Newstalk Breakfast

Everyone is feeling the pinch with regard to the cost of living and housing crisis. One group of people not often discussed is divorcees. Who are finding themselves borrowing money from their parents to over financial costs. 

Joining Anton discuss this further is Michelle Brown, a Legal Mediator and Author.

Ireland is experiencing its third round of unusually hot temperatures in just six weeks. Is this summer heat going to become the new normal, and is Ireland prepared for that? 

Anton discusses this further with Darren Clarke, Assistant Professor in Climate in DCU.

You might have noticed in recent weeks more bees dead on footpaths and struggling in the summer heat. 

To explain all was Eanna Ní Lamhna, Biologist, Environmentalist, Broadcaster and Irish Times contributor. 

The Government is considering a generational smoking ban which would eventually lead to the purchase of cigarettes being illegal for young people.  

To discuss this further with Anton was Professor Des Cox, Consultant in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine at CHI Crumlin and Representative of RCPI Advisory Group on Tobacco and Vaping.

New research from the Irish League of Credit Unions shows school costs are weighing heavily on families. With 59% of parents saying covering back to school costs is a financial burden.

Anton discusses this further with David Malone, the CEO of the Irish League of Credit Unions. 

The US-Iran standoff is intensifying. With the key global shipping route, the strait of Hormuz once again at the centre of the latest developments. 

CEO of Henderson Risk Group, Former British Army Officer & Former UK Diplomat, Duncan Bullivant gave us an update on the situation.

In the UK, investigations continue into the death of former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe. Counter terrorism police are now leading the investigation after "new information and evidence".

To pay tribute to her late friend was Edwina Currie, Former Conservative MP and Minister. 

Uisce Éireann has announced a hosepipe ban for Dublin, South Tipperary and parts of Kildare, Meath, Wexford and Wicklow. This will will kick in on Thursday and remain in place until August 26. 

Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Margaret Attridge, Head of Water Operations at Uisce 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 Chair of the Climate Change Advisory Council, Former Minister, and Senior Council.

Tánaiste Simon Harris has said there is “merit in considering” a language proficiency requirement for Irish citizenship.   Ireland remains one of the few European countries that does not require a formal language proficiency test for naturalisation 

To discuss this issue further with Anton was Independent Ireland TD for Cork North-Central, Ken O Flynn and Immigration lawyer and Head of Legal Research at Thomas Coughlan and Co Solicitors, Cathal Malone.