Highlights From Newstalk Breakfast

The Government is to confirm its intention to introduce age restrictions on the use of social media. This will form part of a new Digital and AI Strategy that will be considered by the Cabinet. To discuss further with Anton was Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil TD for Wicklow Wexford and Sinead Gibney , Social Democrats TD for Dublin Rathdown. 

The Irish Property Owners’ Association has hit out at a video by the Residential Tenancy Board, accusing it of “harming tenant–landlord relationships”. One video features a landlord demanding to enter a rental property without prior notice to the tenants, while the other depicts a landlord evicting two tenants ahead of the lease ending. Anton was joined by Mary Conway, Irish Property Owners Association chair for reaction to this video.

Meals on Wheels should take over responsibility for the entire Hot School Meals programme nationally, rather than continuing to rely on different suppliers across the country.   That’s the call from Michael Collins Leader of Independent Ireland Party & TD for Cork South West. Michael explained why to Anton this morning.

Now 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 Áine Kerr, Broadcaster.  

There is an urgent need for government action to address the invisible health threat posed by air pollution. That’s the warning this morning from the Climate and Health Alliance, whose Secretariat Mark Murphy joined Anton this morning.

A Status Yellow Wind and Rain warning is now in place for 17 counties this morning.  Speaking to Anton with an update on what we expect from the weather today was Rebecca Cantwell, Meteorologist with Met Eireann and also Keith Leonard, Chairperson of National Emergency Coordination Group. 

Why tourists feel Ireland is an island of good food and value for money! All to chat about with Alice Mansergh the Chief Executive of Tourism Ireland.

We hear how to cook the perfect pancake this Tuesday. Anton got all the tips from Gerry Devlin, head of Dublin Cookery School.

In May 2025 Ian Barry plead guilty of coercive control of his ex-wife Rachel Barry and received a three-year suspended sentence. Rachel waved her right to anonymity to encourage other women experiencing domestic abuse to come forward. Rachel told her story to Anton this morning.

Local authorities are starting to increase rent for families who have working adult children still living at home. We get reaction from Independent Councillor for Palmers­town-Fonthill Madeleine Johansson. 

Data Protection Commission opens inquiry into X over Grok AI tool. What are they hoping to achieve? All to discuss with Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly.

We hear from Labour leader Ivana Bacik on her plans for the future of remote work. Ivana joined Anton in studio this morning.

Now 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 Gataveckaite BBC Dublin Correspondent.

As another round of peace talks begins between Russia and Ukraine, what are both sides looking for? To discuss further Anton spoke to Emmanuelle Chaze, Ukraine Correspondent for France 24.

New figures on ambulance calls highlight the misuse of Ireland’s emergency services, according to Angie Bailey, Fine Gael Councillor for Tralee who spoke to Anton on the show this morning.

Politicians will be heading around the world soon, but could we show case Ireland in a better way when it comes to Patrick's Day? All to chat about with Simon Tierney, Newstalk’s Own.

The search continues at a County Wicklow quarry as part of the investigation into the disappearance and murders of Deirdre Jacob and Jo Jo Dullard. Anton gets the latest with Stephen Breen Crime Editor with The Irish Sun. 

The Lucy Letby documentary on Netflix generated great interest from viewers looking to learn more about the investigation, but one element of the production that has nothing to do with the crimes of Letby has caused discomfort for many. That is the AI anonymisation of some of the participants.   All to discuss further with Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent, Jess Kelly.

Passengers are facing “a summer of chaos” due to a growing air traffic control staffing crisis, according to the Irish Air Traffic Controllers’ Association.  Fórsa and AirNav, the semi-state body responsible for air traffic controllers, are due to meet this week to discuss the staffing shortage.   All to discuss with Captain Mark Tighe, President of the Irish Air Line Pilots' Association. 

Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee joins Anton Savage to discuss the Munich Security Conference and what lies ahead for Ireland’s defence policy in 2026.