Morning Ireland

Morning Ireland Tuesday 21 May 2019

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

Full Programme Podcast: Tuesday, 21 May 2019

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

John Finucane expected to be elected as Belfast mayor

Tommie Gorman, Northern Editor, discusses the expected appointment of a second Lord Mayor from the Sinn Féin party in Belfast in as many years; and further delays in enactment of a payout scheme for abuse survivors in Northern Ireland

Man arrested after Nigel Farage covered in milkshake while campaigning

Matt Frei, Channel 4 Presenter and Europe Editor, discusses the UK Electoral Commission's investigation into the Brexit Party and the Tory whip's endorsement of the Lib Dems ahead of the European election

"We need to have as many protections and rules in place as possible to protect women as they go about their daily business"

Cliona Sadlier, Rape Crisis Network, discusses the issue of taxi drivers being able to keep working while facing charges of sexual assault.

The role of an MEP

Marian Harkin, Outgoing MEP, and Professor John O'Brennan, Director of Maynooth University Centre for European and Eurasian Studies discuss the role of an MEP.

Dublin candidates debate climate change, security and housing

Mícheál Lehane, Political Correspondent, discusses last night's Claire Byrne debate with the candidates for the Dublin Constituency.

The rise of populist parties across Europe

Tony Connelly, Europe Editor, discusses the rise of populist parties across Europe and the likely impact this will have on the incoming Parliament.

Former F1 champion Niki Lauda dies aged 70

Eddie Jordan, former Formula 1 team boss, on the death of three-time Formula One champion Niki Lauda.

Visitor tries to scale Eiffel Tower

Claire Murphy, deputy news editor of the Irish Independent, was up the Eiffel Tower yesterday when it was placed on lockdown as a man climbed the iconic landmark.

Heritage sites are at risk due to climate change

Dr Sarah Kerr, a research fellow based in the Trinity Long Room Hub Arts and Humanities Research Institute, discusses a new plan which highlights how Ireland's heritage sites are at risk due to climate change and what we need to do to save them.