Newstalk Breakfast

More than half of boys in Ireland, first encounter pornography between the ages of ten and thirteen.  That is according to new research from the European Commission. Anton discusses the report findings with Thomas Regnier, European Commission Spokesperson. 

Liam Brady, Former Irish International gave his take on the game last night as Ireland's World Cup dream ends.

The Republic Of Ireland will not be going to The World Cup in North America. The boys in green crashed out last night in Prague on penalties. The dream is over. Henry McKean was in the Fortuna Stadium and met deflated Irish fans.

In the UK, The Kenton Pub in east London has garnered a lot of attention for banning anyone under the age of 18. We ask should we ban kids from the pub? Anton discussed this with Robbie Fox, Restauranteur and former club owner with 40 years' experience in hospitality. 

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 Frances Fitzgerald Former Tanaiste, currently adviser to the G7, Gender Equality Advisory Council and Ambassador For Ruhama. 

Dublin councillors want to push forward with plans to rename Herzog Park in Rathgar and Diamond Park off Gardiner Street in the city centre.  Speaking to Anton was Dáithí Doolan Sinn Fein Councillor in Ballyfermot.  

Ireland’s World Cup dreams were shattered last night as Czechia won out on penalties. Our reporter Josh Crosbie was out around the streets of Dublin last night getting some local reaction at home.

Hot school meals should be rolled out to all secondary schools “as an urgent national priority” and it should be mandatory for new school buildings to include kitchen and dining areas,   That’s according to a new report from the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education. We discuss further with Jen Cummins Social Democrats TD for Dublin South Central and member of the Committee.

US President Donald Trump has said he would once again extend his pause on threats to attack Iran’s energy infrastructure, claiming talks with Tehran are going “very well”.  We get the latest on the war in the Middle East Anton spoke to David Smith The Guardian’s Washington Bureau Chief .   

The countdown is on for Ireland to take on the Czech Republic in the World Cup playoff semi-final, with kick off at 7.45pm tonight.  But what are Ireland’s chances? With us to discuss is Niall Quinn, Former Ireland International.

Joining us live from Prague ahead of Ireland’s do or die World Cup Qualifier against Czechia is o ur reporter Henry McKean  

Yesterday, a Los Angeles jury found Alphabet's Google and Meta liable for $3 million in damages in a landmark social media addiction lawsuit. Jess Kelly, Newstalk Tech Correspondent brought us the details.

Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has said there are no plans for Ireland to set up State-funded supports for egg freezing for non-medical reasons, according to the Irish Times this morning. We get reaction to this with Laura Hackett, Midwife and fertility specialist.

US President Donald Trump has insisted Iran wants to “make a deal so badly”, after the country rejected a ceasefire plan backed by the US administration. We get the latest on the war on the Middle East with Dominic Waghorn Sky News International Affairs Editor .    

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 Alex White Senior Counsel ,Director General of the IIEA , Chair of the Climate Change Advisory Council and  former Minister. 

The Government's new voluntary Motor Insurance Transparency Code falls short on real openness and shields insurers' massive profits while drivers pay the price. That’s the view of the Law Society, whose spokesperson and Past President Stuart Gilhooly spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

HBO Max has officially launched in Ireland. It’s going to bring you shows like “Friends”, “The Sopranos” and “The Pitt. But it comes at a cost. Brian Lloyd, Entertainment Journalist tells us about the new streaming service.

New figures from the CSO show that People over 65, retired professionals and homeowners are the happiest people in Ireland. For more on this we heard from Dr Ruth Melia, Department of Clinical Psychology in University of Limerick. 

What next for the Middle East after Iran dismissed a peace plan proposed by the US? All to discuss with Iranian Journalist and Analyst Borzou Daragahi.

Average house prices grew by 3.7 per cent in early 2026, the slowest rate of increase since 2023, according to the latest Daft.ie report. Speaking to Jonathan about the report findings was Ronan Lyons, Professor in Economics at Trinity College Dublin and author of the report .  

Three in four teachers from early years to secondary and special education work overtime hours daily to get things done.  That’s according to a new “Teachers of Ireland Survey” carried out by Schooldays.ie. Speaking to Anton with more on this was Michael Gillespie is General Secretary of the Teachers’ Union of Ireland .

Independent Senator Michael McDowell has called on the Government to introduce a cap on the number of TDs. While there are currently 174 members of the Dáil, he claimed population growth could mean we have 250 TDs by 2050.  Should we put a cap on the number of TD's in Ireland. Anton asked Adrian Kavanagh, Lecturer at the Maynooth University Department of Geography.

The Dáil will debate a Labour Party motion today  to ensure that there are more Gardaí on the streets and in communities, provide enhance conditions for gardai and to role out Domestic Abuse Coordination teams across every region.  All to discuss further with Alan Kelly Labour party Justice Spokesperson and TD for Tipperary North.

The number of people in Ireland buying weight-loss drugs in the form of jabs, drops and tablets online has soared. With seizures up from 1,582 in 2024 to 48,752 last year. We ask dangerous are black market weight loss drugs? All to discuss with Dr Donal O’Shea, HSE Lead for Obesity. 

Measures brought forward by the Government to tackle the rising cost of fuel have kicked in this morning. To tell us how people are responding at the pumps is Newstalk Reporter Sarah Madden. Also speaking to Anton was Lisa Ryan, Professor in Energy Economics, UCD.