Newstalk Breakfast

Ireland’s reliance on natural gas pushed residential electricity prices to the highest in Europe in 2024 (before taxes and supports). Closely tracking global gas price trends, that’s according to the latest ESRI report. To discuss the findings further was Dr Niall Farrell, Associate Research Professor. 

The Dáil is set to vote today on a confidence motion in the government over its ongoing handling of the fuel crisis. To debate this further this morning was Barry Ward Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire and Michael Collins Leader of Independent Ireland Party & TD for Cork South West.

Iran has warned that any US ships trying to block ports will be 'sent to the bottom of the sea'. The US began its blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz after peace talks between the two countries collapsed in Pakistan. For the latest on this we heard from Duncan Bullivant, CEO of Henderson Risk Group, Former British Army Officer & Former UK Diplomat. 

Dublin City Council’s Dublin Nights Mapped has reached over a quarter of a million interactions in under three months. Highlighting a growing shift in how people are experiencing the city after dark. All to chat about with Ray O’Donoghue Dublin’s Night-time Economy Advisor, or Night Mayor. 

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 Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor of the Irish Independent.

A raffle in France is offering the chance to win a portrait by Pablo Picasso for the price of a €100, with proceeds going to Alzheimer’s research. For more details on this Anton spoke to Elaine Cobb, Paris based journalist.

Ambulance workers in SIPTU will take strike action next month following a years-long dispute over updated salary scales. Speaking to Anton this morning was John McCamley, SIPTU Ambulance Sector Organiser. 

Scarlett Faulkner, who was in a critical condition after she was attacked in Tipperary last month, has died after being taken off life support. Speaking to Anton this morning was David Raleigh, Freelance journalist based in the Mid-West. 

Iran has warned that any US ships trying to block ports will be 'sent to the bottom of the sea'. A blockade on ports in the Strait Hormuz began yesterday afternoon, and US President Donald Trump has said Iranian ships will be “eliminated” if they intervene.  For more on this situation we heard from Mark Weiss, Israel Correspondent with the Irish Times. 

The Dáil is set to vote today on a confidence motion in the Government over its ongoing handling of the fuel crisis. Anton gets the latest with Sean Defoe, Newstalk Political Correspondent .  

A series of fresh blockades and convoys on our roads including the N7 and the M3 and our reporter Josh Crosbie is there and gave us an update on the situation.

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 Harry McGee Political Correspondent with the Irish Times.

The government has announced a mammoth fuel support package costed at over half a billion euro after six days of protests against fuel costs. Speaking to Anton to discuss these supports was Sean Canney Minister of State at the Department of Transport and Independent TD for Galway East.

Sinn Féin is to table a motion of no confidence in the Government over its handling of the fuel protests. Joining Anton this morning to explain why was Pearse Doherty Sinn Fein TD for Donegal and the party’s Spokesperson on Finance. 

As fuel disruption begins to ease and depots return to operation, how long will it take for normal service to resume? Speaking to Anton this morning was Kevin McPartlan, Fuels For Ireland CEO. 

The Government have announced a fuel supports package following nearly a week of nationwide protests. It includes extending the temporary reduction in excise duty from the end of May to the end of July, and postponing the increase in carbon tax until the budget in October. But more rolling convoy protests are taking place this morning. Speaking to Anton this morning was John Dallon, Kild...

The government has announced a mammoth fuel support package, costed at over half a billion euro after six days of protests against fuel costs. We get the details of the package with Seán Defoe, Newstalk Political Correspondent.  We also spoke to Ella Anderson Newstalk Reporter from O'Connell Street this morning.

The Artemis II crew will be returning to Earth later today after completing the first lunar mission in over 50 years. The mission took years of planning, preparation and scientific innovation. And one part of the plan, of course, was the menu!  Chef Michael Slintak prepared and cooked all of the meals for the crew of the historic Artemis II mission the week before they left for space and...

The Government is to meet with representative groups of farmers, agricultural contractors, and the haulage industry later today to discuss the ongoing fuel crisis. There has been no word on whether those partaking in the fuel price protest will be in attendance or engage with said meeting.   Minister for Defence Helen McEntee has said the activities of some protesters is “crossing i...

Nationwide protests continue for a fourth day, with widespread disruption on the country’s main roads and motorways. We get an update from around the country and also Anton spoke to James Geoghegan, Farmer and PRO of the Fuel Price Protest.

The Department of Health and the HSE should be putting greater focus on patient outcomes and quality of care not just on output.    That’s the call from the Irish Medical Organisation, whose AGM is taking place today. Speaking to Anton for more on this was Matthew Sadlier is President of the IMO.

We get an update on the fuel protest from around the country with Josh Crosbie Newstalk Reporter in Foynes, Jamie O’Hara Newstalk Irving Oil Refinery White Gate East Cork, Maggie Chambers iRadio Galway fuel depot and Ella Anderson Newstalk O'Connell Street.  Anton gets industry reaction to the protests with Ger Hyland, President of the Irish Road Haulage Association and also Francie Gorm...

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 David McRedmond, CEO An Post.

The Israel Defence Forces last night announced that it began striking Hezbollah launch sites in Lebanon. It follows Benjamin Netanyahu's earlier statement, outlining that he instructed Israeli officials to begin negotiations with Lebanon "as soon as possible"  Speaking to Anton this morning was Alexander Dragonetti, Former British Diplomat who worked in Gaza. 

It’s now day four nationwide protests over fuel prices, with widespread continued disruption on the country’s main roads and motorways.  We have reporters around the country at these protests,Josh Crosbie, Newstalk reporter in Limerick ,Jamie O’Hara, Newstalk reporter in Macroom and Maggie Chambers, iRadio reporter in Galway, Ella Anderson on Dublin’s O’Connell Street. Also speaking...