Newstalk Breakfast

Who was best dressed at the Met Gala last night? Anton asked Marietta Doran, Fashion stylist.

A new study at the Russian Medical Academy has proven you’re not imaging it. Food really does taste better when you swiped it off another person’s plate! All to chat about with Adrian Chiles, Broadcaster and Guardian Columnist.

Ireland should seriously examine the idea of developing nuclear power as one way to reduce its future dependence on fossil fuels, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said. It comes as Fianna Fáil TD James O’Connor has introduced a bill to reverse the ban on nuclear energy in Ireland. 

Joining Anton to discuss further was Sadhbh O’Neill, Climate policy researcher and Denis Duff, Co-founder of 18for0.

Oceanwide Expeditions, said there are 149 people on board, representing 23 different nationalities and that it was still dealing "with a serious medical situation" on board MV Hondius. What is Hantavirus? We asked Professor of Anatomy at the University of Lancaster, Adam Taylor. 

Donald Trump has threatened that Iran will be “blown off the face of the earth” if it attacks US vessels trying to reopen a route through the strait of Hormuz. With the latest on this Anton spoke to Nicholas Hopton Former UK Ambassador to Iran and non-resident Senior fellow at the Atlantic Council.

James Geoghegan, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Bay South is today introducing a Bill to significantly expand and streamline the use of CCTV across Dublin.  James explained all to Anton this morning.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 lands in cinemas today after a 20-year wait for fans. Katie Gallagher, Newstalk’s Own tells us more about this big release. 

Plans have been lodged to renovate Phibsborough Shopping Centre, considered one of Dublin's ugliest buildings. Looking at the proposed redesign, you would be forgiven for mixing it up with the proposed designs for a new Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre!  

So are new buildings becoming too uniform, and too bland? Anton asks Róisín Murphy, Architect, Conservation Activist & Lecturer in Griffith College Dublin. 

15 percent of students reported experiencing bullying in the previous twelve months. That’s according to the new ‘Perspectives on Bullying Behaviour” report published by the Department of Education. 

Anton looks into the report findings with Professor James O'Higgins-Norman Director of the National Anti-Bullying Centre at DCU.   

The Public Accounts Committee has heard there is still no date for the completion of the National Children's Hospital and thousands of defects are yet to be resolved. 

Anton discussed this further with Paul McAuliffe Fianna Fail TD for Dublin North-West and Member of the Public Accounts Committee.