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Residents in Dun Laoghaire- Rathdown bothered by cars, trains and other sounds can now find out just how noisy their area is. With new real-time noise monitors installed across the region.  To explain more about these new monitors was Dr Eoin King, Noise Specialist based at the University of Galway and Director of the Galway Sound Lab. 

We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Richard Bruton, Former Minister and Chair of Two Voluntary Bodies.

Executions are continuing across the US, despite the failed lethal injection of death row inmate Christa Pike. Her lawyers were in court yesterday evening seeking answers over the botched execution. To discuss this further with Anton was Maya Foa Chief Executive Officer at Reprieve.

Irish surgeons are warning of increasingly severe nose and throat damage linked to cocaine use .New guidance says the damage can go far beyond the familiar “hole in the nose”. In some cases destroying the nose and roof of the mouth. Speaking to Anton was Consultant surgeon Mona Thornton of the Irish Rhinologic Society. 

We discuss latest on the suspected plague case in Russia. The WHO are seeking answers over the death of a laboratory worker, while Moscow insists there’s no epidemic risk. Speaking to Anton was Emanuelle Chaze, Ukraine Correspondent for Radio France International & France 24.

The BBC world affairs correspondent John Simpson joined Anton this morning as he celebrates 60 years of outstanding journalism.

MEPs called for EU-wide rules to tackle work-related stress, depression and anxiety. This affects almost one in three workers.  For more on this Anton spoke to Peter Cosgrove, Managing Director of Careers Portal. 

Helen McEntee, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence joined Anton in studio this morning. On the day after Budget 2027 a lot to discuss.

Junior Certificate results are out today, and your teen may be looking forward to celebrating. As a parent, how do you start the conversation about alcohol and staying safe?  For some guidance this was Bethan O Riordan, Psychotherapist specialising in parenting support. 

We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was David McRedmond, Former CEO of An Post. 

With temperatures taking a bit of a dip, you might be thinking that it's time to get the birdfeeders filled again but not just yet!  Head of Communications and Development, Bird Watch Ireland, Niall Hatch explains when we should start again and what exactly we should be feeding them. 

France’s prime minister has ordered schools to suspend classes as student protests intensify across the country  For the latest on the situation there, Anton spoke to Jamie Smith-Maillet a freelance journalist in France and Hugo Doussaint Alternative Étudiante Rémoise (AER) member .  

Whisky is to be distilled in space for the first time. This is part of an experiment which will measure how the spirit ages in the environment beyond Earth's atmosphere.  Anton got the details from Dr David Whitehouse, Astronomer and Science Writer . 

Today will be the “biggest” day of protests among students in France, according to organisers.  More than 5,000 people have been arrested over the disorder so far. We get the latest on the situation with Naomi O'Leary Europe Correspondent for The Irish Times. 

The US says it’s closely monitoring a suspected case of plague in Siberia. This comes after a laboratory worker died following an apparent illness at an anti-plague research institute. For the latest on this, Anton spoke to Lily Shanagher, Foreign Reporter for the Telegraph.

Later today, Finance Minister Simon Harris and Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers will unveil Budget 2027. We ask who will be the winners and losers of Budget 2027? Joining Anton to look ahead to the Budget 2027 was Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor, Irish Independent.

Dublin City Council is calling for urgent action on rickshaw regulation following the death of a mother of two in a crash on North Wall Quay last week.  Councillors say the tragedy highlights longstanding concerns over safety, insurance, licensing and enforcement. Speaking to Anton to discuss this further was Danny Byrne, Fine Gael Councillor for Southeast Inner City.

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’.

President Donald Trump has announced the leadership and duties of a “Super Intelligence Force,” which he says will ensure America continues to lead the world in artificial intelligence.  Meanwhile, Trump is facing backlash over comments in which he said Iran could “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego. To discuss this all with Anton was David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief, The Guardian.

Humans tend to trust and would pay male-presenting AI agents more than female ones for the same work. This is according to a new study by the University of Limerick.  To discuss the study findings with Anton was Dr Mary Hausfeld from the UL’s Kemmy Business School. 

At 1pm today, the Government will unveil Budget 2027. It will come with changes to income tax thresholds, fuel allowances and capped childcare costs on the cards.  To look ahead to Budge 2027 with Anton was Sean Defoe, Newstalk's Political Correspondent.

94% of parents and 82% of teachers want mandatory dyslexia training for every teacher in Ireland. That’s according to a new survey from Dyslexia Ireland  Speaking to Jonathan was Head of Education and Policy for Dyslexia Ireland, Donald Ewing.

Australia's online safety regulator has found "significant gaps" in how popular gaming platforms protect children online. Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly brought us the details.

Today is International Tenants’ Day and to mark it, national housing charity Threshold has launched its annual Own Your Rights campaign. It will highlight the rights and protections available to individuals renting in the private sector.  To explain more was Ann-Marie O’Reilly, National Advocacy Manager for Threshold.

Daniel Kinahan will be back before Dublin’s Special Criminal Court later today. It will come with a massive security operation taking place to transport him from Portlaoise Prison to the court.  Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Newstalk's Court Reporter Frank Greaney.