Newstalk Breakfast

Jeffrey Donaldson is to walk free from prison in just over seven years despite his fifteen-year prison sentence, but how? To explain was  Allison Morris Crime Correspondent with the Belfast Telegraph.

Philip English his wife Kim and two of their children lost  their lives after their home in Waterford was set on fire. Funeral arrangements have been announced.

Damien Tiernan Broadcaster at WLR and friend of Philip English joined Anton this morning. 

More than a third of 8–12-year-olds and two-thirds of 12–15-year-olds have no time restrictions on online activity. Today Cyber Safe Kids are urging families to take a 24-hour Cyber Break. 

Speaking to Anton was the CEO Cyber Safe Kids, Alex Cooney.

Rising oil and gas prices, driven by conflict in the Middle East, are putting pressure on households and businesses across Europe. 

Should the priority be lowering bills or protecting the planet? Anton discusses this further with Oisin Coghlan Policy Advisor to the Irish Environmental Network and Peadar Tóibín Aontu Leader and TD for Meath West.

Ireland may need to plan for a future without traditional free-to-air television, according to communications regulator ComReg. To look into this further with Anton was the Technology Writer with the Irish Times Ciara O'Brien. 

We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Gabija Gataveckaite BBC Dublin Correspondent. 

The trial of Russell Brand, who is charged with rape and other offences continues. We get the latest from what happened in court with Bauer Media London Reporter Claire Boad.  

Donald Trump has cancelled plans to livestream the execution of former US army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan, following widespread criticism. 

Anton got the details from Washington Bureau Chief, The Guardian David Smith. 

Two people have been arrested over the arson attack in Waterford city that claimed the lives of four members of the English family on Tuesday. 

For the latest on this was  Irish Times Crime and Security Editor Conor Lally.

LifeLines, a UK charity that sets death row prisoners up with pen pals, has reported a sharp increase in enquiries after the Christa Pike case. 

Their chair, Patrick Ballin spoke to Anton this morning.