Newstalk Breakfast

The weekend’s negotiations in Switzerland between the U.S. and Iran ended with “encouraging progress”. Nicholas Hopton is the former U.K. Ambassador brings us the latest.

Keir Starmer expected to announce a timetable for his departure this morning at 10 Downing Street.  Stephen Pound, Former Labour MP for Ealing North & Former Shadow Minister for Northern Ireland for 10 years gave Anton his reaction.

Referrals for restorative justice, where criminals and their victims interact to seek a resolution, increased by 22% last year to reach their highest ever level in Ireland. 

What exactly is this form of justice, and can it really work? To discuss this further was Dr. Ian Marder Associate Professor in Criminology at the School of Law and Criminology in Maynooth University.   

We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Frances Fitzgerald Former Government Minister.

Scientists say factors such as body odour, body heat and even drinking alcohol can make certain individuals more attractive to mosquitoes. 

Professor Catriona Ryan, Consultant Dermatologist at Institute of Dermatologists, Clinical Professor at UCD gave advice on how to avoid getting bitten. 

After a spell of mixed and rainy weather last week, temperatures are expected to soar as some parts of the country could reach up to over 30 degrees this week. Alan O Reilly of Carlow Weather brings us the weather outlook for the week.

The first round of negotiations between the US and Iran to reach a final deal to end the war has concluded with "encouraging progress", mediators Qatar and Pakistan say. To discuss further is, Fawaz Gerges, Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science.

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is expected to decide on a timetable for his departure to allow newly elected MP Andy Burnham to become prime minister by autumn according to his colleagues.

Joining Anton to discuss further is James Lyons, Former Director of Strategic Communications for Keir Starmer.

Today is the day Toy Story 5 releases in cinemas with Woody, Buzz and the gang returning for their fifth feature film. Lisa Canon Head of Studio at DMG Media joined Anton to chat all about the new movie.

The war with Iran subjected us to higher energy and fuel costs, but with a deal for at least sixty days now signed, when can we expect prices to come down here?  

Cliff Taylor, Irish Times writer and Managing Editor has been looking into this and joined Anton this morning.