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Former leader of the Ulster Unionist Party Doug Beattie has said the Police Ombudsman must begin an investigation into what the PSNI knew regarding Jeffrey Donaldson's child sex offences. Speaking to Anton this morning was Former leader of the Ulster Unionist Party Doug Beattie.

Around 1,000 excess deaths have been recorded during France's exceptional heatwave. With 85% of those who died aged 65 or older. Officials warn the health impact could continue for days after temperatures ease.    Anton spoke to Lara Marlowe, Paris based Author and Journalist. 

The Government will meet tonight to discuss a gradual phasing out of the excise cuts in fuel introduced in the aftermath of the war in Iran Anton got reaction to this with Ger Hyland is President of the Irish Road Haulage Association.

Ian Bailey’s former solicitor Frank Buttimer plans to explore the possibility of appealing Bailey’s conviction in France on the basis that key DNA evidence was excluded.    Speaking to Anton this morning was Ian Bailey’s former solicitor Frank Buttimer.

Paid leave will be offered to women who miscarry before 23 weeks of pregnancy, and women who have an abortion before 12 weeks, and after 12 weeks in expectational circumstances, under a new plan being considered by the Government.   Joining Anton to discuss further is Marie Sherlock, Labour TD for Dublin Central, Labour Spokesperson on Health. 

We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Eamon Ryan, Former Green Party Leader.  

Disjointed law allows dangerous drivers back on the road immediately after prison release. So says Chairperson of the Oireachtas Transport Committee and Fine Gael TD for Tipperary South Michael Murphy .  

The humid conditions of the heatwave concluded over the weekend as today we are to expect temperatures to cool and rain to develop.  Alan O Reilly of Carlow Weather look ahead to the weather forecast this week.

The Government will meet tonight to discuss a gradual phasing out of the excise cuts in fuel introduced in the aftermath of the war in Iran.  Joining Anton to discuss further is Sean Defoe, Newstalk’s Political Corresponden t.

Last Sunday, Offaly took to the field in their first All Ireland Quarter Final for 23 years. While the game resulted in heavy defeat to Cork, there remains a sense of renewed optimism in the county. Speaking to Anton was Michael Duignan Two-time All-Ireland winning Offaly Hurler and former cChair of the Offaly County board.  Our Newstalk Summer Tour is with thanks to ESB, Ireland's large...

Portumna Bridge has been part of life on the Shannon for over a century, linking counties Galway and Tipperary while still opening for passing boats today.  As we broadcast live from the River Shannon we heard from keeper of the bridge, Tom McGarry. Our Newstalk Summer Tour is with thanks to ESB, Ireland's largest EV charging network

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has today highlighted the importance that workers know they have a legal right to switch off from work while on leave. But what exactly are your rights? And how difficult can that be? Joining Anton this morning was Ronan Berry Managing Partner of HR Consultants.ie .  

To look back on the news stories of the week were Tony McCormack, Fianna Fáil TD for Offaly, Senator Maria McCormack of Sinn Féin. Also Gearoid Keegan, Deputy Editor, Tullamore Tribune and Court reporter for Offaly Live.

More than 37,000 people have been reported missing in Venezuela after back-to-back earthquakes hit the country on Wednesday night. The number currently confirmed dead stands at 188 but is expected to rise further in the coming days.    Anton gets the latest on this with Phil Gelman GOAL's Latin America Regional Director.

We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning live from live from Banagher in Offaly was Fionnula Corbett presenter on Dave and Fionnuala on iRadio.    Our Newstalk Summer Tour is with thanks to ESB, Ireland's largest EV charging network

The 44th president of the United States, Barack Obama has Irish roots in Moneygall, Co. Offaly. His visit there in 2011 really boosted the community.  Anton was joined Barack Obamas 8th Cousin, Henry Healy. Our Newstalk Summer Tour is with thanks to ESB, Ireland's largest EV charging network.

Offaly is part of what’s known as “Ireland’s hidden heartlands”, the midland areas that often go unvisited by tourists coming to Ireland.  James Scully Local Historian and tour guide explain all the gems of Ireland's midland. Our Newstalk Summer Tour is with thanks to ESB, Ireland's largest EV charging network

Today Newstalk Breakfast broadcasted live from the River Shannon aboard the Silver Breeze thanks to the kind folks at Silverline Cruisers.  Anton heard all about sites you can see on the Shannon I’m joined by Morgan Smyth, Managing Director at Silverline Cruisers .   Our Newstalk Summer Tour is with thanks to ESB, Ireland's largest EV charging network

We hear how the River Shannon is an important wildlife corridor with Biodiversity Officer at Offaly County Council. Our Newstalk Summer Tour is with thanks to ESB, Ireland's largest EV charging network

  A yellow thunderstorm warning remains in place in northwest of Ireland until 6pm this evening. Met Éireann has warned of possible lightning damage, hail, hazardous driving conditions, and very gusty winds.  We get the latest from Mark Bowe, Met Eireann Meteorologist.  Our Newstalk Summer Tour is with thanks to ESB, Ireland's largest EV charging network

100,000 people are expected in Dublin City Centre this Saturday for the annual Dublin Pride Parade. Across the weekend, there will be plenty of events featuring music, comedy, history and more.  With Anton to explain more is Jed Dowling, Programme Director of Pride at Work and the Co-CEO of Dublin Pride .  

Two massive earthquakes have rocked Venezuela, with the US Geological Survey warning of a potentially catastrophic death toll. We heard the latest on this with Camille Rodríguez Montilla, Journalist in Caracas.

People Before Profit are calling for a ban on hare coursing, as Ireland remains one out of three EU countries where hare coursing is legal.  Anton discusses this further with People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy .

Ireland is bracing for what could be the hottest day of the year, and could reach the national record of 33.3 degrees.  We look ahead to the day with Holly O’Neill, Meteorologist with Met Eireann  Keith Leonard Chairperson of National Emergency Coordination Group. Also Illona Duffy  Monaghan based GP .   

The number of election posters used in the 2024 general election used the same amount of plastic as 1.3 million coffee cups. They had the same carbon impact as return flights from Dublin to New York.  That’s according to the Electoral Commission’s latest report on electoral posters and how people perceive them. Dr Eoin O’Malley, Lecturer in Government and Director of Public Policy at DCU...