Highlights from Newstalk Breakfast

A number of gyms across the UK and Ireland have recently been making the switch to royalty free music after they had were faced with higher fees and licensing. Anton finds out more with the Chief Executive of Ireland Active Karl Dunne.

Lloyd's pharmacy is offering to deliver weight-loss drugs to your door within 48 hours of a 5-minute medical consultation. Speaking about this more was Harriet Tracy, Medical doctor and founder of Beyond BMI .

The core funding model for childcare services is “no longer sustainable”, and urgent reform is needed, an Oireachtas committee has heard. For more on this Anton was joined by Karen Clince, Founder and CEO of Tigers Childcare.

Europe could have as little as six weeks of jet fuels left if global disruption to energy supplies continues. Faith Birol, the Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, has warned that we may see flights cancelled if this continues. What will happen in six weeks? Anton asked Retired colonel in the Irish Aer Corps Kevin Byrne.

A lack of planning in emerging housing developments has resulted in "parking wars" and a strain on local facilities. That's according to Paul Gogarty, Independent TD for Dublin mid-west who explain all to Anton.

President Catherine Connolly is to convene the Council of State for the first time over the newly-passed International Protection Bill. For more on this Anton spoke to Cathal Malone, Immigration lawyer and Head of Legal Research at Thomas Coughlan and Co Solicitors.

US President Donald Trump has taken the credit for a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon – but what does this mean for the Middle East, and ongoing tension in Iran, are we one step closer to peace? All to discuss with Dr Lina Khatib, associate fellow at the Middle East and North Africa Programme at Chatham House and visiting scholar with the Harvard Kennedy School's Middle East Initiative.

Curse words are creeping into everyone's daily lives and speech. Whether that includes cursing privately or intentionally, muttering it out of frustration or maybe it's a slip of the tongue. But is social media to blame for this or is it the fact that swear words are entering political leaders' dictionaries? Joining Anton on this was Author and Journalist with The Telegraph, Sophia Money-Coutts..

It's time for "Did You See”. Where we take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Frances Fitzgerald Former Tánaiste and currently a member of G7 equality advisory council and Ambassador for anti trafficking organisation Ruhama.

Scientists across the globe are sounding an alarm as the most critical Atlantic current system is significantly more likely to collapse than previously thought. A collapse would shift the tropical rainfall belt on which many millions of people rely to grow their food, plunge western Europe into extreme cold winters and summer droughts, and add 50-100cm to already rising sea levels around the Atlantic. Anton discusses this further with Darren Clarke, Assistant Professor in Climate in DCU.

This weekend global urban experts are coming to Dublin to discuss city development challenges. The International Downtown Association's 2026 World Towns Leadership Summit takes place in Dublin this Sunday, running until Wednesday.Ahead of the summit Anton spoke to Richard Guiney, CEO of Dublin Town.

A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has begun, and US President Donald Trump is using the deal to paint himself as a peacemaker. Anton discusses the current situation with Bel Trew, the Independent's Chief International Correspondent.

To help understand why we're pushing so hard for your donations to Make a Wish Ireland. Anton spoke Siobhan Quigley, whose son Robert was granted his wish towards the end of last year.Let's make 2026 the biggest Wish Week yet. Every cent matters. Donate online at makeawish.ie/donate

A second round of peace talks between the US and Iran is likely take place next week. That's according to reports in Sky News. This follows The White House denying yesterday that it has requested an extension of the two-week ceasefire with Iran. All to discuss with Patrick Bury Defence Expert at the University of Bath, former NATO analyst.

Ireland and other EU countries will join a call with French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss a coordinated approach on banning social ⁠media for minors. It comes as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said that the EU's age verification app for online platforms is ‌ready and will soon be available to use. Speaking to Anton with a reaction to this call was Neurodevelopmental Therapist Founder of Cogni Kids Ollwyn Moran,

The social contract has been “strained to breaking point” according to three of Fianna Fáil's youngest TDs. They have criticised the Government over what they describe as a growing disconnect between the public and politicians. We discuss this further with Eamon Ó Cuív, former Fianna Fáil Minister for Housing.

Irish Rail is increasing security patrols on board its services after over a thousand complaints including drug use, indecent exposure, and drunken behaviour were reported by passengers last year. Speaking to Anton was Mark Gleeson, Spokesperson for Rail Users Ireland.

It's time for "Did You See”. Where we take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Journalist Valerie Cox.

Madonna has officially announced that her next album will be a sequel to 2005's Confessions On A Dancefloor, the club-focused record that produced hits like Sorry and Hung Up. Yesterday, she officially confirmed the release of Confessions II, with a release date of 3 July, and there are rumours now circulating of a possible appearance in Coachella this weekend. All to chat about with Dave Fanning Broadcaster and Rock journalist.

The HSE are warning against growing misinformation around sunbed use, and would like to remind the right amount of use, is no amount. For more on this Anton heard from Professor Shirley Potter, consultant plastic and reconstructive surgeon at St James's Hospital in Dublin.

Donald Trump has said talks between the leaders of Israel and Lebanon "will happen" on Thursday. It comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly met with his security cabinet on Wednesday, and was expected to weigh up a ceasefire agreement with Lebanon To discuss the situation further was Yossi Beilin former Israeli Minister of Justice.

The Irish Planning Institute Annual Planning Conference 2026 is kicking off today in Athlone. Joining Anton to discuss all that is on the prospect for the conference is Gavin Lawlor, President of the Irish Planning Institute.

Nurses are now travelling in groups to and from work to try and avoid racially motivated abuse, the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has said. For more on this Anton spoke to Varghese Joy, National Chairperson of Migrant Nurses Ireland.

At 11:40 p.m. on April 14, 1912, the British ocean liner RMS Titanic struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic at a speed of 20 knots. It slipped below the surface at 2:20 a.m. the following morning. It was a disaster that resulted in the deaths of 1,500 people on the ship's maiden voyage. Speaking to Anton today was Judith Owens, CEO of Titanic Belfast.

One of the world's most mysterious shark species, which can live up to 500 years, washed up on the shores of Sligo earlier in the week. This is the first recorded stranding of the Greenland shark species off the Irish coast. Eanna Ní Lamhna, Biologist, environmentalist, broadcaster and Irish Times contributor told us what we know about this shark?

A further escalation in the Iran war could trigger a global recession, spiralling inflation and a sharp backlash in financial markets, the International Monetary Fund has warned. Joining Anton was Dan O'Brien, Chief Economist at the Institute of International and European affairs and Columnist with The Currency.

The Government has won its confidence motion by 92 votes to 78, however it lost the support of Junior Minister Micheal Healy-Rae, and his brother, the Independent TD Danny Healy Rae. So where does the government stand following a dramatic day at Dáil Éireann? Anton asked Peter Burke, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment.

We go live to our reporter Josh Crosbie to see whether excise cuts are making any impact at the pumps.

It's time for "Did You See”. Where we take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Gabija Gataveckaite, BBC Dublin Correspondent.

A decision to increase school bus fees adds another financial barrier to education according to Labour Spokesperson on Education and Cork North central TD Eoghan Kenny and he joined Anton this morning to discuss more.

There were nearly 300 more reported STIs in the first three months of 2026 compared to the same time last year. 5,160 sexual transmitted infections were recorded by the Health Protection Surveillance . All to discuss with Cathal O'Broin, Infectious Diseases Consultant at St. Vincent's and Sexual Health Lead.

US president Donald Trump has said that talks with Iran could resume in Pakistan over the next two days. We get the latest on the war on Iran with Borzou Daragahi, Iranian Journalist and Analyst.

Almost half of Irish consumers are planning to spend money on substantial home improvements in the next two years. That's according to Credit Union consumer sentiment research. To chat about the research findings Anton was joined by Economist Austin Hughes.

New excise cuts set to reduce the price of petrol and diesel by 10c kicked in at midnight. But how soon will it be before consumers see those decreases at the pump? Anton asked Lisa Ryan Professor in energy economics, UCD.

The Government has won its confidence motion by 92 votes to 78, however it lost the support of Junior Minister Micheal Healy-Rae, and his brother, the Independent TD Danny Healy Rae. So where does the government stand following a dramatic day at Dáil Éireann? All to discuss with Sean Defoe Newstalk's Political Correspondent.

At least four buses travelling through parts of Tallaght were damaged within the span of two hours due to anti-social behaviour like stone throwing, according to the Tallaght Transport Forum. We get the details from Adam Smyth, Fianna Fáil councillor and member of the Tallaght transport forum.

Ireland's reliance on natural gas pushed residential electricity prices to the highest in Europe in 2024 (before taxes and supports). Closely tracking global gas price trends, that's according to the latest ESRI report. To discuss the findings further was Dr Niall Farrell, Associate Research Professor.

Moya Brennan, best known as the lead singer of the Grammy and BAFTA-winning group Clannad, died peacefully yesterday, surrounded by her family, at the age of 73. To pay tribute to Moya was singer and songwriter Daniel O'Donnell.

The Dáil is set to vote today on a confidence motion in the government over its ongoing handling of the fuel crisis. To debate this further this morning was Barry Ward Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire and Michael Collins Leader of Independent Ireland Party & TD for Cork South West.

Iran has warned that any US ships trying to block ports will be 'sent to the bottom of the sea'. The US began its blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz after peace talks between the two countries collapsed in Pakistan. For the latest on this we heard from Duncan Bullivant, CEO of Henderson Risk Group, Former British Army Officer & Former UK Diplomat.

Dublin City Council's Dublin Nights Mapped has reached over a quarter of a million interactions in under three months. Highlighting a growing shift in how people are experiencing the city after dark. All to chat about with Ray O'Donoghue Dublin's Night-time Economy Advisor, or Night Mayor.

It's time for "Did You See”. Where we take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor of the Irish Independent.