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Morning Ireland Friday 18 September 2020

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The Week In News

A selection of stories from the week, as chosen by the Morning Ireland team

Dublin set for tighter Covid restrictions

Pat Leahy, Political Editor of The Irish Times, ahead of this morning's cabinet sub-committee which is likely to decide on further Covid-19 restrictions for Dublin.

Last Orders: Dublin pubs and restaurants to face fresh restrictions

Adrian Cummins, CEO of the Restaurants Association of Ireland, on news that NPHET has recommended that the Government shut down indoor dining in pubs and restaurants in Dublin.

ICU Capacity under pressure as Covid-19 cases continue to rise

Dr Fergal Hickey, Emergency Consultant at Sligo Hospital, discusses his fears for the months ahead as capacity is a major issue.

HSE's plan for continuing to deal with Covid

Paul Reid, CEO of the HSE, discusses the latest Covid figures and the plans the HSE has to place for the coming period.

Colleges further impacted by coronavirus

Professor Daire Keogh, President of Dublin City University, discusses the implications of a level 3 restriction phase on third-level colleges in Dublin.

Can the entertainment industry survive the pandemic?

Denis Desmond, Managing Director of concert promoters MCD, discusses the impact Covid-19 has had on the live entertainment industry and calls for supports and limited re-opening.

Lady Gregory: Theatre re-imagined by Druid

Pat McGrath, Western Correspondent reports on an ambitious staging of one act plays that is underway in Galway, as part of European Capital of Culture.

A Culture Night like no other

Sinéad Crowley, Arts Correspondent reports on the events taking place to mark a very unusual Culture Night.

100 years on from the 'Sack of Balbriggan'

One hundred years on from the notorious 'sack of Balbriggan' by Black and Tans, in which homes and businesses were burned and two local men were killed, North East Correspondent Sinéad Hussey reports on the legacy of the incident.