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Morning Ireland Wednesday 18 November 2020

Morning Ireland

Live news, sports, weather and traffic, presented by Audrey Carville and Mary Wilson.

Morning Ireland

Full Programme Podcast: Tuesday, 17th November 2020 Live news, sports, weather and traffic, presented by Audrey Carville and Mary Wilson.

'Greater room for consultation and transparency' - Martin

Catherine Martin, Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media on the proposed universal basic income scheme for artists and event workers who are unable to earn a living due to covid-19 restrictions.

Proposal to fine people for drinking outdoors withdrawn

Paul Cunningham, Political Correspondent, discusses the government's next move on controlling crowds gathering in public places to drink alcohol.

Minister defends process that selected Justice Woulfe

Dr. David Kenny, Assistant Professor of Law at Trinity College Dublin on the judicial appointments process and the Government's decision not to pursue any further action to remove Seamus Woulfe from the Supreme Court.

Proposals for annual leave rights for essential workers

Fiachra Ó Cionnaith reports on a new bill from Sinn Féin calling for essential workers to be guaranteed the right to take any annual leave they were unable to use this year at any stage over the next two years

How bye laws are used to prohibit public drinking

David Browne, barrister and author of the book 'The Law of Local Government', outlines how bye laws are used to prohibit public drinking

Mourners urged to observe Covid guidelines at funerals

Mary Cunniffe, Public Relations Officer with the Irish Association of Funeral Directors, discusses Covid-19 outbreaks associated with funerals

Ibec calls for early exit from Level 5 for retailers

Danny McCoy, CEO IBEC on his letter to the Taoiseach which calls on Micheál Martin to prioritise the reopening of the retail, hospitality and travel sectors for Christmas trading.

Dublin Zoo risks permanent closure due to Covid impact

Christoph Schwitzel, Director of Dublin Zoo, discusses the launch of the zoo's fundraising campaign in response to decreased income throughout Covid-19

Ireland fails to implement six of its recommendations since 2014

Bjorn Janson, Deputy Executive Secretary of GRECO - the Council of Europe's anti-corruption monitoring body - outlines how Ireland has failed to implement six of its recommendations since 2014

The difficulties Covid-19 has caused for turkey farms

Fran McNulty, Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Correspondent, reports on the difficulties Covid-19 has caused for food producers in getting turkeys ready for Christmas