Morning Ireland Monday 27 July 2020
Morning Ireland
Live news, sports, weather and traffic, presented by Rachael English and Carole Coleman.
Full Programme Podcast: Monday, 27th July 2020
Live news, sports, weather and traffic, presented by Rachael English and Carole Coleman.
Extra teachers needed to reopen schools
John Boyle, General Secretary of the Irish National Teachers Organisation, discusses the INTO's wishlist in the government's return to school package being published today.
Govt expected to agree €300m school reopening plan
Fiachra Ó Cionnaith discusses the Government's plan to re-open schools by the end of August.
104 Covid welfare payments stopped after airport checks
Paul Murphy, RISE TD for Dublin South-West, discusses the decision to stop the pandemic unemployment payments for 104 people after they sought to travel abroad.
Angry protests in US over Trump's federal troops plan
Sergio Olmos, freelance journalist, discusses the deployment of federal agents during ongoing protests in Portland, Oregon.
Working from home during Covid-19
Dr. Laura Bambrick, Social Policy Officer with the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, outlines guidance for people working from home during COVID-19
Young people at long term risk if schools do not re-open
Aodhan O Riordain, Labour spokesperson for education and TD for Dublin Bay North, discusses the Government's plan to re-open schools by the end of August.
Workers may to lose Pandemic Payment if they travel abroad
Liam Herrick, Executive Director of the Irish Council for Civil Liberties, discusses the amendment to a bill which sees anyone flying abroad on holidays in defiance of public health advice being disqualified from state payments.
Masses missing as Galway races begin without the din
Kenny Deery, CEO of Galway Chamber of Commerce, discusses the loss of revenue to the city as the Galway Races go ahead behind closed doors.
China records highest number of virus cases since April
Yvonne Murray reports that China has recorded 61 new coronavirus cases, the highest daily figure since April, driven by clusters in three separate regions
Burning, sale and marketing of smoky coal banned in Longford town
John Wenger, Professor of Physical Chemistry at University College Cork, reacts to the extension of the smoky coal ban to 13 new urban areas.
Gone with the Wind's Olivia de Havilland dies aged 104
Helen O'Hara, Empire Magazine Film Journalist, discusses the influence of Olivia de Havilland on the film industry after her death, aged 104.
7:10am It Says In The Papers
Presented by Karen Creed
8:10am It Says In The Papers
Presented by Karen Creed
7:30am Business News
Presented by Petula Martyn
7:50am Business News
Presented by Petula Martyn
8:30am Business News
Presented by Petula Martyn
7:35am Sport News
Presented by Darren Frehill
8:35am Sport News
Presented by Darren Frehill
Weather Forecast
Presented by Siobhan Ryan of Met Éireann.
8am Bulletin
Presented by Brian Jennings
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Programme Highlights
Homeless shelter residents concerned opening hours may be cut
Eilis Sheehy reports from Limerick where a homeless shelter's extended opening hours, because of Covid-19, led to life-changing benefits for some of its residents.
Houseboat owners in limbo over lack of permits
Tommy Meskill reports on efforts by owners of houseboats moored on Irish Waterways to be allowed live full time on their boats.
Animal groups warn of 'pandemic of stolen dogs'
Cian McCormack reports on the increased number of suspected dog thefts, as demand for pets soars under Covid-19