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 Derek Mooney, Former Fianna Fáil Advisor and Public Affairs Consultant .   

The state is now spending an unprecedented €11.8 billion on propping up the housing market. This is according to new figures from the Business Post.  Anton discusses this further with Carol Tallon, CEO of Property District. 

The Government is considering a new law that could ban the sale of cigarettes and vapes to anyone born after a certain date. The move aims to create a smoke-free generation.  We get the details from Fianna Fail TD for Wicklow Wexford, Malcolm Byrne. 

A fast-moving wildfire is raging out of control in western Canada, forcing thousands of people to flee their homes. For the latest on this Anton spoke to Chelsea Powrie, News Director for Castanet News in Penticton, British Columbia.

Daniel Kinahan appeared at the Special Criminal Court last night, charged in relation to serious organised crime offences.    Kinahan was arrested in Dubai and extradited to Dublin yesterday afternoon, and our reporter Molly O’Connor was at Casement Aerodrome to find out more about what it took to get him here: 

From hotel fairs to mortgage repayments or car insurance it is way more expensive to be single rather than be in a couple? it is just much cheaper to do it as a pair, but why is this and what do you need to know to get around these costs? Joining Anton to discuss this is Julia Pearson the Owner of Just4One.

Westminster council is backing proposed plans to stop large groups of punters standing outside pubs and ordering at the bar in Soho and the West End. This comes as part of a crack down on what it calls "vertical drinking".  We get the details from Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor, Financial Times.

Yesterday an Us Senate Committee has agreed to vote the former Director of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Dr Anthony Fauci in contempt. This was over his refusal to answer questions about his handling the Covid-19. Speaking to Anton with more on this was Jennifer Ewing Spokesperson for Republicans Oversees. 

The government is to consider an increase in tax on vapes when it comes to this October’s budget. This comes after the government earning more than twenty two million since the tax was introduced last year. With more on this Anton spoke to Dr Garrett McGovern, GP Addiction Specialist and Medical Director, Priority Medical Clinic.

Over 280,000 loans were taken out in the 12 months up to March 2026 valued at 3 billion euro. This is according to the latest report from the Banking & Payments Federation.  We get the details with Bernard Walsh, Head of Investments and Pensions at Fairstone Ireland .  

So much focus is put on getting housing up across the country, but are we forgetting about all the amenities that need to go with it? Dr Frank O’Connor is the founder of Fud and hashtag Derelict Ireland. Frank spoke to Anton live from Rotterdam where he has noticed some marked differences to here.

We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Ronan McGreevy, News Reporter, The Irish Times .  

in the UK, some restaurants, pubs and theatres have banned Meta’s AI glasses because of privacy fears. We get the details from our own Tech Correspondent, Jess Kelly.

Dublin Fire Brigade  continued to fight a large fire at a car dismantlers in north Co Dublin last night.  We get the latest on the situation there with Chief Fire Officer  Greg O’Dwyer.

A food vendor at this year’s Fleadh in Belfast has apologised for playing the Celtic Symphony track by the Wolf Tones. It comes as the Let's Talk Loyalism group has sent a formal complaint to Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann organisers regarding the matter  For more on the story Anton spoke to Ben Lowry former Editor of the Belfast Newsletter.

Opposition parties and the Irish Road Haulage Association have urged the Government to delay restoring excise cuts. Speaking to Anton to discuss was Conor McGuinness, Sinn Féin spokesperson for Rural Affairs. 

Residents of Termon Abbey in Drogheda say they have been forced to use watering cans to shower, bottled water to flush toilet. In some cases, leave their homes altogether as a months-long water supply crisis continues. Speaking to Anton this morning was Lorraine Dunne from Termon Abbey in Drogheda and also Paul Davies, Lecturer in Public Procurement at DCU.

The Government is to fund an awareness campaign to warn women and girls about the misogyny of the manosphere and tradwife influencers. Speaking to Anton with reaction to this was Ellen Coyne, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has apologized for errors he made following his controversial plans to sell stakes in the World Cup.  We get the details of the meeting with Kieran Cunningham, Chief Sports Writer at the Irish Daily Star.

Iranian and Omani officials reported further progress toward an arrangement governing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. This is including agreement on the proposed maritime route's coordinates.   We get the details from Fawaz Gerges, Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science .  

“As climate disaster stares us in the face, the radical right says ‘Embrace the Mediterranean life’.”  So writes Environmental Journalist George Monbiot in the Guardian this week. As July is officially declared the hottest July ever in Ireland since 1900. George discussed all this further with Anton.

We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Gina London, Leadership Communication Coach, and Sunday Independent Columnist.

Parking shortages are causing growing tensions in Cork housing estates, with councillors warning the problem is worsening. Rising car ownership and housing pressures are being blamed. Speaking to Anton was Martin Coughlan Independent Cllr for Cork .

Footfall in Belfast is currently well exceeding expectations as it hosts Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann for the first time. To tell us all about the excitement and events around the Fleadh was Siobhan McGuigan is Head of Events at Tourism Northern Ireland.

The Government is insisting its new €53 million jet can operate without restrictions. This comes after reports suggested it may struggle to land in fog because it lacks an optional navigation system.  We get the details of how the jet operates was Retired Lieutenant Colonel, Airport Safety and Security Officer, Kevin Byrne .