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• Wedding plus ones what's the etiquette? 04.06.2026 6min

  Taylor Swift’s reported no-plus-one wedding rule has sparked debate about wedding guest etiquette, with one invitee even threatening to skip the big day.  So what are the dos and don'ts when it comes to plus-ones, and how should couples navigate awkward guest-list decisions? Anton asked Wedding Planner Tara Fay.
• Garda to expand use of body-worn cameras nationwide 04.06.2026 6min

  An Garda Síochána plans to spend €150 million over 15 years on a nationwide rollout of body-worn cameras and a new digital evidence management system following a successful pilot programme.    Speaking to Anton was Niall Hodgins, Garda Representative Association President.
• Champions League final drew over a million illegal streams in Ireland 04.06.2026 5min

  Views for The Champions League final were  traced to  318,000 unique Irish IP addresses despite the game being free to air on RTE. For more on this Anton spoke to Adrian Weckler Technology Editor with the Irish Independent.
• Farmers are more worried about climate change than people think 04.06.2026 6min

  Both farmers and non-farmers worry about climate change and say they are willing to take action, yet they underestimate each other's worry and willingness. That’s according to new research published this morning by the Economic and Social Research Institute. To discuss the research findings was Professor Pete Lunn Research Professor and Head of the ESRI’s Behavioural Research Unit.
• Gardai continue to investigate fatal assault 04.06.2026 3min

  Gardaí in Pearse Street continue to investigate a fatal assault which occurred on Clarendon Street, Dublin in the early hours of Monday 1st June For the latest on the Anton spoke to Conor Lally the Irish Times Crime and Security Editor.
• Advice on having an enough nest egg to retire in peace! 04.06.2026 4min

  Eight in ten workers eligible for Auto Enrolment don’t think it, alone, will be enough to provide for their retirement, while a further one in three of those believe their Auto Enrolment pension alone will be “nowhere near enough”. What can worried savers do to make sure they have a large enough nest egg to retire in peace? For advice we heard from Robert Whelan, Managing Director at Rockwell Financial Management. 
• The dangers of teenage binge drinking 04.06.2026 7min

  Teenage binge drinking is on the rise with teens drinking younger and in larger amounts. Anton discusses the dangers that comes with binge drinking with Dr Suzanne Crowe, Consultant in Pediatric Intensive Care in Children’s Health Ireland Crumlin.
• Did You See? 04.06.2026 5min

  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. 
• Artists drop out of Trump’s 250th celebration 04.06.2026 4min

  A month today, America will mark its two hundred and fiftieth birthday. But celebrations are a bit up in the air after numerous artists dropped out of a Trump backed festival. We get the latest with David Smith the Washington Bureau Chief with The Guardian.
• Childcare provider’s reaction to fee cap from Government 04.06.2026 5min

  The Minister for Children Norma Foley has announced new maximum fee caps for early learning and childcare services who receive Core Funding from the State.  For reaction to this Anton spoke to Elaine Dunne, Chair of the Federation of Early Childhood Providers. 
• Latest from Jeffrey Donaldson trial 04.06.2026 5min

  One of two women who claims Jeffrey Donaldson abused her as a child has told his trial she blames herself for what happened to his second alleged victim because she did not go to the police at the time.    For more on the trial, Anton spoke to Emily Keegan, Newstalk Reporter in Newry. 
• It is National Fostering Awareness Month 03.06.2026 6min

  Today marks the launch of National Fostering Awareness month, and research by Tusla shows that many are not aware that they might actually be eligible to be a foster carer. Speaking to Anton about her experience as a foster carer was Noeleen O’Reilly. Also Anton spoke to Jacqueline Smyth, Tusla National Lead for Foster Care.
• The new gender pay reporting portal explained 03.06.2026 6min

  Minister for Children, Disability and Equality Norma Foley is bringing a memo to cabinet to make it mandatory for employers to use the new gender pay reporting portal.Jennifer Keane, founder of paygap.ie discussed further with Anton.
• Analysis of new stage scrappage scheme 03.06.2026 3min

  People with petrol and diesel cars that are more than 13 years old are to be eligible for grants of €8,500 to purchase a new electric vehicle under a State scrappage scheme.  Independent Motoring Expert with Car Zone Conor Faughnan brought us the details.
• Nutritionist advice most important meal of the day 03.06.2026 2min

  84% of people say a healthy, balanced breakfast is important to them, according to new research from the National Dairy Council. Only 41% focus on convenience above everything else. We get the advice on the most important meal of the day with Sarah Keogh, Registered Dietician with eatwell.ie. 
• The latest on Jeffrey Donaldson’s trial in Newry 03.06.2026 4min

  A woman who accused Jeffrey Donaldson of raping her as a child has said it will be “seared into my brain for the rest of my life”, Newry Crown Court has heard. Our Reporter Emily Keegan brought us an update from the court in Newry.
• Wexford County Council calls for constitutional right to housing 03.06.2026 7min

  Wexford County Council has passed a motion calling for a referendum on a constitutional right to housing. The council will right to Wexford’s TD and Senators to also seek their support. Anton discusses this further with Tom Forde, Sinn Féin Councillor for Wexford County Council and also Tom Phillips, Managing Director of Tom Phillips and Associates. 
• Many health insurance premiums charging more but covering less! 03.06.2026 6min

  Last year there was a reduced level of cover overall across many health insurance plans, despite average premiums increasing by almost 11%. That’s according to the new Annual Market Report for 2025 from The Health Insurance Authority, whose CEO Brian explained the findings to Anton this morning.
• Did You See? 03.06.2026 7min

  We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Alex White Senior Council.
• UK government considering a national airline blacklist 03.06.2026 3min

  The UK government is considering a national airline blacklist that would ban passengers involved in serious incidents, such as drunkenness, abuse of crew, or violence, from flying with any airline, not just one carrier.  Anton discusses this idea further with Kevin Byrne, Retired Lieutenant Colonel and Airport and Safety Auditor.