Morning Ireland Wednesday 18 September 2019
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Live news, sports, weather and traffic, presented by Gavin Jennings and Bryan Dobson.
Morning Full Programme Podcast: Wednesday, 18th September 2019
Live news, sports, weather and traffic, presented by Gavin Jennings and Bryan Dobson.
Restaurants face meat shortage amid beef price dispute
Fran McNulty, Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Correspondent, discusses the latest developments in the ongoing beef crisis.
Beef supply lines are running dry around the country
Adrian Cummins, CEO of Restaurants Association of Ireland, says around half of their members expect to run out of beef from next week.
Israeli exit polls say election outcome too close to call
Dan Williams, Senior Correspondent with Reuters Jerusalem, reports on the Israeli Prime Minister's battle for political survival in the general election after polls closed last night.
Soldier F Bloody Sunday Committal hearing to be held today
Vincent Kearney, Northern Correspondent, previews the first court hearing in Derry for Solider F, who is accused of killing James Wray and William McKinney in 1972, as well as four counts of attempted murder.
Commission warns deer poaching on the increase
Damien Hannigan, Irish Deer Commission Press Officer, discusses the IDC's new campaign urging the public to report incidents of deer poaching.
Foster to address claims of softening over backstop
Tommie Gorman, Northern Editor, previews a visit by DUP Leader Arlene Foster to Dublin later where she will address a Dublin Chamber dinner.
Elderly man arrested after fatal shooting in Mayo
Pat McGrath, Western Correspondent, reports that a man in his 80s has been arrested after another man, aged in his 60s, was shot dead in Co Mayo last night.
Ministers say withdrawing Public Services Card inappropriate
Catherine Murphy, Co-leader Social Democrats, discusses the publication of the Data Protection Commissioner's report into the Public Services Card.
Students strike on Friday as part of global day of climate action
Cian McCormack reports how 'eco-anxiety' is fast becoming one motivating factor for people to save the planet.
Leaving Cert exam upgrades double
Emma O'Kelly, Education Correspondent, reports on the high level of successful appeals on 2019 Leaving Certificate results
Galway 2020 to launch this evening
Arthur Lappin, Galway 2020 Chairman, discusses the launch of the cultural event today at Eyre Square.
'Palpable' risk of no-deal Brexit remains - Juncker
Tony Connelly, Europe Editor, reports from Strasbourg where Jean-Claude Juncker said there was a "palpable" risk of a no-deal Brexit.
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Programme Highlights
Shannon Airport hits turbulence
Tommy Meskill reports on the effect that slowing growth at Shannon Airport is having on businesses in Co Clare
When is a good time to call an election?
Cian McCormack looks at the factors influencing the decision to call a general election
Experts highlight importance of skin-on-skin contact
Juliette Gash reports on a 10% increase in the rate of breastfeeding and a new emphasis on skin contact with baby