Drivetime Friday 18 January 2019
Drivetime
Katie Hannon presents an information packed evening news magazine with all the stories of the day
Brexit and the DUP
Ben Lowry, Deputy Editor of the Belfast Newsletter, reports on the DUP's position on Brexit after The Times, Ireland edition reported that the DUP would be open to a soft Brexit.
UK Leader Profiles
Jonathan Freedland, columnist with The Guardian, discuss the personalities of Theresa May, Prime Minister, and Jeremy Corbyn, UK Labour Leader.
Prison Service at the Public Accounts Committee
Michael Clifford, Special Correspondent at The Irish Examiner, reports on why representatives from the Irish Prison Service were in front of the Public Accounts Committee.
The Cranberries Receive Honorary Doctorates
Drivetime's John Cooke reports from Limerick where The Cranberries were awarded an honorary doctorate at the University of Limerick, while a posthumous award was made to Dolores' family.
Tackling Juvenile Crime
Katharina Swirak, Lecturer in Criminology at UCC, and Dr Sean Redmond, Adjunct Professor of Youth Justice, University of Limerick, discuss what can be done to prevent youths entering a life of crime.
Fake History
Myles Dungan takes a look at the truth behind the rumours that President Ronald Reagan was almost cast in one of the world's most iconic roles as Rick Blaine in Casablanca in this week's Fake History column.
Drivetime
Programme Highlights
Aras '18 Candidates
Interviews with candidates for the presidency
Olivia O'Leary
Olivia O'Leary asks will he stay or will he go?
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