Newstalk Breakfast

A motion in favour of nuclear power is to go before the Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis next month.  It follows remarks by two ministers who have said that the switch to nuclear should be considered to meet Ireland’s energy needs.  All to discuss with William Reville Emeritus Professor of biochemistry, UCC and Irish Times Contributor.

Late Friends actor Matthew Perry's stepmother has asked a judge to hand the maximum possible prison sentence to the woman who sold the drugs that ultimately killed him.  Jasveen Sangha, known as Ketamine Queen has been sentenced to 15 years. For the latest on this Anton spoke to Terry Sheridan News Director with WSHU Public Radio.

In a post on Truth Social, Donald Trump has said the US military will remain in the Middle East, and warns that if an agreement with Iran is not reached, then the "'shootin' starts,' bigger, and better, and stronger than anyone has ever seen before".    We discuss further with Nicholas Hopton, Former UK Ambassador to Iran and non-resident Senior fellow at the Atlantic Council.

Fuel protests are continuing to cause disruptions for commuters this morning as the national movement enters its third day. Speaking to Anton to discuss this is Martin Heydon, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

The national fuel protest is continuing this morning, marking the third day of disruptions around the country. We get the latest update from our reporters around the country.

The Critical Infrastructure Bill as drafted will be the death of the Climate Action Act. It will mean that major projects in areas like energy and transport - some of the biggest building projects in the State - will no longer be checked for their climate impact.    That’s according to Green Party Leader Roderic O’Gorman who spoke to Anton this morning as well as responding to the l...

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 Ronan McGreevy Irish Times Journalist.

The latest on fuel protests around the country. Anton got an update with Josh Crosbie, Newstalk Reporter in Limerick, Jamie O’Hara Newstalk Reporter in Macroom, Emily Keegan Newstalk Reporter at the Kinnegad Plaza. Als we heard from Maggie Chambers from iRadio at the Galway fuel depot. 

Around half of the country's fuel supplies are now locked in terminals and at the Whitegate refinery due to protests, Fuels For Ireland has said. and their Chief Executive, Fuels For Ireland Kevin McPartlan spoke to Anton.

More than 250 people have been killed in over 100 Israeli strikes across Lebanon, despite Donald Trump announcing a two-week ceasefire in the Iran war. Hezbollah responded to what it described as "ceasefire violations" by firing rockets at northern Israel overnight on Wednesday.    We get the latest on this with Bel Trew The Independent's Chief International Correspondent.&nbsp...

We get the latest updates on the fuel protests from the ground. Speaking to Anton was Josh Crosbie, Newstalk Reporter in Limerick on M7, Jamie O’Hara Newstalk Reporter Macroom bypass. Blocked the Kerry bound side of the bypass. Also from Emily Keegan Newstalk Reporter at the Kinnegad Plaza, Westmeath and Maggie Chambers Reporter in Galway fuel depot.

The Nobody Heard Them Cry Podcast features the story of the murder of Esther O'Brien at the hands of her husband, Frank McCann, after a number of attempts to do her harm and to end her life. He is facing now the possibility of being released after a significant period behind bars and Marian Leonard, who is Esther's sister, is very much in opposition to the notion that he would ever walk free.&nbsp...

The Devil Wears Prada star Meryl Streep and the alleged editor Anna Wintour herself are the cover stars of Vogue’s newest cover shot by Annie Leibovitz.  We get reaction to this iconic cover photo with Melanie Finn, entertainment and correspondent with the Irish Independent.

Dublin’s O’Connell Street remains at a standstill following a national fuel protest over diesel, petrol and home heating oil prices.  Josh Crosbie, Newstalk Reporter, is on O’Connell Street and brought us the latest. Also talking to Anton was Lisa Ryan, Professor in energy economics, UCD. 

Ireland will miss the deadline to implement the EU Pay Transparency Directive, with a phased rollout planned and continued uncertainty for employers due to lack of legislation and guidance.    For more on this and reaction Anton spoke to Julie Galbraith, Chief Business officer at Arachas and Chair of the Employment Law Association of 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 Gerard Howlin Public Affairs Consultant and former senior political advisor. 

Reported plans to introduce legislation to build seven large IPAS centre immune to planning objections is an “affront to local democracy”. That’s according to Paul Lawless, Aontú TD who spoke to Anton this morning.

Asleep divorce. Is sleeping in separate room the key to a happy marriage? We asked Niamh O’Reilly, Freelance journalist.

Later this morning, Government leaders will meet to discuss the surging cost of fuel, following calls to cut carbon tax and VAT on petrol, along with calls for a cap on fuel prices.  For the latest on this Anton was joined by Seán Defoe, Newstalk Political Correspondent.

US President Donald Trump has agreed to suspend "the bombing and attack of Iran" for two weeks, subject to what he calls a "complete, immediate, and safe opening of the Strait of Hormuz".   For the latest on this Anton spoke to David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief, The Guardian.

The Artemis II crew have gone where no man has gone before and completed their lunar flyby, reaching the “far side of the moon”.  Speaking to Anton with the latest on their journey into space was Dr David Whitehouse, Astronomer and Science Writer.

Most of us spend a third of our lives sleeping in bed and most of us are not washing our sheets near enough! That’s according to Dr Primrose Freestone, associate professor in Clinical Microbiology at University of Leicester.

Nationwide fuel protests today are expected to severely disrupt traffic, particularly routes into Dublin, with convoys assembling from early morning across major roads.     We get the latest on the protest with Josh Crosbie, Newstalk Reporter live from Kildare, Newstalk Reporter Emily Keegan spoke to us from Castle Bellingham. Also speaking to Anton was Chris Duffy (protester)...

Iranian state media reported that Tehran has rejected a truce to end the war that they labelled as an "American proposal." Speaking to Anton this morning was Amy Tarkanian, Former Nevada Republican State Chairwoman and Republican Strategist. 

Today Minister Hildegarde Naughton will address INTO delegates before travelling to speak at the ASTI convention.  Up for discission will be the results from the national Primary School Survey as parents and school communities have their say on the future of primary schools. The Minister for Education spoke to Anton ahead of the conferences today.