Newstalk Breakfast

An unhealthy kind of confidence is becoming more and more prevalent, tipping into hubris. That’s according to Professor Ian Robertson, Co-director of Global Brain Health Institute at Trinity College Dublin and author of How Confidence Works.

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 Carol Tallon, CEO of Property District.

More needs to be done in terms of clamping when it comes to our urban areas in Dublin so say some Dublin City Councillors. One of them is Alison Field, Labour Party Councillor representing Clontarf.

Iranian state media reported that Tehran has rejected a truce to end the war that they labelled as an "American proposal." Anton gets the latest on this with Mark Weiss, Israel Correspondent with the Irish Times. 

Nationwide fuel protests today are expected to severely disrupt traffic, particularly routes into Dublin, with convoys assembling from early morning across major roads. Speaking from Monasterevin was Newstalk Reporter Josh Crosbie. Also we get reaction to these protests from Ger Hyland, President of the Irish Road Haulage Association .  

Iran, the energy crisis, global relations, the reshaping of the West, looking back on the visit to the US, European presidency, UNIFIL. Anton discusses all this and more with Taoiseach Micheál Martin in studio this morning. 

The Artemis II space mission has successfully launched as four astronauts head towards the moon the first to do so in 50 years. They will remain in orbit around the earth for the next 24 hours. With more on this Anton spoke to Astronomer and Science Writer Dr David Whitehouse.

We get the latest on the war with Tara Kangarlou Global Affairs journalist and author of The Heartbeat of Iran. Also the impact of the US-Israeli war on Iran could be "substantially larger" than the economic chaos seen in the 1970s. That’s the view of Lars Jensen, a shipping expert and former Director at Maersk.

“Drink-driving is not an accident , it is a conscious decision.” those are the words of Dr Eoin Fogarty, emergency medicine and retrieval consultant at Cork University Hospital. With Easter bank holiday weekend approaching, attention is turning to road safety and the persistent issue of drink-driving in Ireland.  Dr Fogarty joined Anton this morning.

If you find yourself unnecessarily apologising for things or agreeing to do things for people to avoid conflict, you could be a people-pleaser! It has officially become the cause of chronic health issues  For more on this Anton spoke to Ruth Kudzi is a coaching Psychologist and the Author of How to Feel Better.

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 Former Minister for Justice Nora Owen.

Scott Mills releases statement after BBC sacking as he addresses police investigation statement. We get the latest with Broadcaster and Journalist Vinny McAvinney,

With Easter on the horizon, who can parents convince the kids to enjoy their chocolate treats in moderation? Anton asked Louise Lennox Chef and Children’s Feeding Therapist from Fussy Eating Kids.

In an address to the nation, US President Donald Trump claimed his "core objectives" in the war are "near completion" and says the US will hit Iran "extremely hard over the next two to three weeks"  So how did the address go down? Anton spoke to David Smith The Guardian’s Washington Bureau Chief .   

Yesterday, Enoch Burke's mother, Martina, and sister, Ammi were arrested at Castlerea prison on foot of a court order for contempt of court. Leaving one question on everyone's mind, with two more members of the Burke family arrested. What are the next steps for the legal system?  All to discuss with Stuart Gilhooly, Solicitor and Past President of the Law Society of Ireland. 

A quarter of people have forgotten they’ve left a meal in the oven, one third of people have recently burnt food, and half of people have said they tried to pass that burnt food off as intentional. That’s according to a new survey from Currys. So, are we a nation of lazy cooks? Caroline Hennessy, author, broadcaster and food columnist for the Irish Examiner.

For the fourth year in a row, customers of Eir, Sky, Three and Vodafone will see an increase in the price of TV, broadband and phone services. So how can you save money on your bills. Daragh Cassidy, Head of Communications at Bonkers.ie give us advice. 

France to take a big step towards becoming the first European country to ban social media for children. The French Senate has voted this evening to ban social media for people under 15.  We get the latest on this with Alistair Bunkall, Sky News Europe Correspondent.

The US will withdraw from Iran in “two or three weeks”, according to its President Donald Trump. Once this happens, he says, prices will "come tumbling down".  Anton discusses this and more with Sean Bell, Former Fighter pilot and now Military Analyst and Co-Host of the Red Matrix podcast.

Independent Ireland South MEP Michael McNamara has called for free public transport in Ireland. Arguing it would help households cope with rising costs linked to the Middle East conflict and the ongoing energy crisis.  Michael discussed further with Anton this morning.

With brand new incentive to invest their money, what do Irish consumers need to be aware of before they take the leap?  John Lowe, Founder of Money Doctors.ie brings us all the advice.

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 Sinead O’Carroll, Editor of the Journal.ie.

As of Monday, more than 5,000 people have signed a petition. It is calling on the Federation of Early Childhood Providers and Childhood Services Ireland to begin pay negotiations, talks which have yet to commence, fuelling concerns of a looming staffing crisis in the sector.  All to discuss with Darragh O’Connor, SIPTU Head of Strategic Organising .  

Climate change is having measurable impacts in Ireland, and there are growing risks for communities, infrastructure, essential services and the economy.  That’s according to a new report from the Climate Change Advisory Council. joining Anton to discuss the findings was Peter Thorne is Chair of the Council’s Adaptation Committee.

Irish UNIFIL troops may have to go into bunkers for short periods if instability in the region increases. That’s according to Commandant Alex Quigley of the Irish Defence Forces who spoke to Anton this morning.