With air strikes ongoing and a blockade in Gaza now past ten weeks, we ask if Israel should be allowed to compete in this year’s Eurovision. We examine the Government’s approach to dangerous driving following a seven-year sentence for the man behind a fatal Monaghan crash. And with the dry spell set to continue, what impact will it have on Ireland’s water supply? Guests:🏛️ Hildegarde Naughton, Minister of State, Fine Gael&nbsp;🏛️ Louise O'Reilly TD, Sinn Fein📰 Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor, Irish Independent&nbsp;🏛️ Alan Shatter, Former Justice Minister🎤 Brian Kennedy, Singer-Songwriter &amp; Former Eurovision Contestant☀️ Alan O'Reilly, Carlow WeatherMéabh White, Road Safety Campaigner &amp; RTC Survivor<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Tuesday 20 May -  Confronting Ireland’s Disability Assessment Backlog

A sharp look at the major stories shaping Ireland and the world.Expect thoughtful analysis and robust discussion on the country’s only independent TV current affairs programme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.