Von der Leyen 'ready' to back Brexit extension if needed

Morning Ireland Tuesday 16 July 2019

Full Programme Podcast: Tuesday, 16th July 2019

Live news, sports, weather and traffic, presented by Audrey Carville and Bryan Dobson.

Harris 'aware' of CervicalCheck IT issue on Wednesday

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent, discusses the timeline of events in the latest controversy surrounding the CervicalCheck programme.

MEPs to vote on Von der Leyen's Commission candidacy

Conor McMorrow discusses this evening's vote in Strasbourg where MEPs are being asked to ratify Ursula von der Leyen as the next Commission President.

Von der Leyen 'ready' to back Brexit extension if needed

Brigid Laffan, Director of the Global Governance Programe at the European University Institute in Florence, discusses today's vote in Strasbourg where MEPs are being asked to ratify Ursula von der Leyen as the next Commission President.

Stall in vaccination rates putting children at risk, says Unicef

Ulla Griffiths, Senior Health Advisor with UNICEF, discusses new data from the World Health Organisation and UNICEF, which reveals 20 million children missed out on lifesaving vaccines in 2018.

An Taisce Response to Bord na Móna statement on importation of Australian biomass

Ian Lumley, Advocacy Officer with An Taisce, criticises plans to import wood products from Australia to Ireland for electricity generation, describing the move as environmentally "unsustainable"

Apollo 11 astronauts to meet at historic Moon mission launchpad

Brian Harvey, Space Author, shares his memories of the Apollo 11 launch, which took place on this day 50 years ago.

Sexual violence 'a growing problem for public health' - Dublin Rape Crisis Centre

Noeline Blackwell, CEO Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, discusses its Annual Report which shows an increase in numbers contacting the service.

Majority find back-to-school costs a financial burden - ILCU

Aine Lynch, CEO of the National Parents Council, discusses the findings of a new survey which highlights the financial pressures facing parents when children go back to school.

Over 600 artists to gather for this year's Galway International Arts Festival

Pat McGrath, Western Correspondent, looks at some of the attractions that are in store, over the next two weeks at the Galway International Arts Festival.