Newstalk

Newstalk, previously known as NewsTalk 106, is an independent radio station based in Ireland. It is run by News 106 Limited, which is a part of Denis O'Brien's Communicorp. The station operates under a broadcasting agreement with the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland.

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Climate change blamed as food inflation hits 5%

2 days ago | newstalk.com | James WIlson |James Wilson

Climate change is partially to blame for the surging cost of food, Sinead Ryan has argued. According to data from Kantar published last month, food inflation has hit 5% - significantly higher than 1.4% recorded in the economy overall. On Lunchtime Live, consumer expert Sinead Ryan said there is “no denying” that prices have gone up significantly in the grocery sector.
Porn users must now show ID in France - Should Ireland do the same?

2 days ago | newstalk.com | James WIlson |James Wilson

Pronhub is no longer available in France because of a new law mandating users prove their age before using the site. France is Pornhub’s second biggest market - after the US - but the company believes the new law is a risk to privacy. After consideration, it has pulled out of the French market and its former users have been geoblocked. The French Government argues the reform is necessary to protect children from viewing pornography.
Minister promises €27 million fund will help tackle illegal dumping

2 days ago | newstalk.com | James WIlson |James Wilson

A new €27 million fund to boost the circular economy will help tackle illegal dumping, Minister Alan Dillon has promised. A ‘circular economy’ is when items used by people are recycled and reused over and over again, reducing humanity’s reliance on scarce resources and cutting carbon emissions.
Leaving Cert grade changes will impact students in 'as minimal a way as possible'

2 days ago | newstalk.com | James WIlson |James Wilson

Changes to Leaving Certificate grade inflation are designed to impact students in “as minimal a way as possible”, the Education Minister has said. During the pandemic, post-marking adjustment meant all students had their CAO points increased to compensate for the disruption in their education. Last year, students had their CAO points boosted by 7%, while the class of 2025 will have theirs increased by 5.5%. Students who sat their Leaving Cert in 2024 will retain the marks they were given last year.
House fire victim Sunny Jacobs 'loved Connemara' after death row

2 days ago | newstalk.com | James WIlson |James Wilson

Former US death row inmate Sunny Jacobs “loved Connemara” because of the freedom it offered her, her former postman has said. Sonia ‘Sunny’ Jacobs, who was in her 70s, died in a house fire in Casla on Tuesday; another victim, Kevin Kelly, was in his 30s. Their bodies have been taken to University Hospital Galway for post-mortem and a Garda investigation into the fire is now underway.
'Very exciting' - 600% increase in TikTokers using Gaeilge

3 days ago | newstalk.com | James WIlson |James Wilson

There has been a 600% increase in TikTokers posting content as Gaeilge, according to TikTok HQ. The community is informally known as the ‘GaelTok’ and users can use the hashtag to watch the latest videos posted by Gaeilgeoirí. One well known content creator in the Gaeltacht is Máire na Greine, a native speaker who grew up in County Meath. Her grandparents moved to the village of Ráth Cairn in the 1930s from Connemara and learnt English watching Disney programmes.
Use traffic cameras to crack down on crime - Fine Gael TD

3 days ago | newstalk.com | James WIlson |James Wilson

Gardaí should have easy access to traffic cameras in order to help them crack down on crime, a Fine Gael TD has suggested. Currently, there are an estimated 200 CCTV cameras in Dublin - roughly half the number of traffic cameras used to monitor road users. On Lunchtime Live, Dublin Bay South TD James Geoghegan, Fine Gael TD said he was “surprised” by the ratio. “We’ve just 200 CCTV cameras in Dublin city,” he said.
How long does knee surgery recovery take?

3 days ago | newstalk.com | James WIlson |James Wilson

A patient recovering from knee surgery will not normally spend “too long” in hospital, a Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon has said. According to research published this year by Science Direct, the number of knee surgeries carried out in Ireland is forecast to increase by 49% by 2036. Despite the increasing number of people getting the procedure, Philip Brady of Blackrock Health said there are still a huge number of myths about knee surgery.
Would Capital Gains Tax on family home sales help the housing crisis?

3 days ago | newstalk.com | James WIlson |James Wilson

Solving the housing crisis means people selling their home should face higher taxes, a columnist has argued. House prices in Ireland continue to surge; since 2024, the average price of a home in Ireland has increased by 7.5%, according to estate agent Sherry FitzGerald. While most experts cite increasing supply as the best way to make housing more affordable, columnist Conor Skehan said he would rather they change the tax system.
Leaving Cert: How to help your child with stress

3 days ago | newstalk.com | James WIlson |James Wilson

Newstalk Breakfast Psychotherapist Stella O’Malley believes it is “unfortunate” children are still put through this “pretty tortuous rite of passage”. As the Leaving Cert begins once again, many parents will be wondering what they can do to help their children cope with what is, for most, the most stressful experience of their lives so far.