Show Notes
Opposition parties are joining forces to fight the Government’s plans to abolish the Triple Lock on Irish Defence Forces deployments. The first major Dáil debate on the controversial legislation takes place later today. Speaking to Jonathan ahead of the debate was People Before Profit TD, Paul Murphy and also Cathal Berry, Former Army Ranger.
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University Hospital Galway has apologised to a 28-year-old Michelle Craughwell from Tuam in Co Galway for deficiencies in radiology care after her diagnosis of cancer was delayed for two years. Michelle spoke to Anton this morning.
Would giving out social welfare payments at the GPO curb antisocial behaviour. To discuss this further is Richard Guiney, the former CEO of Dublin Town and Managing Director of Richard Guiney Consulting.
Ireland’s air quality is improving, with pollutants decreasing. But more progress is needed to meet stricter 2030 limits, according to a new report from the Environmental Protection Agency. To discuss the findings with Anton was Warren Phelan, Programme Manager of the Environmental Monitoring and Surveillance Programme.
The Public Accounts Committee will today be looking at a new report from the Comptroller and Auditor General on the Hot School Meals programme For more on this was Aidan Farrelly, Social Democrats TD for Kildare North and Member of the Public Accounts Committee.
We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Anton this morning was Former Political Journalist Brian Dowling.