Newstalk Breakfast

Katie Zacharia, Donald Trump’s new press secretary made her debut behind the White House lectern on Tuesday. It was a bumpy one. 

Anton got reaction to the press briefing with Communications Expert and Sun Independent Columnist Gina London.

300,000 public sector workers have begun a 24-hour strike this morning, with schools, medical appointments, courts and other services affected. We heard from our reports around the country. Also speaking to Anton was Adrian Kane, Siptu Deputy General Secretary for the Public Service.

Garda investigations are continuing into the murder of a mother and father and their two children in Waterford. Our Chief Reporter Barry Whyte reports for us from Waterford.

We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Fergus Finley Columnist for the Irish Examiner and former Senior Advisor to the Labour Party.

Today, public sector work stoppages are set to affect a wide range of HSE services What does that mean for patients? Which services will remain open and what should you do if you need medical care? 

Anton got the details from Dr Colm Henry Chief Clinical Officer of the HSE. 

One in six Irish parents don’t think it’s safe for their five-year-old child to play outside at home during the day. When did children stop playing outside? Anton asked Sadhbh O’Neill, Climate and Environmental Researcher, and contributor to the Irish Times.

A murder investigation is underway after a house fire in Waterford claimed the lives of a couple and two of their children. Two other children remain in a critical condition  

Speaking to Anton this morning was Damien Tiernan a Broadcaster with Waterford Local Radio. 

Pope Leo was taken to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital yesterday afternoon for surgery to remove a small lung nodule 

The Vatican expects his recovery to take about a week, with public engagements cancelled until October 20. Anton got the details with Senior Reporter Daily Mail Nick Pisa. 

More than 300,000 public sector workers have begun a 24-hour strike, including teachers, healthcare workers, civil servants and court staff. 

Speaking to Anton this morning was Peter Burke, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment and Fine Gael TD for Longford-Westmeath. 

In July 2023, Eamon Ryan the then Leader of the Green party and a Cabinet Minister allowed a fly on the wall camera crew to follow his last 18 months in government.  

Forever is now will be released on Friday the 16th and Eamon give us a insight into what they captured.