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Trade Union officials will meet later today to discuss the next steps in Public Sector Pay talks. This comes as another nationwide strike is being considered for the 11th of November.  

For more on this Anton spoke to Barra Roantree, Assistant Professor of Economics at Trinity College.

There has been a growing popularity of cosmetic surgery for your eyes. Blepharoplasty has also become more popular in Ireland, according to leading plastic surgeons. 

To discuss further with Anton was Professor Jack Kelly, Vice President of the Irish Association of Plastic Surgeons. 

We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Mark Cockerill, SVP of Service Now and President of American Chamber of Commerce.  

Dublin's new parking enforcement system came into effect yesterday. With six enforcement zones across the city and a greater focus on clamping, towing and fines 

Speaking to Anton was Keith Gavin Irish Parking Association Director.

A crucial test for Donald Trump is approaching, with US midterm elections taking place tomorrow 

With a look ahead to the midterms election was Washington Bureau Chief at The Guardian David Smith. 

A new Sunday Independent/Ireland Thinks poll shows 48% oppose removing the Triple Lock, compared to 39% in favour. The findings come as the Government pushes ahead with plans to remove the Triple Lock before the end of the year. 

To discuss with Anton was Declan Power, Defence and Security Expert and Mark Price, Co-Chair of the Irish Anti War Movement and founding member of the Irish Neutrality League.

French officials have opened an investigation into the attempted murder of a police officer. Germany’s Interior Minister has called for harsh penalties after peaceful and mainly youth-led protests across Europe ended in violence. 

We get the latest on the protests with Jamie Smith-Maillet, a Freelance Journalist in France. 

Sir Patrick Stewart, most known for his roles in Star Trek, X-Men and countless stage performances, has died at the age of 86 following a “brief journey with Alzheimer’s diseases and Lewy body dementia”. Anton Savage was joined by Scott Bryan, BBC TV Critic on the show this morning.  

Optometry Ireland is warning against cosmetic contact lenses this Halloween as they can cause damage to eyes and even blindness. Optometry Ireland President Liz Grennan joined Anton Savage on the show to discuss.

$6.3 billion worth of cryptocurrency was stolen last night in what is the largest heist ever.  Binance, the cryptocurrency company who was hacked, has since frozen $3 billion worth of hacked assets, and has said they will cover any losses suffered by the hack.

Adrian Weckler, Technology Editor with the Irish Independent joined Anton on the show with the details.