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Mar 2, 2026 • 4min
Leading obesity expert warns of “toxic” food environment
Ireland’s food environment has become “abusive, toxic and targeted” .That’s according to Professor Donal O’Shea and Consultant Endocrinologist and HSE National Clinical Lead for Obesity. Professor Donal O’Shea joined Anton this morning on the show.
Mar 2, 2026 • 5min
Are routine deportation flights fair?
Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan has said that chartered deportation flights are now ‘routine’ within Ireland’s immigration system. The statement comes as 63 people, including nine children, were flown to South Africa on Saturday night. Are routine deportation flights fair? Anton asked Social Democrat TD Gary Gannon.
Mar 2, 2026 • 5min
Perspective on the ground in Dubai
We get perspective on the ground in Dubai. Anton spoke to John Hayes who is from Limerick and is a journalist with Al Arabiya English television news.
Mar 2, 2026 • 7min
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 Gabija Gataveckaite BBC Dublin Correspondent.
Mar 2, 2026 • 3min
What makes a city beautiful?
When people think of outstanding scenery, they mainly imagine forests, lakes and mountains. But new research suggests you can get as much satisfaction out of a city building. All to discuss with Eugene Masterson, Research Fellow, Centre for Decision Research and Experimental Economics, University of Nottingham.
Mar 2, 2026 • 4min
The Minister of State advice for Irish people in the Middle East
As the conflict in the Middle East continues to unfold, the 20,000 Irish people in the Middle East remain. Minister of State in the Department of Foreign Affairs Thomas Byrne gave us the latest advice for them, and whether there are any plans for an evacuation
Mar 2, 2026 • 8min
An update on ongoing strikes in the Middle East
US and Israeli operations against Iran have continued for a third day, as have Iranian retaliatory strikes across the Gulf. Speaking to Anton with an update was Borzou Daragahi Middle East Journalist and Analyst.
Feb 27, 2026 • 5min
University of Galway is proposing to discontinue its general arts course
The University of Galway is proposing to discontinue and replace its general arts course as students are increasingly attracted to “direct routes to employment”.Aisling Murray Fleming, Guidance course director of Dublin City University spoke to us to explain more.
Feb 27, 2026 • 4min
Why you should wear sun cream when getting gel manicures
French, red or nude getting your nails done is part of the ongoing maintenance for many women.Selene Daly Tarpey Registered Advanced Nurse and Nurse Tutor explains why you should wear sun cream when getting gel manicures.
Feb 27, 2026 • 4min
How to cope during hayfever season?
With spring just around the corner so too is hay fever season which can leave people coughing and sniffing all day long. So what is the best way to deal with it? All to discuss with Ruth Morrow, Respiratory Nurse Specialist at The Asthma Society of Ireland.
