Drivetime Thursday 11 October 2018
Philip Boucher-Hayes presents an information packed evening news magazine with all the stories of the day
The Disclosures Tribunal has published its third interim report today, in which it strongly criticises the child and family agency Tusla, for its handling of a false rape claim made against the Garda whistleblower Sgt Maurice McCabe, Francesca Comym reports.
Denis Naughten has resigned as Minister for Communications following the controversy surrounding his contacts with the lead bidder, David McCourt. Fianna Fail Spokesperson on Communications, Timmy Dooley and Minister for Finance Paschal Donohue join us with their reactions.
Today's developments with Denis Naughten resigning as Minister for Communications, raise huge questions regarding the issue of lobbying and the rules around it. Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at DCU and Paul Allen, of Paul Allen & Associates Public Relations; one of whose service offerings is lobbying join us to discuss.
As we continue our coverage of the resignation of Denis Naughten we are joined by Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald
Returning our coverage of the latest tribunal report, and Francesca Comyn we concentrate in this segment on the smears against Sergeant Maurice McCabe and also what Justice Peter Charlton said about the need for leadership in the Gardai.
Our reporter Barry Lenihan joins us with reactions to the publication of the Disclosures Tribunal.
Interviews with candidates for the presidency
Olivia O'Leary asks will he stay or will he go?
Presenter: Mary Wilson