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3 in 4 people would support new licences to let nightclubs remain open until 4.30am. 

That’s according to new research from the Licenced Vintners’ Association, who are calling for the Government to push ahead with the Sale of Alcohol Bill. Speaking to Anton for more on this was Donal O'Keefe, Chief Executive of the Licensed Vintners Association. 

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.

The Government is set to press ahead with plans to remove the triple lock governing overseas deployments of Irish troops, with Defence Minister Helen McEntee set to bring it to Cabinet this month. 

To discuss further Anton spoke to Declan Power, Security and Defence Analyst. 

New research has found that wrens in the Shetland Islands are growing almost twice the size of their mainland counter parts. 

Biologist, environmentalist, broadcaster and Irish Times contributor, Eanna Ní Lamhna can tell us more about the phenomenon is known as 'island gigantism'.

Britain’s former ambassador to the US, Peter Mandelson, said the government would “never regret” appointing him to the role, according to newly released documents. For more on this Anton spoke to Philip Webster Former Political Editor of the Times.

Gardaí are investigating a fatal assault that took place in the streets around Grafton Street in Dublin’s city centre in the early hours of Monday. 

Anton gets the details from Mick O’Toole, the Crime and Defence Editor for both the Irish Mirror and Irish Daily Star. 

J Lo, Kylie and the  great Robson and Jerome all actors who turned singers. Recently Kiefer Sutherland says there is a 'stigma' around actors making music. 

Anton asked Dave Fanning  is this the case? 

The Aircraft Noise Competent Authority (ANCA) has launched a public consultation on measures to address noise associated with proposed developments at Dublin Airport. One suggestion includes increasing home insulation supports to households near the airport.  

To discuss all this further Anton spoke to Dr Niamh Maher, Spokesperson for St Margarets The Ward Residents Group and Kevin Byrne, former Air Corps Lieutenant and Airport Safety and security auditor.

The jury in the trial of Jeffrey Donaldson has been shown video recordings of police interviews with one of his alleged victims. The former DUP leader has pleaded not guilty to 18 historic sexual offences, including one count of rape.

We get the latest from the trial with Emily Keegan, Newstalk Reporter.  

But what are the dos and don't when it comes to putting food waste in your brown bin? To tell us was Pauline McDonogh, Circular Economy Co-Ordinator at MyWaste.