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Passengers are facing “a summer of chaos” due to a growing air traffic control staffing crisis, according to the Irish Air Traffic Controllers’ Association.  Fórsa and AirNav, the semi-state body responsible for air traffic controllers, are due to meet this week to discuss the staffing shortage.    All to discuss with Captain Mark Tighe, President of the Irish Air Line Pilots' Assoc...

Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee joins Anton Savage to discuss the Munich Security Conference and what lies ahead for Ireland’s defence policy in 2026.

The Mind of a Serial Killer Exhibition in Dublin recently opened, but it ‘crosses a line’ with its gory recre­ations of crime scenes and killers’ liv­ing quar­ters, accord­ing to a prom­in­ent true crime pod­caster.   Anton discusses this further with Nules Ní Chleirigh is host of the Ireland Crimes and Mystery Podcast.

Now 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 Gina London, Leadership Communications expert and Sunday Independent Columnist.

Over 19,000 vehicles were seized by An Garda Síochána for driving without insurance in 2025, a new report published by the Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Ireland has revealed. To discuss these findings further Anton spoke to Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Ireland CEO David Fitzgerald.

A protest is taking place tomorrow against the Hoxton, a new hotel in Dublin seeking a High Court injunction over noise levels from Yamamori Izakaya, a late-night music venue next door.  Representatives for the hotel have said music levels resulted in complaints from guests and the closure of 31 of its 129 bedrooms.   Speaking to Anton this morning was Eoghan O’Ceannabháin, Musician, pro...

Along with no alcohol and no drugs, young people making their Confirmation pledges will now promise not to vape until they’re 18 years old. For more on this Anton spoke to Bishop Michael Router of the Irish Bishop’s Drug’s .

The US wants to build a “new world order”, according to its secretary of state Marco Rubio. He told European leaders at the Munich Security Conference that it must leave behind postwar “delusions” on trade,  deindustrialisation, green policies and mass migration.   All to discuss with Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics at DCU who is in Munich.

Gardaí say they are following a definite line of inquiry following a three-car collision in Co Limerick. The collision claimed the life of a nurse Áine O'Reilly, who was on her way to work on Friday night.    Anton spoke to Noreen Stokes, Fine Gael Councillor for Cappamore-Kilmallock in Limerick.

The highly anticipated film adaptation of Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights is now released in cinemas all across Ireland but its already leaving fans of the tragic love story cold.    So, it begs the question, do film adaptations ever live up to a novel’s expectation?  Anton asked Emily Ash Powell, writer and former Editorial Head of the dating app Bumble .  

Henry McGowan has been found not guilty for the murder of his father by reason of insanity.    The jury accepted evidence that the 31-year-old was suffering from schizoaffective disorder when he killed his father at the Ballyfin Demesne hotel. But what happens when someone is found not guilty by reason of insanity? All to discuss with Trina O’Connor, Criminologist .  

Following the tragic death of 16-year-old Grace Lynch in Finglas in January many people have been calling for the Government to implemented stricter rules on e-bikes.  Green Party councilor Conor Dowling for Dun Laoghaire Rathdown thinks that we should be promoting e-bikes in order to improve road safety, believing that they are part of the solution. Conor spoke to Anton this morning.

There is a nationwide Status Yellow Low Temperature in place until Saturday.  To get the latest on this, Anton spoke to Donal Egan, Met Eireann Meteorologist.  Also we heard from David Martin, Senior Public Relations Manager, Road Safety Authority, Graeme McQueen Media Relations at the DAA.   Uisce Éireann is reminding households to take a few simple steps to protect their...

The FAI has confirmed that Ireland will play against Israel in the UEFA Nations League to avoid disqualification.  This is despite FAI calls to ban Israel from European club and international competitions.    Anton gets reaction to this with Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Labour MEP and also Daniel Epstein O’Dowd, Spokesperson with Ireland Israel Alliance .  

It's Valentine's weekend so with thought we would bring you a special Kidstalk. Henry McKean met the kids at St Molagas Balbriggan, North County Dublin.

Now 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 Former Tanaiste and Minister for Justice Francis Fitzgerald.

Overgrown roadside hedges can seriously put lives at risk by blocking road signs and forcing vehicles into oncoming traffic.       Anton discusses further with Barry Kehoe, Chair of the County and City Management Association on Transport, Infrastructure and Networks Committee and Chief Executive of Westmeath County Council. 

The role of a stay-at-home parent is now valued at over 60 thousand euro per year. That’s according to new research from Royal London Ireland whose Senior Propositions Executive Karen O’Flaherty explain the research. Anton discusses these findings with Susanne Rogers Research and Policy Analyst at Social Justice Ireland.

Trinity College Dublin will become a vape-free campus from March 18th. Members of the Trinity Health team will be monitoring the campus, asking students, staff and visitors do not smoke.   Anton spoke to Martina Mullin, Healthy Campus Manager at Trinity College Dublin on this new initiative.  

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is leading a large U.S. delegation this week to the Munich Security Conference, one year on from US Vice-President JD Vance’s bombshell speech castigating Europe for its policies on migration and free speech. We get the latest on this with Irish Times Journalist Derek Scally is at the conference in Munich.

More than 1,600 cases of sexually transmitted infections were recorded in Ireland in the first four weeks of this year, which is an increase of over 500 versus the same period last year.   Joining Anton to discuss this is Dr Aisling Loy Consultant in Genito- Urinary Medicine at St James hospital and Himerus health.     

Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek has died at aged 48 following a three-year battle with cancer.  The actor was best known for his role in the iconic TV show, playing Dawson Leery.   We look back on his life and career with Brian Lloyd, Entertainment Journalist.

There is growing concern among young people about abusive behaviours in relationships.  That’s according to Women’s Aid, who are today launching a campaign aimed at teaching young people what red flags they should be on the look out for.  To hear all about the campaign Mary Hayes is the Coordinator of the “Too Into You” campaign joined Anton on the show.

Dublin City Council has opened a public consultation for its 80-million-euro design for a pedestrianised College Green plaza – eight years since the last plaza plans were rejected by An Bord Pleanála.   Olivia Kelly, Dublin Editor for the Irish Times explained what’s on offer. To discuss this more we heard from Dr Carole Pollard, former president of the Royal Institute of Architects of Irelan...

The Oireachtas Education Committee has been examining changes to the new primary school curriculum, with TD Ruth Coppinger arguing that it will still allow too much religion to be taught. Anton discusses this further with Alan Whelan, President of Catholic Secondary School’s Parent’s Association and Michael Nugent, Chair of Atheist Ireland.