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Mar 23, 2026 • 5min
A woman remains in hospital following a serious assault in Tipperary
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.
Mar 23, 2026 • 8min
Did You See?
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.
Mar 23, 2026 • 3min
Plane strikes Port Authority vehicle on ground at New York's LaGuardia airport
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.
Mar 23, 2026 • 5min
Government to sign off on measures to tackle rising fuel costs
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.
Mar 23, 2026 • 5min
Immigration agents will be deployed in US airports
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.
Mar 23, 2026 • 5min
Busting the myths about your baby’s sleep cycles
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.
Mar 23, 2026 • 6min
The last 11 years are the hottest on record
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.
Mar 23, 2026 • 2min
New survey from the Migrant Rights Centre Ireland
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.
Mar 23, 2026 • 6min
The Government plans to tackle increased energy prices
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.
Mar 20, 2026 • 5min
The best restaurants in Ireland revealed!
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!
