Conor McMorrow

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18-year old Eden Heaslip took his own life in September 2021

Family says teen took own life after years of bullying

While we'll never know why 18-year-old Eden Heaslip ended his life, his parents believe years of bullying played a part, explains Conor McMorrow.

Prime Time • 19 Jan 22

The National Broadband Plan aims to deliver high-speed broadband to over 540,000 premises

Broadband plan connections available in 13 counties by year's end

Peter Hendrick, the Chief Executive of National Broadband Ireland, has said high-speed fibre broadband will be available for connection in 13 counties before the end of the year.

Prime Time • 03 Dec 21

James Sugrue was sent to live on a farm with an elderly couple in Co Kerry

Abused foster children make fresh plea for redress

Survivors who experienced abuse while they were boarded out to live on farms as children have protested their omission from the mother-and-baby homes redress scheme, explains Conor McMorrow.

Prime Time • 19 Nov 21

Taoiseach Micheál Martin told businesses to check for proof of vaccination

Are businesses actually checking for Covid certs?

While proof of vaccination has been required for indoor dining since July, many people report a mixed approach when it comes to checking for Covid certs, explains Conor McMorrow.

Prime Time • 20 Oct 21

Why the housing crisis poses a threat to the Gaeltacht

High house prices and strict planning laws in Gaeltacht regions are having a detrimental effect on the use of Irish as an everyday language, explains Conor McMorrow.

Prime Time • 08 Oct 21

Cead pleanála agus pleanáil teanga in adharca a chéile

Tá praghas ard na dtithe agus rialacha daingne ó thaobh pleanála de ag cur le meath na Gaeilge sna Gaeltachtaí. Seo mar a mhínigh Conor McMorrow.

Prime Time • 07 Oct 21

Laura Magahy, a senior Sláintecare leader, resigned last week

Radical or redundant - does Sláintecare have a future?

It's not yet clear whether the recent Sláintecare resignations are merely a stumbling block - or a death knell for the proposed healthcare reforms, explains Conor McMorrow.

Prime Time • 17 Sep 21

Can the office workspace survive?

Can the office workspace survive? Conor McMorrow reports on what the future might look like for workers after the pandemic.

Prime Time • 30 Aug 21

Des O'Malley addressing a Progressive Democrats meeting held in Dublin's Mansion House in 1986

Des O'Malley - Mould breaker who stood by the Republic

Long before 'New Politics' or confidence and supply arrangements, Des O'Malley led the way in transforming the old status quo in Irish politics. He will be remembered as the politician who stood by the Republic.

Politics • 21 Jul 21

Stewart Kenny (right) co-founded Paddy Power in 1988

Paddy Power founder: Gambling a 'major social problem'

In 1988, Stewart Kenny co-founded Paddy Power. But now the 69-year-old says he has 'deep regrets' about the rise of online gambling, Conor McMorrow explains.

Prime Time • 09 Jul 21