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A new survey has found that more than 90 per cent of over-50s would move from larger family homes into a cohousing community if one were available. Cohousing Communities Ireland says a lack of suitable housing is preventing many older people from rightsizing.

Cohousing Communities Ireland Chair and Co-founder, Anne Connolly discuss this issue further with Anton.

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has said that the Government must end “gimmicks and giveaways” and deliver a workers' budget, as part of its pre-Budget submission. 

Speaking to Anton to discuss further was Owen Reidy, ICTU General Secretary. 

Criminalising extreme porn, a mid-year review of the state's housing plan. Anew report from the Criminal Assets Bureau will be discussed at Cabinet this morning. 

To look ahead to the business of Cabinet today was Sean Defoe, Newstalk Political Correspondent. 

Gardaí believe a man detained in Jordan is Ahmad Al Saqar. The boyfriend of murdered American woman Jamey Carney, and the prime suspect in her killing. 

No arrest request has been made by Irish authorities, who say the murder investigation is still at an early stage. We get the latest on this with Irish Times Crime and Security Editor, Conor Lally .

Tributes are being paid to actor Sam Neil who has died at the age of 78. We look back on his career with Dee Reddy, Podcaster and Cultural Commentator.

High temperatures will run into the middle of the week, according to the latest forecast from Met Éireann. With yet another Status Yellow Temperature warning in place from 1pm today. 

We get the latest weather forecast with Holly O’Neill, Meteorologist with Met Éireann. 

It's been a huge summer of sport, with the World Cup, Wimbledon and the GAA championship gripping fans. But it turns out cheering from the sofa could actually be good for your health 

To explain all with Anton was Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin, Brendan Kelly.  

A 28-year-old man has been remains in custody in connection with the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe. Police say there’s no evidence of a political motive and investigations are ongoing. 

For the latest on the investigation was London Based Journalist, Vinny McAviney. 

With temperatures still high into this week, Uisce Éireann is renewing its warnings to adopt water-saving habits where possible. 

Speaking to Anton was Margaret Attridge, Head of Water Operations at Uisce Eireann. 

Dublin City councillors are backing plans to create more off-leash areas for dogs. There is a report due in September on providing at least one space in each of the city’s 11 electoral areas. 

Joining Anton to discuss the importance of these spaces is Green Party Councillor Feljin Jose.