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 Sinead O’ Carroll Editor at Journal Media.

The Government must investigate if price gouging is taking place at public electric vehicle charging points.  

That’s according to Jennifer Whitmore Social Democrats TD for Wicklow and Spokesperson for Environment and Energy.   

TD's and Senators across the political spectrum have recommended that the possession of drugs for personal use be fully decriminalised. 

For more on this Anton spoke to Labour MEP, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin.

Despite access to countless films on their phones or laptops, Gen Z is heading back to the cinemas. But how can you best save money on trips to the cinema? 

To tell us was Saoirse Hanley, Money writer and Columnist for the Irish Independent. 

The number of people contacting the Women’s Aid National helpline increased by 33% last year. That is according to the Annual Impact Report published today by Women’s Aid. Linda Smith whose Head of National Helpline Services spoke to Anton this morning.

“Around the world, climate disasters are becoming more frequent, more destructive and more costly. And the World Meteorological Organisation has warned we ain’t see nothing yet!” 

That’s the warning from UN Chief Antonio Guterres in London yesterday as temperatures soar across Europe this week. Discussing further with Anton was John Sweeney, Climatologist and Professor Emeritus of Geography at Maynooth University.

Plans to allow pharmacists provide prescriptions for contraception are set to be approved by Cabinet. Speaking to Anton this morning was Kathy Maher, Pharmacist in Duleek in Co Meath and former Irish Pharmacy Union President.

With more than eleven thousand people on waiting lists for dental and orthodontic treatment. The Dáil will hear calls today for the Government to publish an action plan to tackle these waiting lists.

For more on this Anton spoke to David Cullinane, Sinn Féin’s Spokesperson on Health.

Many parents today will be breathing a sigh of relief as the Leaving Cert wraps up. But coming up next is the Leaving Cert holiday! What about the practicalities you need to know? Anton asked Megan Virgo, Freelance Travel writer.

Ireland's housing market is increasingly divided, with price growth slowing in Dublin and the cities while remaining strong across much of rural Ireland, according to the latest Daft.ie House Price Report. 

Economist at Trinity College Dublin & Author of The Daft.ie Report, Ronan Lyons gave us the details.