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 Gavan Reilly, Virgin Media News Political Correspondent and host of Monday with Gavan Reilly on Virgin Media Television.

Owners of SUVs could face charges to drive in London, after the mayor and transport authorities said they were reviewing the increased danger posed by larger, heavier cars. So should we be doing the same in Ireland? 

All to discus with Ciaran Cuffe Co-Chair of the the European Green Party.

A tourist tax of up to €5 a night could be charged at Dublin hotels. Anton gets reaction to this with Janet Horner Green Party Councillor for Dublin North Inner City.

A Fine Gael Councillor has called on Limerick City and County Council to consider drafting a byelaw, which would make all property owners responsible for footpaths adjacent to their premises. 

Anton was joined on the show by the Councillor in question, Stephen Keary, Limerick Fine Gael Councillor.

The Irish National Teachers' Organisation has issued a call for the introduction of statutory paid reproductive health leave, which would see workers have protected time off when experiencing early pregnancy loss, undergoing fertility treatment, or accessing surrogacy. 

For more on this Anton was joined by Maeve McCafferty, Equality Officer with the INTO.  

More and more parents are opting for non-religious “milestone” or “Age of Reason” ceremonies for their kids.  Joining Anton this morning was Niamh Davis, Humanist celebrant who’s daughter is having a “milestone ceremony.

EU leaders have refrained from committing to secure the Strait of Hormuz, even under pressure from US President Donald Trump to assist in safeguarding the strategic waterway. 

Joining us with the latest from Brussels is Newstalk Reporter Eamonn Torsney.

The Government’s Help to Buy scheme should be increased to reflect current market conditions and the cost of delivering new homes. 

That’s the call from Seamus McGrath Fianna Fail TD for Cork South–Central who spoke to Anton this morning.

On March 15th, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) announced two people had died during an outbreak of meningitis in Kent, near London. UK health officials said there were 20 cases of invasive meningococcal disease, all of which are believed to be linked to a nightclub called Club Chemistry. 

Speaking to Anton this morning was Khali Goodwin, mother of Keeleigh Goodwin, who has been hospitalised with Meningitis. 

Taoiseach Micheál Martin will join other EU Leaders today at a European Council meeting in Brussels, to address the situation in Middle East. But what sort of influence can Europe have as the conflict continues to escalate? 

All to discuss with Cathal Berry former Independent TD and former member of the Defence Forces.