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Russell Brand faces years in jail after he was convicted of one count of rape and three of sexual assault. 

Speaking to Anton was , Legal commentator Sian Matthews and also Al Jackson, Investigations Editor for Channel 4’s Dispatches, creators of “Russell Brand: In Plain Sight”.

With multiple planes diverted due to bomb threats. Could these hoaxes put the aviation industry and passenger confidence at risk?

Anton discussed this further with Eoghan Corry Travel Commentator and Owner of Travel Extra and   Kevin Byrne LT. Col retired Airport Safety and Security Auditor. 

The British government is seeking to end the "wild west" of e-bike parking. Also a crack down on antisocial behaviour, such as riding on pavements. Should we do the same here? Anton asked Ciarán Cuffe, Co Chair of the European Green Party and Member of the Transport Rd Safety User Forum. 

The National Women’s Council is calling for every child to have a guaranteed place in public early years education from at least the age of one. Saying the right to education from birth should be enshrined in law. 

Anton discusses this further with Corrinne Hasson Executive Director of the National Women’s Council. 

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 Gataveckaitė, BBC Dublin Correspondent.

Personal loans in Ireland have reached a record high, with more than 3.1 billion euro borrowed in the year to June. New figures from Banking and Payments Federation Ireland and speaking to Anton was Brian Hayes, Chief Executive, BPFI. 

AI is posing a growing challenge for colleges and universities, with concerns about how to ensure students are doing their own work. Anton finds out what these challenges are with Michael Gillespie the General Secretary of the TUI. 

Russell Brand faces years in jail after he was convicted of one count of rape and three of sexual assault. 

Joining Anton with more on this was Joshua Rozenberg KC, British Solicitor, Legal Affairs Commentator, and Journalist. 

Next Thursday 50 European leaders will meet at the National Convention Centre in one of Ireland’s biggest meetings as EU President. On that same day, over 300,000 public sector workers are set to go on strike.

How strikes will affect EU meetings? Anton discusses this further with Barry Andrews, Fianna Fail MEP. 

Garth Brooks today announced that he is returning to Ireland next year. He is bringing the music to 5 venues around the country. Deputy Editor of Hot Press Stuart Clark brought us the details.