Newstalk Breakfast

New laws to remove Dublin Airport’s passenger cap and prevent any future caps  are set to be approved by Cabinet tomorrow, according to the Business Post.   We get reaction to this with Louise O’Leary, spokesperson for Children’s Rights Over Flights .  

 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 Aisling O’Rourke, the Communications Coach.

Manicure, shellac, acrylic and a lot of venting. Newstalk’s Sarah Madden investigates the role of nail techs as therapists.

Two-thirds of people still prefer physical books compared to e-books or audiobooks, according to new research from the Local Government Management Agency.  Also physical books continue to anchor reading habits, even in a highly digital world.   Anton discusses the research findings with Stuart Hamilton, Head of Libraries Development at the LGMA. 

Morgan McSweeney, Keir Starmer’s chief of staff has quit his role as the British prime minister’s closest aide amid anger over his role in the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador.     We get the latest on this with Adam Boulton, Political Commentator and former Sky News Political Editor.

Panda Recycling, one of the largest waste collection companies in Ireland, is hitting thousands of households with a 9 per cent price rise. We discuss further with Charlie Weston, Personal Finance editor with the Irish Independent. 

Dubliners across the city are still reeling in the tragic incident of a bus crash on North Earl Street. Gardaí later confirmed that one man had been declared dead at the scene, and that three other adults had been taken to hospital with injuries varying severity.   Speaking to Anton was Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central. 

The latest on the weather around the country! First we head to Aughrim where Barry Whyte, Bauer Media Chief Reporter. We also heard from Newstalk reporter Sarah Madden is in Dundalk at the moment and reporter Josh Crosbie was in North Co Dublin. The rain has caused disruptions to commuters right across Dublin and surrounding areas. To get the latest with regard to the rail and bus network Anton sp...

“You’re in our country. Tonight I’m going to your country.” Those were the words of DUP MP Gregory Campbell during an official visit by President Catherine Connolly to Derry and he joined Anton this morning on the show.

Do people treat each other differently based purely on the appearance of hair on their heads?  One person in a unique position to answer that questions is Psychoanalyst and Author Anouchka Grose. 

One person is dead and three others are injured after a Bus Éireann double-decker bus crashed in Dublin’s North Inner City yesterday afternoon.   Emily Keegan, Newstalk reporter brought us the latest.

Women are less likely to receive a diagnosis for autism during their childhood. That’s according to new research led by the Karolinska Institute in Sweden scrutinised the diagnosis rates of autism between 1985 and 2020.   To discuss the findings of the research Anton spoke to Eleanor McSherry, Former head of Autism Studies at University College Cork and Neurodiversity Expert. 

With orange and yellow rain warnings in place across 12 counties until later today, what can we expect weatherwise for the weekend ahead?  Speaking to Anton this morning was Alan O’Reilly from Carlow Weather and Keith Leonard, Chairperson of the National Emergency Co-ordination Group. 

There is an ongoing cost-of-living crisis in Ireland that needs to be urgently addressed by the government. That’s according to a private members motion to be debated in the Dáil this evening.  To debate this further was Richard Boyd Barrett People Before Profit TD supporting the motion and Fine Gael TD Michael Murphy for Tipperary S...

Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern joined Anton in studio to discuss global politics, a path to peace, and former Northern Ireland Secretary Peter Mandelson and Former Special Envoy to Northern Ireland George Mitchell's reported links to Jeffrey Epstein.

British Justice Secretary David Lammy has described an Irish bus driver who was sacked after chasing a thief as a hero.  He told the house of commons that Mark Hehir, originally from Limerick and now living in north-west London, deserves public support. Mark spoke to Anton this morning,

When couples break up, a division of assets occurs who will get the house, who will get the car, but what about who will get the friend group?  All to chat about with  Dr Denise Taylor, Psychologist and Author of Rethinking Retirement for Positive Ageing . 

Ireland will not follow other European countries and pass a law creating a social media ban for children in the short term. Media Minister Patrick O’Donovan has said any change to social media regulations will be “incremental” in Ireland.   With us to discuss more is Ollwyn Moran Neurological developmental therapist founder of Cogni Kids.

Waterford is under a Status Orange rain warning with further warning to kicking in in Dublin while 9 other counties across the country are under a yellow warning  There are particular concerns for Wicklow, following a week of heavy rain and flooding, about further devastation to communities. Reporting from Wicklow was Newstalk’s Chief Reporter Barry Whyte.

Now it’s time for “Between the Lines”, 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 Journalist and Broadcaster Flor McCarthy.

“A neighbourhood is not a car park”, according to David Healy, Green Party Councillor for Howth-Malahide, who has a new vision for housing and car spaces. Anton asked David what he is proposing.

Both primary and post-primary schools are struggling to find teachers for both long-term and short-term positions – with Dublin and other urban areas the worst hit.  So how can the Government increase supply?  Anton asked Kieran Christie, ASTI General Secretary.

Last night, TDs debated the Government’s latest Residential Tenancies Bill, which will see rents capped at two per cent annually for all homes except new apartments.    But will this new bill actually help solve the rental crisis, or will it in fact cause greater issues for Ireland’s housing supply? All to discuss with Colm Lauder, Founding Partner at Lauder Teacher and Contributor...

A Status Orange Rain Warning is in place for Waterford with a further orange warning kicking in in Dublin and Wicklow from 12pm Eight other counties are also under a Status Yellow Rain warning after weeks of heavy rain and flooding.  Anton get the latest on the weather warning with Gerry Murphy, Meteorologist at Met Eireann. 

About 30 IFA members are continuing a sit-down protest inside Bord Bia’s Dublin offices, escalating their campaign for the removal of chair Larry Murrin.   We heard from Francie Gorman, President of the Irish Farmers Association.