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To help understand why we’re pushing so hard for your donations to Make a Wish Ireland. Anton spoke Siobhan Quigley, whose son Robert was granted his wish towards the end of last year. Let’s make 2026 the biggest Wish Week yet. Every cent matters. Donate online at makeawish.ie/donate 

A second round of peace talks between the US and Iran is likely take place next week. That’s according to reports in Sky News. This follows The White House denying yesterday that it has requested an extension of the two-week ceasefire with Iran.  All to discuss with Patrick Bury Defence Expert at the University of Bath, former NATO analyst .   

Ireland and other EU countries will join a call with French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss a coordinated approach on banning social ⁠media for minors. It comes as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said that the EU's age verification app for online platforms is ‌ready and will soon be available to use.  Speaking to Anton with a reaction to this call was Neurodev...

The social contract has been “strained to breaking point” according to three of Fianna Fáil’s youngest TDs. They have criticised the Government over what they describe as a growing disconnect between the public and politicians.  We discuss this further with Eamon Ó Cuív, former Fianna Fáil Minister for Housing. 

Irish Rail is increasing security patrols on board its services after over a thousand complaints including drug use, indecent exposure, and drunken behaviour were reported by passengers last year. Speaking to Anton was Mark Gleeson, Spokesperson for Rail Users Ireland.

It’s time for "Did You See”. Where we take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Journalist Valerie Cox.

Madonna has officially announced that her next album will be a sequel to 2005's Confessions On A Dancefloor, the club-focused record that produced hits like Sorry and Hung Up.     Yesterday, she officially confirmed the release of Confessions II, with a release date of 3 July, and there are rumours now circulating of a possible appearance in Coachella this weekend. All to chat about...

The HSE are warning against growing misinformation around sunbed use, and would like to remind the right amount of use, is no amount. For more on this Anton heard from Professor Shirley Potter, consultant plastic and reconstructive surgeon at St James’s Hospital in Dublin.

Donald Trump has said talks between the leaders of Israel and Lebanon "will happen" on Thursday. It comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly met with his security cabinet on Wednesday, and was expected to weigh up a ceasefire agreement with Lebanon  To discuss the situation further was Yossi Beilin former Israeli Minister of Justice. 

The Irish Planning Institute Annual Planning Conference 2026 is kicking off today in Athlone.  Joining Anton to discuss all that is on the prospect for the conference is Gavin Lawlor, President of the Irish Planning Institute. 

At 11:40 p.m. on April 14, 1912, the British ocean liner RMS Titanic struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic at a speed of 20 knots. It slipped below the surface at 2:20 a.m. the following morning. It was a disaster that resulted in the deaths of 1,500 people on the ship's maiden voyage.  Speaking to Anton today was Judith Owens, CEO of Titanic Belfast. 

Nurses are now travelling in groups to and from work to try and avoid racially motivated abuse, the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has said. For more on this Anton spoke to Varghese Joy, National Chairperson of Migrant Nurses Ireland. 

One of the world's most mysterious shark species, which can live up to 500 years, washed up on the shores of Sligo earlier in the week. This is the first recorded stranding of the Greenland shark species off the Irish coast.  Eanna Ní Lamhna, Biologist, environmentalist, broadcaster and Irish Times contributor told us what we know about this shark?  

A further escalation in the Iran war could trigger a global recession, spiralling inflation and a sharp backlash in financial markets, the International Monetary Fund has warned.  Joining Anton was Dan O’Brien, Chief Economist at the Institute of International and European affairs and Columnist with The Currency .  

The Government has won its confidence motion by 92 votes to 78, however it lost the support of Junior Minister Micheal Healy-Rae, and his brother, the Independent TD Danny Healy Rae.  So where does the government stand following a dramatic day at Dáil Éireann? Anton asked Peter Burke, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment.

We go live to our reporter Josh Crosbie to see whether excise cuts are making any impact at the pumps .

It’s time for "Did You See”. Where we take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Gabija Gataveckaite, BBC Dublin Correspondent.

A decision to increase school bus fees adds another financial barrier to education according to Labour Spokesperson on Education and Cork North central TD Eoghan Kenny and he joined Anton this morning to discuss more.

There were nearly 300 more reported STIs in the first three months of 2026 compared to the same time last year. 5,160 sexual transmitted infections were recorded by the Health Protection Surveillance . All to discuss with Cathal O’Broin, Infectious Diseases Consultant at St. Vincent's and Sexual Health Lead. 

US president Donald Trump has said that talks with Iran could resume in Pakistan over the next two days. We get the latest on the war on Iran with Borzou Daragahi, Iranian Journalist and Analyst .  

Almost half of Irish consumers are planning to spend money on substantial home improvements in the next two years. That’s according to Credit Union consumer sentiment research. To chat about the research findings Anton was joined by Economist Austin Hughes.

New excise cuts set to reduce the price of petrol and diesel by 10c kicked in at midnight. But how soon will it be before consumers see those decreases at the pump? Anton asked Lisa Ryan  Professor in energy economics, UCD . 

The Government has won its confidence motion by 92 votes to 78, however it lost the support of Junior Minister Micheal Healy-Rae, and his brother, the Independent TD Danny Healy Rae. So where does the government stand following a dramatic day at Dáil Éireann? All to discuss with  Sean Defoe Newstalk’s Political Correspondent. 

Moya Brennan, best known as the lead singer of the Grammy and BAFTA-winning group Clannad, died peacefully yesterday, surrounded by her family, at the age of 73. To pay tribute to Moya was singer and songwriter Daniel O’Donnell. 

At least four buses travelling through parts of Tallaght were damaged within the span of two hours due to anti-social behaviour like stone throwing, according to the Tallaght Transport Forum.  We get the details from Adam Smyth, Fianna Fáil councillor and member of the Tallaght transport forum .