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Mar 20, 2026 • 6min
Is an adjacent footpath the responsibility of a property owner?
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.
Mar 20, 2026 • 5min
An update from on the ground at the EU Summit in Brussels
EU leaders have refrained from committing to secure the Strait of Hormuz, even under pressure from US President Donald Trump to assist in safeguarding the strategic waterway. Joining us with the latest from Brussels is Newstalk Reporter Eamonn Torsney.
Mar 19, 2026 • 7min
What sort of influence can Europe have as the conflict continues to escalate?
Taoiseach Micheál Martin will join other EU Leaders today at a European Council meeting in Brussels, to address the situation in Middle East. But what sort of influence can Europe have as the conflict continues to escalate? All to discuss with Cathal Berry former Independent TD and former member of the Defence Forces.
Mar 19, 2026 • 5min
A mother whose daughter has been hospitalised with meningitis in the UK
On March 15th, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) announced two people had died during an outbreak of meningitis in Kent, near London. UK health officials said there were 20 cases of invasive meningococcal disease, all of which are believed to be linked to a nightclub called Club Chemistry. Speaking to Anton this morning was Khali Goodwin, mother of Keeleigh Goodwin, who has been hospitalised with Meningitis.
Mar 19, 2026 • 7min
Calls for an increase to the government’s help to buy scheme
The Government’s Help to Buy scheme should be increased to reflect current market conditions and the cost of delivering new homes. That’s the call from Seamus McGrath Fianna Fail TD for Cork South–Central who spoke to Anton this morning.
Mar 19, 2026 • 6min
Hauliers warn act now on fuel prices or face strike action
The Irish Road Haulage Association will meet Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien later this morning demanding immediate action to reduce rising fuel costs, warning they need concrete measures. Speaking to Anton this morning was their President Ger Hyland.
Mar 19, 2026 • 5min
Concerns the new National Drugs Strategy is fundamentally flawed
The draft National Drugs Strategy put forward by the government is fundamentally flawed due to its failure to reference the well-established link between poverty, inequality and drug-related harms. That’s the view of Anna Quigley, Coordinator of Citywide Drugs Crisis Campaign who explained why to Anton this morning.
Mar 19, 2026 • 9min
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 David McRedmond, CEO of An Post.
Mar 19, 2026 • 4min
Short and long-term solutions to congestion in the greater Dublin area
Yesterday, Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien TD met with stakeholders across the transport sector to discuss both short and long-term solutions to congestion in the Greater Dublin Area. Anton discusses this further with Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager, Iarnród Éireann.
Mar 19, 2026 • 6min
A call for child protection to be removed from Túsla
Child protection should be removed from Túsla and returned to direct ministerial and departmental control. That’s the call in a motion to be debated before the Dail today by Ken O’ Flynn Independent Ireland TD for Cork North Central. Ken explained why he is calling this to Anton this morning.
