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Morning Ireland Thursday 18 July 2019

Morning Ireland

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

Full Programme Podcast: Thursday, 18th July 2019

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

Joining IS 'wasn't worth it; we failed', says Lisa Smith

Norma Costello travelled to Northern Syria for RTÉ where she interviewed Irishwoman, Lisa Smith, who moved to Islamic State-controlled territory and who is now being detained in a Syrian camp.

"Any Brexit will pose difficulties"

Timmy Dooley, Fianna Fáil spokesperson on Communications, discusses the Government's decision not to proceed with Eir for the National Broadband Plan.

"Wages are growing sustainably, prices are not growing as quickly as they have in the past"

Paschal Donohoe, Minister for Public Expenditure on the mid year expenditure report, latest on broadband and Brexit.

Six new regional health areas under health service shake up

Laura Magahy, executive director of Sláintecare, discusses the healthcare reforms, including the setting up of regional health bodies.

How close were the British to joining the Euro?

Seán Whelan, London Correspondent, reports on the new British archive state papers and what we learn from them.

The Legacy of the Moon Landing

Aengus Cox reports on the 50th anniversary of the moon landing.

Adoption files around the country could be seized under new Bill

Patricia Carey, CEO of the Adoption Authority of Ireland, discusses their annual report and the ongoing preparation for the Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill 2016.