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  • October 12 · 4 min

    Public sector strike goes ahead on Wednesday

    Preparations are under way for one-day work stoppage on Wednesday by more than 300,000 public sector workers. Anton gets an update on this with Newstalk’s Political Correspondent, Sean Defoe.

  • October 9 · 5 min

    International Day of the Girl is this Sunday

    This Sunday is International Day of the Girl. But what inequalities are girls still facing in 2026, and how far have we really come? Human rights lawyer and Plan International Ambassador, Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC joined Jonathan this morning.

  • October 9 · 7 min

    Gardaí launch investigation into destroyed Limerick house

    Videos have been posted online over the last few days showing group of youths destroying a house in Limerick. The group tore holes in the ceiling and threw furniture through windows. Gardaí have launched an investigation into the incident. For the latest on this we heard from Freelance Journalist David Raleigh.

  • October 9 · 7 min

    Firing squad execution to be livestreamed

    The public will be able to watch the execution of a former US Army major by firing squad, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has said. For reaction to this Jonathan spoke to Criminologist Trina O’Connor.

  • October 9 · 5 min

    The latest on the Russia-Ukraine war

    The war in Ukraine is escalating, with at least 30 people killed in a Russian strike on buses. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is warning the conflict could become much broader For the latest on this Jonathan spoke to Sean Bell, Former Fighter pilot and now Military Analyst and Co-Host of the Red Matrix podcast.

  • October 9 · 6 min

    ASTI join plans for second day of national strikes in October

    The Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland have announced they will join other unions for a second day of strikes on October 21st, along with a national strike on October 14th. For the latest on the Jonathan spoke to Linda Kelly the ASTI General Secretary.

  • October 9 · 6 min

    Did You See?

    We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Jonathan this morning was Imasha Costa, Reporter with Irish Examiner.

  • October 9 · 4 min

    It's World Egg Day how egg-citing!

    Today is World Egg Day. How do you like your eggs? Scrambled, fried, poached? Eggs are more popular than ever and a firm favourite in Irish homes. Speaking to Jonathan this morning was Aileen Cox Blundell Registered Associate Nutritionist.

  • October 9 · 5 min

    How much better off will people be from Budget 2027?

    A new ESRI report says Budget 2027 tax and welfare measures keep pace with forecast inflation for 2027. To look at these findings was Dr Karina Doorley Senior Research Officer and Author of the report.

  • October 9 · 4 min

    The latest from the Robert O'Connor trial

    32-year-old Robert O’Connor has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to the murder of his parents and younger brother last September. We get the latest from the Central Criminal Court with Frank Greaney, Newstalk’s Courts Correspondent.

  • October 8 · 8 min

    The RSA hold their annual conference today

    Today, the Road Safety Authority will hold their annual conference, this year focused on the risks young drivers face on the road. Joining Anton ahead of the conference was Research Manager with the RSA Velma Burns.

  • October 8 · 7 min

    The INMO is staging lunchtime protests today

    The INMO is staging lunchtime protests across the country today over cost-of-living pressures and staffing levels. Speaking to Anton ahead of the lunchtime protests was Phil Ní Sheaghda the INMO General Secretary.

  • October 8 · 5 min

    Measuring how noisy your town is!

    Residents in Dun Laoghaire- Rathdown bothered by cars, trains and other sounds can now find out just how noisy their area is. With new real-time noise monitors installed across the region. To explain more about these new monitors was Dr Eoin King, Noise Specialist based at the University of Galway and Director of the Galway Sound Lab.

  • October 8 · 7 min

    Did You See?

    We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Richard Bruton, Former Minister and Chair of Two Voluntary Bodies.

  • October 8 · 4 min

    Executions are continuing across the US

    Executions are continuing across the US, despite the failed lethal injection of death row inmate Christa Pike. Her lawyers were in court yesterday evening seeking answers over the botched execution. To discuss this further with Anton was Maya Foa Chief Executive Officer at Reprieve.

  • October 8 · 6 min

    Cocaine use causes severe nose and throat damage

    Irish surgeons are warning of increasingly severe nose and throat damage linked to cocaine use .New guidance says the damage can go far beyond the familiar “hole in the nose”. In some cases destroying the nose and roof of the mouth. Speaking to Anton was Consultant surgeon Mona Thornton of the Irish Rhinologic Society.

  • October 8 · 4 min

    The latest on the suspected plague case in Russia

    We discuss latest on the suspected plague case in Russia. The WHO are seeking answers over the death of a laboratory worker, while Moscow insists there’s no epidemic risk. Speaking to Anton was Emanuelle Chaze, Ukraine Correspondent for Radio France International & France 24.

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