How do we clear hospital waiting lists?
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We hear what needs to be done to clear hospital waiting lists with Professor Tim Lynch, Consultant n...
Kilkenny tourism hit hardest in pandemic
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kilkenny’s domestic tourism was the most impacted by the pandemic according to new research by Fai...
Eye expert: Itchy eyes and struggling to see?
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Itchy eyes and struggling to see? Our Monday expert Dr. Arthur Cummings from the Wellington Eye Clin...
Is ever acceptable to wear a tracksuit into a pub?
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anton Savage was joined on the show by Tina Kourmarianos, etiquette expert and Agony Aunt to discuss...
Man is going back to the moon!
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Man is going back to the moon! Dr. Niamh Shaw, Space reporter, Educator & Podcaster brought us all t...
Worrying amount of anti social incidents on our rail network
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anton Savage was joined on the show by Barry Kenny, corporate communications manager with Irish Rail...
The Irish Red Cross on their drive to house refugees
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Olga Tokariuk, Independent Journalist in Ukraine and Liam O’Dwyer, Irish Red Cross Secretary-Gener...
The latest on the public sector pay talks
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pat Leahy, Political Editor, Irish Times brings us the latest on the public sector pay talks.
Big Tech getting cautious
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Rogan, Business Post reporter and Mary Connaughton, Director of CIPD joined Anton Savage to di...
Irish classrooms are still too big
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Irish classrooms are still too big despite a slight fall in the pupil-teacher ratio. Anton Savage w...
Eoin Sheahan reflects on the weekend of sport
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
McIlroy flying high, a 9-0 smashing in the premier league, and more. Eoin Sheahan from Off The Ball...
The difficulty of getting new and second hand cars
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How hard has it become to buy a new car in Ireland? According to the Society of the Irish Motor Indu...
The WHO on covid-19
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Catherine Smallwood, Senior Emergencies Officer with the World Health Organisation joined Anton ...
Housing Market Consumer Sentiment
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The cost-of-living crisis is beginning to make its presence felt in the housing market. Rory Hear...
A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We take a look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Anton this morning wa...
Food with Gareth: Cottage Pie
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Comfort food 101. . .Gareth Mullins talks us through how to make the perfect cottage pie!
Is politics filling the void of religion?
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Author and broadcaster Helen Lewis joined Anton on the show this morning to discuss if politics is ...
Abuse and disciplinary decisions impacting on retention of GAA referees
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Abuse and disciplinary decisions impact thr retention of GAA referees. We ask how can how we can get...
Highlighting climate change though art
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We hear about a project in Waterford that seeks to highlight climate change though art Nollaig Heal...
Farmers are intimidated by gangs on their own land
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We hear about how farmers are being intimidated by gangs on their own land with John Bateman, Limeri...
Lack of school buses will leave students stranded at the side of the road
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We get more reaction to the ongoing shortage of school bus places that have literally left students ...
Waste collection set to get pricier
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the largest waste collection companies in the country is to impose double-digit price rises o...
Germany is turning off public lights to reduce gas consumption.
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Germany is turning off public lights to reduce gas consumption. Should we consider similar measures...
Motorsport may be in danger due to the high cost of insurance
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We hear why motorsport may be in danger due to the high cost of insurance with Eddie Scally, General...
The Business of data centres
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
They are rarely out of the headlines, but how does the business of data centres work? Gavin McLoughl...
Is it time to ban the hunting of animals?
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As the open season begins, we ask if it’s time to ban the hunting of animals with John Carmody an ...
Winning the war against bin loving Seagulls
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We hear about new measures aimed to stop seagulls from attacking bins bags with Niall Hatch Head of ...
Are e-scooters an unhealthy alternative to walking and cyling?
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is the convenience of e-scooters and e-bikes becoming an unhealthy alternative to walking and cyclin...
Do we have structures in place to cope with a growing population?
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Central Statistics Office estimates Ireland’s population to be 5.1 million. We find out if we ...
Are psychedelics the answer to treating severe depression?
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are psychedelics the answer to treating severe depression? We discuss this with Brendan Kelly Profe...
80% of people would prefer to work from home
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Could Employers be left short and taken advantage of if employees decide to work from home on both F...
Robert Troy took the decision last night to fall on his sword
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Troy took the decision last night to fall on his sword. We get reactions and analysis with Se...
Six Months of War in Ukraine
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the sixth-month anniversary of the Russian invasion of the Ukraine, we discuss the past, present ...
Cancer wellness event Purple House Cancer Support
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this morning Anton was joined by cancer survivor Katie Boylan and health and performance...
Author and best selling novelist Kit de Waal
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bestselling novelist Kit de Waal joined Anton this morning to discuss her new memoir which looks at ...
Behind Movie Scenes of ' My Big Fat Greek Wedding'
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Hughes goes behind the scenes of one of the most profitable films ever made, ‘My Big Fat Gree...
Lock up your oil tanks
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lock up your oil tanks, Gardai are urging people to be more security conscious as thieves target hou...
ECB Mortgage hikes are expected
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mortgage holders hold their breath as further ECB Mortgage hikes are expected, we get the very lates...
{arts of rural Ireland that have no public transport
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We hear about parts of rural Ireland that have no public transport whatsoever with Liam Galvin, Fine...
Tip on household budgeting
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We get tips on household budgeting with Caz Mooney mum of 3
Robert Troy controversy rumbles on
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
He has admitted his mistake, but the Robert Troy controversy rumbles on. For more on this Anton spo...
Adding Value to Your Home
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We hear how you can add value to your home through interior design, energy efficiency and remodeling...
Sarcity of raw materials for electric car batteries
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Raw materials are in short supply to make car batteries. Geraldine Herbert Motoring Editor at the Su...
Giorgia Meloni and Italian Elections
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We hear about the right-wing politician who could be about to become Italy’s first female Prime ...
High cost of living are pushing families to charities for help
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The increasing cost of food and essentials is pushing families toward charities for help. To discuss...
Rose of Tralee Escort of the Year
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Rose of Tralee for the first time since 2019 and tonight we will find out the winner, but it’s...
Residents concerns over new clamping measures
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We hear from the residents of Cedarview Estate in Santry who are worried they will go homeless due t...
ISME are calling for corporate tax hikes
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
ISME is calling for corporate tax hikes because small firms are facing an "emergency". Anton was jo...
Reaction to a brutal burglary in Roscommon
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We get a reaction to the brutal burglary of a 94-year-old woman’s home in Roscommon with Michael F...
Ask The Expert : Gut Health
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bad eating habits starting to stick after your holiday away and making you feel a little more bloate...
Travel With Pol: Great road trips in Ireland and beyond
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pol Ó Conghaile gives us his insight on the best road trips in Ireland and beyond to take.
Have we miscalculated the living wage?
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have we miscalculated the living wage? We discuss this with Vincent Jennings, CEO of the Convenien...
“The Queen of Dirt Island” by Donal Ryan
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning writer joined Anton on the show this morning to chat about the latest read “the Quee...
Are hotels pricing Ireland out of the tourism industry?
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are hotels pricing Ireland out of the tourism industry? We discuss this with Lorraine Sweeney, Hotel...
A cold case review into the assassination of Michael Collins
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Former state pathologist Dr. Marie Cassidy tells us about the cold case review into the assassinatio...
Back to school tips and advice
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Discussing how to help the little ones starting school for the first time with Sinéad O’Moore, ho...
The Rose Of Tralee begins this evening
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daithi O’Shea spoke to Anton ahead of Rose of Tralee coming back to our screens tonight.
A campaign to tackle shortage of student accommodation
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As the shortage of accommodation wreaks havoc for many third-level students we speak to one third le...
A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat today was Cormac Devlin Fi...
Food With Gareth: Spaghetti with tomato, basil, mozzarella and garlic
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth Mullins Executive Chef at the Marker Hotel brings us a great weekend recipe of Spaghetti wit...
The latest news from stateside
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We get the latest on Trump, presidential runs for Mike Pence and Liz Cheney, and more with Terry She...
Maths Anxious parents may pass on fear to children
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’ll do the sums on just how big a problem maths anxiety is for parents and kids with Brendan Gil...
Power chief warns of winter cuts threat
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Blackout fears as power chief warn of winter cuts threat We discuss this with Professor in Energ...
Brendan Gleeson on his involvement in Together for Hospice a
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We were joined on the show by actor Brendan Gleeson to chat about his involvement in Together for Ho...
A preview of this busy weekend of sport
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Irish medal hopes in the European Championships and a look ahead to all the Premier League action wi...
New mandatory training for first-time deer hunters
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to Minister for Heritage and Electoral Reform Malcolm Noonan, TD about new mandatory train...
HSE to appoint 50 new hospital ED Consultants
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Could new consultant appointments unblock our hospital emergency departments? To discuss Pat spoke t...
Boxed With John Fardy features 'Dopesick'
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week John Fardy looks at the lauded mini-series ‘Dopesick’ which shines a light on big phar...
The latest from the Tory leadership race
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We get the latest from the Tory leadership race, where Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak are battling for vo...
The business of : Ryanair
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Newstalk’s Deputy Business Editor Gavin McLaughlin takes a look at the business of Ryanair.
Reaction to murder of 87-year-old Clare man Thomas O’Halloran
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We get a reaction to the brutal murder of 87-year-old Clare man Thomas O’Halloran with Steve Pound...
The challenges facing home care workers
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the challenges facing home care workers and what can be potentially done to address them....
The centenary of Michael Collins death
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As the 100-year anniversary of the death of Michael Collins takes place this weekend, Joining Pat th...
Minister Simon Harris on the student accommodation crisis
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris joined Pat in studio to discuss the student accommodation...
More reaction to the report in An An Bord Pleanala
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mick Clifford reacts to the report into An Bord Pleanala and discusses if more questions need to be ...
The fascinating space career Major “Tim” Peake
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
British astronaut Major “Tim” Peake joined Pat on the show this morning to talk about his fascin...
Irish Runner and record breaker Israel Olatunde
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Irish Runner and Record Breaker, Finalist in the 100m final at a European Athletics Championships in...
Report: Is Stephen Donnelly doing a good job?
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is Stephen Donnelly doing a good job as Health Minister? Our reporter Barry Whyte asks the man hims...
Long-time Trim resident Luba Healy returns to Ukraine Poland Border
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We hear from long-time Trim resident Luba Healy as she plans to return to the Ukraine-Poland border.
Is violent anti-social behaviour getting out of hand?
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is violent anti-social behaviour getting out of hand? We hear from the Garda Representative Associat...
Motoring: Motorway speed limits, e-scooters
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss motorway speed limits, e-scooters and traffic levels with Transport Commentator Conor Fau...
Latest on the murder investigation launched in Killarney
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We get the latest on the murder investigation launched in Killarney with Ralph Riegel Journalist wit...
Are expectations too high when looking at potential suitors?
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are women expectations too high when looking at potential suitors or are men setting a low bar? We d...
More young people seeking help for back pain
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We hear of the rise in back pain young people are reporting after long periods of working from home...
Report: Fianna Fail and Micheál Martin
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In just under four months Micheál Martin will give up the job of Taoiseach and allow Leo Varadkar t...
We get the latest from Ukraine
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We hear about the potential for a ‘Chornobyl-like event’ as shelling continues at Zaporizhzhia n...
12 healthcare workers are being assaulted a work every single day
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We hear why twelve healthcare workers are being assaulted a work every single day with Paul Cullen, ...
Investigation launched after a body of a woman is found in Killarney
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We get the very latest from Kerry as an investigation is launched after a body of a woman is found ...
Just how much does back to school costs cost?
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With school just around the corner, we find out how much parents are paying to send their children b...
Minister Darragh O'Brien on the An Bord Pleanala report
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Darragh O’Brien, Minister for Housing, Local Government, and Heritage of Ireland joins us to discu...
Is anti-social behaviour is on the rise across the country
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We ask if anti-social behaviour is on the rise across the country with Senator Barry Ward, Fine Gael...
Are compulsory purchase orders to the country’s dereliction problem?
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Could compulsory purchase orders be a solution to the country’s dereliction problem? T debate Pa...
Ask The Expert : Mortgages
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our expert today was Martin Hennessy Managing Director of Doodl.ie and she help listeners with their...
Is our power grid in the midst of a perfect storm?
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With so many system alerts over the last two years, is our power grid in the midst of a perfect stor...
Is staffing and funding solely to blame for hospital waiting times
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Long waiting lists and long ambulance response times – are staffing and funding solely to blame? T...
‘I was handling live bombs but shelf packers were paid more than me"
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Former Army bomb squad member Mark Keeley criticizes the Government on lack of respect for role of D...
Unqualified teachers marking exams?
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As student teachers amongst those taking up roles in correcting this year’s state exams amid short...
Bestselling Author Claudia Carroll on her latest pageturner
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bestselling Author Claudia Carroll joined Pat on the show to talk about her latest page turner 'The ...
A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We take a look back on the news stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat today was Phi...
Friday Food: Barbequed Beef Burger
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Barbequed Beef Burger with Crispy bacon, cheese, egg, and tomato relish is the dish to try this sunn...