Situation facing childcare providers 'unacceptable'

Morning Ireland Tuesday 17 November 2020

Morning Ireland

Live news, sports, weather and traffic, presented by Audrey Carville and Rachael English.

Full Programme Podcast: Tuesday, 17th November 2020

Live news, sports, weather and traffic, presented by Audrey Carville and Rachael English.

Arrest after man found dead at Mayo house

Pat McGrath, Western Correspondent, reports that a Garda investigation is under way after a man in his 20s was found dead at a house in Swinford, Co Mayo, last night.

Fines considered for outdoor groups drinking alcohol

Michéal Lehane, Political Correspondent, reports that people gathering outside to drink alcohol will face fines under proposals going to Cabinet.

Publican says don't punish all for actions of a few

Joe Barry, former Prof of Population Health Medicine at TCD, and Deirdre Devitt, owner of the Two Sisters pub in Terenure, on the proposed introduction of fines for people who gather outdoors to drink alcohol.

Fines for on-street drinking is on Govt agenda: Ryan

Eamon Ryan, Green Party leader and Minister for Transport, says that, on the matter of fines for on-street drinking, it's important to protect individual rights while battling Covid-19

Situation facing childcare providers 'unacceptable'

Elaine Dunne, Chairperson of the Federation of Early Childhood Providers, on the Government's decision to recoup overpayments of State supports.

Apple upbeat about Irish growth as Cork plant turns 40

Cathy Kearney, Apple's vice president of European Operations, spoke to Southern Editor Paschal Sheehy about Apple's attitude to its tax obligations, its role in the local economy, and its plans for the future in Cork and Ireland.

Apple upbeat about Irish growth - extended version

Listen to an extended version of Paschal Sheehy's interview with Cathy Kearney, Apple's vice president of European Operations.

Poland expects concessions after vetoing EU budget

Tony Connelly, Europe Editor, reports on the decision of Hungary and Poland to block the EU budget over the rule of law dispute

Cabinet to discuss basic income scheme for arts and culture sector

Maitiú Ó Casaide, uilleann piper with The Bonny Men, discusses the impact of Covid-19 on the arts sector

People urged to focus on basics amid concern over cases

Orla O'Donnell reports on the latest from last night's NPHET Covid-19 briefing

Where are we in the Covid-19 vaccine race?

Ed Lavelle, Professor in Immunology at Trinity College Dublin, discusses the global race to develop a Covid-19 vaccine

Burren tourism group wins Lonely Planet travel award

Nóirín Hegarty, Lonely Planet Vice President, explains why the Burren is appearing on their Best in Travel 2021 list, and Niall Gibbons, Chief Executive of Tourism Ireland, discusses the future of tourism in Ireland.