Morning Ireland Thursday 28 August 2014
Morning Ireland
Live news, sports, weather and traffic, presented by Claire Byrne and Audrey Carville
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Irish troops in Golan Heights on 'high alert'
Declan Power, Security and Defence Analyst, discusses the situation of Irish troops serving with the United Nations in the Golan Heights, who are on a state of high alert after armed Islamic rebels took over a border crossing in the area yesterday
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How much tax do people really pay?
Micheál Collins, economist with the Nevin Economic Research Institute, discusses a new study which shows that the poorest 10% pay a greater proportion of their income than the richest 10%
You can read the report here.
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Decisions imminent on top EU Commission jobs
Dara Murphy, Minister of State for European Affairs, discusses today's meeting to prepare the ground for EU heads of State who will gather this weekend to decide the top two jobs of the Commission - foreign policy chief and President of the European Council. Ireland's nominee to the Commission is Fine Gael's Phil Hogan who the Government hopes will secure the Agriculture portfolio.
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Child abuse investigation intensifies in Rotherham
Paraic O'Brien, reporter for Channel 4 News, discusses the ethnic dimension to the child exploitation in Rotherham
For more background, click on the below RTÉ television report
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IS militants commit 'mass atrocities' in Syria
Rosemary Hollis, Professor of Middle East Policy Studies at City University London, analyses the continued success of Islamic State fighters in Syria and Iraq
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Second round of CAO offers bring disappointment for some
Cian McCormack reports on the students who have attended Irish schools for years but who cannot progress onto third level education because they can't pay the fees
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Latest from Ukraine
Daniel McLaughlin, Foreign Correspondent with The Irish Times, reports on the latest push by pro-Russian rebels into eastern Ukraine. For a longer version of this interview, click here
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Courthouse attacked in Co Clare
Pat Flynn, journalist in Co Clare, reports on an early morning petrol bomb attack at Ennis courthouse
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Clondalkin Paper Mills Oral History Collection opens today
Justin McCarthy reports on the launch of a new Oral History Collection documenting the stories of workers at the Clondalkin Paper Mill which closed its doors in 1987. For more information, visit the Irish Life and Lore website
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Limerick's year as National City of Culture: Part 2
Petula Martyn reports on theatre inspired by the river Shannon, in Part II of her Limerick City of Culture series
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Killybegs host major cruise ships but Galway misses out
Barry Whyte, reporter with Highland Radio, and Frank Greene, President of Galway Chamber of Commerce, discuss large cruise ships visiting their counties - some with more success than others
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7.10am It Says In The Papers
Presented by Caroline Murphy
8.10am It Says In The Papers
Presented by Caroline Murphy
7.15am Business News
Presented by Emma McNamara
7.50am Business News
Presented by Emma McNamara
7.40am Sports News
Presented by Pauric Lodge
8.40am Sports News
Presented by Pauric Lodge
Weather Forecast
Presented by Jean Byrne of Met Éireann
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First Hour Podcast: Thurs 28 Aug 2014
Second Hour Podcast: Thurs 28 Aug 2014
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Did you lose a jet ski?
An Garda Síochána are asking people to come and reclaim their lost or stolen property, as Laura Whelan reports
Bringing the bodies of your loved ones home
Elaine Keogh reports on the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust charity, which helps bereaved families whose loved ones have died abroad
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