Newstalk Breakfast

Planning to rent a car abroad? A few simple checks could save you hundreds of euro. With tips and advice on car rental abroad was Shane O'Donoghue, Editor with completecar.ie.

Singer Ariana Grande has announced she is taking a break from public life after “endless” scrutiny over her appearance and personal life. We get the details with Newstalk's own, Katie Gallagher. 

For the first time, Ireland is appointing military officers as Defence Attachés to its embassies in Britain, the US and France. A move the Government says will strengthen Defence cooperation with key international partners. 

Joining Anton to discuss further was Cathal Berry, Former Independent TD and former member of the Defence Forces. 

Former Irish Nationwide Building Society chief executive Michael Fingleton, a central and controversial figure in Ireland's financial crisis, has died aged 88. We look back on his career with Daniel McConnell, Editor of the Business Post. 

This week, firefighters across Europe have been battling strong wildfires from France to Greece. But what is involved in order to get on top of these fires? Pete Hutchison, also known as Pete the Irish Pilot on social media, joined Anton Savage on the show to discuss.

A “once-in-a-generation” solar eclipse is coming this August, and it will be the strongest Ireland has seen since 1999. Leo Enright, Space Commentator, joined us on the show with the details.

Over half of child car seats checked by the Road Safety Authority service were found to be fitted incorrectly in first six months of 2026. Ron Richardson, Lead Checker with The RSA Check and Fit Service joined us on the show.

Hamas says it has agreed to its complete disarmament and the withdrawal of Israel from the strip. The agreement was announced by US President Donald Trump but Israel is yet to comment. Fawaz Gerges, Professor of International Relations at London School of Economics and Political Science joined us on the show to discuss.

FIFA has defended its controversial plan to sell stakes in its competitions, including the World Cup, to private investors. UEFA's 55 member associations have unanimously voted to boycott all FIFA competitions, including the World Cup, if FIFA goes ahead with these plans. 

Professor of football finance at Liverpool University, Kieran Maguire, joined Anton Savage on the show this morning. 

The Irish Prison Service has bought a new bulletproof escort van ahead of Daniel Kinahan’s expected extradition from Dubai. The vehicle will be used to move high-risk prisoners as security preparations intensify. Journalist and Author, Paul Williams joined Anton Savage to discuss.