Newstalk Breakfast

We are coming into cold and flu season where a lot of people will end up feeling under the weather.

A lot of the time, the advice from our GP’s is to rest up and drink plenty of fluids, not antibiotics. To explain why antibiotics aren't always the answer is GP Dr Phil Kieran. 

We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Fionnuala Corbett, Presenter on Dave and Fionnuala on Today FM.

Could getting your hands dirty actually be good for your health? Research suggests that contact with soil and nature may boost our skin microbes and support our immune system 

Selene Daly Tarpey, Advanced Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Tutor explained all to Anton. 

Retail Excellence Ireland is calling for the Government to cut employers’ PRSI in the next budget, including no employers’ PRSI for workers under 25. 

To discuss further with Anton was Jean McCabe, CEO Retail Excellence. 

The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission are calling for human rights, equality, digital and media literacy to be embedded across education. They also say we need a designated lead Department, clear accountability mechanisms, and independent monitoring.

For more on this Anton spoke to Dr Niamh Sammon, Assistant lecturer and Programme Chair of the BA in journalism at TU Dublin and former Producer on Channel 4 News.

While the capital costs of retrofitting and renovating your home is well-documented. New research from the ESRI considers the less-discussed “hassle costs”. 

Anton discusses this further with Muireann Lynch, Energy Economist ESRI.

Have you ever found yourself laughing at yourself after doing something silly, or for being clumsy or maybe even in a social setting? Well don’t worry because it is actually good for you. Joining Anton this morning was Dr Sonja Heintz a Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Plymouth who has a research focus on humour.

French police are hunting two thieves who escaped with two Renoir paintings worth nine million euro from a museum on the French Riviera. 

This is the latest in an increased string of heists in Europe over the last year. Speaking to Anton this morning was Eamonn McEnaney, Former Director of Waterford Museum of Treasures. 

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald spoke to Anton this morning ahead from the party’s think-in in Malahide.

Dublin Airport passengers are being warned of delays. This comes after a major UK air‑traffic control fault caused widespread disruption at airports including Heathrow, grounding flights and triggering hundreds of cancellations. 

We get the latest on the situation in the UK and home with Eoghan Corry, Travel Commentator and Owner of Travel Extra.