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2 in 5 would be encouraged to give up their car if public transport was free
2 in 5 would be encouraged to give up their car if public transport was free: All the latest on the Amárach transport survey for Newstalk with Conor Faughnan Transport Consultant

Luke O’Neill on malaria vaccination
Fever, headache, muscle aches, chills, and fatigue Luke O’Neill on malaria vaccination and developments.

Calls to add testing for spinal muscular atrophy to the heel prick test
On this International Neonatal Screening Day, we hear calls to add testing for spinal muscular atrophy to the heel prick test. Speaking on the show today was Bróna Noonan, mother of Donnacha who has SMA spinal muscular atrophy, and also Prof Declan O’ Rourke, Consultant Pediatric neurologist at Temple Street Hospital.

Public anger grows in the wake of 9-page RTÉ statemen
Public anger grows in the wake of a 9-page RTÉ statement released which discloses nothing new about undeclared payments. Speaking to Ivan this morning was Sean Defoe Bauer Media’s Political Correspondent, Emma O’Kelly RTÉ’s Education Correspondent and Chair of NUJ Dublin Broadcasting Branch, and also Ciaran Mullooly Former RTE correspondent.

Tech: Sky Live camera, where TV watches you
Elaine Burke Host of For Tech’s Sake podcast joins us for a tech update, including the Sky Live camera, where tv watches you.

Summer's best books and beach reads
We have two best-selling authors giving their recommendations for this summer's best books and beach reads. Joining Ivan this morning was Sinead Moriarty Best-selling author and Book ambassador and another best selling author Sam Blake.

New E scooters safety regulations
Motoring Editor with The Sunday Independent Geraldine Herbert delves into the new E scooters safety regulations.

Public will be asked to help create new look for redesigned passport
With our passport set to be redesigned later this year and the public asked to give their thoughts on the potential new design, Eoghan Corry Editor of Air and Travel Magazine gave Ivan more details on this new initiative.

The future of aviation
We look at the future of aviation, which includes passenger drones that may be operational in 2024 with Kevin Byrne Retired Air Corps Lieutenant Colonel retired & Airport Safety and Security Auditor.

UCC Bystander Intervention Programme
We talk to Dr Louise Crowley - Professor of Law in UCC teaching others to stand up to bad behaviour on college campuses through the UCC Bystander Intervention Programme.

The latest on the RTÉ payment scandal
The latest on the RTÉ payment scandal and the Oireachtas committee meetings on the controversy. Ivan spoke to Niamh Smyth Chair of the Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and The Gaeltacht, and also Fionnán Sheahan Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent.

60 Years since JFK visited his homestead in New Ross
On this day in 1963, President John F Kennedy visited his ancestral home in New Ross in County Wexford. It's now 60 years since the visit, but it's something the area hasn't forgotten in a hurry. Our reporter Aoife Kearns spoke to people who were there on that historic day in Wexford.

Foodmet; Brussels’ sustainable food hall
We hear all about Foodmet; Brussels’ sustainable food hall with Paul Thielemans Paul Public Relations for Abattoir.

Childcare providers call for a plan from Government
Childcare providers take to the streets to call for a plan from Government amid service closures. Speaking to Ivan this morning was Elaine Dunne Chairperson of the Federation of Early Childhood Providers.

Summer holiday recommendations for all the family
With an Indoor beach, a new geopark in the Mournes, fat bikes in Connemara, and new terraces for outdoor eats we have all the latest in travel with Pol Ó Conghaile.

Tom Parlon as he departs the Construction Industry Federation
We hear from Tom Parlon Director General of the Construction Industry Federation as he departs the Construction Industry Federation after 16 years.

What is the best way to handle the news of a terminal diagnosis?
What is the best way to handle the news of a terminal diagnosis, how can you prepare your friends and family? We discuss this with Stephanie Regan Clinical Psychotherapist, Media Contributor and Author of Relationships on the Edge, Host of podcast – ToughLove.

New technology allows cows to communicate with farmers via text
New technology allows cows to communicate with farmers via text to alert them if they are ready for the market. We get all the details from Ross Robertson Head of mixed farming at AGRI-EPI Centre.

Putin and the Wagner mutiny
Putin and the Wagner mutiny, we get the latest on what happened and where Russia is now with Duncan Bullivant Special Advisor to the Head of the Bosnia peace keeping mission, part of the UK mission to Kosovo in 1999 and CEO of the Henderson Risk Group, an international risk management advisory.

Is the HSE prepared for the diabetic tidal wave approaching?
Diabetes cases will ‘grow aggressively’ in every country and among every age group over the next 30 years. That's according to recent research that says 1 in 10 of us could have the disease by 2050. Is Ireland prepared for this influx of diabetics and what will we have to pay for our health? Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports.

A look back on the weekend of sport
Disappointment for Leona Maguire in the Golf Yesterday and Mayo Cruise Past Galway to reach the All Ireland Football Championship Semi-Final. We get a look back on the weekend of sport with Kathleen McNamee from Off The Ball.

Paschal Donohoe on the future of the Fine Gael party
Minister for Public Expenditure, Paschal Donohoe joins me to talk hotel prices, expensive Ireland, and the future of the Fine Gael Party.

The latest on the RTÉ payment scandal
The latest on the RTÉ payment scandal, the barter account, and who will go before the Oireachtas Committees. We get the latest with Danny McConnell Editor of the Business Post.

A look back on the news stories of the week in our Friday Forum
We take a look back at the main news stories of the week. Joining Anton on the Friday Forum today was Senator Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Climate Justice, Mary Seery Kearney, Fine Gael Senator and Seanad Spokesperson on Children and Christina Finn, Political correspondent with the Journal.ie.

Mark O’Connell on his new book, 'A Thread of Violence'
Anton Savage was joined by Mark O’Connell to discuss his new book, A Thread of Violence, which paints a picture of Malcolm MacArthur, the man behind two of the most infamous murders in Irish history

New and improved Penneys store opens in Dundrum
Damien O’Neill, Head of Sales for Penneys Ireland and Northern Ireland joined Anton to discuss Penneys new store which has opened in Dundrum.

Gareth Mullins brings us a delicious Victoria sponge cake
Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef at the Antara at the Marker with a delicious Victoria sponge cake with Wexford strawberries and vanilla cream.

International Women in Engineering Day
Regina Clery, Civil Engineer, joined Anton Savage on the show this International Women in Engineering Day.

What now for RTE as they deal with the payment crisis?
Anton Savage was joined by Daniel McConnell, Editor of the Business Post, Harry Brown, Senior Lecturer in the school of media at TU Dublin, and Seamus Dooley, Irish Secretary at the National Union of Journalists to discuss what now for RTE as they deal with the payment crisis.

Ireland hit back to beat Zambia in International friendly
Shane Hannon, Co-presenter of OTB AM, the sports breakfast show from Off the Ball joined Anton with the latest from Vera Pauw’s Ireland vs Zambia, GAA GO controversy and an almighty Connaught football derby, and more.

Are you getting the most out of your health insurance?
Anton was joined by Dermot Goode of Total Health Cover to discuss health insurance cover now that all insurers have increased their rates and to find out if you are getting the most from your health insurance and more

Ireland’s gifted young musicians face the music in a new RTÉ documentary
Hilda Milner, Recorder Teacher and Conductor of the RIAM Recorder Ensemble along with Clara and Maitiú who are both RIAM students joined Anton on the show to discuss a new 3-part documentary series that follows a number of exceptionally gifted students and their teachers at the Royal Irish Academy of Music called 'Face the Music'.

Five crew members aboard the missing Titan submersible have died
Five people died are believed to have died, including a billionaire father and son, in the implosion of the submersible vessel ‘’Titan’’ according to the US Coast Guard. The discovery of debris from the submersible comes as a senior official in the navy confirmed that an existing secret system designed to pick up audio heard a sound consistent with an "implosion". Enda Brady, London based journalist joined Anton on the show with the latest.

Boxed with John Fardy features 'The Diplomat'
In Boxed this week we take a look at ‘’The Diplomat’’ which looks at the high-octane life of a US Ambassador with John Fardy.

Metrolink may be derailed due to problems with the project
Conor Faughnan, Transport Consultant, and Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo/Leitrim and Spokesperson on Communications and Transport joined Anton to discuss why state agencies are raising problems with the Metrolink project.

Minister Simon Harris on the budget, student accommodation and more
Simon Harris, Minister for Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation & Science in the Irish Government. Wicklow Fine Gael TD joined Anton to discuss the budget, student accommodation, additional veterinary and medicine places and more.

The history of one of Dublin’s oldest and finest buildings
Historian Mick O’Farrell joined Anton to discuss the history of one of Dublin’s oldest and finest buildings.

People's collecting habits at sporting events
Anton was joined by Shane Hannon co-presenter of OTB AM, the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball to discuss people's collecting habits at sporting events.

Paul Reid on The Citizens' Assembly on Drugs Use
Newstalk Reporter Josh Crosbie reports on The Citizens' Assembly on Drugs Use which is due to get underway and we hear about our young people who are living with drugs every day. Also ahead of the Citizen’s Assembly on Drug use this weekend Paul Reid, Chair of the Citizens Assembly joined Anton Savage to discuss the recommendations being brought before the Oireachtas.

Tánaiste Micheál Martin interrupted by anti-NATO protestors
Tánaiste Micheal Martin barely started his speech before anti-NATO protestors completely disrupted the forum in UCC. A number of protestors have been hauled away by Gardaí after a row with the Tánaiste. Harry McGee, Political Correspondent, The Irish Times who is at the forum in UCC brought us the latest on the situation.

Do we need a bigger sense of crisis when it comes to the climate?
Anton Savage was joined by Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin to discuss if we need a bigger sense of crisis when it comes to the climate.

The latest on the Titan Submersible rescue mission
With oxygen levels now exhausted on the ‘’Titan’’ Submersible, Anton Savage was joined by Dr. Chris Parry, Former Nato and Naval Commander who brought us the latest on the North Atlantic Ocean rescue mission.

Central Bank ‘’fast asleep’’ for not helping mortgage holders
David Hall, CEO of icarehousing and co-founder of The Irish Mortgage Holders Organisation joined Anton to discuss the Central Bank accused of being ‘’fast asleep’’ for not helping mortgage holders whose loans were sold to vulture funds.

Gardening tips and advice with Paraic Horkan
Anton Savage was joined by Padraic Horkan Horticulturist, Keen Gardener, and Graduate of the National Botanic Gardens to bring us tips for gardening now the heavy rain has returned and answered listners gardening questions.

Should a new 50-meter swimming pool be based in Fenit?
Newstalk Reporter Josh Crosbie reports on whether or not a new 50-meter swimming pool should be based in the Kerry seaside village of Fenit...

New cars licensed and bus journeys made continue to increase
Driven mad: Transport is thriving as the number of new cars licensed and bus journeys made continue to increase. Shane O' Donoghue, Editor of CompleteCar.ie joined Anton Savage on the show to discuss.

The importance of money in a relationship
Anton Savage was joined by Paul Merriman, Financial Planning Expert from Askpaul and Fairstone to discuss the importance of money in a relationship.

The life and works of Director Adam McKay
From comedies to the politically charged, Lisa Cannon, TV Host & Exec Producer ‘SPOTLIGHT’ looks at the life and works of Director Adam McKay.

Luke O’Neill on creating a human embryo without egg and sperm
Professor Luke O’Neill, Professor of Biochemistry at the School of Immunology, Trinity College joined Anton on the show to tell us how a human embryo can now be created without sperm or an egg.

Ireland indicates its support for the Nature Restoration Law
Anton Savage was joined by Malcolm Noonan, Minister of State for Heritage & Electoral Reform, Green Party T.D. for Carlow, Kilkenny to discuss Ireland's decision to support the Nature Restoration Law at the EU Council.