Newstalk Breakfast

We cross live to DC after President Trump gives his State of the Union Address. We get reaction to the speech with David Smith, Guardian's Washington Bureau Chief.

The Minister for Justice should reconsider his position on introducing a standalone offence for crimes against retail workers. That’s according to  James Geoghegan, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Bay South who explain why to Anton this morning.

The Department of Education has indicated there won’t be any reductions in the total number of SNAs for the next school year, while the Government reconfirm and reanalyse the recommendations of the NCSE in respect of total necessary numbers. 

Speaking to Anton this morning was Fórsa’s Head of Education Andy Pike.

It’s been four years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, setting in motion a war over territory and autonomy. 

Over 80,000 Ukrainians still remain in Ireland since 2022, including Ksenia Samotiy Irish Independent columnist who moved from Ukraine in March 2022. Ksenia spoke to Anton this morning.

Lord Mandelson has been released on bail, the Metropolitan Police says, hours after his arrest on Monday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Mandelson had been under investigation over allegations he shared market-sensitive government information with Jeffrey Epstein while a government minister.  

To get the latest on this Anton was joined by Adam Boulton, Broadcaster and Political Commentator.

Rents are continuing to rise while supply hits an all-time low that's the top line from the latest Daft.ie report. Speaking to Anton this morning the author of that report, Ronan Lyons who is also Economist at Trinity College Dublin.

Capping solicitors' fees is among the measures called for in a petition that has been submitted to the Oireachtas to help tackle the issue of  delays in the divorce process. Anton discusses further with Michelle Browne  Senior Family Mediator and Author.

 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 Aoife Moore Journalist and Author. 

Have you ever been called mid by someone? While Gen Z refer to mid as something that is mediocre, average, or disappointing, Irish Examiner Columnist Esther McCarthy thinks mid and in particular midlife is far more magnificent than boring and she joins Anton this morning to tell all.

It’s been four years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, setting in motion a war over territory and autonomy. We heard from Yuriy Sak Former advisor to the Minister of Defence of Ukraine.