Highlights From Newstalk Breakfast

Five farmers remain within the Bord Bia headquarters since the start of February, calling for the removal of Chair Larry Murrin over the importation of Brazilian beef into Ireland. One of the members of the “IFA 5” is Richard Moeran, Cavan farmer spoke to Anton this morning.

Dublin City Council is set to resurrect its right to demand cultural spaces in big developments. This comes after the Department of Housing published new guidelines that appeared to have axed this council policy but now its back on the table. Anton discuss this further with Maria Flemming the Chair of the National Campaign for the Arts. 

Today, the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors will meet with Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly to address a number of industrial issues within the force.  Speaking to Anton ahead of the meeting was President of the AGSI Declan Higgins.

President Donald Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address in history overnight. We got reaction to the speech with Amy Tarkanian, Former Nevada Republican State Chairwoman and Republican Strategist.

The sudden closure of an illegal poitín operation caused a bizarre health crisis, a doctor in Limerick has revealed. We get the details from Jimmy Wolfe a Limerick Journalist.

Ireland faces a looming "pensions timebomb", with the ratio of workers to over-65s set to more than halve by 2065 without policy reform.  That was the warning from officials at the Department of Finance in their appearance before the Oireachtas housing committee yesterday. To discuss this further Anton spoke to Dr Emma Howard, Economist and Lecturer at TU Dublin.

We get the latest on the Garda investigation into the murder of Michael Gaine with Jerry O’Sullivan Presenter of Kerry Today on Radio Kerry.

The government will today publish a five-year National Maritime Strategy aimed at protecting Ireland maritime interests and enhancing national security and defence.  The strategy will also strengthen protections around undersea cables and energy connections in Ireland's waters.  All to discuss with Helen McEntee, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade and Defence and Fine Gael TD for Meath East. 

It’s time for "Did You See”. Where we take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Gabija Gateveckaite Dublin Correspondent, BBC. 

Waterford County Councillors have unanimously passed a motion to make the national anthem a mandatory part of the Irish primary school curriculum The motion was proposed by Donnchadh Mulcahy, Sinn Féin Councillor for Waterford County Council. Donnachadh spoke to Anton this morning. 

Conor Sheehan Labour TD for Limerick, is to introduce a Bill calling for the mandatory broadcasting of all local authority meetings. Conor explained why to Anton this morning.

Six cancer types are rising faster in younger adults than in those who are older in at least five countries. A new study of global cancer incidence shows. So why is this happening? All to discuss with Professor John Crown Oncologist at St. Vincent Hospital Group.

We cross live to DC after President Trump gives his State of the Union Address. We get reaction to the speech with David Smith, Guardian's Washington Bureau Chief.

The Minister for Justice should reconsider his position on introducing a standalone offence for crimes against retail workers. That’s according to  James Geoghegan, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Bay South who explain why to Anton this morning.

The Department of Education has indicated there won’t be any reductions in the total number of SNAs for the next school year, while the Government reconfirm and reanalyse the recommendations of the NCSE in respect of total necessary numbers. Speaking to Anton this morning was Fórsa’s Head of Education Andy Pike.

It’s been four years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, setting in motion a war over territory and autonomy. Over 80,000 Ukrainians still remain in Ireland since 2022, including Ksenia Samotiy Irish Independent columnist who moved from Ukraine in March 2022. Ksenia spoke to Anton this morning.

Lord Mandelson has been released on bail, the Metropolitan Police says, hours after his arrest on Monday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Mandelson had been under investigation over allegations he shared market-sensitive government information with Jeffrey Epstein while a government minister.  To get the latest on this Anton was joined by Adam Boulton, Broadcaster and Political Commentator.

Rents are continuing to rise while supply hits an all-time low that's the top line from the latest Daft.ie report. Speaking to Anton this morning the author of that report, Ronan Lyons who is also Economist at Trinity College Dublin.

Capping solicitors' fees is among the measures called for in a petition that has been submitted to the Oireachtas to help tackle the issue of  delays in the divorce process. Anton discusses further with Michelle Browne  Senior Family Mediator and Author.

Violence continues to rip through cities across Mexico following the killing Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho" in an operation by the Mexican military on Sunday. We get the latest on the situation there with Adam Hankcock a journalist in Mexico.