Newstalk Breakfast

 It’s time for "Did You See”. Where we take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Ger Howlin Public Affairs Consultant and Irish Times Columnist.  

As support  to  allow small pets to travel in the cabin of commercial flights entering the UK increases we find out what the rules are when flying with your dog and should we allow it here. All to chat about with Kevin Byrne Airport safety and security auditor.

The trade deal between the EU and the Mercosur countries of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay has come into effect provisionally from today, which means that all trade between the blocs will be under the terms agreed in the deal, even though the approval process hasn’t been completed in the European Parliament.  

Speaking to Anton this morning was Francie Gorman President of the Irish Farmers Association. 

Can you see into the future? If not, maybe you're just too old. A new survey has found a third of Gen Z claim to have had twice as many psychic moments as Boomers. An interesting chat on this with Anton and  Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin. 

Bohemian Football Club will this week launch a new strategy to help communities in Dublin own more of the local economy, with support from President Catherine Connolly and former President Mary Robinson. 

The strategy is based on the belief that the economy should work better for people.  Anton spoke to Sean McCabe, Head of Climate Justice and Sustainability at Bohemians Football Club. 

Candidates have until midday today to register for the by-elections in Galway West and Dublin central.  Polling will take place on the 22nd of May with a number of interesting candidates already announcing they have registered for candidacy including Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch.  

For a look ahead to these by elections Anton spoke to Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent, The Irish Examiner .

The bank holiday weekend means lots of  visits from friends and family. So what should you be doing to make your guest feel comfortable during their stay. 

Basic toiletries, flowers and perhaps a blanket for the dog are what some of you provide while others might just stretch to changing the sheets. To navigate this we werejoined by Noel Cunningham  Author of “Guide to Modern Manners” and Ambassador to Harvey's point. 

Thousands of people who took out entry-level health insurance plans to avoid ­penalties have been warned that they are likely to be paying way over the odds for their cover. 

We get advice and guidance on this with Dermot Goode, Health Insurance Expert with healthinsuranceireland.ie. 

Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump discussed the war in Iran and floated a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine in a phone call on Wednesday. This comes as US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth denied the conflict has become a quagmire in his testimony before the House of Representatives 

All to discuss with John Simpson The BBC's World Affairs Editor.  

The new Mental Health Bill has been given final approval by the Dáil and sent to the President for signing. Speaking to Jonathan this morning was John Farrelly Mental Health Commission Chief Executive.