Drivetime Thursday 30 July 2020
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Philip Boucher Hayes presents an information packed evening news magazine with all the stories of the day
Afghan Heroin Industry - Full Interview
David Mansfield, Author of 'A State Built on Sand: How opium undermined Afghanistan', talks to Philip about how solar panel technology has revolutionised the heroin industry.
Afghan Heroin Industry - Full Interview
David Mansfield, Author of 'A State Built on Sand: How opium undermined Afghanistan', talks to Philip about how solar panel technology has revolutionised the heroin industry.
Asylum Seekers and Driving Permits
Sinéad Gibney, Chief Commissioner for Human Rights & Equality in Ireland, talks to Philip about a Circuit Court judge that ruled that a ban on issuing learner driver permits to asylum seekers does not amount to racial discrimination.
Covid-19 Testing and Children
Louise Bayliss, spokesperson of Single Parents Acting for the Rights of Kids, and Campaign Coordinator with Focus Ireland, and Maitiu O Tuathail, GP, discuss guidance for parents about Covid-19 testing of children.
Bull Transport to Libya
Caroline Rowley, Founder of Ethical Farming Ireland, and Eddie Punch, General Secretary of the ICSA, discusses the export of live bulls to Libya.
PUP and Data Breaches
TJ McIntrye, Associate Professor in UCD and practicing solicitor, Louise O'Reilly, Sinn Féin Enterprise Spokeswoman and TD for Dublin Fingal, discuss the Data Protection Commissioner's criticism of the government over the collection and processing of personal data in relation to the Pandemic Unemployment Payment.
PUP and Travel
Drivetime's Barry Lenihan reports on the ongoing controversy surrounding the Pandemic Unemployment Payment and travel.
Cahersiveen Hunger Strike Ends
Drivetime's John Cooke reports on the news that hunger striking asylum seekers living at a direct provision centre in Co. Kerry are to be moved to alternative accommodation.
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Presenters: Sarah McInerney and Cormac O'Eadhra