Newstalk Breakfast

We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Eamon Ryan, Former Green Party Leader.  

Disjointed law allows dangerous drivers back on the road immediately after prison release. So says Chairperson of the Oireachtas Transport Committee and Fine Gael TD for Tipperary South Michael Murphy. 

The humid conditions of the heatwave concluded over the weekend as today we are to expect temperatures to cool and rain to develop. 

Alan O Reilly of Carlow Weather look ahead to the weather forecast this week.

The Government will meet tonight to discuss a gradual phasing out of the excise cuts in fuel introduced in the aftermath of the war in Iran. 

Joining Anton to discuss further is Sean Defoe, Newstalk’s Political Correspondent.

Portumna Bridge has been part of life on the Shannon for over a century, linking counties Galway and Tipperary while still opening for passing boats today. 

As we broadcast live from the River Shannon we heard from keeper of the bridge, Tom McGarry.

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Last Sunday, Offaly took to the field in their first All Ireland Quarter Final for 23 years. While the game resulted in heavy defeat to Cork, there remains a sense of renewed optimism in the county.

Speaking to Anton was Michael Duignan Two-time All-Ireland winning Offaly Hurler and former cChair of the Offaly County board. 

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The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has today highlighted the importance that workers know they have a legal right to switch off from work while on leave.

But what exactly are your rights? And how difficult can that be? Joining Anton this morning was Ronan Berry Managing Partner of HR Consultants.ie. 

To look back on the news stories of the week were Tony McCormack, Fianna Fáil TD for Offaly, Senator Maria McCormack of Sinn Féin. Also Gearoid Keegan, Deputy Editor, Tullamore Tribune and Court reporter for Offaly Live.

More than 37,000 people have been reported missing in Venezuela after back-to-back earthquakes hit the country on Wednesday night. The number currently confirmed dead stands at 188 but is expected to rise further in the coming days.   

Anton gets the latest on this with Phil Gelman GOAL's Latin America Regional Director.

We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning live from live from Banagher in Offaly was Fionnula Corbett presenter on Dave and Fionnuala on iRadio.   

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