Newstalk Breakfast

We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor, Irish Independent.   

A shocking video is circulating online showing the moment a man was mauled to death by a tiger after entering its enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.  Police are urging people not to share the footage. We ask what is wrong with society that people feel the need to video and share videos like this. Speaking to Anton was Leslie Shoemaker Counselling Psychologist and Lecturer TU Dublin. 

The Pope has announced that he will undergo surgery to remove a nodule from his lung. The procedure is expected to take place early this week. Speaking to Anton with details was Nick Pisa, Senior reporter Daily Mail.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of striking a Ukrainian power plant and energy facilities. This came after US President Donald Trump claimed an "energy ceasefire" was in place.  To discuss with Anton was Donnacha Ó Beacháin Professor of Politics at DCU.

Preparations are under way for one-day work stoppage on Wednesday by more than 300,000 public sector workers.  Anton gets an update on this with Newstalk’s Political Correspondent, Sean Defo e.  

This Sunday is International Day of the Girl. But what inequalities are girls still facing in 2026, and how far have we really come?   Human rights lawyer and Plan International Ambassador, Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC joined Jonathan this morning.

Videos have been posted online over the last few days showing group of youths destroying a house in Limerick. The group tore holes in the ceiling and threw furniture through windows. Gardaí have launched an investigation into the incident.   For the latest on this we heard from Freelance Journalist David Raleigh.

The public will be able to watch the execution of a former US Army major by firing squad, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has said. For reaction to this Jonathan spoke to Criminologist Trina O’Connor.

The war in Ukraine is escalating, with at least 30 people killed in a Russian strike on buses. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is warning the conflict could become much broader  For the latest on this Jonathan spoke to Sean Bell, Former Fighter pilot and now Military Analyst and Co-Host of the Red Matrix podcast. 

The Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland have announced they will join other unions for a second day of strikes on October 21st, along with a national strike on October 14th.  For the latest on the Jonathan spoke to Linda Kelly the ASTI General Secretary. 

We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Jonathan this morning was Imasha Costa, Reporter with Irish Examiner.

Today is World Egg Day. How do you like your eggs? Scrambled, fried, poached?  Eggs are more popular than ever and a firm favourite in Irish homes. Speaking to Jonathan this morning was Aileen Cox Blundell Registered Associate Nutritionist.

A new ESRI report says Budget 2027 tax and welfare measures keep pace with forecast inflation for 2027.  To look at these findings was Dr Karina Doorley Senior Research Officer and Author of the report.

32-year-old Robert O’Connor has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to the murder of his parents and younger brother last September.  We get the latest from the Central Criminal Court with Frank Greaney, Newstalk’s Courts Correspondent. 

Media Minister Patrick O’Donovan confirmed yesterday that RTÉ will receive 20 million euros less than expected in its 2027 funding.  For more on this Anton spoke to Laura Davison, NUJ General Secretary.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is taking legal action against Thames Valley Police. This is relating over search warrants issued before his arrest in February. We get the details on this with Enda Brady, Journalist and Host of Roundtable TRT World.  

Today, the Road Safety Authority will hold their annual conference, this year focused on the risks young drivers face on the road.  Joining Anton ahead of the conference was Research Manager with the RSA Velma Burns. 

The INMO is staging lunchtime protests across the country today over cost-of-living pressures and staffing levels.  Speaking to Anton ahead of the lunchtime protests was Phil Ní Sheaghda the INMO General Secretary.

Residents in Dun Laoghaire- Rathdown bothered by cars, trains and other sounds can now find out just how noisy their area is. With new real-time noise monitors installed across the region.  To explain more about these new monitors was Dr Eoin King, Noise Specialist based at the University of Galway and Director of the Galway Sound Lab. 

We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Richard Bruton, Former Minister and Chair of Two Voluntary Bodies.

Executions are continuing across the US, despite the failed lethal injection of death row inmate Christa Pike. Her lawyers were in court yesterday evening seeking answers over the botched execution. To discuss this further with Anton was Maya Foa Chief Executive Officer at Reprieve.

Irish surgeons are warning of increasingly severe nose and throat damage linked to cocaine use .New guidance says the damage can go far beyond the familiar “hole in the nose”. In some cases destroying the nose and roof of the mouth. Speaking to Anton was Consultant surgeon Mona Thornton of the Irish Rhinologic Society. 

We discuss latest on the suspected plague case in Russia. The WHO are seeking answers over the death of a laboratory worker, while Moscow insists there’s no epidemic risk. Speaking to Anton was Emanuelle Chaze, Ukraine Correspondent for Radio France International & France 24.

The BBC world affairs correspondent John Simpson joined Anton this morning as he celebrates 60 years of outstanding journalism.

MEPs called for EU-wide rules to tackle work-related stress, depression and anxiety. This affects almost one in three workers.  For more on this Anton spoke to Peter Cosgrove, Managing Director of Careers Portal.