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    The Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland have announced they will join other unions for a second day of strikes on October 21st, along with a national strike on October 14th.  For the latest on the Jonathan spoke to Linda Kelly the…

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  • Did You See?

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    We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Jonathan this morning was Imasha Costa, Reporter with Irish Examiner.

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    Today is World Egg Day. How do you like your eggs? Scrambled, fried, poached?  Eggs are more popular than ever and a firm favourite in Irish homes. Speaking to Jonathan this morning was Aileen Cox Blundell Registered Associate Nutritionist.

  • How much better off will people be from Budget 2027?

    October 9, 2026 · 5 min

    A new ESRI report says Budget 2027 tax and welfare measures keep pace with forecast inflation for 2027.  To look at these findings was Dr Karina Doorley Senior Research Officer and Author of the report.

  • The latest from the Robert O'Connor trial

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    32-year-old Robert O’Connor has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to the murder of his parents and younger brother last September.  We get the latest from the Central Criminal Court with Frank Greaney, Newstalk’s Courts…

  • Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor takes legal action against Thames Valley Police

    October 8, 2026 · 4 min

    Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is taking legal action against Thames Valley Police. This is relating over search warrants issued before his arrest in February. We get the details on this with Enda Brady, Journalist and Host of Roundtable TRT…

  • RTÉ at odds with Government over reduction to expected funding

    October 8, 2026 · 5 min

    Media Minister Patrick O’Donovan confirmed yesterday that RTÉ will receive 20 million euros less than expected in its 2027 funding.  For more on this Anton spoke to Laura Davison, NUJ General Secretary.

  • The RSA hold their annual conference today

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    Today, the Road Safety Authority will hold their annual conference, this year focused on the risks young drivers face on the road.  Joining Anton ahead of the conference was Research Manager with the RSA Velma Burns.

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Presented by Anton Savage, a seasoned broadcaster and communications expert, this show has everything you need – and want – to know first thing each morning, brought to you with insight, intelligence and wit.  CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainment Listen to Newstalk at http://newstalk.com/listenlive | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk