Newstalk Breakfast

As the number of drones in Ireland increases so too has the publics unease towards them according to new research commissioned by the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA). 

What are the regulations around drones? To discuss with Anton was Pete Hutchison  known as Pete the Irish Pilot on social media.

Our recollections of the past are constantly adapting and changing, and a faulty memory isn't always a bad thing. That is according to Professor of psychology at UCD and author of Memory Lane, Ciara Greene.

ChatGPT will become the first AI chatbot that has to comply with the EU’s Digital Services Act. This comes after new research that the number of times AI lies, ignores instructions and pursues goals in harmful ways almost doubled in July. 

To explain this further was Adrian Wreckler, Technology Editor, Irish Independent.

One person is dead and fifteen are missing after flash floods swept through the Grand Canyon in the US. In Nepal, thousands are still missing and the death toll continues to rise since the deadly flash floods last week. But how are these flash floods happening and what is the reason?  

Anton asked Karyn Morrissey, Professor in Environment and Marine Economics at the University of Galway.

Siptu members in the public service have voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action. This comes in an escalating row over a a new pay deal. 

Speaking to Anton this morning was Adrian Kane, Siptu Deputy General Secretary. 

Why are US republicans throwing the word ‘vegan’ around as if it’s an insult? We’ve seen Donald Trump say to Democratic Texas senatorial candidate James Talarico “He’s a vegan,”. While his opponent, Ken Paxton, is trying to get the nickname him “Tofu Talarico”.  

We get reaction to this with the Owner of Happy Food at Home, Ciara Brennan.

Met Éireann, in partnership with the National Meteorological Services of the UK and the Netherlands, has launched the new list of names for the 2026/27 storm ‘season’. The season runs until 31st August 2027.  Joining Anton was Evelyn Cusack, Former Head of forecasting at Met Eireann. 

We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Derek Mooney, former Fianna Fail Advisor and Public Affairs Consultant.

Dublin City Council are investigating new options for bike-sharing services. This comes as the contract with its current providers is ending in 2027. 

Speaking to Anton with more on this was Ray Cunningham, Green Party Councillor for Ballyfermot-Drimnagh, Dublin City Council.

After having a full-blown heart attack and 19 stents inserted Mark Sherry backing a new Irish Heart Foundation campaign. 

Mark Sherry explained his health journey and gave details on the new Irish Heart Foundation campaign.