Newstalk Weekend

Erica Hargaden, a Paediatric Sleep Consultant and founder of Babogue, joins to share expert insights on adjusting children's sleep routines ahead of the school year. She delves into the challenges teens face with their natural sleep rhythms and the benefits of gradually extending bedtimes. The discussion covers the impact of screen time on sleep quality, emphasizing the importance of reducing exposure for better melatonin production. Lastly, Erica offers practical strategies to manage early rising and create effective sleep environments for a smooth transition to school.

Joining Anton to discuss the legacy of shows like The Biggest Loser and Operation Transformation, and where we stand regarding the culture of calorie deficits and exercise, is Joanne Moscalu, Registered Dietitian specialising in eating disorders & Dr. Eva Orsmond, TV Presenter & doctor from Operation Transformation.

Joining Anton to run through the main stories from the Sunday papers is John Cunningham, Relationship Director with Morgan McKinley and Chair and Country Director of Lysis Group; Erin McGreehan, Fianna Fáil TD Louth, Spokesperson on Children, Disability, Equality and Integration; and John Lee, Executive Editor of the Daily Mail Group Ireland.

Mark Weiss, Israel Correspondent with the Irish Times, joins Anton to discuss the declaration of man-made famine in Gaza as well as the latest airstrikes, with reports that scores of Palestinians have been killed in recent days.

Fiachna ó Braonáin of The Hot House Flowers joined Anton in studio to talk guitars, touring, and the Mojave Desert.

Robert Whelan, Managing Director at Rockwell Financial, offers invaluable insights into managing pensions and investments. He dives into the complexities of transferring UK pensions to Ireland, emphasizing consultation with financial advisors. Whelan also discusses the new auto-enrollment pension scheme in Ireland, stressing the importance of employer support. Furthermore, he explores investment choices, highlighting the significance of diversification and the current Irish housing market, while addressing listener questions about pensions and property investments.

Paracetamol is the world's most popular painkiller, but new research suggests a link between paracetamol use during pregnancy and ADHD & autism in children. To discuss what this means for expectant mothers, Anton is joined by Professor Shane Higgins, Master of the National Maternity Hospital.

Today will see a demonstration in Dublin city centre in memory of Harvey Morrison Sherratt, who died from a sudden illness last month after he had waited several years for essential spinal surgery. Joining Anton to discuss the broader issues with Children’s Health Ireland is Una Negley, co-founder of the Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Paediatric Advocacy Group & Bernard Mulvany, People Before Profit representative for Dublin Bay North, and organiser of this afternoon’s demonstration.

Big Tech workers in Ireland can be on salaries well above €150,000 and are one of the few groups that can still afford to buy homes within the M50. But, as economists have long warned, the reliance on the sector is almost too much and is seeping into every aspect of Irish society, even perhaps Ireland’s biggest problem: Housing. Joining Anton to discuss is Conor Skeehan, Sunday Independent Columnist, Former chair of the Housing Agency, and Lecturer in Planning at Technological University.

Joining Anton to run through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with the Irish Times; Valerie Cox, Author and Journalist; and Dee Reddy, Entertainment Journalist and Podcaster.