Newstalk Breakfast

Children are less physically active than they used to be. Getting your child to move more is good for their long term health, educational achievements and cognitive performance.  Denise Murphy Fitness Expert and Performance nutritionist tells us how you can your child more active. 

We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Mary Hanafin Barrister and former Minister .   

New figures from the Irish Congress of Trade Unions have revealed that the Government’s failure to transpose the EU Pay Transparency Directive on time will cost working women more than €570 million per year in lost wages.  To discuss this further with Anton was Laura Bambrick, Social Policy Officer, Irish Congress of Trade Unions .  

Could Gen Z Youtubers be the ones who save Hollywood by turning viral ideas and micro budgets into the industry's next big box office hits?  Anton asked Movie Critic and Entertainment Journalist, Brian Lloyd.

Taylor Swift’s reported no-plus-one wedding rule has sparked debate about wedding guest etiquette, with one invitee even threatening to skip the big day.   So what are the dos and don'ts when it comes to plus-ones, and how should couples navigate awkward guest-list decisions? Anton asked Wedding Planner Tara Fay.

An Garda Síochána plans to spend €150 million over 15 years on a nationwide rollout of body-worn cameras and a new digital evidence management system following a successful pilot programme.     Speaking to Anton was Niall Hodgins, Garda Representative Association President .

Views for The Champions League final were  traced to  318,000 unique Irish IP addresses despite the game being free to air on RTE. For more on this Anton spoke to Adrian Weckler Technology Editor with the Irish Independent.

Both farmers and non-farmers worry about climate change and say they are willing to take action, yet they underestimate each other's worry and willingness.  That’s according to new research published this morning by the Economic and Social Research Institute. To discuss the research findings was Professor Pete Lunn Research Professor and Head of the ESRI’s Behavioural Research Unit.

Gardaí in Pearse Street continue to investigate a fatal assault which occurred on Clarendon Street, Dublin in the early hours of Monday 1st June  For the latest on the Anton spoke to Conor Lally the Irish Times Crime and Security Editor.

Teenage binge drinking is on the rise with teens drinking younger and in larger amounts. Anton discusses the dangers that comes with binge drinking with Dr Suzanne Crowe, Consultant in Pediatric Intensive Care in Children’s Health Ireland Crumlin .

Eight in ten workers eligible for Auto Enrolment don’t think it, alone, will be enough to provide for their retirement, while a further one in three of those believe their Auto Enrolment pension alone will be “nowhere near enough”.  What can worried savers do to make sure they have a large enough nest egg to retire in peace? For advice we heard from Robert Whelan, Managing Director at Ro...

We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Gabija Gataveckaite BBC Dublin Correspondent. 

A month today, America will mark its two hundred and fiftieth birthday. But celebrations are a bit up in the air after numerous artists dropped out of a Trump backed festival. We get the latest with David Smith the Washington Bureau Chief with The Guardian.

The Minister for Children Norma Foley has announced new maximum fee caps for early learning and childcare services who receive Core Funding from the State.   For reaction to this Anton spoke to Elaine Dunne, Chair of the Federation of Early Childhood Providers. 

 Ireland is being taken to the European Union’s highest court for failing to stop illegal peat extraction. With the details on this Anton spoke to Pat O’Toole, Political Correspondent, Irish Farmers Journal .  

One of two women who claims Jeffrey Donaldson abused her as a child has told his trial she blames herself for what happened to his second alleged victim because she did not go to the police at the time.     For more on the trial, Anton spoke to Emily Keegan, Newstalk Reporter in Newry. 

Today marks the launch of National Fostering Awareness month, and research by Tusla shows that many are not aware that they might actually be eligible to be a foster carer. Speaking to Anton about her experience as a foster carer was Noeleen O’Reilly. Also Anton spoke to Jacqueline Smyth, Tusla National Lead for Foster Care.

84% of people say a healthy, balanced breakfast is important to them, according to new research from the National Dairy Council. Only 41% focus on convenience above everything else.  We get the advice on the most important meal of the day with Sarah Keogh, Registered Dietician with eatwell.ie .  

People with petrol and diesel cars that are more than 13 years old are to be eligible for grants of €8,500 to purchase a new electric vehicle under a State scrappage scheme.    Independent Motoring Expert with Car Zone Conor Faughnan brought us the details.

Minister for Children, Disability and Equality Norma Foley is bringing a memo to cabinet to make it mandatory for employers to use the new gender pay reporting portal. Jennifer Keane, founder of paygap.ie discussed further with Anton.

A woman who accused Jeffrey Donaldson of raping her as a child has said it will be “seared into my brain for the rest of my life”, Newry Crown Court has heard.  Our Reporter Emily Keegan brought us an update from the court in Newry.

Last year there was a reduced level of cover overall across many health insurance plans, despite average premiums increasing by almost 11%.  That’s according to the new Annual Market Report for 2025 from The Health Insurance Authority, whose CEO Brian explained the findings to Anton this morning.

Wexford County Council has passed a motion calling for a referendum on a constitutional right to housing. The council will right to Wexford’s TD and Senators to also seek their support.  Anton discusses this further with Tom Forde, Sinn Féin Councillor for Wexford County Council and also Tom Phillips, Managing Director of Tom Phillips and Associates. 

Facebook whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams  sat in silence and did not speak at a panel discussion about her tell all book about the social media giant because of ongoing legal action by her former bosses at Meta.  Jessica Kelly Newstalk's Technology Correspondent brought us the details.

The UK government is considering a national airline blacklist that would ban passengers involved in serious incidents, such as drunkenness, abuse of crew, or violence, from flying with any airline, not just one carrier.   Anton discusses this idea further with Kevin Byrne, Retired Lieutenant Colonel and Airport and Safety Auditor .