Newstalk Breakfast

Keir Starmer will address Labour MPs in private at the weekly Parliamentary Labour Party meeting this evening as he fights to save his leadership. Morgan McSweeney quit as the prime minister's chief of staff taking "full responsibility" for advising the PM to appoint Peter Mandelson as US ambassador last year  

Anton speaks to Edwina Currie Former British Government Minister and Broadcaster.  

Ireland’s only anti-drone system cannot protect more than one location at a time and does not have the capability to shoot drones down, according to an internal Department of Defence assessment. 

The findings come as security concerns grow ahead of Ireland’s EU presidency, with senior EU, Cabinet and military sources warning the State will have to rely on British and French support to protect Irish airspace. 

All to discuss with Declan Power, Security and Defence expert.

New laws to remove Dublin Airport’s passenger cap and prevent any future caps  are set to be approved by Cabinet tomorrow, according to the Business Post.  

We get reaction to this with Louise O’Leary, spokesperson for Children’s Rights Over Flights. 

 Now 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 Aisling O’Rourke, the Communications Coach.

Manicure, shellac, acrylic and a lot of venting. Newstalk’s Sarah Madden investigates the role of nail techs as therapists.

Two-thirds of people still prefer physical books compared to e-books or audiobooks, according to new research from the Local Government Management Agency.  Also physical books continue to anchor reading habits, even in a highly digital world.  

Anton discusses the research findings with Stuart Hamilton, Head of Libraries Development at the LGMA. 

Morgan McSweeney, Keir Starmer’s chief of staff has quit his role as the British prime minister’s closest aide amid anger over his role in the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador.  

  We get the latest on this with Adam Boulton, Political Commentator and former Sky News Political Editor.

Panda Recycling, one of the largest waste collection companies in Ireland, is hitting thousands of households with a 9 per cent price rise. We discuss further with Charlie Weston, Personal Finance editor with the Irish Independent. 

Dubliners across the city are still reeling in the tragic incident of a bus crash on North Earl Street. Gardaí later confirmed that one man had been declared dead at the scene, and that three other adults had been taken to hospital with injuries varying severity.  

Speaking to Anton was Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central. 

The latest on the weather around the country! First we head to Aughrim where Barry Whyte, Bauer Media Chief Reporter. We also heard from Newstalk reporter Sarah Madden is in Dundalk at the moment and reporter Josh Crosbie was in North Co Dublin.

The rain has caused disruptions to commuters right across Dublin and surrounding areas. To get the latest with regard to the rail and bus network Anton spoke to Blake Boland from Dublin Bus and also Jane Cregan, Deputy Corporate Communication Manager with Irish Rail.