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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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  • August 24 · 4 min

    How much is it costing to rent where you live?

    Dublin rents are still going up, the average rent for a two-bed is now €2,634 a month, up 6.5% on this time last year. Across the country, rents jumped another 1.4% between March and June. That’s according to the latest Daft.ie Rental Report. To discuss the finding with Anton was Economist at Trinity College Dublin & Author of the report, Ronan Lyons.

  • August 24 · 5 min

    TikTok refusal to come before Oireachtas Committee

    TikTok last week declined an invitation to appear before the Oireachtas Media Committee. This comes following criticism of the company in the aftermath of this month’s motorway crashes and joyriding content on their platform. Is it time for a ban to potentially be considered at EU level? Anton asked Barry Andrews, Fianna Fáil MEP for Dublin and Chair of the Development Committee in the European Parliament.

  • August 24 · 5 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.

  • August 24 · 3 min

    Murder investigation launched after death of Brazilian woman

    Gardai have launched a murder investigation following the death of a Brazilian woman at an apartment in Limerick City on Friday. With more details on this Anton spoke to David Raleigh, Freelance journalist based in the Mid-West.

  • August 24 · 6 min

    The most complained about retailers from the CCPC

    Over twenty two thousand consumers contacted the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission’s helpline in the first half of the year to report issues with goods and suppliers. Speaking to Anton this morning was Aoibhín de Búrca   Director of Communications and Consumer Information, CCPC.

  • August 24 · 6 min

    No new tax breaks for developers

    There will be no new tax breaks for developers in the upcoming budget. This comes as Housing Minister James Browne has said the “dysfunctional” housing market needs to learn to stand on its own two feet. Speaking to Anton with reaction Conor O'Connell, Director of Housing and Planning at Construction Industry Federation.

  • August 24 · 4 min

    Crash in UK kills two police officers and five young men

    Seven people are dead including two police officers after a collision in England. The collision involved a car going the wrong way down a dual carriageway. Vincent McAviney is a London Based Journalist gave Anton the latest on this.

  • August 21 · 5 min

    Is there a cat in the hat in Wexford?

    Images of someone dressed as the Cat in the Hat began circulating online, allegedly showing sightings around Wexford at night. So what is going on? We get all the details from Aidan Delaney, Local Democracy Reporter and Presenter with Southeast Radio.

  • August 21 · 4 min

    Mary Lou McDonald has written to An Taoiseach Micheál Martin.

    Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has written to An Taoiseach Micheál Martin. She has asked him to recall the Dáil to vote on the planned increase in excise duty due on the first of September. We get reaction to this with Kevin McPartlan, CEO of Fuels for Ireland.

  • August 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 Derek Mooney, Former Fianna Fáil Advisor and Public Affairs Consultant.

  • August 21 · 6 min

    Como Mayor bans bikes in city centre

    The Mayor of Como has banned riding bicycles in certain areas of the historic Italian city after he was hit by an e-bike. He told Italian media that "People act based on their own experiences and I know what it's like to be hit by one of these beasts." Anton gets reaction to this with Gary Marshall Member of the Dublin Commuter Coalition and Brenda Power, Barrister and Columnist.

  • August 21 · 5 min

    Why does Ireland has such strong support for Palestine?

    Why does Ireland have such strong support for Palestine? New research suggests our own history of colonialism, partition and oppression plays a major role in shaping Irish attitudes towards the conflict. To discuss further was Lecturer in Politics and International Studies at Ulster University, Miceal Canavan.

  • August 21 · 2 min

    Why are so many people are putting off their driving test?

    40 per cent of Irish people have put off applying for their driving test, according to new research from insurance brokers Gallagher. This figures rises to 45 per cent among 18 to 24 year olds, with a quarter citing lack of time or being too busy. We get reaction to these figures with Brenda Bolger, Owner of Bolger Motoring School.

  • August 21 · 3 min

    Fears the war in Ukraine could spill into Europe

    There are growing fears the war in Ukraine could spill over into Europe. This comes after a Russian drone was destroyed by Romanian fighter jets in the Black Sea. With the latest on this Anton spoke to Sky News Europe Correspondent, Alistair Bunkall.

  • August 20 · 6 min

    The ad in Ireland has been found to be derogatory towards English people

    A Paddy Power ad that compared Japanese and English football fans has been deemed to have breached the Advertising Standards Authority’s code by painting English people in a negative light. We get reaction to this with Ben Lowry, Former Editor of the Belfast Newsletter.

  • August 20 · 4 min

    NASA fails to save its sinking telescope in space

    A NASA telescope which launched back in 2004, has been rapidly sinking in its orbit around Earth. It is expected to plunge through the atmosphere later this year. NASA’s rescue mission to save this telescope from falling has failed after the spacecraft ran into problems. Get the details of this failed mission with Kevin Nolan, Space expert and lecturer in Physics at TUD.

  • August 20 · 6 min

    What is involved in vehicle pursuit training?

    President of the Garda Representative Association Niall Hodgins has said that frontline gardaí may not be fully trained in pursuit driving until 2028. It comes after Gardaí have confirmed that they have been liaising with Devon and Cornwall Police, and the UK College of Policing, to receive vehicle pursuit training. Mark Watkins, Retired West Midlands police inspector explained to Anton what is involved in this training.

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