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Donald Trump is expected to visit Ireland next month, with stops in Dublin and at his Doonbeg resort in Clare for the Irish Open. The visit is set to include security preparations, possible protests, and meetings with senior Irish leaders. We get reaction to the visit with Paul Murphy, People Before Profit TD.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is facing growing pressure as the English FA prepares to withdraw its support for his leadership. The move follows a row over plans to bring private investment into FIFA competitions, with UEFA threatening legal action. Anton discusses this further with John Brewin, Sportswriter with the Guardian and host of the Football Weekly podcast.

Plans to build the State’s largest town of 18,500 homes at Dunsink in north Dublin is facing almost 400 objections from locals Olivia Kelly, journalist with the Irish Times brought us the details.

EU Justice Ministers will meet today over videolink to address last week’s migrant crisis in Ceuta. Hosting the meeting, Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan will seek to “re-emphasise solidarity and unity at the heart of the European project”. Anton discusses this further with Jeanna Smialek, Brussels Bureau Chief for the New York Times and also Simon Hunter, a Freelance Journalist in Spain.

Eoghan and Ruairí Chada were murdered by their father, Sanjeev Chada, 13 years ago. Chada was sentenced to two life sentences in 2014. After serving 12 years in prison, has now become eligible for parole. Eoghan and Ruairí Chada’s mother, Kathleen Chada joined Anton this morning.

We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Harry Browne, Media Lecturer, TU Dublin and Host, The Ditch Podcast.

Planning to rent a car abroad? A few simple checks could save you hundreds of euro. With tips and advice on car rental abroad was Shane O'Donoghue, Editor with completecar.ie.

Singer Ariana Grande has announced she is taking a break from public life after “endless” scrutiny over her appearance and personal life. We get the details with Newstalk's own, Katie Gallagher.

For the first time, Ireland is appointing military officers as Defence Attachés to its embassies in Britain, the US and France. A move the Government says will strengthen Defence cooperation with key international partners. Joining Anton to discuss further was Cathal Berry, Former Independent TD and former member of the Defence Forces.

Former Irish Nationwide Building Society chief executive Michael Fingleton, a central and controversial figure in Ireland's financial crisis, has died aged 88. We look back on his career with Daniel McConnell, Editor of the Business Post.