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Feb 24, 2026 • 5min
Fórsa calls for the end of NCSE cuts
The Department of Education has indicated there won’t be any reductions in the total number of SNAs for the next school year, while the Government reconfirm and reanalyse the recommendations of the NCSE in respect of total necessary numbers. Speaking to Anton this morning was Fórsa’s Head of Education Andy Pike.
Feb 24, 2026 • 4min
Over 80,000 Ukrainians still remain in Ireland since 2022
It’s been four years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, setting in motion a war over territory and autonomy. Over 80,000 Ukrainians still remain in Ireland since 2022, including Ksenia Samotiy Irish Independent columnist who moved from Ukraine in March 2022. Ksenia spoke to Anton this morning.
Feb 24, 2026 • 10min
Lord Mandelson has been released on bail
Lord Mandelson has been released on bail, the Metropolitan Police says, hours after his arrest on Monday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Mandelson had been under investigation over allegations he shared market-sensitive government information with Jeffrey Epstein while a government minister. To get the latest on this Anton was joined by Adam Boulton, Broadcaster and Political Commentator.
Feb 24, 2026 • 9min
Average rent for a two-bedroom apartment near €2,100 per month
Rents are continuing to rise while supply hits an all-time low that's the top line from the latest Daft.ie report. Speaking to Anton this morning the author of that report, Ronan Lyons who is also Economist at Trinity College Dublin.
Feb 24, 2026 • 8min
How to tackle the issue of delays in the divorce process
Capping solicitors' fees is among the measures called for in a petition that has been submitted to the Oireachtas to help tackle the issue of delays in the divorce process. Anton discusses further with Michelle Browne Senior Family Mediator and Author.
Feb 24, 2026 • 5min
The latest as violence and unrest grips Mexico
Violence continues to rip through cities across Mexico following the killing Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho" in an operation by the Mexican military on Sunday. We get the latest on the situation there with Adam Hankcock a journalist in Mexico.
Feb 24, 2026 • 4min
It’s been four years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
It’s been four years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, setting in motion a war over territory and autonomy. We heard from Yuriy Sak Former advisor to the Minister of Defence of Ukraine.
Feb 24, 2026 • 4min
Why midlife is magnificent?
Have you ever been called mid by someone? While Gen Z refer to mid as something that is mediocre, average, or disappointing, Irish Examiner Columnist Esther McCarthy thinks mid and in particular midlife is far more magnificent than boring and she joins Anton this morning to tell all.
Feb 24, 2026 • 6min
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 Aoife Moore Journalist and Author.
Feb 24, 2026 • 6min
How will Europe respond to Trump’s latest tariff threats?
The European Parliament has decided to postpone a vote on the European Union's trade deal with the US after Donald Trump imposed a new temporary import duty of 15% on imports from all countries. To discuss further Anton spoke to Thomas Byrne, Fianna Fáil TD for Meath East and Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
