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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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October 22 · 4 min
Jeffrey Donaldson being investigated over alleged rape inside Parliament
Jailed former Democratic Unionist Party leader Jeffrey Donaldson is being investigated by London police about an alleged rape of a woman inside the Houses of Parliament, the BBC have revealed. With more on this Anton spoke to James McCarthy, Political Reporter with Belfast Live and The Daily Mirror Northern Ireland.
October 22 · 4 min
Storm Austen to bring intense rain
Two Status Orange rain warnings have been issued for six counties as Storm Austen is set to hit Ireland this evening. We get the latest on the incoming rain warnings with Alan O Reilly of Carlow Weather.
October 21 · 3 min
The GRA are calling for more resources
Arrests have been made in two different cases of wrong way driving on the M50 this week. The Garda Representative Association are calling for more resources and protocols to be put into place.. Speaking to Jonathan this morning was James Morrisroe, Deputy General Secretary of the Garda Representative Association.
October 21 · 7 min
Advice on renewing your health insurance policy
Health insurance customers are being urged to review their policies, with around 40 plans identified as potentially poor value for money Premiums have risen while benefits have been reduced, leaving many paying more for less. For best advice on managing your health insurance policy we heard from Dermot Goode of Health insurance Ireland.ie.
October 21 · 7 min
Should we scrap the Triple Lock?
Opposition parties are joining forces to fight the Government’s plans to abolish the Triple Lock on Irish Defence Forces deployments. The first major Dáil debate on the controversial legislation takes place later today. Speaking to Jonathan ahead of the debate was People Before Profit TD, Paul Murphy and also Cathal Berry, Former Army Ranger.
October 21 · 6 min
Brian Stack's family to receive formal State apology today
The family of murdered prison officer Brian Stack is due to receive a formal State apology today for failings in the investigation into his killing by the IRA in 1983. More than 40 years on, no one has been brought to justice. Speaking to Jonathan this morning was the son of the murdered prison officer Brain Stack, Austin Stack.
October 21 · 11 min
New National Maternity Hospital in Dublin gets go ahead
The Government has given the green light for construction of the long-awaited new National Maternity Hospital in Dublin, with work expected to begin early next year. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Health Minister, Jennifer Carroll Mac Niell.
October 21 · 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 Alex White Senior Counsellor and Former Minister.
October 21 · 3 min
Households are the biggest contributors to food waste
One in ten Irish people say they are throwing more food away than last year. This comes despite increases in the cost of living with 43% of Irish adults say they are not concerned about food waste in their homes. Jonathan discusses these findings with Machaela O’Leary, Key Accounts Manager with Too Good to Go.
October 21 · 4 min
A Beluga Whale was spotted off the coast of Donegal Bay
A Beluga Whale was spotted off the coast of Donegal Bay on Saturday, marking the second ever confirmed sighing of a beluga whale in Irish waters. Speaking to Jonathan was Pádraig Whooley, Sightings Officer with the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group.
October 21 · 5 min
Further arrests relating to Waterford arson attack
Three more people have been arrested in connection with the arson attack and murder of Kim and Philip English and their sons, Callum, and Jayden. We get the latest on this from Broadcaster with Waterford Local Radio, Damien Tiernan.
October 20 · 4 min
Venomous spider expected to make its way indoors
The National Poisons Information Centre has warned Irish households of a venomous spider that's expected to make its way indoors in the coming months. Anton Savage was joined by Collie Ennis, Biodiversity Officer and Zoology Research Associate at Trinity College Dublin to discuss.
October 20 · 4 min
Partial curfews to be rolled out in France
Partial curfews are to be rolled out in France in an attempt to prevent more riots taking place across the country. Naomi O'Leary, Europe Correspondent for The Irish Times joined Anton Savage to discuss.
October 20 · 5 min
Solicitor strikes over new payment reforms continue
Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan has accused solicitors of targeting rape cases during their legal aid protest. Solicitors deny the claim. Anton Savage was joined by solicitor, Michael Finucane to discuss.
October 20 · 9 min
Could pubs and clubs closing earlier reduce violence?
Alcohol Action Ireland will today recommend to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to reduce alcohol trading hours among other things in order to combat alcohol’s role in unprovoked assaults. Dr Sheila Gilheany CEO of Alcohol Action Ireland joined Anton Savage on the show to discuss.
October 20 · 6 min
Talks on a new public sector pay deal continue
Talks on a new public sector pay deal have concluded last night after about five hours of negotiations. The talks get underway again this morning. Unite deputy regional secretary, Tom Fitzgerald joined Anton Savage on the show to discuss.
October 20 · 6 min
Michael Healy-Rae on rural road safety
There have been numerous incidents of deer causing danger to drivers and the issue going underreported. Independent TD for County Kerry, Michael Healy-Rae joined Anton Savage on the show to discuss rural road safety.
October 20 · 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 David Mc Redmond Former CEO of An Post.
October 20 · 4 min
Why can’t we stop laughing once we start?
Have you ever laughed so much that you couldn’t stop? There’s actually science behind it! Different brain networks control laughter, linking it to emotions, pleasure and social connection. Sophie Scott Professor of Cognitive Psychology, University College London joined us on the show to discuss.
October 20 · 4 min
New trains due next year to tackle overcrowding
New battery-electric trains are due to enter service next year in a bid to ease overcrowding on Irish rail services. Brian Caulfield, Professor in Transportation at the School of Engineering at Trinity College joined Anton Savage on the show to discuss if they will make a difference.

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