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More than seven in ten migrant workers in Ireland are being exploited under the current employment permit system. That’s according to a new survey from the Migrant Rights Centre Ireland, whose Director Neil Bruton spoke to Anton.

The sleeping and waking cycles of babies is all consuming for parents so from naps to the quality of sleep we get to the bottom of the baby bedtimes myths.  All to discuss with Sleep Consultant Lucy Wolfe.

The State of the Global Climate Report 2025 reveals last year was in the top three hottest years, and highlights how interconnected our atmosphere, oceans and land surfaces are.   Joining Anton to discuss further was Oisin Coughlan, Policy Advisor to the Environmental Pillar. 

This week, the Government is set to bring forward its intervention aimed at tackling increased energy prices arising from the war in Iran.  But what can we expect? Joining Anton to discuss is Seán Defoe, Newstalk Political Correspondent .   

John McKenna, Food critic behind the 100 Best Restaurants in Ireland joined Anton on the show this morning as the best restaurants in Ireland are revealed!

The medical condition Meningitis has been all over the news this week, after an outbreak in Kent in the UK claimed the lives of two with 27 cases confirmed. Our very own Claire Byrne contracted bacterial Meningitis in her early teenage years and she told Anton about her experience.

Over the past three weeks, the war in the Middle East has wreaked havoc on the global economy. Anton discusses this in detail with Economist David Mc Williams .

“Toxic” social media apps are preying on vulnerable young people. That’s the warning being given today by the Irish Medical Organisation at a meeting of the Standing Committee of European Doctors  Speaking to Anton this morning Professor Matthew Sadlier Vice-President and Chair of the Consultants’ Committee of the Irish Medical Organisation .  

US President Donald Trump has said he will not be sending troops to Iran, but if he was he “wouldn't tell you." His comments came after oil and gas prices have surged due to strikes on facilities in Iran and Qatar at the world's largest natural gas field. We get the latest with Tara Kangarlou, Global Affairs journalist and author of The Heartbeat of Iran. 

A tourist tax of up to €5 a night could be charged at Dublin hotels. Anton gets reaction to this with Janet Horner Green Party Councillor for Dublin North Inner City.

A surge in the price of domestic electricity and gas supplies is now on the cards after huge damage was done to key energy infrastructure across the Middle East in the past two days.  Joining Anton with the details is Charlie Weston, Personal Finances Editor with the Independent. 

Owners of SUVs could face charges to drive in London, after the mayor and transport authorities said they were reviewing the increased danger posed by larger, heavier cars. So should we be doing the same in Ireland?  All to discus with Ciaran Cuffe Co-Chair of the the European Green Party.

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 Gavan Reilly, Virgin Media News Political Correspondent and host of Monday with Gavan Reilly on Virgin Media Television.

The Irish National Teachers' Organisation has issued a call for the introduction of statutory paid reproductive health leave, which would see workers have protected time off when experiencing early pregnancy loss, undergoing fertility treatment, or accessing surrogacy.  For more on this Anton was joined by Maeve McCafferty, Equality Officer with the INTO .  

More and more parents are opting for non-religious “milestone” or “Age of Reason” ceremonies for their kids.  Joining Anton this morning was Niamh Davis, Humanist celebrant who’s daughter is having a “milestone ceremony .

A Fine Gael Councillor has called on Limerick City and County Council to consider drafting a byelaw, which would make all property owners responsible for footpaths adjacent to their premises.  Anton was joined on the show by the Councillor in question, Stephen Keary, Limerick Fine Gael Councillor.

EU leaders have refrained from committing to secure the Strait of Hormuz, even under pressure from US President Donald Trump to assist in safeguarding the strategic waterway.  Joining us with the latest from Brussels is Newstalk Reporter Eamonn Torsney.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin will join other EU Leaders today at a European Council meeting in Brussels, to address the situation in Middle East. But what sort of influence can Europe have as the conflict continues to escalate?  All to discuss with Cathal Berry former Independent TD and former member of the Defence Forces.   

On March 15th, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) announced two people had died during an outbreak of meningitis in Kent, near London. UK health officials said there were 20 cases of invasive meningococcal disease, all of which are believed to be linked to a nightclub called Club Chemistry.  Speaking to Anton this morning was Khali Goodwin, mother of Keeleigh Goodwin, who ha...

The Government’s Help to Buy scheme should be increased to reflect current market conditions and the cost of delivering new homes.  That’s the call from Seamus McGrath Fianna Fail TD for Cork South–Central who spoke to Anton this morning.

The Irish Road Haulage Association will meet Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien later this morning demanding immediate action to reduce rising fuel costs, warning they need concrete measures.  Speaking to Anton this morning was their President Ger Hyland.

The draft National Drugs Strategy put forward by the government is fundamentally flawed due to its failure to reference the well-established link between poverty, inequality and drug-related harms.  That’s the view of Anna Quigley, Coordinator of Citywide Drugs Crisis Campaign who explained why to Anton this morning.

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 of An Post.

A typical mortgage switcher in Ireland could save €2,399 or more within one year of switching their mortgage, according to new figures from Irish Mortgage Advisors.  We get the details with Trevor Grant the Chairperson of Irish Mortgage Advisors. 

Yesterday, Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien TD met with stakeholders across the transport sector to discuss both short and long-term solutions to congestion in the Greater Dublin Area.  Anton discusses this further with Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager, Iarnród Éireann.