New refurbishment programme could see more refugee housing

Facebook’s parent company Meta is allowing users to create multiple personal profiles, giving those who use the platform more control over what others see.  Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent, Jess Kelly brought us the details.

 More than 12,000 properties are empty in Dublin. That’s according to databases supplied to The Irish Times by GeoDirectory.  In reaction to these findings, Newstalk Breakfast spoke to Tom Philips, Managing Director of Tom Philips Associates and Adjunct Associate Professor of Architecture and Planning at UCD. 

Are you a young woman in Ireland struggling with who you are and where you fit in the world? Well, The Shona Project might be able to help you   Its founder Tammy Darcy spoke to Newstalk Breakfast on the workings of The Shona Project.

That was the sound of Ireland's rugby supporters at the Stade de France on Saturday night, celebrating the team's World Cup win over South Africa,   However, the choice of 'Zombie' by the Cranberries has proven contentious, coming into criticism on social media.   Tadhg Hickey, comedian, and podcaster, explained his concern about the choice of song. 

 The European Week of Sport is underway, and people across the country are being encouraged to become more active.  Speaking to Newstalk Breakfsat was Minister of State for Sport and Physical Education, Thomas Byrne.