Drivetime Wednesday 10 July 2019
Drivetime
Mary Wilson presents an information packed evening news magazine with all the stories of the day
Assistive Technology
Niamh Donnelly, a third-year law student at Maynooth University, talks to Mary about a three-day summer camp that is taking place in Maynooth University to help blind and visually impaired students navigate third level education.
Barrystown Mural
Brian Lally reports from the unveiling of the Barrystown murals at Dublin's Kilbarrack DART station.
Growing Up in Homelessness
Drivetime's John Cooke speaks to a family living in a homeless hub, and Dr Niall Muldoon, Ombudsman for Children, talks to Mary about the mental trauma being suffered by children who are growing up in homelessness.
Money Messages
Fiachra O'Cionnaith, Political Correspondent for The Irish Examiner, and David Kenny, Assistant Professor of law at Trinity College Dublin, speak to Mary about why the government is blocking legislative proposals from opposition parties.
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Programme Highlights
Treasure Island: Episode 4
Drivetime's Philip Boucher-Hayes retraces the footsteps of the Falcon Blanco's few survivors for clues of the ship's fate.
Drivetime Archives Series: We Shall Overcome
Tom Donnelly, RTÉ Producer, explores the origins of 'The Troubles'.
Keith Byrne Deportation
Keith Byrne, Irish man facing deportation from the US, and Joe Hohenstein, member of Keith's legal team and Philadelphia State Representative, talk about Keith's legal battle.
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Presenter: Mary Wilson