Morning Ireland Friday 18 January 2019
Morning Ireland
Live news, sports, weather and traffic, presented by Gavin Jennings and Bryan Dobson
Gardaí suspect drugs link for fatal gun attack in Swords, Co Dublin
Paul Reynolds, Crime Correspondent, on a double shooting in Swords in which a man in his 20s has died
Customs experts say border checks would most likely be mandatory under international trading rules
David Phinnemore, Professor of European Politics at Queen's University Belfast, on the possibility of border checks on the island of Ireland in the event of a no-deal Brexit
May continues to meet party leaders
Tommie Gorman, Northern Editor, on meetings between Theresa May and the DUP, and the likelihood of them reaching consensus
Garda report shows 3,500 child offenders not prosecuted for crimes
Liam Herrick, Executive Director of the Irish Council for Civil Liberties, discusses a review of the Garda Juvenile Diversion Scheme and confirmation that 3,500 juvenile offenders were not prosecuted for almost 8,000 crimes
Two injured in collision involving Prince Philip
Jonny Dymond, Royal Correspondent and presenter for BBC News, reports on a car crash involving the Duke of Edinburgh
Nurses to meet Public Service Stability Agreement body over pay claim
Ingrid Miley, Industry and Employment Correspondent, on a meeting between nurses, teachers and the body that oversees compliance with the current public service pay agreement
Amnesty International calls on EU leaders to change system deterring states from assisting refugees and migrants at sea
Colm O'Gorman, Executive Director of Amnesty, calls for changes to the system that assists refugees and migrants at sea
Salesforce to announce significant Dublin investment
Will Goodbody, Business Editor, reports on a decision by US software company Salesforce to significantly add to its workforce in Ireland
Irish Ferries Rosslare-France Service
Maggie Doyle has been to Rosslare Harbour to find out the impact that losing the service could have on local people and businesses
Rare turtle found off Donegal coast in critical condition
Peter Williams, Aquarium Curator at Exploris Aquarium in Portaferry, Co. Down, gives an update on the turtle found on Monday
7:10am It Says In The Papers
Presented by Fiona Kelly
8:10am It Says In The Papers
Presented by Fiona Kelly
7:30am Business News
Presented by Aengus Cox
7:50am Business News
Presented by Aengus Cox
8:30am Business News
Presented by Aengus Cox
7:35am Sport News
Presented by Pauric Lodge
8:35am Sport News
Presented by Pauric Lodge
Weather forecast
Presented by Klara Finkele of Met Éireann
First Hour Podcast: Friday, 18 January 2019
Presented by Gavin Jennings and Bryan Dobson
Second Hour Podcast: Friday, 18 January 2019
Presented by Gavin Jennings and Bryan Dobson
The Week In News
A selection of stories, as chosen by the Morning Ireland team
Morning Ireland
Programme Highlights
"Everyone died whilst waiting for the safety boat"
Michael Kingston, maritime lawyer, whose father Tim was killed in the Whiddy disaster, discusses the tragedy 40 years ago, and what lessons have been learned since
Fermoy, Co Cork, is Ireland's cleanest town
Conor Horgan, spokesperson for Irish Business Against Litter, says local authorities could do more to tackle persistent problems in black spots
New Year, new resolutions
Aisling Kenny speaks to people about their New Year's resolutions and how long they might last