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Yesterday · 5 min
Royal Correspondent Jennie Bond on Earl Spencer's book
Earl Spencer came out with the intent of publishing a memoir of his sister’s life, saying that he is ‘telling the truth’ about everything involving King Charles and the events after her death. Joining Jonathan to discuss the book was Jennie Bond, Royal Correspondent.
Yesterday · 6 min
The cost of groceries has jumped in the past month
Grocery inflation has jumped by more than 4 per cent in the last month New figures from supermarket analysts Worldpanel by Numerator show that grocery price rises were up 4.28pc in the four weeks to September 6 Senior Economics Lecturer at TU Dublin, Dr Emma Howard discusses this further with Jonathan.
Yesterday · 7 min
The latest ERSI report on minimum wage
New ESRI research finds most minimum wage increases in Ireland have had no significant impact on inflation. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast with more on this was David Broderick, Director of the Small Firms Association.
Yesterday · 5 min
President of the IRHA to meet the Tánaiste today
The President of The Irish Road Haulage Association, Ger Hyland is to meet with Tánaiste Simon Harris today to discuss the Budget 2027. Ger Hyland spoke to Jonathan ahead of the meeting today.
Yesterday · 4 min
Is there a way to improve parental burnout?
A poll taken by ParentKind, discovered that parents are feeling more and more disconnected to their children’s life. This is due to burnout and having too many commitments. Speaking to Jonathan this morning was Psychotherapist specialising in Parental Support, Bethan O Riordan.
Yesterday · 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 Harry Browne, Media Lecturer in TUD and Host of the Ditch Podcast.
Yesterday · 4 min
Minister McEntee questions European Union’s response to Israel
Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee says the EU has lost credibility over its response to Israel’s actions in the occupied Palestinian territories. With reaction to this Jonathan heard from Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Andrews.
Yesterday · 4 min
68% of 18–24-year-olds are considering moving abroad
Almost seven in ten young adults are considering moving abroad for a better quality of life. This is according to new research published by the National Youth Council of Ireland. To discuss the research findings with Jonathan was Grace McManus, NYCI Policy and Campaigns Manager.
Yesterday · 5 min
Trump has been sued by the media
MS NOW, CNN and Politico have sued President Donald Trump. They are seeking to reverse his total ban on those three media outlets from the White House. Jonathan gets the details on this with David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief, The Guardian.
Yesterday · 2 min
How long will the warm weather last?
It’s been an incredibly mild September with temperatures staying high after a hot summer. But how long will it last? Alan O’Reilly of Carlow Weather gives up a temperature update.
Monday · 6 min
Teenagers set to receive €100 culture voucher in budget
Plans to give teenagers €100 culture voucher to spend on arts, cultural and music venues are due to be unveiled in next months budget Peter Cleere, Fianna Fail TD for Carlow-Kilkenny has been calling for the voucher to come into effect.
Monday · 7 min
A fifth of all hot school meals are not eaten
Social Protection Minister Dara Calleary will bring a review of the hot school meals to cabinet today along with plans for a number of changes. It follows new research that shows that a fifth of all hot school meals. We get reaction to this with Sarah Keogh, Dietician at Eatwell.ie.
Monday · 7 min
Government is considering delaying future carbon tax increase
The cost of home-heating oil has soared by as much as 75pc in the last year. This is raising fears among industry experts such as Fuel for Ireland that older people will ration their heating this winter. These fears come as the Government is considering exempting home heating oil from future carbon tax increases. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Roderic O’Gorman, Leader of the Green Party.
Monday · 3 min
A need for greater use of CCTV in areas affected by crime
“A new survey shows a clear and urgent public demand for greater use of CCTV to help tackle crime”. This is according to Fine Gael TD for Dublin Bay South James Geoghegan who spoke to Jonathan this morning.
Monday · 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 Ralph Riegel, Southern Correspondent for the Irish Independent.
Monday · 6 min
Should we have age restrictions on energy drinks?
One in eight young people aged 15 to 24 consume energy drinks every day. With three in four people supporting age restrictions on energy drink sales according to new Safefood research. To discuss further with Jonathan was Dr. Aileen McGloin, Director of Nutrition at Safefood.
Monday · 6 min
Low pay is endemic in Ireland’s labour market
One in five full-time employees earns less than the real living wage according to a new report. To look into this further was Dr. Lisa Wilson, Senior Economist at the NERI and Adjunct Associate Professor at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School.
Monday · 5 min
Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow
Russia vowed to "intensify" its strikes on Kyiv in response to Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow. As an exit poll showed the Putin's United Russia party on course to win tightly controlled parliamentary elections. Speaking to Jonathan this morning was Jenny Mathers, Department of International Politics at Aberystwyth University.
Friday · 10 min
€1.5 billion data centre planned for Mayo been blocked
Planning permission for a €1.5 billion data centre in Mayo, which was opposed by author Sally Rooney, has been overturned. An Coimisiún Pleanála says the developers failed to show there was enough renewable electricity available to power the facility Speaking to Anton with reaction was Rosi Leonard, Data Centre Campaigner with Friend of the Earth and Ronan Kelly is the Chief Executive Officer of Digital Infrastructure Ireland.
Friday · 3 min
Tiny mites could be living in your eyelash extensions
New research suggests the popular beauty treatment could be linked to tiny mites living around the eyelashes. To explain all was Dr Rosemary Coleman, Consultant Dermatologist, Blackrock Clinic.

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