This Week Sunday 20 December 2020
This Week
A look at events making the news in the past week presented by Carole Coleman and Justin McCarthy.
Govt to consider travel restrictions from Britain as European countries ban UK flights
Stephen Donnelly, Minister for Health, and Louise O'Reilly, Sinn Féin Spokesperson for Health, discuss possible travel restrictions for the island of Britain.
New Covid-19 strain 'out of control' in UK - Hancock
Anthony Staines, Professor of Health Systems at DCU, discusses the rise in Covid-19 cases.
UK wants 'substantial move' in Brexit fisheries negotiations
Mairead McGuinness, EU Commissioner, discusses the latest developments in the Brexit trade talks.
Residents and farmers seek single Shannon agency to manage flooding
Carole Coleman reports on residents and farmers along the Shannon seeking a single agency to manage the river instead of the 16 agencies currently involved.
December 1920 saw first important step in making Partition reality
Justin McCarthy speaks to two historians about the 100 year anniversary of the Government of Ireland Act 1920.
People react to proposed travel restrictions
John Burke speaks to passengers at Dublin's Heuston Station
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Presenters: Carole Coleman & Justin McCarthy