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Mar 30, 2026 • 4min
How can you reduce your energy consumption?
There has been lots of debate recently over the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the effects it is having on households up and down the country in terms of fuel and energy prices. So, what are the recommended ways to reduce household energy consumption? Niall Farrell, Energy Economist at the ESRI joined Anton Savage to discuss.
Mar 30, 2026 • 5min
Aer Lingus takes off with Starlink, the fastest Wi-Fi in the sky
Aer Lingus customers on EI105, Dublin to New York were the first to experience high-speed free wifi in the sky as the airline teams up with Elon Musk’s Starlink. Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly joined Anton Savage with the details…
Mar 30, 2026 • 4min
Tax breaks for renting out modular housing in gardens
Homeowners may soon be able to earn up to 14,000 euros tax-free by renting out modular units in their back gardens, under plans being considered by the Government. Carol Tallon, CEO of the Property District joined Anton Savage on the show.
Mar 30, 2026 • 8min
Pakistan set to host US-Iran talks
Pakistan said it was preparing to host "meaningful talks" to end the conflict over Iran in the coming days, even though Tehran earlier accused the US of preparing a land assault while seeking negotiations. Nicholas Hopton, Former UK Ambassador to Iran and non-resident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, joined Anton Savage on the show to discuss.
Mar 30, 2026 • 7min
Calls for Independent Oversight of Garda Suspensions
Garda Sergeants and Inspectors are to meet in Westport for AGSI’s Annual Delegate Conference. Declan Higgins, President of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors, joined Anton Savage ahead of the conference.
Mar 30, 2026 • 6min
Are shorter school days just over the horizon?
Shorter school days and more breaks for students have been recommended by a Dáil committee, which has looked to move the Irish education system towards a Finnish model. Paul Crone, Director of the National Association of Principals and Deputies joined us on Newstalk Breakfast to discuss.
Mar 30, 2026 • 10min
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 David McRedmond, CEO of An Post.
Mar 30, 2026 • 3min
Speeding drivers in Tyrone hauled up before ‘Kids’ Court’
Speeding drivers in Co Tyrone are hauled up before ‘Kids’ Court’ to explain themselves. A PSNI initiative offers motorists a choice: accept penalty points or face stern questions from a panel of primary school children. Brenda Bolger, Owner of Bolger School of Motoring, joined Anton Savage to discuss.
Mar 30, 2026 • 6min
US boots on the ground in Iran
US boots on the ground in Iran as the war in the Middle East shows no signs of an immediate end. Mark Weiss, Israel Correspondent with the Irish Times joined Anton Savage on the show with the latest
Mar 30, 2026 • 5min
Trade union survey details the cost-of-living crisis facing public sector workers
As trade unions prepare for talks on a successor to the Public Service Agreement, due to expire at the end of June, trade union Unite today released the results of a new survey of Unite members, highlighting the cost of living struggles in the public sector.Tom Fitzgerald, Regional Coordinating Officer of UNITE, joined Anton Savage on the show to discuss.
