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The US has announced a host of sanctions against Iran and its supporters as part of what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said was "the single greatest financial offensive ever".   Labelling it an "economic D-Day" for Iran, Bessent said the US would sever all economic ties with the country and added that any nation financially partnering with Iran would also be isolated.  Duncan Bul...

The funeral of the final M9 crash teen is to be held on Tuesday following mass in the same church in Co Kildare where the service for 15-year-old Joey Carthy took place on Friday.  Jack Kennedy, from Greenhills, funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday at 11am at St. Michael's Parish Church, Athy, ahead of a private cremation later that afternoon.   Kennedy was one of five...

Irish consumers anxious to repair washing machines, phones, vacuum cleaners and other household goods rather than replace them when they break down are being given new rights and supports under EU-wide rules coming into force this week.  To explore this further, Anton was joined by Alan Dillon, Minister of State for Employment, Small Business and Retail.  

We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Eamon Ryan, Former Environment Minister and Chair of the European Commission Housing Advisory Board.  

The most popular emoji last year was the traditional crying emoji, according to a New York Times analysis of 665 million emojis used by people worldwide.   However, not everyone uses emojis the same, as analysis shows the differences between generations when it comes to the charming little faces.   Keith Broni, Editor in Chief of Emojipedia joined Anton to t...

Italy is set to fine pedestrians €75 or more for using phones or other electronic devices while crossing roads, under an updated highway code expected by mid-October.   The aim is to improve road safety, reducing accidents caused when distracted pedestrians leave drivers too little time to react.   Senioru reporter with the Daily Mail who is currently in Italy, Nick Pisa joined...

The world’s oceans were hotter than ever this past Saturday with an average surface temperature of twenty one point one degrees.  Hotter oceans exacerbate the sea level rise and extreme storms that threaten billions of people, as well as driving marine heatwaves that decimate sea life and undermine coastal livelihoods, scientists warned.  Marine Biologist with Ma...

The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council warns that the actual budget package is likely to be much larger than what is announced on Budget Day.  Spending overruns have become routine and have repeatedly pushed spending above budget-day plans. Over the past decade, spending overruns have averaged more than €2 billion per year in today's terms. The last time spending was at, or&nbs...

Foreign nationals seeking Irish citizenship could face language proficiency tests, enhanced background checks. With stricter good-character requirements under proposals being considered by the Government.  We get reaction to this with John Lannon, CEO, Doras. 

Last week TikTok dominated headlines for its actions in the aftermath of the crash on the M9 that left 5 teenagers dead. The company came under scrutiny over the lack of action in terms of removing videos of criminality on the platform.   In recent days it agreed to pay a $400 million settlement in a lawsuit with the US Department of Justice.  We get the latest on this with Newstalk...

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney did something over the weekend something few world leaders have done so far, stand up to Trump. That has resulted in fifty percent tariffs on some Canadian products and Canada has retaliated with tariffs of its own. To discuss further with Anton was Dr Emma Howard is a Lecturer in Economics at TU Dublin. 

Friedreich’s Ataxia campaigners demonstrated yesterday for the reimbursement of Skyclarys ahead of a HSE decision on funding the drug tomorrow. Speaking to Anton this morning was Niamh Ní Hoireabhard a journalist from Kildare who was diagnosed with Friedreich’s Ataxia when she was 13.

Dublin rents are still going up, the average rent for a two-bed is now €2,634 a month, up 6.5% on this time last year.   Across the country, rents jumped another 1.4% between March and June. That’s according to the latest Daft.ie Rental Report. To discuss the finding with Anton was Economist at Trinity College Dublin & Author of the report, Ronan Lyons .

TikTok last week declined an invitation to appear before the Oireachtas Media Committee. This comes following criticism of the company in the aftermath of this month’s motorway crashes and joyriding content on their platform. Is it time for a ban to potentially be considered at EU level? Anton asked Barry Andrews, Fianna Fáil MEP for Dublin and Chair of the Development Committee in the European Pa...

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, Irish Times.

Gardai have launched a murder investigation following the death of a Brazilian woman at an apartment in Limerick City on Friday.  With more details on this Anton spoke to David Raleigh, Freelance journalist based in the Mid-West .  

Over twenty two thousand consumers contacted the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission’s helpline in the first half of the year to report issues with goods and suppliers. Speaking to Anton this morning was Aoibhín de Búrca    Director of Communications and Consumer Information, CCPC.

There will be no new tax breaks for developers in the upcoming budget. This comes as Housing Minister James Browne has said the “dysfunctional” housing market needs to learn to stand on its own two feet.   Speaking to Anton with reaction Conor O'Connell, Director of Housing and Planning at Construction Industry Federation.

Seven people are dead including two police officers after a collision in England. The collision involved a car going the wrong way down a dual carriageway. Vincent McAviney is a London Based Journalist gave Anton the latest on this.

Images of someone dressed as the Cat in the Hat began circulating online, allegedly showing sightings around Wexford at night. So what is going on? We get all the details from Aidan Delaney, Local Democracy Reporter and Presenter with Southeast Radio .  

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has written to An Taoiseach Micheál Martin. She has asked him to recall the Dáil to vote on the planned increase in excise duty due on the first of September. We get reaction to this with Kevin McPartlan, CEO of Fuels for Ireland.

Carlow Weathers Alan O’Reilly joined Anton to give us the forecast for the weekend.

More than 70,000 Leaving Cert student will receive their results this morning. But what comes next?   Speaking to Anton with some great advice was Brian Mooney, Guidance Counsellor and Irish Times Columnist. 

Why does Ireland have such strong support for Palestine? New research suggests our own history of colonialism, partition and oppression plays a major role in shaping Irish attitudes towards the conflict.  To discuss further was Lecturer in Politics and International Studies at Ulster University, Miceal Canavan. 

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.