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Do we need a stand alone offence for crimes against retail workers?
24/02/2026 | 5 mins.
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.
Fórsa calls for the end of NCSE cuts
24/02/2026 | 5 mins.
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.
Over 80,000 Ukrainians still remain in Ireland since 2022
24/02/2026 | 4 mins.
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
24/02/2026 | 9 mins.
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.
Average rent for a two-bedroom apartment near €2,100 per month
24/02/2026 | 8 mins.
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.

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