Newstalk Breakfast

Later this morning, the Government is set to announce the details of its fuel support scheme, which was given cabinet approval yesterday.  Joining Anton ahead of this announcement was Andrew Brownlee CEO of the Construction Industry Federation and also Barra Roantree Assistant Professor of Economics at Trinity College. 

A ban should be introduced on fox hunting, greyhound racing, silky horses on all public roads, and horse drawn carriages in cities.  

That’s the call from The National Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA), which is today launching its first-ever five-year strategy. Speaking to Anton was Pat Watt, NSPCA CEO. 

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 Ronan McGreevy, Irish Times journalist and Historian.

New CSO figures have shown that civil ceremonies are now more popular than church weddings.  Roman Catholic ceremonies used to hold the top spot in 2014, but have since fallen by more than 50%... 

So, what could be the reasons behind this trend? and what does the future look like for the Catholic wedding? All to discuss with Wedding Planner Tara Fay. 

MEPs are due to vote on EU chemicals legislation today on whether they should ban PFAS in cosmetic products. Many common makeup products still contain toxic ‘forever chemicals', which do not dissolve, and instead stay in your body for years. 

Speaking to Anton with more on this was Professor Caitriona Ryan, Consultant Dermatologist at the Institute of Dermatologists. 

Insurance firm Gallagher have today made calls to young drivers to get their full driving licence ahead of the changes being made later this year.  So, what are the changes coming, why is it important to get that full licence, and how difficult is that exactly? For more on this with Shane O’Donoghue, Editor of Completecar.ie. 

Later this morning, the Government is set to announce the details of its fuel support scheme, which was given cabinet approval yesterday. Speaking to Anton ahead of the announcement was Seán Defoe, Newstalk’s Political Correspondent. 

VHI, in partnership with the Irish Youth Foundation, is calling on youth organisations in Dublin, Cork, Kilkenny, Galway, Limerick and Donegal to apply for funding to support youth mental health and build resilience. Anton Savage was joined on the show by Jack Woolley, Two-time Olympic Taekwondo athlete and VHI Health and Wellbeing Fund Ambassador.

You can find out more about grant applications at https://iyf.ie/grants/ 

Britain's parliament will vote tomorrow on a possible inquiry into Prime Minister Keir Starmer, looking at whether he misled the House of Commons over the appointment of former US ambassador Peter Mandelson. Stephen Pound Former Labour MP & Shadow Minister for Northern Ireland joined Anton Savage on the show to discuss.

A Palestinian flag has been attached to the Spire for the last seven months and would require a 300-tonne crane to remove it. This would be carried out during the night to minimize disruption to businesses and traffic. Mannix Flynn, Independent Councillor for Dublin City Council joined Anton Savage on the show to discuss.