Drivetime Thursday 2 May 2013
Drivetime
Mary Wilson presents an information packed evening news magazine with all the stories of the day
President Higgins anti-austerity stance
Philip Boucher-Hayes examines whether the President's interview with the Financial Times craetes problems for the government.
Drivetime hits the Beach
Brian Lally reports on some good and bad beached according to the latest EPA Water Quality report
April Jones
The jury in the trial of the man accused of murdering five-year-old April Jones in Wales today visited his home... Mark Bridger denies abducting and murdering April, who disappeared near her home in Machynlleth on October 1st, last year. We talk to John Brain, BBC reporter in Wales.
ECB lowers its main interest rate to historic low
Cliff Taylor Editor of the Sunday Business Post
Justice Minister says community service option under utilised by Judges.
Dearbhail McDonald Legal Affairs Editor of the Irish Independent.
Drivetime's Health Policy analyst Sara Burke.
Despite claims from Health Minister James Reilly that the public health system is successfully doing more with less, recent documents seen by Drivetime's Health Policy analyst Sara Burke reveal the true impact of austerity on health services.
Drivetime
Programme Highlights
Loughton House
John Cooke reports from James Reilly's family home.
Kenny's Mojo is Back
The Taoiseach has once again defended his leadership of Fine Gael.
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Presenter: Mary Wilson