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Nurses are now travelling in groups to and from work to try and avoid racially motivated abuse, the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has said. For more on this Anton spoke to Varghese Joy, National Chairperson of Migrant Nurses Ireland. 

One of the world's most mysterious shark species, which can live up to 500 years, washed up on the shores of Sligo earlier in the week. This is the first recorded stranding of the Greenland shark species off the Irish coast.  Eanna Ní Lamhna, Biologist, environmentalist, broadcaster and Irish Times contributor told us what we know about this shark?  

A further escalation in the Iran war could trigger a global recession, spiralling inflation and a sharp backlash in financial markets, the International Monetary Fund has warned.  Joining Anton was Dan O’Brien, Chief Economist at the Institute of International and European affairs and Columnist with The Currency .  

The Government has won its confidence motion by 92 votes to 78, however it lost the support of Junior Minister Micheal Healy-Rae, and his brother, the Independent TD Danny Healy Rae.  So where does the government stand following a dramatic day at Dáil Éireann? Anton asked Peter Burke, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment.

We go live to our reporter Josh Crosbie to see whether excise cuts are making any impact at the pumps .

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 Gabija Gataveckaite, BBC Dublin Correspondent.

A decision to increase school bus fees adds another financial barrier to education according to Labour Spokesperson on Education and Cork North central TD Eoghan Kenny and he joined Anton this morning to discuss more.

There were nearly 300 more reported STIs in the first three months of 2026 compared to the same time last year. 5,160 sexual transmitted infections were recorded by the Health Protection Surveillance . All to discuss with Cathal O’Broin, Infectious Diseases Consultant at St. Vincent's and Sexual Health Lead. 

US president Donald Trump has said that talks with Iran could resume in Pakistan over the next two days. We get the latest on the war on Iran with Borzou Daragahi, Iranian Journalist and Analyst .  

Almost half of Irish consumers are planning to spend money on substantial home improvements in the next two years. That’s according to Credit Union consumer sentiment research. To chat about the research findings Anton was joined by Economist Austin Hughes.

New excise cuts set to reduce the price of petrol and diesel by 10c kicked in at midnight. But how soon will it be before consumers see those decreases at the pump? Anton asked Lisa Ryan  Professor in energy economics, UCD . 

The Government has won its confidence motion by 92 votes to 78, however it lost the support of Junior Minister Micheal Healy-Rae, and his brother, the Independent TD Danny Healy Rae. So where does the government stand following a dramatic day at Dáil Éireann? All to discuss with  Sean Defoe Newstalk’s Political Correspondent. 

Moya Brennan, best known as the lead singer of the Grammy and BAFTA-winning group Clannad, died peacefully yesterday, surrounded by her family, at the age of 73. To pay tribute to Moya was singer and songwriter Daniel O’Donnell. 

At least four buses travelling through parts of Tallaght were damaged within the span of two hours due to anti-social behaviour like stone throwing, according to the Tallaght Transport Forum.  We get the details from Adam Smyth, Fianna Fáil councillor and member of the Tallaght transport forum .  

Ireland’s reliance on natural gas pushed residential electricity prices to the highest in Europe in 2024 (before taxes and supports). Closely tracking global gas price trends, that’s according to the latest ESRI report. To discuss the findings further was Dr Niall Farrell, Associate Research Professor. 

The Dáil is set to vote today on a confidence motion in the government over its ongoing handling of the fuel crisis. To debate this further this morning was Barry Ward Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire and Michael Collins Leader of Independent Ireland Party & TD for Cork South West.

Iran has warned that any US ships trying to block ports will be 'sent to the bottom of the sea'. The US began its blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz after peace talks between the two countries collapsed in Pakistan. For the latest on this we heard from Duncan Bullivant, CEO of Henderson Risk Group, Former British Army Officer & Former UK Diplomat. 

Dublin City Council’s Dublin Nights Mapped has reached over a quarter of a million interactions in under three months. Highlighting a growing shift in how people are experiencing the city after dark. All to chat about with Ray O’Donoghue Dublin’s Night-time Economy Advisor, or Night Mayor. 

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 Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor of the Irish Independent.

A raffle in France is offering the chance to win a portrait by Pablo Picasso for the price of a €100, with proceeds going to Alzheimer’s research. For more details on this Anton spoke to Elaine Cobb, Paris based journalist.

Ambulance workers in SIPTU will take strike action next month following a years-long dispute over updated salary scales. Speaking to Anton this morning was John McCamley, SIPTU Ambulance Sector Organiser. 

Scarlett Faulkner, who was in a critical condition after she was attacked in Tipperary last month, has died after being taken off life support. Speaking to Anton this morning was David Raleigh, Freelance journalist based in the Mid-West. 

Iran has warned that any US ships trying to block ports will be 'sent to the bottom of the sea'. A blockade on ports in the Strait Hormuz began yesterday afternoon, and US President Donald Trump has said Iranian ships will be “eliminated” if they intervene.  For more on this situation we heard from Mark Weiss, Israel Correspondent with the Irish Times. 

The Dáil is set to vote today on a confidence motion in the Government over its ongoing handling of the fuel crisis. Anton gets the latest with Sean Defoe, Newstalk Political Correspondent .  

A series of fresh blockades and convoys on our roads including the N7 and the M3 and our reporter Josh Crosbie is there and gave us an update on the situation.