Never Have I Ever with Claire Byrne

Rising food, energy, and staff costs are squeezing restaurants and cafés across the country, with many operators warning their businesses are on the brink. As the Government weighs up cutting VAT for the sector in next week’s Budget, some see it as a vital lifeline, others as an expensive giveaway. To explore the reality behind the numbers, Anton is joined by Ross Lewis, founder of Chapter One and Chef Patron of Osteria Lucio.

As we mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Professor John Kennedy of the Trinity St James’s Cancer Institute warns cancer patients are being let down, with just 3 of 28 national targets met and thousands facing dangerous delays for tests and treatment. He joins Anton to discuss.

Talks in Egypt could mark a turning point in the two-year war in Gaza, with Donald Trump claiming a ceasefire and hostage deal is “very close.” US envoys are meeting Israeli and Hamas representatives to finalise the terms of a possible truce, as both sides face growing pressure to end the fighting. Joining Anton to get the latest is Alistair Bunkall, Sky News foreign correspondent.

Joining Anton to go through the Sunday papers are economist, Austin Hughes; Pat Rabbitte, former Labour Party Leader; and Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal West.

Newstalk journalist Kyle Butler was in East Wall in Dublin yesterday when a cohort of pro-Palestine demonstrators broke through a Garda barricade at the Port Tunnel, leading to the use of pepper spray. Kyle joins Anton to discuss his experience.

Taylor Swift is back with a new album, proving once again why she’s one of the biggest stars in the world. Joining Anton to chat about her music and her enduring appeal is broadcaster and music journalist, Dave Fanning

The award-winning Killarney Coffee Cup Project, which banned disposable cups, has all but collapsed after the Government shelved the proposed latte levy. With local cafés struggling and inspired projects in other towns now in doubt, Anton speaks to Johnny Maguire, President of the Killarney Chamber, about what this means for businesses and the environment.

Joining Anton to answer all of your cooking-related questions is Gerry Devlin, owner of the Dublin Cookery School.

Sean ‘P Diddy’ Combs has been sentenced to more than 4 years in prison for prostitution-related charges. Anton is joined by Melanie Finn, Entertainment Correspondent for the Irish Independent, to discuss.

Planning approval has been granted for the long-awaited MetroLink. Set to be the largest infrastructure project in the State, it aims to transform Dublin’s transport network and support tens of thousands of new homes. Joining Anton to discuss how to get large projects over the line is Bent Flyvbjerg, Professor at the University of Oxford, an economic geographer & co-author of ‘How Big Things Get Done’.