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The average life expectancy in Ireland has risen to a record age of 83, with a rapidly ageing population expected to reach 1.3 million over the age of 65 by 2040  Broadcaster Miriam O' Callaghan tackles this issue in a new documentary called Ireland’s Population Crash.

Ireland is “dangerously unprepared” for the growing threat of cyberattacks and foreign interference. That's the warning from leading cybersecurity expert Brian Honan, founder of BH Consulting and former special adviser to Europol’s European Cybercrime Centre.

The Justice Minister, Jim O Callaghan and criminal legal aid solicitors have reached an agreement to end the long-running dispute over payments.  Speaking to Anton with more on this was Michael Finucane, Solicitor.

Strikes called off as Trade Unions and Governments representatives reach draft public sector pay agreement. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Aidan Kane Deputy General Secretary SIPTU & Sec of the Public Service committee of Congress.

We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was David McRedmond, Former CEO of An Post.

Tomorrow, anti-war groups will protest at a meeting of European Political Leaders.Speaking to Anton was Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit TD. 

A new report by the Just Transition Commission is urging Government to accelerate the move away from fossil-fuel heating. While ensuring vulnerable households can afford warmer, more energy-efficient homes Discuss this further with Anton was Oisin Coghlan, Member of the Just Transition Commission. 

The Government recorded a €607 million overspend on international protection accommodation in 2024. That is according to a new report published by the Public Accounts Committee. Seámus McGrath, Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South-Central and member of the Public Accounts Committee discusses these findings.

Pete Hegseth has survived impeachment by a razor thin margin of 211 to 204 votes in the House of Representatives, with Donald Trump and JD Vance rallying behind the Defence Secretary.Anton discuss this with Professor David Dunn Department of International Politics at the University of Birmingham.   

This morning public service unions have confirmed that they reached agreement in principle with Government representatives on a new pay agreement We get the latest from  Newstalk’s Political Correspondent, Sean Defoe.