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Mar 18, 2026 • 3min
Can we expect major food price increases in the coming months?
With no end in sight, Trump’s war on Iran threatens both oil and fertiliser supplies, but just how badly will Ireland’s fruit and vegetable sector be affected down the line? Can we expect major food price increases in the coming months? All to discuss with the Chairman of the IFA farm Business Committee, Bill O’Keefe.
Mar 18, 2026 • 5min
US doesn't need help from 'one way street' NATO Trump says
Iran’s deputy foreign minister has warned that US boots on the ground would be a "reckless" move and that Iran would fight for as long as is needed. We get the latest on the war on Iran with Mark Weiss, Israel Correspondent with the Irish Times.
Mar 18, 2026 • 8min
Micheál Martin completed his four day visit to the United States
Micheál Martin completed his four day visit to the United States yesterday evening in Washington DC by presenting President Donald Trump with a bowl of Shamrock. Our reporter Jamie O Hara has been in the US since Friday and joined Anton on the show live from Washington DC.
Mar 18, 2026 • 6min
Supply of second-hand homes remains “critically constrained”
The supply of second-hand homes for sale in Ireland remains “critically constrained” with fewer than 15,000 properties listed for sale nationwide in January, Sherry FitzGerald has warned in a new report. Anton discusses the report findings with Marian Finnegan the CEO of Sherry Fitzgerald.
Mar 16, 2026 • 8min
The plans to rejig planning rules for home renovations
Dormer extensions, Velux windows, bike storage in front gardens and external wall insulation are among a raft of home improvements that should be exempted from planning laws, according to a sweeping review of the planning system to be published in the coming weeks. All to discuss with Gavin Lawlor President of the Irish Planning Institute.
Mar 16, 2026 • 4min
Richard Tierney CEO of St Patrick’s Festival
Tomorrow, we’ll all be painting the town green for St Patrick’s Day, and with us to talk all about what we can expect tomorrow is Richard Tierney, CEO of St Patrick’s Festival.
Mar 16, 2026 • 5min
Killarney celebrates Jessie Buckley Oscar win
Jessie Buckley makes history with Oscar win. Josh Crosbie joined Anton live from Killarney where the celebrating were in full swing.
Mar 16, 2026 • 7min
Henry McKean reports live from The Oscars
Henry McKean, Newstalk reporter brings us all the news from the 98th Oscars where Jessie Buckley won big!
Mar 16, 2026 • 8min
Taoiseach Micheál Martin will meet with Donald Trump
Tomorrow, Taoiseach Micheál Martin will meet with Donald Trump in the White House, with trade and the continued conflict in the Middle East expected to dominate the St Patrick’s Day visit. Speaking Anton ahead of this meeting was Dan Mulhall, Former Ambassador of Ireland to the United States.
Mar 16, 2026 • 4min
Calls for more employer flexibility as cost of commuting rises
Fórsa and the Financial Services Union have called on employers to be more flexible about staff working from home as commuting costs surge for hundreds of thousands of drivers. All to discuss with John O’Connell, Head of the Financial Services Union.
