Drivetime Tuesday 7 May 2013
Drivetime
Mary Wilson presents an information packed evening news magazine with all the stories of the day
Olivia O'Leary - 7th May 2013
In her political column this week, Olivia O'Leary says "it may be tough, but it should be fair..."
Amnesty for WWII Irish Army deserters
Philip Boucher-Hayes reports on why 5000 deserters were treated unfairly by the Irish state.
Pilot food module for TY students launched
Suzanne Campbell reports on a new Taste Council Initiative
First step taken to establish an independent Planning Regulator
Frank McDonald Environment Editor with the Irish Times.
Drivetime
Programme Highlights
Syrian Refugees
The war in Syria and the subsequent migrant crisis prompted Ireland to offer shelter to 4,000 people here under the Irish Refugee Protection Programme two years ago. John Cooke revisits residents of Ballaghaderreen's Emergency Reception Centre .
Hen and Stag Parties
Barry Lenihan reports on stag and hen parties in Carrick on Shannon
Hen and Stag Parties
Hen and Stag Parties in Carlingford Della Kilroy brought us this report
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