Newstalk Breakfast

In just under a week, the US will have a new House of Representatives and the Senate. It also looks like Trump and the Republicans will have the House taken away from them by the Democrats. 

To look ahead to the midterm elections was Professor David Dunn at the Department of International Politics at the University of Birmingham. 

One in four adults in Ireland has experienced sexual violence new research from the ESRI and Cuan highlights the higher risks facing women and young people. The research reveals that perpetrators are often known to their victims. 

To look into these findings was Senior Research Officer with the ERSI, Dr Elish Kelly. 

We get the latest from Spain as at least 68 people have been killed and dozens more injured after a Spanish high-speed train collided with another train.

Spain-based Journalist Stephen Burgen gave us the latest update.

The M50 is currently at full capacity. Our commute times are getting longer in the morning and evening. What can we actually do to tackle the traffic problem? To discuss further with Anton was  Sean Keyes Executive Director of Progress Ireland.   

We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Owen Reidy General Secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions.

With nearly 86 per cent of votes tallied on Wednesday. Benjamin Netanyahu looks set to remain Israel’s caretaker Prime Minister after unexpectedly strong backing among Jewish voters. 

Speaking to Anton with more on this was Ruth Eglash, Senior Correspondent at the Jewish Telegraphic Agency and former Jerusalem for the Washington Post.   

A Limerick man who admitted to laundering money for an international criminal enterprise behind ‘dodgy-box’ streaming services. He has received a fully suspended two-year jail sentence. 

We get the details from David Raleigh a Freelance Journalist based in the Mid-West. 

At least 68 people have been killed and dozens more injured after a Spanish high-speed train collided with another train south of the capital Madrid.

For the latest on this Anton spoke to Spain-based Journalist Simon Hunter.

94.2% of GRA members have said they were prepared to take industrial action because of dissatisfied with their working conditions. Speaking to Anton was Deputy General Secretary of the GRA James Morrisroe.

As we prepare for a cold and wet winter, many countries are warning their citizens to stockpile at least three days of supplies to prepare for future storms and floods. 

So how ready should we be in Ireland, in the face of a stormy season? Evelyn Cusack, Former Head of Forecasting, Met Eireann tell us.