Newstalk Breakfast

Thirteen people have died in southwest Japan following a magnitude six point eight earthquake that hit yesterday afternoon Japan time.  Brian Gaynor is a Freelance Journalist in Japan and he joins Anton to give him the latest update

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet President Donald Trump at the White House later today. To discuss and preview the meeting, Anton was joined by Ukraine Correspondent for France 24 , Emmanuelle Chaze.

As victim impact statements were presented in court yesterday at the trial of former swimming coach George Gibney. Newstalk's Reporter, Emily Keegan, joined Anton to discuss what the victims had to say.

Wildfires are raging in many parts of France and Spain, and as the fires continue to damage many homes and lives there, can anything be done to get these blazes under control? Joining Anton to discuss this and more is Dr Claire Bergin from the Icarus Climate Research Centre at Maynooth University

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

New analysis from Wind Energy Ireland shows that significant volumes of renewable electricity generated by Irish wind farms could not be used because the electricity grid wasn’t strong enough carry it.  Justin Moran, Director of External Affairs at Wind Energy Ireland, spoke to Anton and discussed the rapid growth of wind energy in Ireland

While the good weather translated into more time enjoyed outdoors with family and friends, has it lifted our economic mood? Economist Austin Hughes joined Anton to discuss the latest Credit Union Consumer Sentiment Index report.

With firefighters battling to contain Wildfires in many parts of France, Anton spoke to Joseph Ataman, CNN Journalist in France, to get the latest update on the blazes there.

Archaeologists in Galway have recently found a Neolithic tomb from over 6000 years ago which has raised new questions about how our ancestors lived Dr. Michelle Comber, co-lead of the Maree Landscape Use project joined Jonathan Healy to discuss on the show

Cybercriminals are using AI to piece together "digital breadcrumbs", like social media check-ins, fitness app data, public records, and leaked passwords, to build comprehensive profiles for identity theft. Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly, spoke to Newstalk Breakfast to expalin why

As Mayo gets ready to welcome home the Sam Maguire Cup later today in Castlebar, Gaelic Games Correspondent with Off The Ball, Tommy Rooney, joins Newstalk Breakfast live from the Winners Hotel.

As wildfires continue to spread across Europe, we hear from a family caught up in the experience.  Ben Sturnham joined Jonathan Healy on Newstalk Breakfast this morning to tell us about his experience with a wildfire while on holiday in France

With Mayo finally getting their hands on the Sam Maguire Trophy after a 75-year wait, Henry Mckean gets reaction from delighted fans in Castlebar after the game.

As budget day looms, different industry groups are publishing their pre-Budget submissions. Two of the groups from the Drinks Industry, Donall O’Keefe, the Secretary of the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland & Ceo of the Licensed Vintners Association, and Sheila Gilheany, the CEO of Alcohol Action Ireland, joined Newstalk Breakfast to set out their priorities.

We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Jonathan this morning was Southern Correspondent with the Irish Independent,Ralph Reigal.

This week will see regulations on the building of modular homes relaxed as the Government attempts to fix the housing crisis. However, some are concerned about how the new laws could affect Ireland’s most vulnerable.  Labour TD for Limerick City and spokesperson for Housing, Conor Sheehan, joined Jonathan Healy to discuss this

The Government has been accused of rowing back plans for an overhaul of bin collections which would see companies responsible for a specific geographic area. Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent joined Newstalk Breakfast to discuss this further

As the suspect in the Berlin Pride car attack, which killed 1 person and injured 29 others during the weekend, has reportedly been shot by German police, Jonathan Healy spoke to Derek Scally, Berlin Correspondent of The Irish Times to get the latest update.

As Mayo won a historic All-Ireland Football Championship after waiting 75 years to do so, fans leaving Croke Park spoke to Newstalk's Molly O'Connor.

Shamrock Rovers captain and Cabo Verde international Pico Lopes is set to return to his footballing roots this weekend. He will be receiving a civic reception at the home Lourdes Celtic, where he got his start in football.  Pico chatted to Jonathan ahead of his return.

Minister for Enterprise Peter Burke has said he have received and reviewed the report on whether Aughinish Alumina was supplying alumina to the Russian military.  He said “no adverse findings have been determined in relation to the export of alumina to Russia by the company”. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Minister for Enterprise Peter Burke. Also we get reaction to the report from L...

Firefighters are continuing to battle a major wildfire on Slievenamon mountain in County Tipperary, where around 700 hectares have been destroyed. Residents are being urged to stay away from the area as emergency crews, the Air Corps and local farmers work to contain the blaze.  We get the latest on the situation there with Carol Kennedy, Acting Senior Assistant Chief Fire Officer at Tipperar...

Local authorities are to conduct a review of childcare providers’ fees as a result of a direction from the Department of Children. T he review will begin this August. Ellen Coyne, Political Correspondent with the Irish Times brought us the details.

Motorists are being warned to expect higher fuel prices as oil hits 100 dollars a barrel. Fuel suppliers say diesel costs are rising sharply and are calling on the Government to delay planned tax increases.  Speaking to Jonathan was Kevin McPartland, CEO of Fuels for Ireland.

Fewer young employees aspire to management roles, with just 6 per cent of Gen Z aspire to be the boss.  To discuss further was Caroline Reidy, Head of HR with NFP.