Highlights from Newstalk Breakfast

The number of people in Ireland buying weight-loss drugs in the form of jabs, drops and tablets online has soared. With seizures up from 1,582 in 2024 to 48,752 last year. We ask dangerous are black market weight loss drugs? All to discuss with Dr Donal O'Shea, HSE Lead for Obesity.

The Dáil will debate a Labour Party motion today  to ensure that there are more Gardaí on the streets and in communities, provide enhance conditions for gardai and to role out Domestic Abuse Coordination teams across every region. All to discuss further with Alan Kelly Labour party Justice Spokesperson and TD for Tipperary North.

Measures brought forward by the Government to tackle the rising cost of fuel have kicked in this morning. To tell us how people are responding at the pumps is Newstalk Reporter Sarah Madden. Also speaking to Anton was Lisa Ryan, Professor in Energy Economics, UCD.

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 Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Examiner.

Rural Ireland Against Fox Hunting will stage a “Suffragette”-themed protest outside the Dáil today. Speaking to Anton to discuss further was Donna Mullen, Ecologist, a farmer and a horsebreeder, and member of the group and also Independent TD for Kerry, Michael Healy Rae.

Over 13,000 artefacts in the British Museum originated in Ireland but just 194 of them are actually on display in Britain. The question, according to Cathal Crowe, Fianna Fail TD for Clare, is if the British Museum won't display Irish artefacts, why don't they return them? Cathal discussed further with Anton.

The Government should develop legislation that officially makes imprisonment a last resort in the criminal justice system, as the cost of imprisoning one person costs 100,000 euro per year. That's the call from the Irish Penal Reform Trust and Anton spoke to Saoirse Brady the Executive Director, Irish Penal Reform Trust.

EPA calls on the food and drink sector to deal with the causes of foul smells emitting from their premises. A new report from the Agency was published this morning. Discussing this further with Anton was Pamela McDonnell is a Programme Manager in the EPA's Office of Environmental Enforcement.

The Government will use public-private partnerships and spare bedrooms in private homes to create an additional 42,000 beds for students over the next nine years. The measures are part of a new student housing strategy published today. Anton discusses further with Emma Monahan Vice President for Welfare with AMLÉ, the national students' union.

Yesterday, Donald Trump claimed Iran has agreed to "never" have a nuclear weapon. Meanwhile, the US is reportedly sending thousands of extra troops to the Middle East, after Iran vowed to keep fighting until "complete victory We get the latest on the war in the Middle East with Mark Weiss, Israel Correspondent with the Irish Times.

One of Ireland's biggest home-builders has paused signing any new fixed contracts for housing developments until there is a clear timeline on when the war in the Middle East will end. Developer Michael O'Flynn joined Anton this morning to explain why.

The Central Banks's new modernised Consumer Protection Code is coming into force from today, giving consumers stronger protections when using banks, insurance companies, and other financial services. To explain all we heard from Colm Kincaid Deputy Governor for Consumer and Investor Protection with the Central Bank of Ireland.

Driving test waiting times have risen nationally from 10 to 12 weeks, with drivers in Dún Laoghaire facing the longest delays at 21 weeks, more than double the target. We get reaction to this with Brenda Bolger Owner Bolger School of Motoring.

Yesterday, Donald Trump said the threatened US strikes on Iranian power plants had been postponed after "very good and productive" discussions with Iran about a "complete and total resolution of our hostilities in the Middle East" Whereas, Iran said Trump had "backed down" after its "firm warning", with the foreign ministry denying talks had happened. But, which is it? Anton asked Duncan Bullivant, CEO of Henderson Risk Group, Former British Army Officer and Former UK Diplomat.

The Government is set to cut the price of diesel and petrol from midnight tonight. Minister for Finance Simon Harris will bring forward proposals at today's Cabinet meeting to cut excise duty on diesel by 20 cent and on petrol by 15 cent until the end of May. All to discuss with Neale Richmond, Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora.

Yesterday, a verdict was reached in the case of the murder of 32-year-old Natalie McNally. Speaking outside the court, Natalie McNally's brother said “Violence against women and girls is the shame of our society and we must do everything possible to end it.” But, what needs to be done to resolve similar cases of violence against women? All to discuss with Executive Director of Rape Crisis Network Ireland, Cliona Sadlie.

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 Mary Hanafin Barrister and former Minister.

A proposed Luas line linking the city centre to Bray via UCD and Sandyford has emerged as the preferred option for the Dublin Eastern Bypass Corridor, according to a new transport assessment for Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. Speaking to Anton was Conor Dowling, Green Party Councillor for Blackrock.

Report Card 2026 launches today an assessment of Government action in commitments made to children and young people under the current programme for government. To mark the launch, an online event is being held today by The Children's Rights Alliance and their Policy Director, Dr Naomi Feely spoke to Anton.

Tens of millions in funding each year, free parking at hospitals for visitors and patients, and an end to the “postcode lottery” are among the suggestions in Sinn Féin's new cancer strategy in the Dáil today Speaking to Anton to discuss their strategy further was David Cullinane, Sinn Fein spokesperson for Health.

Minister for Finance Simon Harris will bring forward proposals at today's Cabinet meeting to cut excise duty on diesel by 20 cent and on petrol by 15 cent until the end of May. Our political correspondent Seán Defoe brings us the details.

This weekend saw energy infrastructure in the Middle East threatened in the ongoing conflict, sparking fears of an escalating energy war. Iran threatened to target energy centres across the region, which could “irrevocably destroy” vital infrastructure. This came in response to threats from Trump that power plants would be targeted if the Strait of Hormuz was not reopened within 48 hours. For the latest on this Anton spoke to Sky News Foreign Correspondent and Middle East Expert Alistair Bunkall.

New York's LaGuardia airport has been closed until further noticed after an Air Canada Express plane and ground vehicle collided. We get the latest on this with Terry Sheridan, News Director at WSHU Public Radio.

Gardaí investigating a serious assault on a woman in Tipperary are looking for information on the movement of two vehicles seen driving dangerously on the evening of the incident. We get the latest on this with David Raleigh, freelance journalist based in the Mid-West.

The number of abandoned or stray dogs being euthanised in Irish council shelters has increased fourfold over three years. So says research by University College Dublin, with Ireland having the highest proportion of healthy dogs being put down across Ireland and the UK. A large reason for this is ‘dogflation', and Corina Fitzsimons, PR & Communications Executive with the Irish Blue Cross spoke to Anton with more on this.

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 Mick Clifford Special Correspondent Irish Examiner.

The Taoiseach, the Tánaiste and leader of the Independents in Government Seán Canney will meet later to sign off on fuel supports to tackle massive inflation being experienced since the beginning of the US war on Iran. Speaking to Anton this morning was Richard Boyd Barrett People before Profit TD.

From today, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will be sent to airports to help with increasingly long lines at security checkpoints, the Trump administration has said. We get the latest on this with David Smith The Guardian's Washington Bureau Chief.

More than seven in ten migrant workers in Ireland are being exploited under the current employment permit system. That's according to a new survey from the Migrant Rights Centre Ireland, whose Director Neil Bruton spoke to Anton.

The State of the Global Climate Report 2025 reveals last year was in the top three hottest years, and highlights how interconnected our atmosphere, oceans and land surfaces are. Joining Anton to discuss further was Oisin Coughlan, Policy Advisor to the Environmental Pillar.

The sleeping and waking cycles of babies is all consuming for parents so from naps to the quality of sleep we get to the bottom of the baby bedtimes myths. All to discuss with Sleep Consultant Lucy Wolfe.

This week, the Government is set to bring forward its intervention aimed at tackling increased energy prices arising from the war in Iran. But what can we expect? Joining Anton to discuss is Seán Defoe, Newstalk Political Correspondent.

John McKenna, Food critic behind the 100 Best Restaurants in Ireland joined Anton on the show this morning as the best restaurants in Ireland are revealed!

The medical condition Meningitis has been all over the news this week, after an outbreak in Kent in the UK claimed the lives of two with 27 cases confirmed. Our very own Claire Byrne contracted bacterial Meningitis in her early teenage years and she told Anton about her experience.

Over the past three weeks, the war in the Middle East has wreaked havoc on the global economy. Anton discusses this in detail with Economist David Mc Williams.

“Toxic” social media apps are preying on vulnerable young people. That's the warning being given today by the Irish Medical Organisation at a meeting of the Standing Committee of European Doctors Speaking to Anton this morning Professor Matthew Sadlier Vice-President and Chair of the Consultants' Committee of the Irish Medical Organisation.

US President Donald Trump has said he will not be sending troops to Iran, but if he was he “wouldn't tell you." His comments came after oil and gas prices have surged due to strikes on facilities in Iran and Qatar at the world's largest natural gas field. We get the latest with Tara Kangarlou, Global Affairs journalist and author of The Heartbeat of Iran.

A surge in the price of domestic electricity and gas supplies is now on the cards after huge damage was done to key energy infrastructure across the Middle East in the past two days. Joining Anton with the details is Charlie Weston, Personal Finances Editor with the Independent.

Owners of SUVs could face charges to drive in London, after the mayor and transport authorities said they were reviewing the increased danger posed by larger, heavier cars. So should we be doing the same in Ireland? All to discus with Ciaran Cuffe Co-Chair of the the European Green Party.

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 Gavan Reilly, Virgin Media News Political Correspondent and host of Monday with Gavan Reilly on Virgin Media Television.

A tourist tax of up to €5 a night could be charged at Dublin hotels. Anton gets reaction to this with Janet Horner Green Party Councillor for Dublin North Inner City.

A Fine Gael Councillor has called on Limerick City and County Council to consider drafting a byelaw, which would make all property owners responsible for footpaths adjacent to their premises. Anton was joined on the show by the Councillor in question, Stephen Keary, Limerick Fine Gael Councillor.