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Mar 11, 2026 • 6min
US is planning its "most intense day of strikes inside Iran"
US Defence secretary Pete Hegseth announced the US is planning its "most intense day of strikes inside Iran". For the latest on the war on Iran Anton spoke to Borzou Daragahi, Iranian Journalist and Analyst.
Mar 10, 2026 • 4min
Ireland is significantly behind its targets for decarbonising home heating
Ireland is significantly behind its targets for decarbonising home heating, according to the latest report from the ESRI. In 2024, deep retrofits reached just 11.5 per cent of its 2030 goal, while heat pump installation targets reached just 3.5 per cent. Anton discusses these findings with Muireann Lynch, Energy Economist, ESRI.
Mar 10, 2026 • 6min
Government intervention needed as energy costs spike
The government must take urgent steps to mitigate an emerging energy affordability crisis. That’s according to business representative group IBEC. All to discuss with Fergal O’Brien the Executive Director of Lobbying and Influence with IBEC.
Mar 10, 2026 • 5min
A smart meter glitch had consumers panicking about their electricity usage
One download from a smart meter told a householder they had consumed close to €9,000 worth of electricity in the first week of March. Except it wasn’t true. What is this expensive mix up about? We asked Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent
Mar 10, 2026 • 3min
Jackie Fox on her campaign to bring Coco’s Law to Europe
Dublin mother Jackie Fox will speak before European politicians today as she campaigns to change European laws on cyberbullying. Jackie spoke to Anton about her campaign to bring Coco's Law to Europe.
Mar 10, 2026 • 8min
The latest on the conflict in the Middle East
US president Donald Trump has predicted the war in the Middle East could be over soon. It’s now the 11th day of the war engulfing the region. Alistair Bunkall, Sky News foreign correspondent brought us the latest.
Mar 10, 2026 • 6min
Spike in CAO applications could lead to points inflation for college courses
There has been a 6.5% increase in CAO applications for third level places so far this year. That’s according to new figures published this morning. We discuss these figures and get advice for students with Gemma Lawlor Guidance Counsellor at Tyndall College Carlow.
Mar 10, 2026 • 4min
Calls to prevent more vape shops popping up on Ireland’s streets
Local authorities should have more power to clamp down on the establishment of vape shops. That’s the call from Ciarán Fisher, Independent Councillor for Dundalk and Carlingford who spoke to Anton this morning.
Mar 10, 2026 • 4min
Is Gen-Z's pursuit of cool getting in the way of professionalism?
The war between generations rages on a new battlefield the workplace. Specifically, in how to dress appropriately. Joining Anton in studio was Moira Grassick, COO of Peninsula Ireland, HR Group.
Mar 10, 2026 • 5min
Protesters say Central Bank must end facilitation of Israeli war bonds
The Central Bank of Ireland must end its facilitation of sale of Israeli war bonds. That’s the call being made at a protest set to take place at the Central Bank headquarters on North Wall Quay later today. Among those speaking at the protest is Stephen Bowen, Executive Director, Amnesty International Ireland.
