Newstalk Breakfast

New ESRI research finds people with good public transport access tend to learn to drive later. Therefore driving less as they get older. 

Senior Research Officer with the ESRI’s Behavioural Research Unit, Dr Shane Timmons discussed the research findings with Anton. 

Just 39% of Irish people believe that everyone enjoys the same basic human rights. This according to the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission’s 2025 poll. 

To discuss these findings with Anton was Liam Herrick, Chief Commissioner of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission.

Germany has blamed Russia for the drone attack on Leipzig airport attack last month.  How much of a threat is this to Europe, especially when Ireland currently holds the EU presidency? 

To discuss this further with Anton was Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics at DCU. 

Legislation to make hi-vis jackets and helmets mandatory for all e-scooter users will be signed into law today. 

With more on this Anton spoke to Cathal Crowe, Fianna Fail TD for Clare and member of the Oireachtas Transport Committee. 

We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Richard Bruton, Former Minister and Chair of Two Voluntary Bodies; A Research Centre on Climate Biodiversity and Water and Social Enterprise. 

Too old to hire, too young to retire? Gen X is facing a growing workplace crisis. But midlife could be the perfect time to rethink your career not start from scratch. 

To discuss further with Anton was Author and Former Editor-In-Chief of HELLO! magazine, turned qualified life coach, Rosie Nixon.

France is aiming to crackdown on fast fashion, as its government has started imposing fees on items sold from sites like Shein and Temu. 

The levy could reach almost €20 per garment by 2030. Should the Irish government do the same? Anton discusses this further with Sustainability Broadcaster Meghann Scully.

A judge in Utah has ruled that Tyler Robinson will stand trial for the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. He will face the death penalty. 

Anton got further details from David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief, The Guardian. 

In the UK, the summer recess is over and Andy Burnham has finally faced the House of Commons as Prime Minister. 

How did the day go? Anton asked James Lyons, Former Director of Strategic Communications for Keir Starmer and Senior Partner at Penta Group Consultancy. 

More than one fifth of primary school and one third of secondary school parents said their children have refused or avoided going to school at least once a month. 

That’s according to a new report from Barnardos out today. To discuss the findings of this report with Anton was Paul Crone, Director of the National Association of Principals and Deputies.