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Tuesday · 4 min
You can shape the future of bike-sharing in the city
Dublin City Council are investigating new options for bike-sharing services. This comes as the contract with its current providers is ending in 2027. Speaking to Anton with more on this was Ray Cunningham, Green Party Councillor for Ballyfermot-Drimnagh, Dublin City Council.
Tuesday · 5 min
The importance of your heart health
After having a full-blown heart attack and 19 stents inserted Mark Sherry backing a new Irish Heart Foundation campaign. Mark Sherry explained his health journey and gave details on the new Irish Heart Foundation campaign.
Tuesday · 5 min
President Trump insists the US will hit Iran 'hard'
US President Donald Trump has vowed a retaliation to Iran's strikes on US bases in Jordan. It comes after the US and Iran trade blows for the first time in a month, calling into question when a true peace deal will come in. Anton discusses this further with Paul Rogers, Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies at Bradford University.
Monday · 3 min
Keeping your Microsoft Teams account safe from hackers
Watch out Microsoft Teams users. Hackers are spreading a dangerous new phishing scam. Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly brought us the details.
Monday · 4 min
Increased childcare subsidies for 47,000 children from today
From today, the threshold for the Income-Assessed subsidies through the National Childcare Scheme has expanded to include families on higher incomes. The Department of Children has said this will benefit a further 47,000 children in Ireland access childcare. Elaine Dunne, Chair of the Federation of Early Childhood Providers spoke to Anton this morning.
Monday · 7 min
Should parents should be fined for their children’s crimes?
Up to 1,000 children have been classed as "prolific offenders" as the Government plans more youth diversion projects. Some Fianna Fáil TDs say parents should be financially penalised for their children’s crimes. Speaking to Anton this morning was Seámus McGrath, Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South-Central.
Monday · 11 min
New personal investment accounts to be announced today
New personal investment accounts will be announced today by Simon Harris. It will let savers invest in shares, bonds and ETFs without deemed disposal tax, aiming to unlock some of the €157bn held in low-interest deposits. Anton got the details with Patricia Callan, Financial Services Ireland Director.
Monday · 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 Harry Browne Media Lecturer in TUD and Host of the Ditch podcast.
Monday · 5 min
EP boss defends crowd control measures
Electric Picnic boss Melvin Benn has strongly defended the festival’s organisation and crowd safety provisions following a crowd collapse at a too-small venue on Friday night. One festival goer who was there told The Journal it was “like a silent bomb blast, the most terrifying thing ever”. Speaking to Anton was Valerie Flynn, Journalist with the Journal.ie.
Monday · 7 min
Farming groups call for crackdown on inheritance tax loophole
Pressure is growing on the Government to stop wealthy investors from exploiting inheritance tax rules. Which they buy large areas of farmland and passing them on to their children with little or no tax to pay. With more on this Anton spoke to Francie Gorman, President of the Irish Farmers Association.
Monday · 4 min
Why are TV shows shorter and taking longer to make?
The newly released show “Adults” which has been described as the Gen Z version of Friends. But unlike Friends with 24 episodes per season, Adults has 8 episodes which took about 18 months to make. Why are TV shows shorter but seem to take longer to make? Anton asked Brian Lloyd, Entertainment Journalist.
Monday · 6 min
Iceland votes against restarting EU membership talks
Iceland has voted against resuming talks on joining the European Union 13 years after they were broken off. With more on this Anton spoke to Ray Bassett, Former Senior Irish Diplomat.
Monday · 4 min
At least eight die as ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus
At least eight people are dead, with 17 still missing and 237 rescued after a passenger vessel capsized off northern Cyprus. We get the latest on this with Borzou Daragahi, Journalist and Founder of Badlands Newsletter.
Friday · 5 min
Treachery, backstabbing and bare-faced lies!
Treachery, backstabbing and bare-faced lies are all back on our TVs this weekend. The Traitors Ireland returns for its second season. With Anton discuss what might lie ahead is Vanessa Ogbonna, Presenter and the winner of season 1.
Friday · 4 min
Will the rain take centre stage at Electric Picnic?
Bring your tents, bring your friends and bring your wellies! People with early access to Electric Picnic yesterday were met with torrential rain, but will it clear up over the weekend? Alan O'Reilly from Carlow Weather brings us a weather update for the Electric Picnic.
Friday · 5 min
Killarney hit by the " worst flooding in a lifetime"
Most of the town of Killarney in Co Kerry was hit by the" worst flooding in a lifetime" last night, according to its mayor.  We get an update on the situation there with Mayor of Killarney Councillor John O'Donoghue.
Friday · 4 min
Female Garda applicants have a consistently higher failure rate in physical competency tests
Women applying to work for An Garda Síochána have a consistently higher failure rate in the physical competency test they have to pass before joining the force. That’s according to information obtained by the Irish Examiner. Speaking to Anton to discuss these finding was , Irish Examiner Reporter Neil Michael.
Friday · 10 min
Andy Burnham says border poll on united Ireland ‘off the table’
A Border poll on a united Ireland is “off the table”, Andy Burnham has said on his first visit to Northern Ireland as UK prime minister. With reaction to this Anton spoke to DUP MP Gregory Campbell and also John Finucane, Sinn Féin MP for North Belfast.
Friday · 6 min
The must see and hear at Electric Picnic
Electric Picnic returns to Stradbally Hall in Co Laois from Friday 28 to Sunday 30 August, with 80,000 festival-goers expected to attend. More than 800 performances are planned across 50 stages, with Lewis Capaldi, Gorillaz and Fontaines D.C. taking the headline slots on the Main Stage. Dave Fanning told Anton what is looking forward to seeing on stage this weekend.
Friday · 3 min
Are you planning to switch your mortgage?
There has been a big jump in the number of homeowners planning to switch their mortgage, according to new data. Close to 900 homeowners got the all-clear to switch mortgage provider last month, according to the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland. We get the details from Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor, Irish Independent.

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