Newstalk Breakfast

A new nationwide fire safety campaign kicks off today. The campaign is urging people to know the risks in the rooms they use every day. To explain the details about the new campaign was Chief Fire Officer Monaghan County Council, Dermot Brannigan. 

The battle against annoying and potentially dangerous scam calls continues, with many of us receiving multiples every day. The tech companies are developing solutions. To explain this further was Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly.

Preparations are under way for one-day work stoppage on Wednesday by more than 300,000 public sector workers. Dail sitting next Wednesday cancelled as TDs vow not to pass picket line of public sector workers’ strike. How will Wednesday's strike affect the public? Anton asked Michael Doherty, Professor in Employment Law at Maynooth University. 

Airfield Estate is calling for a National Food Literacy Strategy. This comes after a survey found almost 90% of parents and teachers believe children are disconnected from where their food comes from.  Speaking to Anton this morning was Claire MacEvilly, CEO of Airfield Estate.

Former swimming coach George Gibney is due to be sentenced for historical child sex abuse and the attempted rape of a child later today at the Central Criminal Court in Dublin. Our reporter Jamie O Hara gave us the background to this case.

At least 13 people have been killed and more than 300 injured in attacks on Riyadh airport in Saudi Arabia this weekend, with an Irish man among the wounded.  For more on this story Anton spoke to Broadcaster and Journalist, John Hayes.

Unionists have accused the British Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Chris Bryant of rewarding "mob rule" by banning the parade.  For the latest on this Anton spoke to Ben Lowry, Former Editor of the Belfast Newsletter.

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.   

A shocking video is circulating online showing the moment a man was mauled to death by a tiger after entering its enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.  Police are urging people not to share the footage. We ask what is wrong with society that people feel the need to video and share videos like this. Speaking to Anton was Leslie Shoemaker Counselling Psychologist and Lecturer TU Dublin. 

The Pope has announced that he will undergo surgery to remove a nodule from his lung. The procedure is expected to take place early this week. Speaking to Anton with details was Nick Pisa, Senior reporter Daily Mail.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of striking a Ukrainian power plant and energy facilities. This came after US President Donald Trump claimed an "energy ceasefire" was in place.  To discuss with Anton was Donnacha Ó Beacháin Professor of Politics at DCU.

Preparations are under way for one-day work stoppage on Wednesday by more than 300,000 public sector workers.  Anton gets an update on this with Newstalk’s Political Correspondent, Sean Defo e.  

This Sunday is International Day of the Girl. But what inequalities are girls still facing in 2026, and how far have we really come?   Human rights lawyer and Plan International Ambassador, Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC joined Jonathan this morning.

Videos have been posted online over the last few days showing group of youths destroying a house in Limerick. The group tore holes in the ceiling and threw furniture through windows. Gardaí have launched an investigation into the incident.   For the latest on this we heard from Freelance Journalist David Raleigh.

The public will be able to watch the execution of a former US Army major by firing squad, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has said. For reaction to this Jonathan spoke to Criminologist Trina O’Connor.

The war in Ukraine is escalating, with at least 30 people killed in a Russian strike on buses. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is warning the conflict could become much broader  For the latest on this Jonathan spoke to Sean Bell, Former Fighter pilot and now Military Analyst and Co-Host of the Red Matrix podcast. 

The Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland have announced they will join other unions for a second day of strikes on October 21st, along with a national strike on October 14th.  For the latest on the Jonathan spoke to Linda Kelly the ASTI General Secretary. 

We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Jonathan this morning was Imasha Costa, Reporter with Irish Examiner.

Today is World Egg Day. How do you like your eggs? Scrambled, fried, poached?  Eggs are more popular than ever and a firm favourite in Irish homes. Speaking to Jonathan this morning was Aileen Cox Blundell Registered Associate Nutritionist.

A new ESRI report says Budget 2027 tax and welfare measures keep pace with forecast inflation for 2027.  To look at these findings was Dr Karina Doorley Senior Research Officer and Author of the report.

32-year-old Robert O’Connor has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to the murder of his parents and younger brother last September.  We get the latest from the Central Criminal Court with Frank Greaney, Newstalk’s Courts Correspondent. 

Media Minister Patrick O’Donovan confirmed yesterday that RTÉ will receive 20 million euros less than expected in its 2027 funding.  For more on this Anton spoke to Laura Davison, NUJ General Secretary.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is taking legal action against Thames Valley Police. This is relating over search warrants issued before his arrest in February. We get the details on this with Enda Brady, Journalist and Host of Roundtable TRT World.  

Today, the Road Safety Authority will hold their annual conference, this year focused on the risks young drivers face on the road.  Joining Anton ahead of the conference was Research Manager with the RSA Velma Burns. 

The INMO is staging lunchtime protests across the country today over cost-of-living pressures and staffing levels.  Speaking to Anton ahead of the lunchtime protests was Phil Ní Sheaghda the INMO General Secretary.