Newstalk Breakfast

Low-smoke and smokeless fuels do not lower the risk to human health from air pollution, scientists in Galway have found.  To discuss the findings with Anton was Professor Jurgita Ovadnevaite the Director of the Centre for Climate and Air Pollution Studies at the University of Galway.

Israel has launched a fresh wave of strikes against targets in Iran, as the war's fifth day comes into view. We get the latest with David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief for the Guardian.

Now getting your little ones to kids to read is a challenge for most parents, but how do you get them to read if they refuse? Maybe with a promise of a sweet treat?  But could this disturb their relationship with reading in the long run?   All to discuss with Dr Patrick Burke Assistant Professor in Literacy Education at DCU.   

With thousands of flights to and from the Middle East cancelled and many Irish travellers stuck in the region. There will be many listening this morning who have had travel plans affected by the ongoing conflict   But what consumer rights exist for travellers in extraordinary situations we now find ourselves in? With advice and guidance we heard from Sinead Ryan Consu...

The videos of Bill and Hillary Clinton’s testimonies about their ties to disgraced pedophile Jeffrey Epstein have been released. With us to hear more about what was discussed, Anton was joined by Gina London, Former CNN Correspondent.

The number of Dubliners using bicycles on an almost daily basis has increased by 50 per cent in just two years. This according to new research from the National Transport Authority, who have today published the findings of the largest survey of walking, wheeling, and cycling in Ireland  Anton discusses the findings with Finola O’Driscoll, Senior Programme Manager with the...

The US and Israel are attacking Iran for a fourth day and Tehran is continuing retaliatory strikes against Washington's allies and bases across the Gulf.  We discuss the situation with Jane Kinninmont Chief executive of United Nations Association UK and Duncan Bullivant, CEO of Henderson Risk Group, Former British Army Officer & Former UK Diplomat Jane Kinninmont Chief executive...

A large number of Irish people are still stranded in the Middle East as conflict in the region has caused chaos for international travel. There are also about 22,000 Irish living in the gulf region who are fearful of what may come next.  To discuss the support the government are giving for those stranded Anton spoke to Neale Richmond Minister of State with responsibility for Interna...

It’s time for "Did You See”. Where we take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Christina Finn Political Editor with The Journal.ie. 

“It’s been 15 years since my mum died but the grief and unfairness of losing her has roared back to life”. Those are the words of Irish Independent Columnist Tanya Sweeney who spoke to Anton this morning about her grief journey.

The national Gaeltacht housing campaign group TINTEÁN will hold a protest today outside Leinster House. They are calling on the government to take immediate action on the housing and language crisis in Irish speaking areas.  Speaking to Anton was John Prendergast, Advocacy Manager with Conradh na Gaeilge .

Members of the Irish Farmers' Association have ended their sit-in protest at Bord Bia, after the State agency’s board agreed to an independent expert-led governance review into its operations. Larry Murrin will stand aside from chairing board meetings for the duration of the review.  The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association, chose not to protest, though they did call for L...

US President Donald Trump has said the “big wave” of the US attack on Iran is yet to come, when he yesterday laid out his war objectives, saying he wanted to destroy Iran’s missile capabilities, annihilate its navy, end its nuclear ambitions and stop it arming militant groups.  Anton discusses this further with, Middle East Journalist and Analyst Borzou Daragahi .  

It is officially bird nesting season! Today, Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan TD is asking people to play their part by helping to protect birds and wildlife.  Legislation does majorly prohibit the pruning or removal of hedgerows during nesting season, but why are these hedgerows so important?  All to discuss with Eanna ni Lamhna, biolo...

Cabinet will consider a range of options on how to reduce traffic gridlock in parts of the country tomorrow as Dublin has been found to be the third most congested city in the world.  Titled “Moving Together” the paper includes options like the introduction of congestion charges, further taxes on heavy vehicles, and a reduction in the number of parking spaces.  With more on this we heard...

More than 30 households in the Hazelwood estate in Wexford were served eviction notices over the weekend. The renters in Bridgetown have been given until August to vacate the properties which are set to be sold. This is said to impact about 100 people across the 36 homes and will ‘devastate the village.’ Speaking to Anton this morning was local Sinn Fein Councillor Aoife Rose O’Brien.

US and Israeli operations against Iran have continued for a third day, as have Iranian retaliatory strikes across the Gulf. Speaking to Anton this morning was David Smith, Guardian’s Washington Bureau Chief and also Nicholas Hopton, Former UK Ambassador to Iran and non-resident Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council .

Ireland’s food environment has become “abusive, toxic and targeted” .That’s according to Professor Donal O’Shea and Consultant Endocrinologist and HSE National Clinical Lead for Obesity.   Professor Donal O’Shea joined Anton this morning on the show.

Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan has said that chartered deportation flights are now ‘routine’ within Ireland’s immigration system. The statement comes as 63 people, including nine children, were flown to South Africa on Saturday night.   Are routine deportation flights fair? Anton asked Social Democrat TD Gary Gannon.

When people think of outstanding scenery, they mainly imagine forests, lakes and mountains. But new research suggests you can get as much satisfaction out of a city building.  All to discuss with Eugene Masterson, Research Fellow, Centre for Decision Research and Experimental Economics, University of Nottingham. 

We get perspective on the ground in Dubai. Anton spoke to John Hayes who is from Limerick and is a journalist with Al Arabiya English television news. 

It’s time for "Did You See”. Where 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.  

As the conflict in the Middle East continues to unfold, the 20,000 Irish people in the Middle East remain. Minister of State in the Department of Foreign Affairs Thomas Byrne gave us the latest advice for them, and whether there are any plans for an evacuation

US and Israeli operations against Iran have continued for a third day, as have Iranian retaliatory strikes across the Gulf. Speaking to Anton with an update was Borzou Daragahi  Middle East Journalist and Analyst.

The University of Galway is proposing to discontinue and replace its general arts course as students are increasingly attracted to “direct routes to employment”. Aisling Murray Fleming, Guidance course director of Dublin City University spoke to us to explain more.