Newstalk Breakfast

A man has been arrested following the death of a woman at a residence in Finglas, Co Dublin. 48 year old Loredana Morosanu was found in her home in the early hours of Monday morning. 

For the latest on this Anton spoke to Eimear McAuley, Reporter with the Journal. 

NTA Chief Anne Shaw warned Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien that bus and rail passengers could face further higher charges in the years ahead. With reviews of fares set to take place annually, according to papers seen by the Irish Times. 

To discuss this further Anton was joined by Brian Caulfield, Professor in Transportation at the School of Engineering at Trinity College.

Israeli voters are heading to the polls in a crucial election that could end Benjamin Netanyahu’s time in power. This is amid ongoing conflict and growing concerns over national security.

Speaking to Anton this morning was Fawaz Gerges, Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science. 

Ronan Kelly, CEO of Digital Infrastructure Ireland, has said that the data centre sector is falling victim to “conspiracy theories” and “disinformation” originating in American politics. 

We get reaction from Rosi Leonard, data centre campaigner with Friends of the Earth. 

From Sunday, a new levy will come into place adding a €2 handling fee on packages from outside the EU, on top of the EU's €3 fee on small parcels.   

To explain how it will affect our shopping was Caitriona Redmond, Consumer Columnist with the Irish Examiner.

We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Former CEO of Barnardos Fergus Finlay.

People in Ireland believe they will need an average of €3,575 a month to live comfortably in retirement. Just four in ten are confident their current pension savings will make this possible, according to new research from Royal London Ireland. 

Joining Anton to discuss was Bernard Walsh, Head of Investments and Pensions at Fairstone Ireland. 

Today Israelis will go to the polls for the first since the October 7th attack to elect a new Government.  

To look ahead to today was Asher Fredman, Executive Director of the Misgav Institute for National Security and Director for Israel at the Abraham Accords Peace Institute. 

Around half of European pilots say that they flew fatigued recently while three out of four have experienced “micro sleeps” while on duty. That is according to new research from the European Cockpit Association. 

Anton discussed these findings with Airport safety and Security Auditor Kevin Byrne.

We hear about an app where you can buy your friends and family drinks or food, without even being there.  

To tell Anton all was Founder and Publican of Gr8NiteOut, Sheila Gaughan.