All to discuss with Gavin Lawlor President of the Irish Planning Institute.

Speaking Anton ahead of this meeting was Dan Mulhall, Former Ambassador of Ireland to the United States. 

All to discuss with John O’Connell, Head of the Financial Services Union. 

Joining Anton to discuss was Michael Pidgeon, Green councillor for Dublin's South West Inner City and the party Finance spokesperson.

But where did the modern day celebrations come from?  All to chat about with Patrick Geoghegan Presenter of Talking History and the director of the Trinity Long Room Hub in Trinity College Dublin. 

We get the latest on the war on Iran with Nicholas Hopton Former UK Ambassador to Iran and non-resident  Senior fellow at the Atlantic Council.

Newstalk reporter Jamie O’Hara spoke to Anton live from Washington DC.

Dr Kelly Fitzgerald, Head of the UCD School of Celtic Studies and Folklore discusses the longevity of this Western superstition.  

The project has been mired by consistent changes to costs and timeframes, and joining Anton to talk about how we’ve got to this stage is Paul Davis Public Procurement Expert from DCU.  

Joining Anton was Mark Henessy, Ireland and Britain Editor of the Irish Times, who has been reporting on the case from London.  

We get the details on this story with Vinny McAvinney, Broadcaster and Journalist. 

Anton gets the latest on the war on Iran with Mark Weiss, Israel Correspondent with the Irish Times.

Collie Ennis, Biodiversity Officer and Zoology Research Associate at Trinity College Dublin  is here to demystify this today.  

That’s according to new research from the ESRI. Emer Smyth is a Research Professor at ESRI & co-author of the report discussed these findings further with Anton.

That’s the question from Deidra Barr, Director of Communications for the UK Vegetarian Society who spoke to Anton this morning.

Speaking to Anton this morning was Commandant Alex Quigley Defence Force Press Officer.

James Lyons, Former Director of Strategic Communications for Keir Starmer discuss all with Anton.

What is the manosphere and how is it causing harm.  Joining Anton to discuss is Debbie Ging, Professor of Digital Media and Gender in the School of Communications at DCU. 

Stephen Pound, Former Labour MP for Ealing North & Former Shadow Minister for Northern Ireland for 10 years joined Anton to analyse.

Professor Michelle Spear, School of Anatomy at the University of Bristol joined Anton to wade through the idiosyncrasies of memory. 

Gabija Gataveckaite, BBC Dublin Correspondent is here with the details. 

Speaking to Anton this morning was Sean Bell, Former Fighter Pilot, Military Analyst and Co-Host of the Red Matrix Podcast. 

What exactly is Trump hoping to achieve in Iran? Anton asked Joel Rayburn, former United States Army officer, former Diplomat, and historian who served as the United States Special Envoy for Syria.

Professor Rhona Mahony Holles Street, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and former Master of National Maternity Hospital Joined Anton today to understand why people are having less children.

But not everyone is happy about it. Joining Anton to discuss further was Regina Doherty, Dublin Fine Gael MEP snf Lynn Boylan ,Sinn Fein MEP for Dublin.   

For Ukrainian paralympic biathlete, AI was the key to turning his seventh place into second. Joining Anton on the show was Tal Adler who completed a marathon with the help of ChatGPT’s very own training plan.

Anton discusses these findings with Muireann Lynch, Energy Economist, ESRI.

Among those speaking at the protest is Stephen Bowen, Executive Director, Amnesty International Ireland.

Joining Anton to discuss is Consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist, Dr Patricia Byrne.

It’s now the 11th day of the war engulfing the region. We get the latest on the war with Bel Trew, The Independent's Chief International Correspondent, in Beirut currently. 

We hear about life on the Blasket Island with Billy O'Connor, who runs the Blasket Island experience.

We get the latest with Borzou Daragahi, Iranian Journalist and Analyst as the war enters its 10th day.

Anton discusses this further with Brendan O’Sullivan,  Chartered planner and Senior Lecturer in Dept of Planning at UCC.

Adrian Weckler Technology editor Irish Independent has written about this today and joined Anton to discuss further.

For an update on this Anton spoke to Hooshang Amirahmadi, Founder founder of the American Iranian Council and former Iranian presidential Candidate and also Security Analyst, Independent Senator and former army officer, Tom Clonan.

As the internet is able of producing one opinion and its opposite, Gail Caroll Director of Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Building at the Food Safety Authority Ireland warns that some words may be too good to be true.

But what will their detention look like and why is it different to Enoch? Joining Anton to explain why was Former Mountjoy Governor John Lonergan. 

Michelle McDonagh, who’s two children attend the national school spoke to Anton about the situation.

But what happens next for the thousands of other Irish citizens still stranded in the region? Anton asked Neale Richmond, Minister of State with responsibility for International Development and Diaspora and Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown.

But it also showed that among Irish 16- to 29-year-old 42 per cent said they had no religion. So are we really still a religious society or has our faith fallen by the way side?  Anton asked , Parish Priest in Fethard, County Tipperary Father Iggy O’Donovan.  

Research Professor at ESRI and Co-Author of the report Emer Smyth explained the findings with Anton.

To debate was Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal West and Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Social Protection and John Connolly, Fianna Fail TD for Galway West. 

With get the latest with Iranian-American Journalist and Analyst Borzou Daragahi.

That’s according to a new survey carried out in over 100 second level schools by the Principals and Deputy Principals’ Association of the Teachers’ Union of Ireland. Joining Anton on the show was Michael Gillespie is the General Secretary of the TUI.

The charter flight will have capacity for 280 people and will be targeted at Irish citizens currently in the United Arab Emirates, particularly those who are non-resident and who are vulnerable and require assistance most urgently.   

Included among thousands of Irish stuck in the gulf are the couple John Keane and Eimear Kelly from Cork.

They will be protesting outside Leinster House later today. Speaking to Anton this morning was Donal Swan, Women’s Economic Equality Co-ordinator, with the National Women’s Council. 

 All to discuss with Nicholas Hopton, Former UK Ambassador to Iran and non-resident  Senior fellow at the Atlantic Council.

But from an operational perspective, how will this all work?  Joining Anton to explain is Kevin Byrne Airport Safety and Security Expert. 

That’s according to new research from migrants’ right organization Doras, whose CEO John Lannon spoke to Anton this morning.

Joining Anton this morning was Paul Murphy, People Before Profit TD.

To discuss the findings with Anton was Professor Jurgita Ovadnevaite the Director of the Centre for Climate and Air Pollution Studies at the University of Galway.

All to discuss with Dr Patrick Burke Assistant Professor in Literacy Education at DCU.   

But what consumer rights exist for travellers in extraordinary situations we now find ourselves in? With advice and guidance we heard from Sinead Ryan Consumer Columnist with The Irish Independent and Presenter of the home show on Newstalk . 

We discuss the situation with Jane Kinninmont Chief executive of United Nations Association UK and Duncan Bullivant, CEO of Henderson Risk Group, Former British Army Officer & Former UK Diplomat Jane Kinninmont Chief executive of United Nations Association UK. 

Anton discusses the findings with Finola O’Driscoll, Senior Programme Manager with the NTA. 

To discuss the support the government are giving for those stranded Anton spoke to Neale Richmond Minister of State with responsibility for International Development and Diaspora and Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown. 

Speaking to Anton was John Prendergast, Advocacy Manager with Conradh na Gaeilge.

The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association, chose not to protest, though they did call for Larry to step aside. Their President Denis Drennan spoke to Anton this morning.

Anton discusses this further with, Middle East Journalist and Analyst Borzou Daragahi. 

Legislation does majorly prohibit the pruning or removal of hedgerows during nesting season, but why are these hedgerows so important? 

All to discuss with Eanna ni Lamhna, biologist, environmentalist broadcaster and author.

Titled “Moving Together” the paper includes options like the introduction of congestion charges, further taxes on heavy vehicles, and a reduction in the number of parking spaces.  With more on this we heard from  Geraldine Herbert Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent.

Speaking to Anton this morning was local Sinn Fein Councillor Aoife Rose O’Brien.

Professor Donal O’Shea joined Anton this morning on the show.

All to discuss with Eugene Masterson, Research Fellow, Centre for Decision Research and Experimental Economics, University of Nottingham. 

Are routine deportation flights fair? Anton asked Social Democrat TD Gary Gannon.

Selene Daly Tarpey Registered Advanced Nurse and Nurse Tutor explains why you should wear sun cream when getting gel manicures.

Aisling Murray Fleming, Guidance course director of Dublin City University spoke to us to explain more.

Later today her husband and former president Bill Clinton will testify in front of the same congressional committee.  Anton spoke to The Guardian’s Washington Bureau Chief David Smith.

It comes after a flare was thrown at the Louth derby between Dundalk and Drogheda United at Oriel Park, resulting in one child sent to hospital. Speaking to Anton this morning was  Patrick O’Donovan, Sports Minister.

Across the water, people are beginning the same process in Northern Ireland. We get the details from Megan Burn, Solicitor with Phoenix Law.

Seán Guerin Chair of the Council of The Bar of Ireland joined Anton this morning ahead of the conference.

All to discuss with Conor Faughnan Independent Motoring Expert for Carzone.

Later today her husband and former president Bill Clinton will testify in front of the same congressional committee.  Speaking to Anton with more on this was Scott Lucas Professor of US and International Politics the Clinton Institute UCD, 

So what does that mean for you. All to discuss with  Lisa Ryan Professor of Energy Economics in UCD.

That’s the advice from Viv Groskop, Broadcaster, Comedian and Author.

All to discuss with Professor Jennifer Donnelly, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at the Rotunda Hospital.

For more on these findings and reaction, Anton spoke to Emer Smyth, Research Professor with the ESRI and also Paul Crone, Director of the National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals. 

One person who thinks so is Milan Klöwer NERC Independent Research Fellow at University of Oxford.

That’s according to a new wide ranging survey on our attitudes to funerals published this morning by RIP.ie. To discuss these interesting findings was Head of RIP.ie  Richie Kelly.

One of the members of the “IFA 5” is Richard Moeran, Cavan farmer spoke to Anton this morning.

Anton discuss this further with Maria Flemming the Chair of the National Campaign for the Arts. 

To discuss this further Anton spoke to Dr Emma Howard, Economist and Lecturer at TU Dublin.

The strategy will also strengthen protections around undersea cables and energy connections in Ireland's waters.  All to discuss with Helen McEntee, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade and Defence and Fine Gael TD for Meath East. 

The motion was proposed by Donnchadh Mulcahy, Sinn Féin Councillor for Waterford County Council. Donnachadh spoke to Anton this morning. 

Speaking to Anton this morning was Fórsa’s Head of Education Andy Pike.

Over 80,000 Ukrainians still remain in Ireland since 2022, including Ksenia Samotiy Irish Independent columnist who moved from Ukraine in March 2022. Ksenia spoke to Anton this morning.

To get the latest on this Anton was joined by Adam Boulton, Broadcaster and Political Commentator.

We get the latest on the situation there with Adam Hankcock a journalist in Mexico.

To discuss further Anton spoke to Thomas Byrne, Fianna Fáil TD for Meath East and Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly joined Anton to explain why.

 Fionnán spoke to Anton about what he experienced.

This comes after US President Donald Trump announced new global tariff hikes a day after an adverse Supreme Court ruling. All to discuss with Dan Mulhall Former Ambassador of Ireland to the United States.  

So what is causing this sharp rise? For more on this, Anton spoke to Dr Aisling Loy, Consultant in Genito-Urinary Medicine in the GUIDE clinic at St James’s Hospital.

Speaking to Anton to discuss further was Paul Gallagher CEO of the Irish Hotels Federation.

Anton spoke to Amanda about her experience, and started by asking her why she would return to Italy, when you might think it is the last thing she would want to do.

The statements came after Labour housing spokesperson Conor Sheehan raised the issue in the Dáil following criticism of one Cork-based estate agency and auctioneer showing spruced-up versions of photos of a property alongside the real ones. 

For more on this Anton spoke to Ray Cooke CEO of Ray Cooke Auctioneers.   

Women and younger employees are more likely to be exposed. Speaking to Anton to discuss further was Julie Galbraith Chief Business Officer at Arachas Corporate Practice and Head of the Employment Law Association of Ireland. 

Anton spoke to Tara Kangarlou, Global Affairs journalist and author of The Heartbeat of Iran. 

King Charles III has said the “law must take its course”. Speaking to Anton with more on this was Stephen Pound Former Labour MP for Ealing North and Former Shadow Minister for Northern Ireland for 10 years. 

One person who thinks so is Dr Matthew Sadlier, Associate professor at UCD and a Consultant Psychiatrist.

Our reporter, Josh Crosbie visited Ashbourne in Co Meath where there will be no parade this year.

King Charles III has said the “law must take its course”.  Anton spoke to Jennie Bond, TV presenter and Former BBC royal correspondent. 

The review found that some children were prescribed as many as seven different drugs. While non-medical treatments were almost entirely absent at a child and adolescent health service.  

 For more on this Anton spoke to Sinn Féin TD  for Kerry Pa Daly. 

Anton discussed the findings with Niall Conroy a Senior Economist at the IFAC. 

We get the latest on this with Vincent McAviney London Based Journalist. 

Bobby McDonnagh Former Irish Ambassador to the EU and the UK joined Anton to discuss further.

But is this a good idea? Anton discusses this further with Ciara Brennan, Owner of Happy Food at Home and Alice Doyle, Deputy President, Irish Farmers’ Association.

So how can you make the best of your profile? All to discuss with  John McCall, LinkedIn Careers Expert. 

Among those speaking is Thomas O’Connor, Assistant General Secretary with the National Bus and Railworkers’ Union.

To discuss further with Anton was Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil TD for Wicklow Wexford and Sinead Gibney , Social Democrats TD for Dublin Rathdown. 

One video features a landlord demanding to enter a rental property without prior notice to the tenants, while the other depicts a landlord evicting two tenants ahead of the lease ending. Anton was joined by Mary Conway, Irish Property Owners Association chair for reaction to this video.

That’s the call from Michael Collins Leader of Independent Ireland Party & TD for Cork South West. Michael explained why to Anton this morning.

Speaking to Anton with an update on what we expect from the weather today was Rebecca Cantwell, Meteorologist with Met Eireann and also Keith Leonard, Chairperson of National Emergency Coordination Group. 

All to discuss further with Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent, Jess Kelly.

 All to discuss with Captain Mark Tighe, President of the Irish Air Line Pilots' Association. 

Anton discusses this further with Nules Ní Chleirigh is host of the Ireland Crimes and Mystery Podcast.

Speaking to Anton this morning was Eoghan O’Ceannabháin, Musician, protest organiser and People Before Profit member.

All to discuss with Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics at DCU who is in Munich.

 Anton spoke to Noreen Stokes, Fine Gael Councillor for Cappamore-Kilmallock in Limerick.

 The jury accepted evidence that the 31-year-old was suffering from schizoaffective disorder when he killed his father at the Ballyfin Demesne hotel. But what happens when someone is found not guilty by reason of insanity? All to discuss with Trina O’Connor, Criminologist. 

So, it begs the question, do film adaptations ever live up to a novel’s expectation?  Anton asked Emily Ash Powell, writer and former Editorial Head of the dating app Bumble. 

Green Party councilor Conor Dowling for Dun Laoghaire Rathdown thinks that we should be promoting e-bikes in order to improve road safety, believing that they are part of the solution. Conor spoke to Anton this morning.

Uisce Éireann is reminding households to take a few simple steps to protect their homes. We’re joined by Margaret Attridge, Head of Water Operations at Uisce Eireann.

 Anton gets reaction to this with Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Labour MEP and also Daniel Epstein O’Dowd, Spokesperson with Ireland Israel Alliance. 

Anton discusses these findings with Susanne Rogers Research and Policy Analyst at Social Justice Ireland.

Anton discusses further with Barry Kehoe, Chair of the County and City Management Association on Transport, Infrastructure and Networks Committee and Chief Executive of Westmeath County Council. 

Anton spoke to Martina Mullin, Healthy Campus Manager at Trinity College Dublin on this new initiative.  

We get the latest on this with Irish Times Journalist Derek Scally is at the conference in Munich.

Joining Anton to discuss this is Dr Aisling Loy Consultant in Genito- Urinary Medicine at St James hospital and Himerus health.   

We look back on his life and career with Brian Lloyd, Entertainment Journalist.

Olivia Kelly, Dublin Editor for the Irish Times explained what’s on offer. To discuss this more we heard from Dr Carole Pollard, former president of the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland & Co-Editor of the book Irish Cities in Crisis.

Speaking to Anton this morning was David Cullinane, Sinn Fein spokesperson for Health and TD for Waterford. 

We get the latest on this with Kim Bolan, Journalist with the Vancouver Sun. 

It comes following news that 42 year old Seamus Culleton, originally from Kilkenny but living in Boston for over 20 years, has been held by ICE for more than five months in what he’s described as appalling conditions.  Speaking to Anton to discuss further was John Foley an immigration attorney.

So writes Author and Guardian Columnist Brigid Delaney and she joined Anton on the show.

To discuss further with Anton was James Lyons who was the Former Director of Strategic Communications for Keir Starmer and was in role until September of last year.

To debate further Anton was joined by Eoin O‘Broin Sinn Fein’ Spokesperson on Housing and James Geoghegan Fine Gael TD for Dublin Bay South.

In light of that, today Aontú Leader and TD for Meath West Peadar Toibín will introduce a Private Members' Bill aimed at reforming Ireland's flood forecasting system and speeding up the delivery of flood defences.

 Antoinette Keegan was injured in the Stardust fire, and lost her sisters Mary and Martina, and she spoke to Anton this morning.

Anton discuss the findings with Alex Cooney CEO of Cyber Safe Kids. 

 The Workplace Relations Commission ruled that the beep test in its current form, which is also used for Garda applicants, gives younger people an advantage. Anton discussed this further with Christy Galligan, Former Garda Sergeant and former peace commissioner. 

 That’s the warning from Dr Suzanne Crowe, Consultant in Paediatric Intensive Care and President of the Medical Council. 

That’s the call in a petition set to be discussed by an Oireachtas committee later today. The petition comes from John Loughnane, whose brother Adam died by suicide exactly a year ago. Joe spoke to Anton this morning about Adam.

This report was commissioned by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, who are calling for new legislation and reforms to improve the relationship between homebuyers and sellers. Anton also spoke to Simon Barry, Director of Research, Advocacy and International at the CCPC.

Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent, Jess Kelly discuss this further with Anton.

Anton speaks to Edwina Currie Former British Government Minister and Broadcaster.  

The findings come as security concerns grow ahead of Ireland’s EU presidency, with senior EU, Cabinet and military sources warning the State will have to rely on British and French support to protect Irish airspace. 

All to discuss with Declan Power, Security and Defence expert.

We get reaction to this with Louise O’Leary, spokesperson for Children’s Rights Over Flights. 

Anton discusses the research findings with Stuart Hamilton, Head of Libraries Development at the LGMA. 

  We get the latest on this with Adam Boulton, Political Commentator and former Sky News Political Editor.

Speaking to Anton was Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central. 

The rain has caused disruptions to commuters right across Dublin and surrounding areas. To get the latest with regard to the rail and bus network Anton spoke to Blake Boland from Dublin Bus and also Jane Cregan, Deputy Corporate Communication Manager with Irish Rail.

To discuss the findings of the research Anton spoke to Eleanor McSherry, Former head of Autism Studies at University College Cork and Neurodiversity Expert. 

Emily Keegan, Newstalk reporter brought us the latest.

To debate this further was Richard Boyd Barrett People Before Profit TD supporting the motion and Fine Gael TD Michael Murphy for Tipperary South. 

All to chat about with  Dr Denise Taylor, Psychologist and Author of Rethinking Retirement for Positive Ageing. 

There are particular concerns for Wicklow, following a week of heavy rain and flooding, about further devastation to communities. Reporting from Wicklow was Newstalk’s Chief Reporter Barry Whyte.

With us to discuss more is Ollwyn Moran Neurological developmental therapist founder of Cogni Kids.

So how can the Government increase supply?  Anton asked Kieran Christie, ASTI General Secretary.

But will this new bill actually help solve the rental crisis, or will it in fact cause greater issues for Ireland’s housing supply? All to discuss with Colm Lauder, Founding Partner at Lauder Teacher and Contributor with the Business Post.

Anton get the latest on the weather warning with Gerry Murphy, Meteorologist at Met Eireann. 

 We heard from Francie Gorman, President of the Irish Farmers Association. 

We get reaction to this from Paul Crone, Director of the National Association of Principals and Deputies.

 When this happens one of the first people on the scene is Kevin Kelly at Irish Fire and Flood restoration.

Joining Anton was someone who was once at the heart of Meta, Arturo Béjar, the company’s former Director of Engineering for Protect and Care, who has since become a whistleblower. 

Internal emails show that the agency was disappointed that the Department of Justice ignored its objections to Valerie’s Law, which would remove automatic guardianship rights from those convicted and in some cases suspected of killing the other parent of their child.

Valerie’s law is named after, of course, Valerie French, and her brother David spoke to Anton this morning.

This comes as Safe Food is today launching a new exhibition called an ‘Appetite for Change’, to start a dialogue on healthy eating in Ireland and to tell us more about this is Anna Taylor Executive Director, The Food Foundation.

For the latest on this Anton spoke to Political Commentator Adam Boulton.

Here to tell us more was Alan O’Reilly from Carlow Weather.

Paudie spoke to Anton about life after The Traitors.

For more on this Anton was joined on the show by Nial Ring Ind Councillor for Dublin North Inner City.

 To discuss these findings was Professor Rhodri Cusack from Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience and co-author of the research. 

Anton discusses this and more with Vinny McAvinney, Broadcaster and Journalist and Gina London, Former CNN White House Correspondent and Sunday Independent Columnist.

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. 

It’s the perfect mix of news, current affairs, craic, entertainment, sport, politics, and everyday life issues to delve into over your coffee and commute, whether that’s out to the yard, into the city, or a short jaunt to the office in the back garden.  

If you’re talking about it, we’re talking about it!  

To chat about the findings of the report was Shane O’Donoghue, Editor with completecar.ie.

 We heard from Director of fire and emergency management at the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government Keith Leonard. Also speaking to Jonathan was Cathoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Councillor Barbara-Anne Murphy and live from Rathfarnham, Dublin - Newstalk reporter Emily Keegan.  

All to chat with Kirsty Ketley, parenting consultant and freelance writer. 

That report by James Wilson was supported by the Rosalynn Carter Fellowship for Mental Health Journalism in the Republic of Ireland, in partnership with Shine.

 A Status Yellow rainfall warning for counties Carlow, Dublin, Kilkenny, Louth, Wexford, Wicklow and Waterford comes into effect at 9am. We get the latest on the weather with Alan O’Reilly, From Carlow Weather.

But is it okay to dump a friend?  We asked Dr Ann-Marie Creaven, Associate Professor in Psychology at the University of Limerick. 

All to discuss with Edgar Morgenroth Professor of Economics at DCU.

Jonathan discusses this further with Paul Mitchell is co-founder And Director of Mitchell McDermott, and co-author of the report.

To discuss this and more Jonathan was joined in studio by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon.

For the latest on the situation Jonathan spoke to Dr Lina Khatib, Associate Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme Chatham House. 

We get reaction from Brenda Bolger, Owner of Bolger School of Motoring.

3 in 4 Irish consumers would like to see businesses make it easier to opt out of tipping. That’s according to the Consumer and Competition Protection Commission, whose latest research has found two-thirds of people think tipping has become less voluntary. Simon Barry, Director of Research, Advocacy, and International at the CCPC, joined Jonathan Healy on the show to discuss.

Fergus Finlay, Chair of the Christine Buckley Centre, and Patricia Carey, special advocate for survivors of institutional abuse both joined Jonathan Healy on the show to discuss.

To discuss these findings we heard from Dr Deirdre Robertson, Senior Research Officer ESRI.

President Donald Trump has said he had a good phone conversation with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and that they were largely in agreement on how to work together. All to discuss with David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief, The Guardian.

 We got the latest on the storm with Alan O’Reilly from Carlow Weather.

Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was CEO of As I am Ireland Autism Charity, Adam Harris.

Our reporter, Josh Crosbie has been finding out if there is any appetite for such a tax. 

 For more on the weather warnings today Jonathan spoke to Alan O’Reilly from Carlow Weather.

To discuss further was Simon Lewis Primary School Principal and Podcaster. 

All to discuss with Jess Kelly, Newstalk Technology Correspondent.

All with thanks to Renault.

The Department of Justice said the delay was because regulations to underpin a drugs-testing scheme are “complex and have required thorough consideration”. For reaction to this we heard from Former Garda Sergeant, Christy Galligan.

That’s according to new research from Bord Gáis Energy. All to discuss with Valerie Hand, Retrofit manager with Bord Gáis Energy.

For for great guidance for students and parents we heard from  Brian Mooney, Guidance Counsellor and Irish Times Columnist. 

Speaking to Jonathan on this was Dennis Drennan, President of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association.

 But according to Michael McNamara, Independent MEP for Ireland South, paywalls and unfair consumer practices will continue driving customers to the dodgy box. Michael explained more to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

All to discuss with Sarah Keogh, Dietician and Founder of Eatwell. 

We discuss further with Paul Rogers, Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies at Bradford University.

 Daniel’s mother Yvonne told Ciara all about her son Daniel.

President Von der Leyen said the summit had proposed to "double its financial support" for Greenland. We get the latest with Jack Power Europe Correspondent for The Irish Times.

 That’s the view of Roderic O’Gorman Green Party Leader and TD for Dublin West who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

That’s the view of Lydia Spencer-Elliott, writing in the Independent UK. So is fashion lacking originality? Lydia joined us on the show.

She is set to appear before an Oireachtas committee today to discuss the Hot School Meal programme, and Darina spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Ciara discusses further with Ben Tonra, Professor of International Relations in UCD and director of the Irish director and Secretary of the Irish Defence and Security Association. 

We discuss further with Eoin O’Broin Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West and party Spokesperson for Housing.   

For more on this we heard from Brian Caulfield, Professor in the School of Engineering at Trinity College Dublin. 

  Harriet Parson, CEO of Bodywhys.ie, appeared before the committee yesterday and spoke to Ciara this morning.

 We get the latest on this with Jack Power, Acting Europe Correspondent for the Irish Times. 

Those are the words of freelance journalist Amy Wild who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

 We discuss further with Dr Chris Luke, Retired Consultant in Emergency Medicine, Author and Columnist.

Is the traditional family dinner getting the axe? All to chat about with Noel Cunningham, Hotelier, TV personality and author of Guide to Modern Irish Manners. 

EU leaders have met to discuss how they will respond to the US, but according to Barry Andrews, Fianna Fail MEP for Dublin and rapporteur for the EU Parliament’s position on EU-Greenland relations, “The only way to deal with Donald Trump is to stand up to him.” Barry Andrews, Fianna Fail MEP explained this further to Shane this morning.

Our reporter Sarah Madden asked commuters what they think of the proposal and we discussed further with Ciaran Ahern, Labour TD for Dublin Southwest and Spokesperson on Transport. 

We discuss further with Eoin Burke Kennedy, Economics Correspondent of The Irish Times in Davos. 

 Kevin Penrose, Irish travel content creator and Gaelic footballer, joined Shane Coleman on the show to discuss.

Jason Poole, Jennifer Poole’s Brother, will be part of today’s discussion and he joined Ciara Kelly on the show to discuss.

 Dr Caoimhe Dempsey, Report Author & Lecturer, University Colleg,e joined Ciara Kelly on the show to discuss.

  Daniel Epstein O’Dowd, Representative for the Jewish Community in Ireland, joined Ciara Kelly on the show to discuss.

Jack Power, Irish Times Europe Correspondent, in Brussels, joined Shane Coleman on the show.

Professor Caitriona Ryan, Consultant Dermatologist with the Institute of Dermatology, joined Ciara Kelly on the show to discuss.

Executive Director of The Child Law Project, Dr Carol Coulter, joined Ciara Kelly on the show to discuss.

Matt Mayer, Conservative Policy Expert and Former Bush Administration Senior Official and Dan Mulhall, Former Ambassador of Ireland to the United States, joined us on Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Graham Keeley, Freelance journalist in Spain, joined Jonathan Healy on the show with the latest.

 Adrienne Murray, a Copenhagen-based journalist, joined Ciara Kelly on the show to discuss.

So writes Adrian Chiles, broadcaster and Guardian columnist who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast.

For more on this we heard from Sinead Gibney, Social Democrats TD for Dublin-Rathdown who sits on the media and AI committee and Brian Brennan Fine Gael TD for Wicklow-Wexford who sits on the Media Committee.

Joining Ciara to discuss this is Prof Donal O’Shea, Consultant Endocrinologist who works with the National gender service.  

 We get reaction to this game with Nathan Mannion, Head of Exhibitions and Programme at EPIC, The Irish Emigration Museum. 

Is this a tipping point for tv, and is streaming gaining on telly here in Ireland too? Newstalk’s Sarah Madden reports:  

 The Director of the centre Vanessa Fielding called this closure a “failure of cultural policy, accountability, and long-term planning within the public system”. We get reaction to the closing from Maria Fleming, Chair of the National Campaign for the Arts. 

We discuss further with Trine Mach, Danish MP and member of the Parliament's Greenland Committee. 

 We get all the details on this with Jess Kelly Newstalk's Technology Correspondent. 

We get the latest on this with Tara Kangarlou, Global Affairs journalist and author of The Heartbeat of Iran.

All to discuss with Pete Lunn, Founder and Head of ESRI's Behavioural Research Unit.

Greenland’s Foreign Minister said they are 'committed to finding the right path'.  We discuss further with Adrienne Murray, Copenhagen-based journalist. 

 Our reporter Ellen Butler was outside the court...   

 Among them is Michael Collins Leader of Independent Ireland Party & TD for Cork south west who Joined Shane Coleman on the show.

Tara Kangarlou, global affairs journalist, author of The Heartbeat of Iran and Adjunct professor, Georgetown University joined us on Newstalk Breakfast this morning with the latest.

John Sweeney, Climatologist and Professor Emeritus of Geography at Maynooth University joined Sean Defoe on the show to discuss.

 Earlier, Shane Coleman caught up with Terry Sheridan, Senior Director of News at WSHU Public Radio about all of this and began by asking what we can expect from the talks from Greenland and Denmark’s high-stake talks in Washington…

That’s according to new research conducted by Sherpa Kids. Shane Coleman was joined by Bethan O’Riordan, a psychotherapist who specialises in parenting support to discuss.

 Barra Roantree, Assistant Professor of Economics at Trinity College, joined Shane Coleman on the show to discuss.

Paul Rogers, Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies at Bradford University and Haleh Blake, British Iranian Activist both joined Shane Coleman on Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

 Shane Coleman was joined by Gary Marshall, Public Relations Officer for the Dublin Commuter Coalition to discuss.

 Leslie Shoemaker, Counselling Psychologist and Lecturer in TU Dublin, joined us to explain what is means.

  Images of offenders who receive a jail sentence of 12 months or more will now be regularly considered for publication. Christy Galligan, Former Garda Sergeant and peace commissioner, joined Shane Coleman on the show to discuss.

 That’s the view of Fine Gael Senator, Mark Duffy, who joined us on Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

All with thanks to Renault.

But who else were the big winners on the night?  All to chat about with Brian Lloyd, Entertainment Journalist. 

We get reaction to these proposed changes with Nick Henderson, CEO of the Refugee Council.

We discuss the situation there with  Dr Siavush Randjbar-Daemi, Senior Lecturer in Modern Middle Eastern History University of St Andrews in Scotland.

We discussed further with Shane O’Donoghue, Editor of CompleteCar.ie. 

Our reporter Josh Crosbie is in Greenland meeting with locals and he sent us this report.

 Shane debates this with Gavin Lawlor, President of Irish Planning Institute and Rosi Leonard, Data Centre Campaigner with Friends of the Earth. 

A meeting has been scheduled between the US and Iran, but the US has said it may act   in advance of that meeting if the need arrives. Speaking to Newstalk with more on this was Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East correspondent for The Economist. 

We discuss these findings with Fionnuala McAuliffe, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at National Maternity Hospital Dublin.

We discuss this and more with Dan O’Brien Chief Economist at the Institute of International and European affairs and Columnist with The Currency. 

 The bodies of Oisin O’Reilly and his father Wayne were discovered at separate properties yesterday morning.  Conor Lally, The Irish Times Crime and Security Editor brought us the details. Also we got local reaction with Hazel De Nortúin, People Before Profit Councillor for Ballyfermot/Drimnagh.

We discuss this further with Esther McCarthy, Weekend Magazine Columnist with The Irish Examiner. 

Our reporter, Josh Crosbie is in Copenhagen meeting Danish people to hear their reaction to these moves.

Ciara spoke to Francie Gorman, President of the Irish Farmers Association.

For the latest on this we heard from Conor Lally, The Irish Times Crime and Security Editor. 

We get the latest on this with Rear Admiral Dr Chris Parry, Former Nato and Naval Commander. 

Speaking to Ciara this morning was Lars Christian Brask, Danish MP, Deputy Speaker, Chairman of the Nordic Council Vice and Chair of the Foreign Policy and Security Council.

Now, he’s taking his new live quiz shows on the road! Shane caught up with Darragh and began by asking him if he was always interested in quizzing.

That's according Newstalk’s own Simon Tierney in the Irish Examiner. 

We heard from Brenda Bolger Owner Bolger School of Motoring. 

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer made this announcement following yesterday’s Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris. To discuss this further is  Defence Expert at the University of Bath and former NATO analyst, Patrick Bury. 

Muraed Hughes is one of the organisers of the Nollaig na mBan Festival in Dublin Northern Inner City.

His arrest has faced strong criticism from both America's friends and foes at an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council. Speaking to Shane this morning with more on this was Former Chief of Staff to Nicolas Maduro, Temir Porras Ponceleon.

This follows an ongoing stand-off between the local authority and Dunnes Stores over four empty retail units in Dun Laoghaire. All to discuss with Tom Philips Managing Director of Tom Phillips and Associates and Adjunct Associate Professor of Town Planning, UCD.   

We get the latest on the weather with Alan O’Reilly, of Carlow Weather.

All with thanks to Renault

One of its critics is TJ McIntyre, Associate professor at the school of law UCD, Solicitor and Chair of Digital Rights Ireland.

Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Sean Bell Former Fighter Pilot, Military Analyst and Co-Host of the Red Matrix Podcast   Luis Diaz, Venezuelan man living in Ireland.

We discuss this further with Jill O'Mahony Sociology Lecturer at South East Technological University Waterford. 

However, Dublin’s north inner city remains the most littered area in Ireland. We hear the details of the survey findings with Conor Horgan, Spokesperson for Irish Business Against Litter.

 We get the latest on this with David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief, The Guardian. 

We heard from Niamh O’Reilly, Freelance Journalist and Traitors Superfan.

That’s according to a new report from Daft.ie.  Ronan Lyons Professor in Economics at Trinity College Dublin and author of the report discusses these findings.

Speaking to Ciara this morning was Felix Smith a journalist for Bauer Media Copenhagen. 

 A family of five were injured in the blaze but managed to escape their burning home. We get more details on this with Conor Lally, Security and Crime Editor for the Irish Times. 

 But how do we course correct now that the damage has been done and the time lost?   

 Lifestyle Editor and Saturday Weekend Magazine Columnist with The Irish Examiner, Esther McCarthy joined us on Newstalk Breakfast to present thoughtful last-minute gifts that just might save your Christmas... 

 Aisling Duff is an Air Traffic Controller with AirNav, and joined Jonathan Healy on the show.

Paul Hosford, Acting Political Editor of the Irish Examiner, joined us on the show this morning.

 Meanwhile Russia has continued to launch strikes targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure, while peace talks between the two nations have thus far yielded little progress. 

 Emmanuelle Chaze, Ukraine correspondent for Radio France Internationale and France24 joined us on Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

 This latest release includes many references to Donald Trump, including a claim by a senior US attorney that the US president was on a flight in the 1990s with the now-deceased convicted child sex offender and a 20-year-old woman.  

 Larry Donnelly Law lecturer from University of Galway and Columnist with The Journal spoke to Shane Coleman on the show.

Psychotherapist and Author Iseult White joined Shane Coleman on the show to discuss.

 Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager, Iarnród Éireann and Graeme McQueen, DAA Media Relations Manager joined Jonathan Healy on Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

 For our festive forecast, Carlow Weather’s Alan O’Reilly joined Shane Coleman on the show to see what the weather has in store. 

 Brand already has five previous counts of sexual offences, pertaining to the period between 1999 and 2005.   

 Enda Brady, International TV Anchor with TRT World, joined us on Newstalk Breakfast to give us an update…

 Shane Coleman was joined on the show by JP McMahon, the chef, restaurateur, and author from Galway, who brought us some tips, tricks, and trimmings.

Ralph Riegel, Southern Correspondent with The Irish Independent and author of a Dream of Death about the tragic case spoke to Shane Coleman on the show this morning.

Adam Boulton, a political commentator, columnist with the I paper, and presenter on Times Radio joined us on Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Shane Coleman caught up with Colleen and asked what her experience was of Christmas in Ireland... 

These new plans from the Department of Justice are aimed at reducing prison overcrowding. Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent Ireland TD for Roscommon-Galway, joined us on Newstalk Breakfast to discuss.

 So, has Trump put himself on a collision course with the EU yet again? David Smith Washington Bureau Chief, The Guardian joined Shane Coleman on the show this morning.

But are students with dyslexia being ‘denied’ the right to learn Gaeilge through this exemption? Rosie Bissett, CEO of Dyslexia Ireland joined Shane Coleman on the show to discuss.

But as Russian officials renew criticism of European proposals, how far away is meaningful progress? 

 Jenny Mathers of the Department of International Politics at Aberystwyth University joined us on Newstalk Breakfast to discuss... 

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Minister For Health, Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire joined us on Newstalk Breakfast.

 Sharon Whelan and her two daughters, Nadia and Zara, were murdered on Christmas Day 2008, and their murderer Brian Hennessy has applied for parole every two years since 2017. John Whelan joined Shane Coleman on the show to discuss.

That’s the view of Conor Skehan Sunday Independent Columnist, who joined Ciara Kelly on the show this morning to discuss.

Daniel McConnell, Editor of the Business Post, joined Shane Coleman on the show.

We discuss this and more with Barra Roantree, Assistant Professor of Economics at Trinity College. 

With more on this we spoke to David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief, The Guardian.  

So how do you make it stretch? All to discuss with Conor Pope, Irish Times Consumer Correspondent.

We discuss this further with Emmanuelle Chaze, Ukraine correspondent for Radio France Internationale and France24.

Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Dr Carole Pollard, Former president of the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland & Co- Editor of the book Irish Cities in Crisis.  

We discuss this further with Dr. Conor O’Toole, Associate Research Professor at ESRI.   

Sarah Madden reports on the question of cooking and cultural appropriation: 

Muireann O’Dea, spokesperson for the “Love 30 campaign for lower speed limits” gave her reaction to this.

Caredoc provides GP out-of-hours services in the southeast of the country, Carlow, Kilkenny, Waterford, Wexford and south Tipperary. We heard from   Ger McNally, SIPTU Health Organiser.

All to discuss with Margie McCarth, Director of Research and Policy Insights at SEAI.

We speak to Elaine Dunne, Chair of the Federation of Early Childhood Providers ahead of the launch.

We get reaction to this terrorist attack from  Chief Rabbi Yoni Wieder  and also Rabbi Levi Wolff of Central Sydney Synagogue.  

Parliamentary party members met yesterday to discuss these findings and shared their grievances with leader Micheál Martin. We discuss further with Seamus McGrath Fianna Fail TD for Cork South–Central  Barry Andrews, Fianna Fáil MEP for Dublin.  

The Government also plans on developing legislation preventing the sale of any nicotine product to people under 18. Speaking to Sean this morning was  Professor John Crowne, Consultant oncologist at St Vincent's Hospital Group. 

The review, and Micheál Martin’s future as leader of the party, was discussed by parliamentary members last night.  We discuss all this with Mary Regan, Irish Independent Political Editor.

We heard from Patrick Bury, Defence Expert at the University of Bath and former NATO analyst. 

 Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Claire McManus, Director of JFOC Architects and Housing Spokesperson for the Royal Institute of Architects.

All to discuss with Emma DeSouza, Writer, Political Commentator and member of VotingRights.ie. 

With more on this Sean was joined by Malcom Byrne, Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence and Fianna Fail TD for Wicklow-Wexford. 

We discuss further with Barbara Ennis, Principal of Alexandra College and Simon Lewis Primary School Principal and podcaster.   

We discuss further with Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor of the Sunday Independent. 

All to discuss with Newstalk's Tech Correspondent Jess Kelly.

With thanks to Renault.

All to discuss with Sean Bell, Former fighter pilot, military analyst ad co-founder of Red Matrix Productions.

 We discuss further with Director of Development at Conradh na Gaeilge  Aodhan O’Dea.  

Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports: 

So reports the Irish Daily Mail this morning. We discuss further with  Michael Murphy, Chair of the Oireachtas Transport Committee & Fine Gael TD for South Tipperary. 

That’s the warning from the Economic and Social Research Institute, who have today published their medium-term Economic Outlook. With more on this we heard from John Fitzgerald Adjunct Professor in Economics at Trinity College Dublin. 

Because of this, air traffic controllers couldn’t warn pilots even though several incoming flights were carrying hundreds of passengers. For more on this we heard from Kevin Byrne, Retired Lieutenant Colonel and Airport Safety and Security Auditor. 

All to discuss with Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin and author of 'The Science of Happiness'.

 We get reaction to this with Greg Swenson Chair of The Republicans Overseas UK and Ireland. 

Barry Whyte, Newstalk Chief Reporter was at the vigil last night.

To discuss this further we heard from Cian Fitzgerald is Senior Reseacher for Institute of International and European Affairs and Deloitte and the co-author of paper. Also Declan Power, Security Defence Analyst and also on the security working group for Institute of International and European Affairs and Deloitte discusses the1.7 billion defence spending plan that will run until 2030. 

Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Keire Murphy, Author of the report and Senior Policy Officer, the European Migration Network Ireland's in the ESRI. 

 Zelensky said Ukrainian and European elements of the peace plan were now more developed and that Kyiv was ready to present them to the US. Emmanuelle Chaze, Ukraine correspondent for Radio France Internationale and France24 brought us the latest on this.

We are joined now by one of the   co-authors of the report Paul Mitchell, Co-Founder And Director of Mitchell McDermott.

We discuss further with Joe O’Brien, Executive Director of ICCL.