Highlights From Newstalk Breakfast

Netflix’s series showcasing the life and crimes of mass murderer Jeffrey Dahmer is the latest production to add fuel to fire of the True Crime obsession. But why do we enjoy watching such grisly tales and is our enjoyment in these real-life horror stories problematic? To discuss further Ciara spoke to Prof Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin and author of In Search of Madness.

As you might have heard earlier in the show, a spacecraft deliberately smashed into an asteroid this morning, altering its path in space. NASA’s double asteroid re-direction test is the first mission trialing a technique that may be used to save the Earth in the future. Space commentator Leo Enright joined Newstalk Breakfast with the details.

The Government has published a detailed breakdown of carbon emissions ceilings legally required to be applied across the economy under two carbon budgets up to 2030, however, the Climate Change Advisory Council has raised concerns about the lack of land use targets and ‘unallocated savings’ To discuss this further Ciara spoke to Marie Donnelly, Chair of the Climate Change Advisory Council.

Back to the Budget, opposition parties have spent the last few weeks putting together alternative budgets, many of which have been met with criticism from the coalition. Now we hear what both Sinn Fein and Fine Gael have to say about the government’s budget measures. We are joined by Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Workers’ Rights, Enterprise, Trade, and Employment We are also joined by Jennifer Carrol MacNeill Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire

The most popular digital assistants – Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant all have one thing in common – they are predominately female. This brings about the question, is this teaching a whole new generation to view women as ‘staff’ and ‘subservient’ through the common digital devices in our homes? To discuss Newstalk Breakfast spoke to Debbie Ging, Associate Professor of Digital Media and Gender in the School of Communications.

Donegal Councilor Michael Naughton is calling on Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe and Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Michael McGrath to ensure Ireland doesn’t become a ‘cashless society'.

Italy's Democratic Party has conceded defeat in the country's election after an exit poll suggested far-right leader Giorgia Meloni's alliance is leading the vote. Her party, the Brothers of Italy, is expected to form the country’s most right-wing government since World War Two. Paddy Agnew, Sunday Independent Columnist based in Italy joins us to discuss.

Dubbed the cost-of-living budget, tomorrow is budget day 2023. So, what can we expect? Jack Horgan Jones, Political Reporter for The Irish Times spoke to Shane this morning ahead of budget day.

A new app, produced by An Garda Síochána looks to solve instances of theft when they arise. Newstalk’s Tech Correspondent, Jess Kelly spoke to Newstalk Breakfast with all the details.

The latest Daft.ie housing price report has been released and to give is a rundown of the findings, Shane spoke to Economist at Trinity College Dublin & author of the report – Ronan Lyons.

Key spending figures have been agreed for Budget 2023 after marathon talks between key government figures yesterday evening. So is this approach from the government a prudent one? Ciara spoke to Seamus Coffey, Former Chair of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council and Economist at UCC and also we heard from Former Tánaiste Joan Burton.

The EU has downgraded Ireland’s north and west to a ‘lagging region’. The area, which includes Galway, Roscommon, Leitrim, Sligo, Donegal, Monaghan, and Mayo has been downgraded as it has been noted as being significantly poorer relative to the European average over recent years. The commission said the region faced a range of development challenges including lower productivity and educational attainment, a weaker skills base, and a business environment. In reaction to this Shane spoke to Donegal person of the year, TV personality and ambassador to Harvey’s Point hotel Donegal, Noel Cunningham.

A Health Panel in the US has recommended that all adults under 65 should be screened for symptoms of anxiety due to the “global plague” But how do you distinguish a fleeting anxious feeling from a mental health condition? Niamh Delmar, Counselling Psychologist, and Writer spoke to Ciara this morning on the show.

“Housing Minister, Darragh O’Brien, is failing to meet any of the targets on delivering affordable homes – a punitive 10% tax on vacancy and dereliction should be introduced and a levy imposed on investment funds.” That’s the view of Social Democrats Housing Spokesperson Cian O’Callaghan who spoke to Shane this morning.

Taoiseach Micheal Martin has used Ireland’s statement to the UN General Assembly to voice his deep frustration in the UN Security Council’s “failure to act” on a number of issues, such as climate change. Our political correspondent Sean Defoe is in New York at the UN security council and meeting and spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Tonight is Culture Night, and over 1,700 rich and diverse events will be taking place in towns, cities and villages across the country. Joining Ciara to give us a taste of what to expect was Maria Moynihan Lee, Managing Director of Milestone Inventive, the Culture Night national Co-Ordinators.

For one night only on Monday, September 26th, European Space Agency Astronaut Tim Peake will be at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, guiding an audience through his extraordinary trip of a lifetime to outer space. In December 2015, Tim became the first British astronaut to visit the International Space Station and conduct a spacewalk while orbiting Earth. Tim spoke

SIPTU will today launch its Safe Journey campaign for public transport policing and joining me on the line now is SIPTU Transport, Energy, Aviation and Construction division Organiser, Karan O Loughlin.

The Government is today announcing paid leave for victims of domestic violence. Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration, and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman spoke to Newstalk Breakfast with more on this announcement.

Google searches for ways to leave Russia spiked ahead of Vladimir Putin’s first televised address in February. Speaking yesterday morning, Putin announced that he signed a “partial mobilisation” of reserves in Russia. European Commissioner Mairead McGuinness gave her reaction to Ciara this morning on the show.