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Ireland’s electricity system is failing to keep pace with the energy transition
5/13/2026
Ireland’s electricity system is failing to keep pace with the energy transition, according to the Climate Change Advisory Council. Around 10% of available renewable electricity could not be used last year due to grid constraints and curtailment, the highest rate since records began in 2016.
We get reaction to all this with Alex White, Chair of the Climate Change Advisory Council.
Duration:00:04:40
How is the quality of our bathing water now?
5/13/2026
Dún Laoghaire Baths in Dublin is now the only bathing water in the country classified as ‘Poor’. That’s according to a new report from the Environmental Protection Agency. Anton discussed the report findings with Jenny Deacon Programme Manager with the EPA.
Duration:00:04:44
Helping you to understand food labels
5/13/2026
Over a quarter of people of Irish people don’t know what the labels on food products mean, according to research carried out by Too Good To Go.
It follows research from last year that 38 per cent of people admitted they did not understand the difference between ‘best before’ and ‘use by’ labels. Sarah Keogh, Dietician and founder of Eatwell helps us understand.
Duration:00:03:14
New Oireachtas report regulating social media platforms
5/13/2026
The Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport is this morning publishing its report on the Regulation of Online Platforms and it does not recommend a social media ban for under 16s.
Speaking to Anton to discuss further was Alan Kelly, Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport.
Duration:00:09:40
What’s behind Gen Z’s failing time management?
5/13/2026
A research study done by an online meeting company has reported that almost 50 per cent of Gen Z believe that being between five and 10 minutes late is the basically the same as arriving to work on time.
So what’s behind Gen Z’s failing time management? Irish Independent columnist Brenda Power has looked into this.
Duration:00:04:22
Did You See?
5/13/2026
We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Harry Brown Media Lecturer in TUD and host of the Ditch podcast.
Duration:00:08:03
President Trump heads to China
5/13/2026
US President Donald Trump is currently on his way to Beijing where he begins a two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trade and Taiwan are likely to be high on the agenda, but they may be surpassed by the war with Iran. To preview the visit was Dan Mulhall Former Ambassador of Ireland to the United States.
Duration:00:04:12
Is it time to phase out the Universal Social Charge?
5/13/2026
A motion passed by Tipperary County Council has called on the Government to phase out the Universal Social Charge. The Council will now write to Finance Minister Simon Harris urging him to begin the process of abolishing the charge.
Independent Councillor Liam Browne who tabled the motion explained why to Anton.
Duration:00:04:21
Principals call for an urgent overhaul of CAO System
5/13/2026
As over 61,000 students prepare to sit the Leaving Cert, the National Association of Principals and Deputies say CAO points are being treated as currency rather than a reflection of ability.
Anton discusses this further with the Director of the National Association of Principals and Deputies, Paul Crone.
Duration:00:05:01
Keir Starmer clings onto position as Prime Minister
5/13/2026
The UK Labour Party has descended into open division over Keir Starmer’s future, as four ministers resigned and joined at least 80 MPs urging him to quit. Anton gets the latest with Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor of the Financial Times.
Duration:00:06:37
The duo behind one of the most iconic TV blunders
5/12/2026
20 years ago, Congolese computer technician Guy Goma went to the BBC for a job interview. He didn’t get the job, but he did go viral when he was mistakenly put on air as Guy Kewney. Elliot Gotkine and Guy Goma told Anton about that faithful day.
Duration:00:06:16
Is it judgement day for Keir Starmer?
5/12/2026
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will hold a crucial cabinet meeting this morning after members of his government told him he should set a timetable for his departure.
We get the latest on this with James Lyons former Director of Strategic Communications for Keir Starmer.
Duration:00:03:25
Rural pubs face “existential threat” as closures accelerate
5/12/2026
Rural pubs will be a thing of the past unless the Government step in. So say The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland. Anton spoke to their Chief Executive Pat Crotty.
Duration:00:03:52
Sinn Féin plan to tackle‘price gouging’
5/12/2026
New legislation from Sinn Féin aimed at tackling ‘price gouging’ in the electricity sector is to be debated in the Oireachtas today.
To discuss further Anton spoke to Pa Daly, Sinn Féin TD for Kerry and spokesperson on Climate, Energy, Environment and Transport and also Muireann Lynch, Energy Economist ESRI.
Duration:00:08:48
Live from the picket on the first day of ambulance strikes
5/12/2026
IPTU and UNITE members of the National Ambulance Service have begun their first twenty four hour work stoppage. Ciarán Sheridan of the SIPTU Health Division spoke to Anton from the picket in Letterkenny.
Duration:00:07:33
A petition requesting equal shared parenting time put forward
5/12/2026
A petition requesting equal parenting or time/shared parenting to become the default in Irish family law has been put forward for the consideration of the Oireachtas.
Anton gets more detail on this petition with Michelle Browne Senior Family Mediator and Author .
Duration:00:06:21
Do we give AI too much control when interacting with it?
5/12/2026
When it comes to interacting with a chatbot, be it ChatGPT or Gemini, are we all sacrificing too much control? Anton discussed this further with Dr Agnieszka Piotrowska is a Psychologist, Author, Academic and Life Coach.
Duration:00:06:43
Did You See?
5/12/2026
We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Valerie Cox, Author and Journalist.
Duration:00:06:58
Eurovision kicks off tonight without Ireland
5/12/2026
While millions of fans will be tuning into the first Eurovision semi-final in Vienna tonight, Ireland is one of five countries boycotting Israel’s participation. Chatting to Anton live from Vienna was Journalist Daniel Rosney.
Duration:00:04:39
Do we need more red light traffic cameras?
5/12/2026
Do we need more red light cameras and are we likely to see them anytime soon? Anton asked Conor Faughnan, Transport Commentator and Independent Motoring Expert for Carzone.
Duration:00:05:23