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The trial has continued of 52-year-old Riad Bouchaker, of no fixed abode, at the Central Criminal Court, relating to the alleged incident at Parnell Square on the 23rd of November 2023.  Bringing us the latest from the trial was Newstalk Reporter Emily Keegan. If you want to get more detail on the proceedings at the Central Criminal Court today, be sure to listen to Frank Greaney's podcast Al...

Sir Keir Starmer has announced he will resign as Prime Minister and has set out a timetable for his departure from Downing Street, while his expected successor, Andy Burnham, has been sworn in as an MP.    What is next for UK politics? Anton asked James Price, Former Senior Government Special Advisor with the Conservative Party .  

The government’s planned inquiry into Children’s Health Ireland is on the brink of collapse after groups representing affected families withdrew from the scoping process.  Speaking to Anton was Amanda Coughlan of the Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Pediatric Advocacy Group .

Today sees the launch of a brand new games console aimed specifically at kids. Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly brought us the details.

France has issued red heatwave alerts for around half the country including Paris for Monday as a heatwave pushes temperatures towards record levels.  Speaking to Anton was Paris based Author and Journalist, Lara Marlowe.

Keir Starmer expected to announce a timetable for his departure this morning at 10 Downing Street.  Stephen Pound, Former Labour MP for Ealing North & Former Shadow Minister for Northern Ireland for 10 years gave Anton his reaction.

The weekend’s negotiations in Switzerland between the U.S. and Iran ended with “encouraging progress”. Nicholas Hopton is the former U.K. Ambassador brings us the latest.

Referrals for restorative justice, where criminals and their victims interact to seek a resolution, increased by 22% last year to reach their highest ever level in Ireland.  What exactly is this form of justice, and can it really work? To discuss this further was Dr. Ian Marder Associate Professor in Criminology at the School of Law and Criminology in Maynooth University.   

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 Government Minister.

Scientists say factors such as body odour, body heat and even drinking alcohol can make certain individuals more attractive to mosquitoes.  Professor Catriona Ryan, Consultant Dermatologist at Institute of Dermatologists, Clinical Professor at UCD gave advice on how to avoid getting bitten. 

After a spell of mixed and rainy weather last week, temperatures are expected to soar as some parts of the country could reach up to over 30 degrees this week. Alan O Reilly of Carlow Weather brings us the weather outlook for the week.

The first round of negotiations between the US and Iran to reach a final deal to end the war has concluded with "encouraging progress", mediators Qatar and Pakistan say. To discuss further is, Fawaz Gerges, Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science.

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is expected to decide on a timetable for his departure to allow newly elected MP Andy Burnham to become prime minister by autumn according to his colleagues. Joining Anton to discuss further is James Lyons, Former Director of Strategic Communications for Keir Starmer.

Today is the day Toy Story 5 releases in cinemas with Woody, Buzz and the gang returning for their fifth feature film. Lisa Canon Head of Studio at DMG Media joined Anton to chat all about the new movie.

The war with Iran subjected us to higher energy and fuel costs, but with a deal for at least sixty days now signed, when can we expect prices to come down here?   Cliff Taylor, Irish Times writer and Managing Editor has been looking into this and joined Anton this morning.

The jury to resume deliberations in the sex offences trial of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson. We get the latest from Newry Crown Court with Newstalk Reporter Jamie O'Hara.

Uisce Éireann is urging people to conserve water after demand in Dublin hit record levels during last month’s hot weather, with the provider warning current usage rates are unsustainable.  Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Uisce Éireann’s Head of Water Operations, Margaret Attridge.

Andy Burnham has won Makerfield By Election. This win could play pivotal role in ending Keir Starmer’s time as UK prime minster. Anton get reaction to this result with Former Director of Strategic Communications for Keir Starmer, James Lyons .

We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Charlie Weston Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent.

Justice minister Jim O’Callaghan has repeated his view that Dublin is a safe place despite a number of recent high-profile violent incidents in the city.  But can more be done to address the problem? Anton discusses this further with Ian Redmond, Owner of Hyde Bar.

A new study from University of Limerick has showed that concussions and injury rates amongst rugby players have declined since the IRFU lowered the tackle height.   One of the researchers who led the study was Dr Ian Kenny, Professor of Biomechanics at the University of Limerick.

The Government has launched the public side of the Gender Pay Gap Portal, which allows people to see, compare and review employer data on gender pay gaps.  How has take-up been so far? Anton asked Jennifer Keane Founder of paygap.ie .

Car dealers are warning that the government’s limited scrappage scheme is already oversubscribed.  Speaking to Anton to discuss further was Neil Briscoe, Motoring Journalist with The Irish Times and CompleteCar.ie .

US Vice President, JD Vance has pulled out of a scheduled trip to meet with Iranian Officials in Switzerland. With pressure building on the countries to maintain the long awaited agreement and ceasefire, will this last minute dropout from the Vice President put the deal at risk?   We get the latest from Fawaz Gerges, professor of international relations at the London School of Economics...

Do you have a holiday with family or friends coming up and are worried it could end in a fallout?  Help is at hand from Dr Ann-Marie Creaven at the University of Limerick’s Department of Psychology.