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Presented by Anton Savage, a seasoned broadcaster and communications expert, this show has everything you need – and want – to know first thing each morning, brought to you with insight, intelligence and wit.

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Tuesday · 5 min
Today Israelis will go to the polls
Today Israelis will go to the polls for the first since the October 7th attack to elect a new Government. To look ahead to today was Asher Fredman, Executive Director of the Misgav Institute for National Security and Director for Israel at the Abraham Accords Peace Institute.
Tuesday · 4 min
How pilot fatigue is managed in Ireland
Around half of European pilots say that they flew fatigued recently while three out of four have experienced “micro sleeps” while on duty. That is according to new research from the European Cockpit Association. Anton discussed these findings with Airport safety and Security Auditor Kevin Byrne.
October 23 · 4 min
Who will be the next Bond.. James Bond?
The search for the next James Bond could be nearing its end. This comes with Amazon MGM Studios reportedly preparing final auditions over the coming week. We get the details from Entertainment Journalist Brian Lloyd.
October 23 · 4 min
How can daylight savings affect people?
The clocks go back this Sunday, giving us an extra hour in bed. Some welcome the change, but others say the darker evenings can take a toll! To explain all was Health Psychologist, Neuroscientist and Author, Dr. Sabina Brennan.
October 23 · 2 min
The app that could save pubs
We hear about an app where you can buy your friends and family drinks or food, without even being there. To tell Anton all was Founder and Publican of Gr8NiteOut, Sheila Gaughan.
October 23 · 4 min
Scale of cyber-security flaw 'unprecedented'
Organisations around the world are scrambling to protect their systems after critical security flaws were discovered. The UK Government has already taken dozens of services offline as a precaution. For more on this Anton spoke to Paul Dywer, CEO of Cyber Risk International and President International Cyber Threat Task Force.
October 23 · 7 min
Weather and travel updates for the weekend ahead
We get weather and travel updates for the weekend ahead with Cathal Nolan, Climate Scientist at UCC and the founder of Ireland’s Weather Channel. Also speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Barry Kenny, Head of Corporate Communications at Iarnrod Eireann.
October 23 · 5 min
A majority of businesses say Dublin city is not safe!
Dublin Chamber have just released a survey 51% of businesses say Dublin is becoming less safe. While 1 in 3 businesses say employee safety concerns are impacting their willingness to work or travel in the city. Speaking to Anton was Stephen Browne, Head of Public Affairs with Dublin Chamber.
October 23 · 6 min
Should Britain return Irish artefacts held in its museums?
"The Annals of Inisfallen are part of Irish history. They don’t belong in a British library". So says Dr. Chris Doyle, Lecturer in Medieval History at the University of Galway.
October 23 · 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 Ronan McGreevy, News Reporter, Irish Times.
October 23 · 4 min
AI video used to promote Christmas in Limerick
Limerick councillors have criticised an AI video that is being used to promote Christmas in Limerick. We get reaction to this with Elisa O'Donovan, Social Democrats Councillor for Limerick City West.
October 23 · 4 min
A call for a basic income for local food farmers
Talamh Beo have released their ‘Basic Income for Local Food Farmers’ policy proposal which call for a basic income support to farmers committed to feeding their local areas. Anton gets the details from Fergal Anderson a farmer in East Galway and a member of Talamh Beo.
October 23 · 3 min
An update on the weather warning across the country
The first named storm of the year has hit as Storm Austen brings risks of flooding, fallen debris, and difficult travelling conditions. Munster and Leinster are under yellow rain warnings while Cork, Kerry, Waterford, Dublin, Wicklow, and Wexford are all under orange warnings. Anton get the latest on the weather today and for the weekend with Met Éireann forecaster Andrew Doran-Sherlock.
October 22 · 4 min
How can we curb antisocial behaviour in Dublin City?
Would giving out social welfare payments at the GPO curb antisocial behaviour. To discuss this further is Richard Guiney, the former CEO of Dublin Town and Managing Director of Richard Guiney Consulting.
October 22 · 8 min
Hospital apologises to Michelle Craughwell for cancer diagnosis delay
University Hospital Galway has apologised to a 28-year-old Michelle Craughwell from Tuam in Co Galway for deficiencies in radiology care after her diagnosis of cancer was delayed for two years. Michelle spoke to Anton this morning.
October 22 · 5 min
Ireland’s air quality is improving
Ireland’s air quality is improving, with pollutants decreasing. But more progress is needed to meet stricter 2030 limits, according to a new report from the Environmental Protection Agency. To discuss the findings with Anton was Warren Phelan, Programme Manager of the Environmental Monitoring and Surveillance Programme.
October 22 · 6 min
The procurement of hot school meals
The Public Accounts Committee will today be looking at a new report from the Comptroller and Auditor General on the Hot School Meals programme For more on this was Aidan Farrelly, Social Democrats TD for Kildare North and Member of the Public Accounts Committee.
October 22 · 8 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 Former Political Journalist Brian Dowling.
October 22 · 3 min
Why are we struggling to sleep?
Getting a good night’s sleep is becoming increasingly difficult across Europe, with climate change, technology and work pressures all playing a role Speaking to Anton to discuss further was Fran Pilkington-Cheney Co-lead author of the paper & Lecturer in Psychology and Sleep at Nottingham Trent University (NTU).
October 22 · 4 min
The scourge of illegal fireworks
The sound of fireworks are becoming more and more frequent as the evenings draw in and Halloween comes closer. But the vast majority of fireworks in this country are set off illegally. So where and how are people getting their hands on them? Reporter Bairbre Holmes went to find out.

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