Newstalk Breakfast

A board paper from Transport Infrastructure Ireland recommended raising the tolls on the port tunnel as traffic levels were rising so sharply in it. It also recommended a hike on the M50 tolls Do we need higher tolls? Anton asked Peadar Tóibín TD, Leader of Aontú.

Today the Dáil will vote on a People Before Profit Bill to ban hare-coursing in Ireland. This is the third proposal since the 1990s.  To debate this proposal further with Anton was Nuala Donlon, Greyhound Action Ireland Spokesperson amd Niall Collins, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture .  

We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Jennifer Keane, Founder, Paygap.ie. 

The Seanad later today will debate a Bill on age verification introduced by Independent Senator Rónán Mullen. Rónán spoke to Anton ahead of the debate.

Prince Harry and six other high-profile claimants have lost their High Court case against Associated Newspapers after failing to prove stories were obtained unlawfully.    We get the latest on this with Enda Brady, Journalist and Broadcaster based in London.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has resigned as MP for Clacton, saying he will contest the resulting by-election. He is claiming he has "never been angrier in his life" as he accused the media of trying to intimidate his family.  With more on this Anton spoke to James Lyons, Former Director of Strategic Communications for Keir Starmer.

Gardaí have launched a murder investigation after the body of a woman in her 40s was found at a home on Muckross Road in Killarney, Co Kerry  We get the details from Ralph Riegel, Southern Correspondent with the Irish Independent.

The US have hit more than 80 targets in the latest round of strikes on Iran. Escalating conflict that has already hurt efforts to end the Middle East war. For the latest on this Anton spoke to Iranian Journalist and Analyst  Borzou Daragahi.

Farmers could be in line for subsidised holidays and sick leave cover. This is according to proposals under the new Common Agricultural Policy.  Joining Anton to discuss further was Denis Drennan President of ICMSA.

Former Master of Holles Street Peter Boylan told Newstalk Breakfast that the idea of ‘latent phase’ of labour should be excised from guidelines. Anton spoke with Dr Maeve Eogan, Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the Rotunda, to hear more about current labour guidelines.

As the temperature rises so does the smell. Do you know the difference between antiperspirants and deodorant and should we really be supressing our sweat? Anton asked Selene Daly Tarpy, Nurse tutor and advanced nurse practitioner.

Today, the National Women’s Council are launching their pre-budget submission. They are calling for a pilot on public childcare to be introduce in 2027.  Anton discusses this further with Corrinne Hasson, Executive Director of the National Women’s Council.

Prince Harry has landed in the UK for his highly anticipated visit to the UK, his spokesperson confirmed on Monday evening.   It comes after it was revealed the Duke of Sussex will not be staying at Buckingham Palace this week. We get the details of the visit with Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor of the Financial Times. 

NATO leaders are scheduled to attend the summit in Ankara, Turkey this week. This meeting is amid US President Donald Trump’s pressure for Europe to intensify defence spending as friction continues over the Iran war and Greenland.    Anton discusses this further with Former Fighter pilot and now Military Analyst and Co-Host of the Red Matrix podcast, Sean Bell. 

We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor, Irish Independent.

The Oireachtas Committee on Justice is meeting today to discuss the current bail laws in Ireland and possible reforms.  Last year, Senior Counsel Lorcan Staines, authored a report with fifteen recommended changes to our bail laws. Lorcan spoke to Anton this morning.

A “prolonged spell of very warm or hot weather” will occur in Ireland this week and into next week. This is according to Met Éireann, with temperatures possibly reaching 30 degrees.  We get a weather update with Aoife Kealy, Met Eireann Meteorologist.

New research suggests people who speak two or more languages may have brains that age more slowly, with the biggest benefits seen in those who speak several languages.   Joining Anton to explain this was Professor of Experimental Brain Research at Trinity College Dublin Shane O' Mara. 

As cancer incidences continue to rise across the country. The Presidents of Ireland’s cancer care representative bodies, along with the Irish Cancer Society, are warning that key parts of the care system are struggling to keep pace. Speaking to Anton was Dr Michael McCarthy the President of the Irish Society for Medical Oncology and is a signatory on the joint letter.

Former swimming coach George Gibney has been found guilty of sexually abusing four girls in the 1970S AND 1980S. We get the details of what happen in court from Frank Greaney Newstalk's Courts Correspondent.

Hundreds of firefighters are battling forest infernos across France, Spain and Portugal as Europe faces another heatwave with temperatures expected to reach around 40°C in some areas.  For the latest on the situation across Europe was Naomi O'Leary, Europe Correspondent with The Irish Times .  

The new mayor of Venice, Simmone Venturini has said that on peak days the current €10 fee does not do enough to deter visitors from visiting the popular tourist area.   The mayor is now seeking government approval to introduce dynamic pricing on the its three day tripper free. Anton discusses this further with Travel Correspondent with The Telegraph, Simon  Calder.

JD Sports are to honour over 5,000 expired vouchers worth almost €250,000 to Irish consumers. This is following CCPC intervention.  We get the details from Grainne Griffin, Director of Communications, Consumer Information and Financial Education at the CCPC .  

Former Master of the National Maternity Hospital Peter Boylan has strongly criticised the HSE's labour guidelines. Warning they are putting women at risk. Peter joined Anton to discuss this further.

"Irish presidency must end ‘bank of mum and dad’ traineeships" That's the call from Irish Trade Unions today. Anton discusses this further with Tea Jarc, The European Trade Union Confederation Confederal Secretary.