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Jan 25, 2025 • 12min
Cleanup & repairs continue following Storm Éowyn
With record-breaking wind speeds, thousands of people across the country still without power or water, and the full extent of the damage to property yet to be determined, the cleanup and repair work continues across the country following Storm Éowyn. Joining Anton to get a sense of where things stand now is Brian Tapley, ESB Networks Regional Manager & Alan O'Reilly from Carlow Weather.
Jan 19, 2025 • 10min
In conversation with Billy McGuinness
Joining Anton 'In conversation' to chat about getting back into the recording studio following the death of Christy Dignam in 2023 is Aslan star, Billy McGuinness.
Jan 19, 2025 • 9min
Calls for a public system of early childhood education and care
Members of the Together for Public Alliance, a campaign group of more than 40 organisations brought together by the National Women’s Council, are calling for a public system of early childhood education and care in Ireland. Joining Anton to discuss is Orla O'Connor, Director of the National Women's Council of Ireland.
Jan 19, 2025 • 10min
Washington D.C prepares for Donald Trump's inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump will return to the White House tomorrow afternoon after he officially becomes the 47th president of the United States. Sean Defoe, Bauer Media’s political correspondent is over in Washington to cover events as they happen – he joins Anton to discuss.
Jan 19, 2025 • 13min
Special Fianna Fail Ard Fheis on Programme for Government
Joining Anton to discuss the the special Fianna Fail Ard Fheis taking place today in order for members to vote on a Programme for Government is Charlie McConalogue, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine & Fianna Fáil TD for Donegal.
Jan 19, 2025 • 33min
Anton’s Sunday Newspaper Panel January 19th
Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the Sunday papers is Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Lise Hand, journalist; and Fergus Finlay, Irish Examiner Columnist.
Jan 19, 2025 • 8min
Gaza ceasefire begins following delay
The long-anticipated ceasefire deal in Gaza has officially come into effect following a delay. The first three hostages to be released by Hamas have been named as Doron Steinbrecher, Emily Damari, and Romi Gonen - they are expected to be released later today. Joining Anton with the latest is Alistair Bunkhall, Sky Middle Eastern Correspondent.
Jan 18, 2025 • 9min
In conversation with Mary Kennedy
Having started her broadcasting career in the late 1970’s, Mary Kennedy can boast an impressive resume that spans the full gamut of RTÉ programming - from continuity to the newsroom, to the Eurovision Song Contest, not to mention her very own show. She has since hung up her headphones and can now be found walking the Camino. Mary joins Anton 'In conversation' to talk about it all.
Jan 18, 2025 • 13min
Ask the Expert: Legal Advice
Joining Anton for this week's episode of Ask the Expert is Sonia McEntee, Principal Solicitor at Sonia McEntee Solicitors and chair of the Law Society PR Committee.
Jan 18, 2025 • 16min
Israeli-Gaza ceasefire deal: What's the latest?
An agreement has been reached that will bring to an end 15-months of war between Israel and Gaza. Joining Anton to get the latest is Riham Jafari, Advocacy & Communications co-ordinator with ActionAid Palestine based in the West Bank & Alistair Bunkall, Sky News Middle East Correspondent.
