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Feb 18, 2026 • 4min
Hot school meals is it all gunk?
Meals on Wheels should take over responsibility for the entire Hot School Meals programme nationally, rather than continuing to rely on different suppliers across the country. That’s the call from Michael Collins Leader of Independent Ireland Party & TD for Cork South West. Michael explained why to Anton this morning.
Feb 18, 2026 • 8min
Did You See?
Now 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 Áine Kerr, Broadcaster.
Feb 18, 2026 • 6min
The latest on this today's weather warnings
A Status Yellow Wind and Rain warning is now in place for 17 counties this morning. Speaking to Anton with an update on what we expect from the weather today was Rebecca Cantwell, Meteorologist with Met Eireann and also Keith Leonard, Chairperson of National Emergency Coordination Group.
Feb 17, 2026 • 4min
How to cook the perfect Pancake!
We hear how to cook the perfect pancake this Tuesday. Anton got all the tips from Gerry Devlin, head of Dublin Cookery School.
Feb 17, 2026 • 6min
Ireland is an island of good food and value for money!
Why tourists feel Ireland is an island of good food and value for money! All to chat about with Alice Mansergh the Chief Executive of Tourism Ireland.
Feb 17, 2026 • 8min
We hear from Rachel Barry a domestic abuse survivor
In May 2025 Ian Barry plead guilty of coercive control of his ex-wife Rachel Barry and received a three-year suspended sentence. Rachel waved her right to anonymity to encourage other women experiencing domestic abuse to come forward. Rachel told her story to Anton this morning.
Feb 17, 2026 • 4min
Local authorities increasing rent for families who have working adult children at home
Local authorities are starting to increase rent for families who have working adult children still living at home. We get reaction from Independent Councillor for Palmerstown-Fonthill Madeleine Johansson.
Feb 17, 2026 • 5min
Data Protection Commission opens inquiry into X over Grok AI tool
Data Protection Commission opens inquiry into X over Grok AI tool. What are they hoping to achieve? All to discuss with Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly.
Feb 17, 2026 • 10min
Ivana Bacik on her plans for the future of remote work
We hear from Labour leader Ivana Bacik on her plans for the future of remote work. Ivana joined Anton in studio this morning.
Feb 17, 2026 • 5min
Did You See?
Now 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.
