Newstalk Breakfast

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.  

Yesterday Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton told a congressional committee on Thursday that she did not recall ever meeting the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Later today her husband and former president Bill Clinton will testify in front of the same congressional committee.  Anton spoke to The Guardian’s Washington Bureau Chief David Smith.

The Football Association of Ireland will introduce tougher security measures such as sniffer dogs and CCTV at League of Ireland games following threats to pull funding for new Astro pitches, according to the Irish Independent. It comes after a flare was thrown at the Louth derby between Dundalk and Drogheda United at Oriel Park, resulting in one child sent to hospital. Speaking to Anton this morning was  Patrick O’Donovan, Sports Minister.

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 Frances Fitzgerald, Former Government Minister.

Minister of Transport Darragh O’Brien has announced the launch of a public consultation on the draft National EV Charging Infrastructure Strategy. It will set out the next phase of Ireland’s plan to expand and future proof the national EV charging network. All to discuss with Conor Faughnan Independent Motoring Expert for Carzone.

Nearly 200,000 young adults in England have joined a claim against universities, arguing they did not receive the education they paid for during the Covid pandemic. Across the water, people are beginning the same process in Northern Ireland. We get the details from Megan Burn, Solicitor with Phoenix Law.

The role of judicial reviews and how to improve decision making in the planning process will be in the spotlight today at The Bar of Ireland Conference. Where a number of senior government officials will be contributing. Seán Guerin Chair of the Council of The Bar of Ireland joined Anton this morning ahead of the conference.

Yesterday Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton told a congressional committee on Thursday that she did not recall ever meeting the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Later today her husband and former president Bill Clinton will testify in front of the same congressional committee.  Speaking to Anton with more on this was Scott Lucas Professor of US and International Politics the Clinton Institute UCD, 

EirGrid the operator of the national grid has warned of  “a steeper” growth  in demand out to 2030 which will cause a “potentially challenging situation". So what does that mean for you. All to discuss with  Lisa Ryan Professor of Energy Economics in UCD.

A lot of people now shy away completely from speaking to anyone in public. But if we learn to do this it’s enriching, for ourselves and society That’s the advice from Viv Groskop, Broadcaster, Comedian and Author.