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As you may have noticed, Anton Savage is now our new presenter of Newstalk Breakfast. You can catch him every weekday morning from 7am, with everything you need to start the day - with insight, entertainment and a bit of craic. Before Pat Kenny begins on weekends at the start of March, you can catch all the Newstalk Saturday and Sunday content in this feed.

From Tuesday February 3rd, this podcast will feature all the very best content from Newstalk Breakfast (7-9am) on Ireland's only independent talk radio station. 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!

A €2.5bn redress scheme for up to 100,000 owners of defective Celtic Tiger apartments will be brought to the Dáil in the coming months. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Micheál Carrigy Fine Gael TD for Longford–Westmeath and Chair of Oireachtas Housing Committee.

A €2.5bn redress scheme for up to 100,000 owners of defective Celtic Tiger apartments will be brought to the Dáil in the coming months. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Micheál Carrigy Fine Gael TD for Longford–Westmeath and Chair of Oireachtas Housing Committee.

From Tuesday February 3rd, this podcast will feature all the very best content from Newstalk Breakfast (7-9am) on Ireland's only independent talk radio station. 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!

One in four corporate employees self-identify or have been diagnosed as neurodivergent, according to new research from the Institute of Education at Dublin City University. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was CEO of As I am Ireland Autism Charity, Adam Harris.

One in four corporate employees self-identify or have been diagnosed as neurodivergent, according to new research from the Institute of Education at Dublin City University. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was CEO of As I am Ireland Autism Charity, Adam Harris.

A year on from Storm Éowyn, the Government has failed to act quickly enough to strengthen protections against extreme weather events. That's the view of Roderic O'Gorman Green Party Leader and TD for Dublin West who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Earlier this week, Irish Independent Technology Editor Adrian Weckler was telling us how European countries are cracking down on dodgy boxes and Ireland could follow suit with new penalties of its own. 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.

A year on from Storm Éowyn, the Government has failed to act quickly enough to strengthen protections against extreme weather events. That's the view of Roderic O'Gorman Green Party Leader and TD for Dublin West who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Earlier this week, Irish Independent Technology Editor Adrian Weckler was telling us how European countries are cracking down on dodgy boxes and Ireland could follow suit with new penalties of its own. 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.

“Poor nutrition now leads to long-term health costs” That's the warning from Darina Allen, Chef, Author and founder of Ballymaloe Cookery School. 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.

“Poor nutrition now leads to long-term health costs” That's the warning from Darina Allen, Chef, Author and founder of Ballymaloe Cookery School. 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.

“I was in a work-commute-collapse cycle and didn't know what to do. Then I began sampling hobbies I'd previously dismissed and it became oddly addictive.” Those are the words of freelance journalist Amy Wild who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

“I was in a work-commute-collapse cycle and didn't know what to do. Then I began sampling hobbies I'd previously dismissed and it became oddly addictive.” Those are the words of freelance journalist Amy Wild who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Europe is facing an ‘existential moment' in its response to Donald Trump's tariff threats, Tánaiste Simon Harris has said. Bobby McDonagh, Former Irish Ambassador to the EU and the UK joined us on Newstalk Breakfast.

The Government has announced €360 million in capital funding for active travel and greenway projects in 2026, aimed at expanding walking and cycling infrastructure right across the country. Minister for Transport, Darragh O'Brien, joined us on Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Europe is facing an ‘existential moment' in its response to Donald Trump's tariff threats, Tánaiste Simon Harris has said. Bobby McDonagh, Former Irish Ambassador to the EU and the UK joined us on Newstalk Breakfast.

The Government has announced €360 million in capital funding for active travel and greenway projects in 2026, aimed at expanding walking and cycling infrastructure right across the country. Minister for Transport, Darragh O'Brien, joined us on Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

EU envoys have been summoned for emergency talks in Brussels today, as the UK and its EU allies face a new round of tariffs imposed by Donald Trump, this time linked to Greenland. The move has been branded “unacceptable”, and opposition is also growing at home. 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.

“Retirement is ‘the greatest con job' inflicted on Irish society.” That's according to Terry Prone, Chairman of the Communications Clinic, on her new podcast “Grey Matters” with Fergus Finlay and who joined us on Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

“Retirement is ‘the greatest con job' inflicted on Irish society.” That's according to Terry Prone, Chairman of the Communications Clinic, on her new podcast “Grey Matters” with Fergus Finlay and who joined us on Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

EU envoys have been summoned for emergency talks in Brussels today, as the UK and its EU allies face a new round of tariffs imposed by Donald Trump, this time linked to Greenland. The move has been branded “unacceptable”, and opposition is also growing at home. 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.

“When I was a boy, glasses were a source of shame that ruined my self-esteem. Now that contact lenses have failed me too, all that's left is to embrace the blurriness” So writes Adrian Chiles, broadcaster and Guardian columnist who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast.

“Congestion charges won't be popular, but they are our only way out of a jam” so wrote Sunday Independent Columnist, Eoin O'Malley, Associate Professor in political science at the School of Law and Government, Dublin City University. Eoin explained all to Newstalk Breakfast.

Thousands of patients are being denied the free dental care they are entitled to every year after more than half of dentists across the country have pulled out of the medical card scheme. Irish Dental Association Chief, Fintan Hourihan, joined Sean Defoe on Newstalk Breakfast.

Thousands of people are feared dead in Iran after a crackdown on weeks of anti-government protests. US President Donald Trump has urged anti-government protesters in Iran to "keep protesting", saying that "help is on its way". 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.

US President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on any country that does business with Iran, ramping up pressure on the country. This comes as Norway-based NGO Iran Human Rights said it had confirmed 648 people have been killed during protests, including nine minors. 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.

A loophole allowing the conversion of derelict or vacant properties into accommodation for international protection applicants without full planning permission needs to be closed. That's the view of Fine Gael Senator, Mark Duffy, who joined us on Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Niamh Smyth, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence and Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan, is seeking a meeting with X over Grok AI turning photos of women and minors into sexually suggestive deepfake images. Minister Smyth spoke to Newstalk Breakfast to discuss further.

‘Employers should work with staff but they cannot solve traffic jams.' So writes Damien McCarthy, CEO of HR Consultancy Firm HR Buddy who explained why to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

China has told the US to free Nicolas Maduro, hours before he is expected to appear in court in New York. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has suggested Colombia could be a target for the US, calling its president a "sick man" who won't be in power for long. 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.

The government should create an independent expert group to fix its fragmented energy policy, which is punishing consumers. That's the call from industry group Fuels for Ireland, whose CEO Kevin McPartlan explained why to Newstalk Breakfast.

Two police officers and another person have been killed in a car blast in Moscow, Russia's investigative committee has said. It happened close to the scene where a Russian general was killed by a bomb on Wednesday. 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.

It's Christmas Eve, which means many people will be packing up and travelling to see family and friends for the Christmas break. But what details do you need to know before you go? Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager, Iarnród Éireann and Graeme McQueen, DAA Media Relations Manager joined Jonathan Healy on Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Comedian and actor Russell Brand has had two further charges of rape and sexual assault brought against him. 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…

A classic Christmas tale... thoughts about getting presents for our loved ones go from ‘I have plenty of time' to ‘Oh no' in the blink of an eye. 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...

Last week we heard that the UK is going to re-join the study abroad ‘Erasmus' programme in 2027 but now they might be going a step further. Their Health Secretary Wes Streeting said that he would support re-joining the EU customs union in order to grow their economy. Adam Boulton, a political commentator, columnist with the I paper, and presenter on Times Radio joined us on Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Judges will be obliged to consider community service for crimes that would normally warrant a two-year jail sentence, according to reports in the Irish Daily Mail this morning. 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.

Up to 1,100 people hit by the so-called superflu are predicted to be in hospital over Christmas week. Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Minister For Health, Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire joined us on Newstalk Breakfast.

The GAA's argument for maintaining its links to Allianz is flawed – tainted money is not worth having. So writes Sunday Independent Columnist and former Meath footballer Colm O'Rourke, who joined us on Newstalk Breakfast to discuss.

Talks being held between ⁠US, European and Ukrainian officials in Florida aimed at ending Russia's war in Ukraine have “productive and constructive” so far, according to US special envoy Steve Witkoff. 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...

The owners of St Stephen's Green Shopping Centre in Dublin are making a renewed bid to redevelop the landmark shopping centre. The revised plan once again includes removing the existing facade of the shopping centre and adding office space. 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.

Minister for European Affairs Thomas Byrne said he did not anticipate a vote on the Mercosur trade deal until January. Adding that the agreement offers substantial benefits for Irish farmers and the broader economy. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was Dennis Drennan, President of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association.

Housing Minister James Browne will update Cabinet today about the Vacant Above the Shop Grant, which would provide up to 140,000 euros to help people turn spaces above shops into homes. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Claire McManus, Director of JFOC Architects and Housing Spokesperson for the Royal Institute of Architects.

The funeral of Tadgh Farrell, aged 4 who was killed alongside his great-aunt in a house fire in Edenderry, Co Offaly to take place today. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Fergus McDonnell, Independent Ireland Councillor for Edenderry .

Overall immigration numbers in Ireland have dropped despite a 40% increase in asylum applications last year, that's according to according to the European Migration Network Ireland's annual review. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Keire Murphy, Author of the report and Senior Policy Officer, the European Migration Network Ireland's in the ESRI.

Millions of children and teenagers in Australia have begun losing access to their social media accounts after a world-first ban has come into effect, blocking online access for users under 16. Dr Danielle Einstein, the Sydney-based clinical psychologist who laid out the evidence for the ban in the Einstein Report and in her latest co-authored book Raising Anxiety spoke to Newstalk Breakfast.

A new report shows that Doctors at Tallaght University Hospital diagnosed 18 young people with a neurological disorder caused by inhaling nitrous oxide or “laughing gas”. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast with more on this was Hugh Kearney, Consultant Neurologist St James hospital and Trinity College earlier.

Councillors in Naas Municipal District will today vote on a proposal to suspend pay parking in some areas of the town from December 15th through to the end of the year. Several towns across Ireland, including Castlebar, Tralee and Newry have introduced similar measures for the festive season. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast to discuss was Bill Clear, Independent Ireland Councillor for Naas And Tony Lowes One of the Directors of Friends of the Irish Environment.