Newstalk Breakfast Highlights

Dublin could be about to introduce a directly elected mayor. The Dublin Citizens’ Assembly will meet for the final time tomorrow in Dublin Castle, to vote on the issue and to discuss what local government structures the best suit the city. Jim Gavin who led the Dublin footballers to 6 All Irelands has been chairing the Assembly and joined Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Women are being ‘thrown out’ of the hospital too soon after given birth – that's according to Sabina Higgins. Is this a fair take? In reaction to these comments Newstalk Breakfast spoke to Dr Peter Boylan Former Master of the National Maternity Hospital and Life Governor.

Ending domestic, sexual and gender-based violence isn’t an option for us – it is an obligation. That’s the word of Justice Minister Helen McEntee writing in the Irish Independent today and Minister McEntee spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Solicitors across the country are calling for a review of personal injury awards in light of cost-of-living crisis, as inflation increases. There is widespread concern among those intending to sue, that the compensation will not even cover the cost of ongoing medical treatments and expenses. To discuss this further, Ciara spoke to Solicitor and Senior Counsel– Stuart Gilhooley..

The EU’s Council of Energy Ministers is again meeting today where the proposed windfall tax on renewable and nuclear energy companies will be ratified. Environment Minister Eamon Ryan will be representing Ireland at the meeting and spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.