Drivetime

Colm Henry, HSE, gives the latest on the most significant cyber attack to date in Ireland

Eimear Cregg, who has stage 4 breast cancer, that her radiation treatment appointment was cancelled due to the cyber attack

Dermot Farrell, Archbishop of Dublin; and Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Sinn Féin Education Spokesperson, on the Catholic church's new sexual education programme for primary school children.

Patrick O'Donovan, Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, tells that admission charges to all fee-paying open OPW heritage sites are being waived as part of the Government's recovery and reopening plan outlined in The Path Ahead.

Roisin Shortall, Social Democrats co Leader, on plans to restart foreign travel this summer.

Roddy Doyle, Author, tells us about the Fighting Words program

Paul Treyvaud, Treyvaud's Restaurant, and Cliona Ni Cheallaigh, Consultant in Infectious Diseases, St James Hospital, discuss a campaign to allow restaurants reopen at the same time as hotel dining.

Elizabeth McCrave, the mother of a teenage girl, pleads for an eating disorder bed to help her daughter.

Mick Mulvaney, former chief of staff to Donald Trump, reacts to Republicans ousting Liz Cheney over her criticism of the former president.

As Ireland designates the Indian strain of Covid a "variant of concern" - how much more infectious is it? Justin O'Grady, University of East Anglia, gives his reaction

Siobhan Mullen, Chair in animal welfare and veterinary ethics UCD, tell us what exactly is in this new animal welfare plan

John Church, Chief Executive of ISPCC,

Dr. Simon Berrow, Irish Basking Shark Group, tells us about Basking Sharks

Professor Fergal Malone, Master Rotunda Maternity Hospital, on why attendance at maternity appointments is still widely restricted across the country

Fergal Keane reports how a marquee that was erected for a wedding reception this evening has been dismantled by contractors after Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council was granted a court order for its removal.

Simon Coveney, The Minister for Foreign Affairs, tells us if more can be done to avoid all out war between Israel and Palestine

Leilani Farha, Former UN Special Rapporteur, who condemned the role of investment funds in housing here -two years ago.

Isabella Plunkett, Facebook as a content moderator, and Cori Crider, Co Founder of Foxglove; on the mental health impact of content moderating.

Eileen McKeown, daughter of Joseph Corr, reacts to the apology of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson over the events in Ballymurphy in 1971.

Collie Ennis, Research Associate in TCD Zoology & Science Office Herpetological, tells us about dragonflies and damselflies.

Fergal Keane reports that foreign investment funds have become a major political headache for the Govt.

Suzanne Breen, Political Editor of the Belfast Telegraph; and John Finucane, son of murdered solicitor Pat Finucane, Sinn Fein MP for North Belfast, react to the coroner findings that all of the ten people who were shot and killed in Ballymurphy in west Belfast almost 50 years ago were "entirely innocent" and that their deaths were unjustified.

Janet Donnelly, daughter of Joseph Murphy; and Eileen McKeown, daughter of Joseph Corr, give their reaction to the Ballymurphy inquest findings

Josepha Madigan, Minister of State at the Department of Education, on the Summer education programme expansion and coalition tension about the housing crisis.

Aoife Grace Moore, Political Correspondent with The Irish Examiner; and Susan Lohan, Adoption Rights Alliance, on legislation introduced to allow adopted people to access their birth certificates and other early life information.

Dr. Beth Brint, Immunologist at UCC, discusses how US regulators have authorised Pfizer and BioNTech's Covid-19 vaccine for use in children as young as 12.

Dr Elaine McGoff, Natural Environment Officer, for An Taisce; and Mattie McGrath, Independent TD for Tipperary, on calls from Micheál Martin that An Taisce would not appeal a decision by the High Court to allow planning permission for a Glanbia cheese factory in south Kilkenny.

Krysia Lynch, Associations for Improvements in Maternity Services, on Covid restrictions in maternity units

Eoghan O'Mara Walsh, CEO Irish Tourism Industry Confederation, urges the government to introduce a one-off bank holiday this September.

After almost five months in a lockdown non-essential retail returns - Della Kilroy hears from eager shoppers

Mick Power, Coillte's National Estates Manager, tells us why Coillte has had to increase its surveillance of forests by using remote cameras to monitor illegal dumping activity and to help seek prosecutions.

Pauline Garvey, Associate Professor of Anthropology at Maynooth University, says we're retreating 'home' into our phones more and more - even while sitting in our physical homes

Catherine Martin - Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, on today's reopening, the mixed messages from Gov on 'antigen tests' and the growing unease regarding the housing crisis.

Brendan Leahy, Bishop of Limerick; and Rose O'Connor, Chair of the Limerick Diocese Women in Leadership Working Group, discuss a report which says the Catholic Church needs to radically rethink the role of women

Martin Fitzpatrick, Principal EHO Dublin City Council, tells us about Google's Air View car which will monitor air quality in Dublin city

Johnny Mercer, Conservative MP; and Claire Hanna, SDLP MP for South Belfast, discuss a possible amnesty for British soldiers who served in Northern Ireland

Fergal Keane meets one estate agent at a house viewing and hears what she and her clients have to say about the housing market.

Paul Reynolds, Crime Correspondent, reports that a criminal gang member has been jailed today for laundering over €750,000 of organised crime money using 27 bank accounts and five fake companies.

Dr Anne Doherty, IHCA member and Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist at the Mater Hospital, on Ireland's shortage of acute mental health beds

John Cooke has been asking shoppers in Limerick for their views on €25 Covid Tests for Sale in Lidl

Kingston Mills, Professor of Experimental Immunology at Trinity College Dublin; and Kevin Quinn, Head of Commercial & Marketing at Leinster Rugby Club, discuss antigen testing.

Anne Graham, NTA Chief Executive Officer, on the do's and don'ts of travel during Covid-19.

Éamon Ó Cuív, Fianna Fáil TD for Galway West, gives his reaction to Irish Language Summer Colleges being closed for a second year in a row

Allison Keating, chartered psychologist, on if it is ok to be friends with your ex after you're married?

Niall Murphy, Lawyer with KRW Law, gives his reaction to Eoghan Harris' involvement with an anonymous Twitter account.

John Moran, Former secretary general of the Department of Finance, gives his verdict on whether vulture funds are essential to Ireland's property market.

Sarah McInerney spoke to journalist, Eoghan Harris, after his contract with the Sunday Independent was terminated, because of his involvement with an anonymous Twitter account.

Oliver O'Connor, Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association's Chief Executive, responds to the US government's support of a proposed waiver of patents on Covid vaccines.

Joana De Silva, Safefood chief specialist in nutrition, tells us that 50% of children are eating more junk food since the pandemic began .

Brendan Boyle, US Congressman, on a possible ban on prosecution of ex British Soldiers in Northern Ireland

As the Taoiseach warns London against a Unilateral amnesty over Troubles killings, we speak to the daughter of slain IRA man, Joe McCann.

Della Kilroy reports that athletes and their support teams will get the Pfizer jab thanks to a new agreement between the pharmaceutical company and the International Olympic Committee.

Seán Fleming, Minister of State at the Department of Finance, and Rory Hearne, Assistant Professor Social Policy Maynooth University, on how quickly can the government deal with the issue of investors snapping up housing estates built for home-buyers?

John Cooke is on campus at the Galway Mayo Institute of Technology to find out if rapid Covid testing pave the way for a return to a real college experience?

Maria Delaney, Journal.ie. and Zara Flynn, whose son was attacked and bike robbed, discuss the increase of bike and e-scooter thefts in Dublin

Della Kilroy reports how almost 3,000 diners could be seated outside restaurants, cafes and pubs in Dublin's Temple Bar when pandemic restrictions ease in June.

Dr. Enda Bates, Music & Media Technologies, at the School of Engineering in Trinity, tells us if an album of Lego sounds be the surprise chart hit of the summer?

Pearse Doherty, Sinn Féin Finance Spokersperson; and Mary Fitzpatrick, Fianna Fáil Senator and member of the Oireachtas housing committee, on investment funds buying housing estates built for home-buyers.

Lisa Tierney Keogh, is flying to the USA next month for vital surgery for painful and debilitating Endometriosis, pleads to be exempted from mandatory hotel quarantine after her return.

Anne Rabbitte, The Minister of State with responsibility for disability, says the situation where people with a disability under the age of 65 had no option but to live in nursing homes due to a lack of State support is shameful.

Saoirse Exton, Transition Year Student and Equality Officer with the Irish Secondary Students Union; Noel Howard, Social Care Ireland; and Thomas Pringle, Independent TD for Donegal, on calls to make the voting age 16.

Dr. Orla Crosbie, works as a consultant hepatologist at Cork University Hospital, tells us that a growing number of young women are being treated for severe alcoholic liver disease

Collie Ennis, Trinity Zoologist and host of The Critter Shed podcast, looks at our new arrivals from Africa: swifts, swallows, and martins.

John Cooke has been to the historic docklands of the City of the Tribes to find out more about the Galway Harbour Project

Padraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Féin TD for Donegal; and Stephen Maguire, Editor of the Donegal Daily, discuss a Garda hotline in Donegal to report illegal gatherings.

Stella O'Malley, Psychotherapist, tells us that there has been a noted increase in instances of serious school bullying resulting in physical and or sexual assault.

Tom Parlon, Director General of CIF; and Cian O'Callaghan, Social Democrats spokesperson on Housing, discuss give their reaction to the Governments most recent proposals to provide affordable housing.

Naomi Long, Justice Minister in the Northern Ireland Executive on the DUP leadership, its impact on the work of the executive and the Northern Ireland protocol

Padraig Cribben, Chief Executive of the Vintners Federation of Ireland, on the challenges to serving pints outdoors this summer.

Dr. Jane Walsh, senior lecturer in psychology in NUI Galway, tells us why women aged under 30 are less likely to accept a Covid-19 vaccine.

Ciaran Cuffe, Green Party MEP for Dublin, discusses EU proposals for a return to non-essential international travel for fully vaccinated people by June.

Tim Durkan, Fine Gael Councillor in Maynooth and by Lorcan Sirr, lecturer in housing at Technological University of Dublin, discuss calls for action as an international property investment firm snaps up houses in a new development in Kildare.

Mike McCartney visits basket weavers in Loch na Fooey, near Leenaun.

Michael Fortune, Founder of Folklore.ie, discusses May day traditions

Cathal Crowe, Fianna Fáil spokesperson on Tourism; and Louise O'Reilly, Sinn Féin's spokesperson on Enterprise, discuss calls on government to introduce vouchers to encourage people back to hospitality.

Desree Pether, wife of Robert Pether who is currently held in Baghdad, tells us about living a 'nightmare' after he was detained in Iraq three weeks ago.

Della Kilroy reports on calls for families to host people with intellectual disabilities.

Maeve O'Rourke, Lecturer in Irish Centre for Human Rights at NUI Galway, discusses appeals made by Gardaí to anyone who was the victim of a criminal act in a mother-and-baby home to contact them.

Professor Des O'Neill, National programme director for traffic medicine at RCPI, discusses new advice for people with ADHD who want to learn to drive

Russell Alford, Eurovision expert, takes a look at the politics behind Europe’s biggest song contest, as Eurovision bans Belarus.

John Cooke hears about travel plans, shopping lists, dodgy haircuts & outdoor dining as he reports from a Beer Garden in Galway.

Michael Dowling, Mortgage Broker; and Claire Connolly, Auctioneer, discuss warnings of a property market frenzy amid a chronic shortage of housing.

Fergal Keane has details on the latest rollout figures.

Pat Byrne, City Jet; and Gina Murphy, Hugo's Restaurant, give their reaction to the proposed easing of restrictions

Mary Lou McDonald TD, Leader of Sinn Fein, gives us Sinn Fein's reaction to the announcements.

Michael Collins, Independent TD for Cork South West; and Micheal Martin, Wexford GAA Chairperson give their reactions to the announcements

Tomás Ryan, Associate Professor in TCD School of Biochemistry and Immunology, reacts to the Taoiseach's announcement

Fergal Keane reports after being on board the Liffey Sweeper, a new vessel launched to collect debris from the River Liffey.

Bertie Ahern, former Taoiseach; and Jim Wells, DUP party member, on Arlene Foster's resignation from leadership of the DUP and its impact on this island's post-Brexit reality.