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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 • 2min
Customers could save thousands a year by switching mortgage providers
A typical mortgage switcher in Ireland could save €2,399 or more within one year of switching their mortgage, according to new figures from Irish Mortgage Advisors. We get the details with Trevor Grant the Chairperson of Irish Mortgage Advisors.
Mar 19, 2026 • 6min
Iran update from a journalist on the ground
Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei has said in a written message that the killers of security chief Ali Larijani, who died in an Israeli strike, "will have to pay for it". This comes after Israeli strikes on the world's largest natural gas field, South Pars in Iran, were criticised by Qatar as a dangerous and irresponsible step. We get the latest on the war on Iran with Borzou Daragahi Iranian Journalist and Analyst.
Mar 18, 2026 • 7min
Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty on his plan to reduce energy costs
Pearse Doherty Sinn Fein Deputy Leader, Finance spokesperson, and TD for Donegal, is to bring a motion before the Dáil next week demanding urgent action to tackle the soaring cost of home heating oil, petrol and diesel.
Mar 18, 2026 • 5min
15 suspected meningitis B cases identified in the UK
The UK Health Security Agency says meningitis cases linked to the outbreak in Kent have risen from 15 to 20 and two young people have died. As of 5pm yesterday, nine cases have been confirmed in the lab, with 11 still under investigation. We discuss the details of the outbreak with Kingston Mills, Professor of Experimental Immunology at Trinity College Dublin.
Mar 18, 2026 • 4min
The concerns about the lack of oversight of urban foxes
Some Dublin residents are concerned that foxes could spread diseases to their pets. That’s according to Rory Hogan Fianna Fáil Councillor for Pembroke Lea in Dublin City Council. He has written to the council to find out which state agency is responsible for urban foxes. Rory spoke to Anton this morning.
Mar 18, 2026 • 9min
Gerry Adams takes the stand at civil trial in London
Gerry Adams said yesterday he never held any role or rank within the IRA, as he gives evidence in a civil trial in London. We get the latest on this with Mark Hennessy, Ireland and Britain Editor of the Irish Times.
Mar 18, 2026 • 10min
President Donald Trump has criticises Nato and other US allies
During his White House meeting with the Taoiseach, US President Donald Trump has criticised Nato and other US allies, saying he has been told they "don't want to get involved" in the Iran war. Anton discuss this and more with Amy Tarkanian Former Nevada Republican State Chairwoman and Republican Strategist.
Mar 18, 2026 • 8min
Passenger Cap up for scrutiny at the Oireachtas later today
Residents near Dublin Airport and environmental activists will be speaking in front of the Oireachtas Committee on Transport later this morning. Up for discussion is the bill that will allow the Transport Minister to abolish the passenger cap. To discuss further Anton was joined by Louise O’Leary, spokesperson for Children’s Rights Over Flights.
Mar 18, 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 Craig Hughes, Political Editor of the Irish Daily Mail.
