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A new all-Ireland study has found a significant link between working conditions and people’s health and wellbeing. The study shows that high workloads and tight deadlines among the biggest contributors to workplace stress . Lead Author of this study was Dr Juliet Hassard, Director for Postgraduate Studies, Reader in Work, Health and Employment in Queens University.

Late-night openings at pubs and nightclubs are continuing to decline, with 950 fewer extended nights recorded across the country last year.   The Licensed Vintners Association says rising costs are putting pressure on the late-night economy. To discuss further with Anton was Donal O Keefe, CEO of the Licensed Vintners’ Association.

Russia has been tied to three separate "hybrid attacks” in Europe in the last 24 hours, including a drone in Lithuania, a warship in Denmark and a train attack in Poland. Should Europe gear up for more Russian attacks? Anton discussed further with Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics at DCU.   

At least three people have been killed after an NBC news helicopter crashed in Los Angeles near the scene of a fatal bus accident, officials have said. For more on this Anton spoke to Steve Gregory, Special Correspondent at K-N-X news in Los Angeles.

European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen will introduce the “EU Kids Act” in her address to the European Parliament today.  We look ahead to the address with Shona Murray the EU Correspondent at Euronews. 

One-in-three farmers have indicated their intentions to leave the farming industry within five years according to new research.   With CAP looking like it may be cut and green diesel prices approaching €1.50 per litre. The financial side doesn’t look like it’ll get any easier. To discuss further with Anton Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and the Marine Martin Heydon. 

New research from the ESRI shows that the majority of us underestimate how much it costs to run a car. More than seven in ten underestimate it by a substantial amount, with the median guess being two-thousand euro per year, when in actual fact costs added up to almost three thousand.   Dr Shane Timmons, Senior Research Officer at the ESRI discusses the research findings with Anton.

New analysis finds Dublin Airport faces one of Europe’s sharpest rises in aviation emissions as government removes passenger cap. That’s according to a new report calling for Ireland to establish its own carbon budget for Dublin Airport to curb expansion.  We get reaction to this with Sorcha Tunney, Senior Manager of Opportunity Green Ireland, and Kevin Byrne Airport Safety and Security Audit...

The European Commission is this week set to unveil its landmark EU Kids Act, which will set age limits for children and impose safe design requirements on companies such as Meta and TikTok.  To discuss this further with Anton was Head of Communications and Research at Cyber Safe Kids Philip Arneill. 

Young people have more options to easily send money between friends than any other generation.  However, new research from Zelle found that a third of Gen Z who owe someone money has delayed paying them back. Why is this? Anton asked Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin.

We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Frances Fitzgerald, Former Tánaiste, Currently a Member of G7 Equality Advisory Council and Ambassador for Anti-Trafficking Organisation ‘Ruhama’. 

A new Red C Poll shows that people would support moving the tax burden from your income to your capital gains. To discuss the findings with Anton was Dr Emma Howard, Senior Lecturer in Economics at TU Dublin.

Do you grind your teeth without realising it? Dentists say bruxism could be affecting more young people and stress may be a major factor. So, why are we doing it, and what can we do about it?  Anton asked the Chair of the GP committee of the Irish Dental Association, and a Dentist at Kiwi Dental in Carlow, Caroline Robbins.

Cocaine use is reportedly rising among young farmers. This comes also with concerns drug money is funding new machinery fleets and giving some agricultural contractors an unfair edge.  For more on this Anton spoke to Jacqueline Hogge, Rural Affairs Correspondent with The Farmers Journal.

The Oireachtas Justice Committee today will hear from An Garda Síochána and Garda representative bodies on the capacity of the force to carry out pursuits.  Speaking to Anton ahead of this meeting was Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin TD for the Cavan–Monaghan and Chairperson of the Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration .  

It was a glorious triumph for Shane Lowry at the Irish Open in Doonbeg yesterday, winning his first title since 2022 and his third ever win on Irish soil.  Speaking to Anton this morning was Ray Molloy, Esker Hills Golf Club manager and family friend of Shane Lowry.  

Digital Bank Revolut has confirmed a data breach, with sensitive customer information being compromised.  With the details on this was Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly.

Pension ownership has risen by nearly 20 per cent since the introduction of the MyFutureFund scheme, according to new research from the ESRI. Just two in five people think their pension will provide a good standard of living in retirement. Speaking to Anton this morning was Grainne Griffin Director of Financial Education at the CCPC and Ireland’s first Financial Literacy Ambassador.

Sam Altman and Elon Musk have backed a call from the head of Anthropic, Dario Amodei, to “slow the pace” of artificial intelligence development. This comes after he warned that an AI swarm could otherwise become capable of “taking over the entire internet” within a year.  For more on this Anton spoke to Mark Kelly the Founder of AI Ireland. 

Over the weekend US President Donald Trump, said several times that he is in favour of a United Ireland.  His comments garnered a lot of pushback from unionist politicians, one of whom was Sammy Wilson, MP for East Antrim and DUP Chief Whip in the House of Commons.

We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Sean O’Rourke, Irish Journalist and Broadcaster.

New research by the Irish Blue Cross has found that more than half of Irish pet owners are still grieving more than a year after their pet’s passing, according to their new research   How do you cope after losing a pet and what supports are out there? To tell us was Dr Laura Mock Head of Veterinary Services at The Irish Blue Cross. 

Calls are being made to relax regulations for childminders are feeling burdened by new regulations put on them.  The calls come as those working in the sector say that many are leaving the industry in droves because of this.   To discuss this further with Anton was the Chief Executive of Childminding Ireland, Bernadette Orbinski Burke.

More than half of people believed they encountered more suspicious communications and possible scams than last year, according to new research from the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland.  Speaking to Anton was Niamh Davenport, Head of Financial Crime at the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland. 

The leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are meeting today in Cardiff. This meeting is to sign a deal designed to kick-start the break-up of the United Kingdom.  Speaking to Anton with more on this was Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor, Financial Times.