Newstalk Breakfast

US President Donald Trump has said he will now extend the ceasefire with Iran until talks between the two countries have progressed. We get the latest on the situation there with news correspondent for Sky News and Middle East expert.

Rising energy costs and geopolitical uncertainty are major concerns for Europe’s tourism and hospitality leaders as they gather in Cork today. Speaking to Anton this morning was Paul Gallagher CEO of Irish Hotels Federation.  

Fine Gael senator Seán Kyne has called for the Sustainable Energy Authory of Ireland (SEAI) to reform how they conduct Building Energy Ratings (BER) Seán explained why to Anton.

Iran has said it had yet to decide whether to attend a new round of peace negotiations with the United States, casting uncertainty on a push to stop the Middle East war from resuming tomorrow. 

We discuss the situation further with Patrick Bury, Defence Expert at the University of Bath, former NATO Analyst. 

Apple has finally named John Ternus as their new Chief Executive who will replace Tim Cook after fifteen years. Speaking to Anton with more on this was Charlie Taylor, Technology and Innovation Editor with The Business Post.

Keir Starmer has ordered an investigation into any security concerns relating to Peter Mandelson’s tenure as UK ambassador to the US as he gave his side of events in a politically crucial statement in parliament. 

Joining Anton to assess the damage is James Lyons former Director of Strategic Communications for Keir Starmer.  

The Garda Representative Association are meeting for their annual conference today in Westport, where there will be an emergency motion to call for action against threats made to members during the recent fuel protests. 

Speaking to Anton this morning was Niall Hodgins, Incoming president of the Garda Representative Association. 

Reversing the reintroduction of exam fees, committing to class-size reduction and guaranteeing a school place for every child with additional needs are among the demands Sinn Féin are making in the Dáil today. 

All to discuss with Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Fein’s Education Spokesperson. 

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 Frank Connolly Investigate journalist, writer and former head of Communications with SIPTU.

The RSA has cancelled reportedly 50,000 driving tests in the last three and a half years, with a 36% jump in the number of cancellations in the last year.  Anton discusses these figures with Brenda Bolger, Owner of Bolger Motoring School.