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Morning Ireland Wednesday 6 November 2019

Morning Ireland

Live news, sports, weather and traffic, presented by Gavin Jennings and Bryan Dobson.

Full Programme Podcast: Wednesday, 6th November 2019

Live news, sports, weather and traffic, presented by Gavin Jennings and Bryan Dobson.

The murder of Ana Kriégel - how the case was solved

Catherine Ghent, Solicitor, discusses how the Ana Kriégel investigation and trial was conducted.

Teenage boys sentenced for murder of Ana Kriégel

Dr Geoffery Shannon, Special Rapporteur on Child Protection, discusses the issues which the Ana Kriégel murder case have thrown up. Kieran McGrath, Childcare and welfare expert, comments on the trial.

Kevin Lunney doused with bleach and branded in 'excruciating' ordeal

Jim Fitzpatrick, of BBC Northern Ireland, following last night's Spotlight interview with Kevin Lunney.

Local authorities 'failing' to access regeneration fund

John Moran, Interim Chair of the Land Development Agency, on why a lack of ambition is slowing the growth in housing supply.

Late Late celebrates Gay Byrne with 'really special' show

Maggie Doyle reports from a special Tuesday night episode of the Late Late Show Gay Byrne Tribute.

New levies proposed on disposable cups and plastic bags

Richard Bruton, Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, discusses new proposals for levies on plastic bags, disposable cups and waste disposal to help encourage environmental sustainability.

Dementia care home faces closure due to underfunding

Cian McCormack reports that Ireland's largest dementia-only care home is facing closure because it is chronically underfunded.

O'Farrell family accuse minister of delaying inquiry

Lucia O'Farrell, mother of Shane O'Farrell who was killed in a hit-and-run incident in 2011, has accused the Department of Justice of delaying a public inquiry into his death.