into the nation’s transport policy and recommended radical action in order to cut emissions. On Newstalk Breakfast, Council Chair Marie Donnelly said “some progress” has been made in reducing emissions in the transport sector - but not nearly enough.