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August 27 · 6 min
A call for a fossil fuel inflation fund
The Green Party has called on the Minister for Public Expenditure to make provision for a once-off Fossil Fuel Inflation Fund. This fund would be as part of Budget 2027 to protect households from ongoing/renewed energy inflation. Roderic O’Gorman, Leader of the Green Party and TD for Dublin West spoke to Anton with more on this.
August 27 · 6 min
The latest on the devastating landslide in Nepal
At least 160 are dead following a devastating landslide and flash floods in Nepal. Two Irish nationals are among the hundreds of missing tourists. For an update on the situation there Anton spoke to Rachel Clayton is South Asia Correspondent for the ABC.
August 26 · 3 min
The legacy of the late great Dolly Parton
Tom Dunne joined Anton to chat further about the legacy of Dolly Parton who passed away at the age of 80.
August 26 · 6 min
Garda recruitment continues to fall short of targets
The Government will fail to meet its recruitment targets for An Garda Síochána once more this year according to figures released to Sinn Féin TD Mark Ward. To discuss these finding was John Joe O’Connell, Vice President of the GRA.
August 26 · 8 min
Advice on navigating your CAO offers
Today, CAO applicants across the country will receive their offers for third-level education. With us to give advice on how to prepare, and what to do once you get your offer was Gemma Lawlor, Guidance Counsellor at Tyndall College Carlow.
August 26 · 9 min
Remembering Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton died on August 25, 2026, aged 80, in Nashville, Tennessee. Her family announced her death, with her nephew Bryan Seaver sharing the news publicly. Looking back on her legacy was Priest and broadcaster Fr Brian D’Arcy and country music star Lisa McHugh.
August 26 · 7 min
Commercial unit vacancy dips slightly for the first time since 2013
Commercial unit vacancy fell slightly in the second quarter of the year for the first time. This is since GeoDirectory began reporting the data in 2013. To bring us through the details was Dara Keogh the CEO of GeoDirectory.
August 26 · 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 Frances Fitzgerald, Former Tanaiste and currently a member of G7 Equality Advisory Council.
August 26 · 5 min
Dublin civil servant accused of leaking sensitive government
A Dublin civil servant accused of leaking sensitive government information to a hostile foreign power now faces extra charges. Charges including breaking the Official Secrets Act. We get the details from Court Reporter Tom Tuite.
August 26 · 3 min
Active Travel Investment Programme research findings
New research from the NTA has shown that every one euro invested in active travel this decade generates almost four euro in benefits to society. We get the details from Conor Geraghty is Head of Active Travel with the NTA.
August 26 · 4 min
TUI ballots for potential strike action
The Teachers Union of Ireland has announced that it will ballot its members for industrial action. This is over the lack of implementation of a one percent salary increase as part of an agreement on the new senior cycle. Speaking to Anton was Michael Gillespie, the General Secretary of the TUI.
August 26 · 6 min
The life and legacy of Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton died on August 25, 2026, aged 80, in Nashville, Tennessee. Her family announced her death, with her nephew Bryan Seaver sharing the news publicly announcing in a video posted on social media. Speaking to Anton was Baylen Leonard, Country Music Broadcaster and Native Tennessean.
August 25 · 4 min
Should the state have a 90 Day food stockpile?
Climate change and supply chain threats to our import-dependent food system should impel us to stockpile food, just as we do with oil That is the thoughts of Environmental Journalist and Commentator John Gibbons who joined Anton this morning to explain why.
August 25 · 3 min
Illegal number plates
A motorist is fined on average every 45 minutes for non-compliant car licence plates. The revelation came as new figures revealed a whopping €502,440 in fines have been issued since October 2025 for motorists who insist on using non-compliant licence plates on Irish roads. The peak month for fines was November when gardaí issued 1,451 fines for illegal number plates. Ger Herbert Motoring Editor Sunday Independent joined Anton on air this morning.
August 25 · 4 min
Oberstown staff will be back on strike today
Members of the Fórsa trade union employed at the Oberstown Children Detention Campus in Dublin will engage in a 12-hour strike later today and a 48-hour strike from Monday 31 August. The industrial action is the fourth in a series of planned weekly work stoppages, which began earlier this month in a dispute over resourcing and staffing levels. Niall Shanahan Media Relations Director for Forsa joined Anton to discuss.
August 25 · 6 min
The hosepipe ban has been extended in 13 counties
Uisce Eireann has extended the hosepipe ban for 13 counties until September 30th, while 13 other counties will see the ban lifted today. Joining Anton to explore this further was Member of the DCU Water Institute, an expert in water and environmental technologies, Dr Jenny Lawler.
August 25 · 7 min
Iran faces 'greatest financial offensive ever'
The US has announced a host of sanctions against Iran and its supporters as part of what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said was "the single greatest financial offensive ever". Labelling it an "economic D-Day" for Iran, Bessent said the US would sever all economic ties with the country and added that any nation financially partnering with Iran would also be isolated. Duncan Bullivant, CEO of Henderson Risk Group, Former British Army Officer & Former UK Diplomat joined Anton this morning.
August 25 · 3 min
The funeral of the final teen from the M9 crash to be held today
The funeral of the final M9 crash teen is to be held on Tuesday following mass in the same church in Co Kildare where the service for 15-year-old Joey Carthy took place on Friday. Jack Kennedy, from Greenhills, funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday at 11am at St. Michael's Parish Church, Athy, ahead of a private cremation later that afternoon. Kennedy was one of five teens who lost their lives when the car they were travelling in drove against the flow of traffic on the M9 before colliding with another car. Newstalk's Chief reporter Barry Whyte joined Anton.
August 25 · 5 min
Right-to-repair law takes effect
Irish consumers anxious to repair washing machines, phones, vacuum cleaners and other household goods rather than replace them when they break down are being given new rights and supports under EU-wide rules coming into force this week. To explore this further, Anton was joined by Alan Dillon, Minister of State for Employment, Small Business and Retail.
August 25 · 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 Anton this morning was Eamon Ryan, Former Environment Minister and Chair of the European Commission Housing Advisory Board.

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