Morning Ireland

Morning Ireland Thursday 9 July 2020

Live news, sports, weather and traffic, presented by Rachael English and Gavin Jennings.

Full Programme Podcast: Thursday, 9th July 2020

Live news, sports, weather and traffic, presented by Rachael English and Gavin Jennings.

26 pubs may be prosecuted for public health breaches

Paul Reynolds, Crime Correspondent, on the news that 26 pubs may be prosecuted for breaches of the public health regulations and licensing laws following the easing of Covid restrictions.

Paschal Donohoe in ballot for Eurogroup presidency

Tony Connelly, Europe Editor, provides a preview of today's Eurogroup election as Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe seeks presidential role.

Fianna Fáil hears of plans to rejuvenate the party

Fionnan Sheahan, Irish Independent's Ireland editor, with details of what happened at last night's Fianna Fail Parliamentary Party.

'Worrying trend' in crack cocaine use

Dr Anne Marie Carew, Research Officer at the Health Research Board, outlines the latest findings on the level of drug use in Irish society.

Thousands of jobs at risk in tourism industry due to Covid

Ruth Andrews, Chair of the Tourism Recovery Taskforce and John McGrillen, Chief Executive, Tourism Northern Ireland discusses the challenges facing the sector post Covid.

House prices down 3.3% so far this year, rents up 0.2%

Eoin O'Broin TD, Sinn Féin spokesperson on Housing, on delays in the delivery of the 'Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund'

Aran Islands residents disagree about reopening

Teresa Mannion reports on the conflict on the Aran Islands between those who want the Islands to reopen to tourists and those who feel it's too soon.

The race for a Covid-19 vaccine

George Lee, Environment and Science Correspondent, discusses efforts at Trinity College Dublin to develop a vaccine for SARS-CoV-2.

Report launched on the impact of disability service closures

Ailbhe Conneely, Social Affairs and Religion Correspondent, meets one family adversely affected by the closure of services for people with intellectual disabilities. Enda Egan, CEO of Inclusion Ireland, on concerns that day service capacity will be reduced.