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On The Record with Gavan Reilly Highlights

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On The Record covers the main stories in the Sunday Newspaper Review, looks ahead at the week to come, plus goes back in time to learn lessons for the future with Hidden Histories.

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''30% Of Cases In The Country Are The Under 18 Age Cohort'' Kingston Mills

July 11, 2021 12:54 - 16 minutes - 982 Bytes

A compromise seems to be brewing amongst NPHET at the moment about allowing unvaccinated children under the age of 18 to be accompanied indoors into restaurants as long as there is a vaccinated parent with them. This is contra to what NPHET had announced before from a vaccination management point of view, where the advice was that only vaccinated parties should be allowed in indoor hospitality settings. Professor Kingston Mills of the schools of Biochemistry and Immunology at Trinity College ...

On The Record Newspaper Review: 11th Of July

July 11, 2021 12:12 - 42 minutes - 2.51 KB

Journalist with the Journal.ie Gráinne Ní Aodha and Author and special correspondent with the Irish Examiner Mick Clifford joined Gavan to review this Sunday's newspapers. On The Record with Gavan Reilly Listen and subscribe to On The Record with Gavan Reilly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.      Download, listen, and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk...

Government is "pulling rabbits out of hats at the 11th hour"

July 04, 2021 12:24 - 21 minutes - 1.25 KB

Mary Lou McDonald, Sinn Fein party leader and TD for Dublin Central, joined Gavan on the show today. Gavan asked her about the delay to the reopening and what she would do differently if her party was in power. As well as that Gavan asked her about the new DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson, and his stance on the Northern Ireland protocol. On The Record with Gavan Reilly Listen and subscribe to On The Record with Gavan Reilly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and...

Hidden Histories: The Drunkenness (Ireland) Bill

July 04, 2021 12:15 - 11 minutes - 714 Bytes

There’s been a lot of debate this week around what pubs can and can’t do, where they can and can’t serve, and (for indoors at least) who they can and can’t offer service to. But debates around the conduct of Irish pubs are nothing new as was seen on the 7th July 1905, when the British House of Commons debated what was formally entitled 'The Drunkenness (Ireland) Bill'. It was a deeply contentious act that sought to make it an offense to buy a drink for a drunk person in a pub or another lice...

On the Record Newspaper review: 4th of July

July 04, 2021 11:59 - 24 minutes - 1.45 KB

Head of Editorial Development Irish Examiner Sheila Reilly, and law lecturer in NUIG Larry Donnelly joined Gavan to review this Sunday's newspapers. On The Record with Gavan Reilly Listen and subscribe to On The Record with Gavan Reilly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

'450,000 due to get their 2nd dose will be completed in next 10 days' - Paul Reid

July 04, 2021 11:32 - 17 minutes - 1.04 KB

There's been lots of concern around the Delta variant of Covid-19 this week. In particular, the pressure it could put on ICU beds if it spreads as NPHET's modelling predicts. HSE CEO Paul Reid joined Gavan to the pressure the system would face, and the need to delay reopening. They also discussed the vaccination rollout, which has taken on another level of importance as vaccine passports join the agenda. As well as the possibility of buying unused vaccines from Romania, and the reported race ...

Philip Webster on Matt Hancock Resignation, UK Perspective on the Delta Variant & NI Protocol

June 27, 2021 12:30 - 13 minutes - 806 Bytes

Joining Gavan to discuss the fallout from the resignation of former UK Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, the handling of the Delta Variant in the UK, and the way forward for the Northern Ireland protocol is Philip Webster, Former Political Editor of The Times. Listen and subscribe to On The Record with Gavan Reilly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.      Download, listen, and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or Alexa, by addi...

Hidden Histories: Edward de Cobain

June 27, 2021 12:10 - 13 minutes - 817 Bytes

This weekend, of course, marked Pride; a time not only to reflect on society now but also on how far we’ve come. And in the history of the criminalisation of homosexuality, one Irish name leaps forward - that of Oscar Wilde. But even before Wilde, an Irish MP was embroiled in a deep scandal that shocked Westminster, even fleeing the country to escape the charges of Gross Indecency against him. Edward de Cobain was an Irish Conservative MP, and one-time Grandmaster of Belfast’s Orange Lodge, w...

On The Record Sunday Newspaper Review June 27th

June 27, 2021 12:10 - 44 minutes - 2.63 KB

Joining Gavan to run through the main stories from the Sunday papers was Dearbhail McDonald, author, and broadcaster & Eoin O’Malley, from the School of Law and Government in DCU Together they discuss the new Garda probe into the Sophie Toscan du Plantier case, the Dublin Bay South by-election, the national maternity hospital, and vaccine rollout with consideration given to the impact of the Delta variant and its transmissibility. Listen and subscribe to On The Record with Gavan Reilly on App...

On The Record Sunday Newspaper Review June 20th

June 20, 2021 13:27 - 37 minutes - 2.17 KB

Joining Gavan to run through the main stories from the Sunday papers was Aoife Moore, Political Correspondent for The Irish Examiner, and Fergus Finlay Former Senior Political advisor and CEO of Barnardos and now a columnist with The Irish Examiner and also a member of the HSE Board. Together they discuss the housing crisis reaching Celtic Tiger levels, the MICA scandal, the DUP, United Ireland. Listen and subscribe to On The Record with Gavan Reilly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Sp...

Varadkar: 40,000 new homes a year

June 20, 2021 12:15 - 19 minutes - 1.14 KB

Tánaiste and Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar addressed his party at their Ard Fheis this weekend. In his online speech, he mentioned the housing crisis, announced that Ireland needs to build 40,000 homes a year to solve it. As well as that, he said he wants the health service to retain the additional staff and funding it was provided with as a result of the pandemic. He also talked about workers rights, and the imminent return to the office. Gavan caught up with the Minister to get some more de...

Hidden Histories: Spike Island

June 20, 2021 12:10 - 13 minutes - 814 Bytes

‘Ireland’s Alcatraz’ or Spike Island, off the coast of Cork, has had a storied history with many thousands of people coming to spend time in one of the toughest prisons this country has ever had. But while most of us might connect the prison to the IRA, its story begins much earlier, centuries earlier in fact, and was used as a prison facility right up until 2004. Today a popular tourist attraction, Spike Island’s future development is very different from its troubled past. Gavan Reilly is jo...

Hidden Histories: The Rise and Demise of DeLorean

June 13, 2021 13:06 - 13 minutes - 839 Bytes

Although he's now perhaps best known for providing the vehicle that allowed Marty McFly to travel back in time in Back to the Future, John DeLorean was once the biggest name in the world of car development. Gavan Reilly was joined by Donal Fallon for another episode of Hidden Histories to discuss his success, and how it all went wrong. On The Record with Gavan Reilly Listen and subscribe to On The Record with Gavan Reilly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen a...

What's happening on the final day of the G7?

June 13, 2021 12:26 - 20 minutes - 1.2 KB

The G7 summit in Cornwall wraps up today, but what is still on the agenda for the global leaders? And what have they've achieved at the summit already? And is there any resolution to the problems around the Northern Ireland Protocol in sight? To find out, we spoke to George Parker, political editor of the Financial Times who was in Cornwall this weekend. And, to hear how they thought it went in Europe Shona Murray, Europe correspondent with Euronews joined us from Brussels. On The Record with...

On The Record Sunday Newspaper Review June 13th

June 13, 2021 12:00 - 45 minutes - 2.64 KB

Dr. Ilona Duffy, Monaghan based GP and medical director for the North East Doctor on Call service, and John O’Brennan, Jean Monnet Professor of European Integration in Maynooth University went through the papers with Gavan this Sunday. Headlines included the G7, and the Northern Ireland protocol as well as the Delta variant and reopening plans. On The Record with Gavan Reilly Listen and subscribe to On The Record with Gavan Reilly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download,...

Hidden Histories: 30 years of IMMA

June 06, 2021 12:54 - 13 minutes - 829 Bytes

The Irish Museum of Modern Art, also known as IMMA, turns 30 this year. Resting in an unlikely symbol of the old order - the 17th century Royal Hospital Kilmainham, since it first opened it has championed both Irish and international modern art. Donal Fallon, joined Gavan to explain how they chose the grounds, and he also shared tales of some of the unusual burials that have taken place there. On The Record with Gavan Reilly Listen and subscribe to On The Record with Gavan Reilly on Apple Pod...

'Delta variant roughly 50% more transmissible'

June 06, 2021 12:26 - 18 minutes - 1.06 KB

Vaccines and variants are the two big concerns as we hope for an end to the pandemic. Over in the UK, they've gained added significance with the approach of June 21st - the day on which all remaining restrictions will be lifted. But, what data do we have about them? And, will the UK change their plans in response? John Burn-Murdoch, senior data-visualisation journalist with the Financial Times, joined Gavan on the show to discuss. On The Record with Gavan Reilly Listen and subscribe to On The...

On The Record Sunday Newspaper Review

June 06, 2021 12:11 - 45 minutes - 2.66 KB

Sinead O’Carroll, Editor of TheJournal.ie, Philip Ryan, Political Editor with the Irish Independent  joined Gavan to review the Sunday papers. Some of the top headlines included the civil unrest over the weekend, tax, economy and the effect of the G7 summit agreement on global tax, Green Party and Dublin Bay South by-election, Mother and Baby homes. On The Record with Gavan Reilly Listen and subscribe to On The Record with Gavan Reilly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Down...

"It's incumbent on the DUP and Sinn Féin to keep the train on tracks"

May 30, 2021 12:42 - 12 minutes - 761 Bytes

Is an election inevitable after the recent leadership shakeups in Northern Ireland? New UUP leader and MLA for Upper Bann, Doug Beattie told Gavan he hopes the current assembly can continue but said it's up to the majority parties. They also spoke about how disaffected DUP members might now look to join the UUP. On The Record with Gavan Reilly Listen and subscribe to On The Record with Gavan Reilly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the News...

Thomas Byrne on 10 hour airport delays, the Northern Ireland protocol, and lifting lockdown

May 30, 2021 12:23 - 17 minutes - 1 KB

Thomas Byrne, Minister for European Affairs and Fianna Fail TD for Meath East joined Gavan on the show today. They discussed the easing of restrictions, and the much anticipated return of international travel. As well as that, Gavan asked him about the Northern Ireland protocol, which has come under fire from new DUP leader Edwin Poots. On The Record with Gavan Reilly Listen and subscribe to On The Record with Gavan Reilly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen ...

Hidden Histories: Tolka Park

May 30, 2021 12:05 - 14 minutes - 869 Bytes

What do the Harlem Globetrotters, Arkle, the ‘Gorgeous Gael’ Jack Doyle and Shelbourne have in common? All have appeared at Tolka Park - the stadium on Drumcondra’s Richmond Road, which had floodlights before Wembley, and Dalymount for that matter. As Shelbourne prepare to move to Phibsboro, there are all kinds of questions around the future of Tolka Park with a 'Save Tolka Park' campaign underway to keep it in public hands. With all this uncertainty, Donal Fallon thought it a good time to lo...

Hidden Histories: Billy Behan

May 25, 2021 09:04 - 19 minutes - 1.17 KB

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the death of Billy Behan. His name may be unfamiliar, but football - and Manchester United in particular - owe much to Behan. As Chief Scout for the Mancunian football side in Ireland, Behan is credited with finding just about everyone - from pre-Busby Babe stars like Jackie Carey, all the way through to stars of the Italia 90 and USA 94 generation like Paul McGrath. Gavan Reilly is joined by Donal Fallon for another episode of Hidden Histories. Listen ...

'Timeline by the end of next week' - Eamon Ryan on international travel

May 23, 2021 12:30 - 21 minutes - 1.25 KB

Minister for Transport, Climate, Environment & Communications, TD Dublin Bay South and Green Party leader, Eamon Ryan joined Gavan on the show today. Gavan asked about the governments response to the HSE cyber attack, as well as what they are doing to prevent further hacks. They also discussed the return of international travel and how it can be balanced with variants of concern. On The Record with Gavan Reilly Listen and subscribe to On The Record with Gavan Reilly on Apple Podcasts, Google ...

Hidden Histories: Self-Aid

May 23, 2021 12:05 - 14 minutes - 898 Bytes

In the Ireland of 1986, with emigration levels among the highest since the birth of the state, many of the country's biggest names felt it was time for action. And so they organised 'Self-Aid' - in many ways a copy of Live-Aid - a 14 hour telethon concert, bringing together the likes of Christy Moore, Elvis Costello, The Pogues, Clannad and headliners U2 to name a few. But it wasn’t all plain sailing, and the gig had many detractors, even leading to one act pulling out at the eleventh hour. G...

On the Record Sunday Newspaper Review

May 23, 2021 12:01 - 25 minutes - 1.5 KB

Reviewing this weekends Sunday newspapers with Gavan, were Síona Cahill, board member of the Dublin Rape Crisis center and former president of the USI, and Hugh O'Connell, political correspondent with the Irish Independent and Sunday Independent. This week, the headlines focused on reopening, housing, and the HSE hack. On The Record with Gavan Reilly Listen and subscribe to On The Record with Gavan Reilly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on t...

Decryption key helping but HSE services still facing delays

May 23, 2021 11:27 - 14 minutes - 872 Bytes

The HSE ransomware attack has wrecked havoc with our health system for over a week now. And, now a release of patients confidential data looks imminent. Paul Reid, CEO of the HSE spoke to Gavan about what is being done to prevent any further damage to the health system. He also discussed the impact the hack has had on the provision of services and when things should be back to normal. As well as that, they also discussed the vaccine rollout, and the continuing fight against Covid-19. On The R...

Antigen testing's role in the fight against Covid-19

May 16, 2021 12:29 - 19 minutes - 1.14 KB

Despite the negative press around antigen tests recently, Professor of Microbial Diseases with UCD, Dr. Paddy Mallon still believes they can play a key role in the fight against Covid-19 - if used correctly. He told Gavan how they can reduce risk in certain settings. As well as that, he explained which variants of concern are present in Ireland at the moment. And, to what extent. On The Record with Gavan Reilly Listen and subscribe to On The Record with Gavan Reilly on Apple Podcasts, Google ...

Hidden Histories: The Rose Tattoo

May 16, 2021 12:10 - 16 minutes - 1015 Bytes

This week saw the anniversary of the first International Dublin Theatre Festival. It opened in 1957 with 'The Rose Tattoo' - a Tennesse Williams classic that had played to packed houses on Broadway. But in a tiny theatre that could hold just a few dozen seats, the play caused a panic that went right to the top of Irish society - including the Archbishop of Dublin and the Attorney General - and all because of a prop used in the production, leading to a police raid and the prosecution of the th...

HSE ransomware attack - Is paying the answer?

May 16, 2021 11:24 - 12 minutes - 770 Bytes

The HSE is continuing to fight off the ransomware that has attacked it's IT system. All across the country hospitals and patients are feeling the effects with thousands of cancelled appointments. But, what data has actually been compromised? And what the HSE will do next? To find out, Gavan spoke to Chief Operations Officer with the HSE, Anne O'Connor. On The Record with Gavan Reilly Listen and subscribe to On The Record with Gavan Reilly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      D...

Amnesty, Scottish Independence, and Cuckoo Funds with Pearse Doherty

May 09, 2021 12:30 - 19 minutes - 1.14 KB

Pearse Doherty, Sinn Féin and TD for the Donegal South West, joined Gavan on the show today. Together, they discussed the proposed amnesty on Troubles prosecutions, Scottish independence and the vulture funds buying up housing stock. On The Record with Gavan Reilly Listen and subscribe to On The Record with Gavan Reilly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, ...

Hidden Histories: Alan McLoughlin

May 09, 2021 12:15 - 18 minutes - 1.09 KB

In November 1993, the IRA Ceasefire was just around the corner, though most people couldn’t possibly have known it. It had been a brutal year in the North with some of the worst atrocities of the conflict including the Greysteel Massacre in Derry. In such an atmosphere, perhaps the last thing Ireland needed was a World Cup qualifier between her two jurisdictions and footballing representatives but that is exactly what happened. The name of Alan McLoughlin will forever be synonymous with that ...

Jim O'Callaghan on a United Ireland, and the by-election in his constituency.

May 02, 2021 12:30 - 20 minutes - 1.19 KB

After the resignation of Fine Gael TD Eoghan Murphy, a by-election will be held in the Dublin Bay South constituency. Fianna Fáil TD for the area, Jim O'Callaghan discussed Fianna Fáil's campaign for the seat. He also discussed the Irish Independent's poll of people both sides of the border, and their views on a United Ireland. On The Record with Gavan Reilly Listen and subscribe to On The Record with Gavan Reilly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subsc...

"I really feel we can get through the next four to eight weeks safely" - Prof. Philip Nolan on Easing of Restrictions

May 02, 2021 12:24 - 18 minutes - 1.11 KB

With the news earlier this week of restrictions being slowly eased throughout the country in the coming weeks, there has been some disquiet in certain corners about the speed at which the plan will be rolled-out as well as some perceived contradictions within it. Gavan was joined by Professor Philip Nolan, Chair of the NPHET Irish Epidemiological Modelling Advisory Group to discuss. Listen and subscribe to On The Record with Gavan Reilly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Do...

On The Record Sunday Paper Review

May 02, 2021 12:03 - 45 minutes - 2.64 KB

On this May Bank Holiday weekend Elaine Loughlin, Irish Examiner Deputy Political Editor, and Kevin Doyle, Group Head of News at Independent News & Media joined Gavan for the On The Record Sunday paper review. On The Record with Gavan Reilly Listen and subscribe to On The Record with Gavan Reilly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk s...

Darragh O'Brien on rent prices, co-living and Covid-19

April 25, 2021 12:28 - 18 minutes - 1.09 KB

Housing minister Darragh O'Brien joined Gavan on the show to talk today. As well as rent prices, and the housing market, they also discussed co-living and up coming decisions on Covid-19 restrictions. On The Record with Gavan Reilly Listen and subscribe to On The Record with Gavan Reilly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and ...

Hidden Histories: Éire Neutrality Markings

April 25, 2021 12:15 - 17 minutes - 1.03 KB

During a heatwave in 2018 a giant sign that read 'ÉIRE' was uncovered on Bray Head. The idea behind these signs was that those flying overhead during WWII would know that they were flying over neutral Ireland. What many may not know is that Bray is not a unique case as there are in fact more than two dozen of them dotted around the country. Donal Fallon joins Gavan Reilly for another episode of Hidden Histories to discuss. Listen and subscribe to On The Record with Gavan Reilly on Apple Podca...

Michael D Higgins and the End Of Section 31

April 18, 2021 13:06

Gavan Reilly is joined by Donal Fallon for another episode of Hidden Histories to discuss. Listen and subscribe to On The Record with Gavan Reilly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

On the Record Sunday Newspaper Review April 18th

April 18, 2021 13:04 - 44 minutes - 44 Bytes

Fergus Finlay Columnist with The Irish Examiner, also a member of the HSE Board and Grainne Ni Aodha Journalist with The Journal.ie and Dr Gabriel Scally President of Epidemiology & Public Health, Royal Society of Medicine in the UK joined Gavan to review the Sunday newspapers. On The Record with Gavan Reilly Listen and subscribe to On The Record with Gavan Reilly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Ne...

On The Record with Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly

April 18, 2021 12:28 - 18 minutes - 18 Bytes

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly joined Gavan in studio. On The Record with Gavan Reilly Listen and subscribe to On The Record with Gavan Reilly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Eamon Ryan on Quarantine, Covid, and the Climate Bill

April 11, 2021 12:29 - 19 minutes - 1.14 KB

Green party leader Eamon Ryan told Gavan what he thinks of the Mandatory Hotel Quarantine list, and the easing of Covid restrictions. They also talked about Hazel Chu's Seanad election campaign. As well as the Climate Bill, and his plans for a more eco-friendly Ireland. On The Record with Gavan Reilly Listen and subscribe to On The Record with Gavan Reilly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newsta...

Hidden Histories: Women & the Northern Ireland Peace Process

April 11, 2021 12:15 - 16 minutes - 1001 Bytes

It’s 23 years this weekend since the signing of the Good Friday Agreement and still there are serious questions regarding the state of loyalism in Northern Ireland. But the Shankill Road also produced many who struggled for peace, not violence - in particular women, without whom the Peace Process could not have been built. Gavan Reilly is joined by Donal Fallon for another episode of Hidden Histories to discuss. Listen and subscribe to On The Record with Gavan Reilly on Apple Podcasts, Google...

Riots in Northern Ireland - Causes and Solutions

April 11, 2021 11:45 - 14 minutes - 844 Bytes

After a week of unrest and riots in the North, the true causes and the possible solutions remain unknown. Is it Brexit? Or further fallout from Bobby Storey's funeral? Or simply a side effect of neglect in recent times? Brian Rowan, former BBC Security Editor in Northern Ireland and author of ‘Political Purgatory: The Battle to Save Stormont and the Play for a New Ireland’ helped Gavan understand. On The Record with Gavan Reilly Listen and subscribe to On The Record with Gavan Reilly on Apple...

Riots and violence on the streets of Northern Ireland

April 04, 2021 12:32 - 21 minutes - 1.25 KB

Riots and scenes of violence in Northern Ireland over the weekend have been widely condemned. Colin McGrath, SDLP MLA for South Down, and Doug Beattie, UUP MLA for Upper Bann, reacted with Gavan. On The Record with Gavan Reilly Listen and subscribe to On The Record with Gavan Reilly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and askin...

Hidden Histories: Eoin MacNeill

April 04, 2021 12:20 - 15 minutes - 936 Bytes

At Easter, we annually commemorate an event which transformed the course of Irish history - The Easter Rising of 1916. But one man almost prevented it all from going ahead. Historian, language scholar and later politician, Eoin MacNeill was one of the most important and influential men in Irish public life but his place in history was very much in doubt after 1916 - a Rising he opposed. So who saved his career and, more importantly, his reputation? Donal Fallon joined Gavan Reilly for another...

On The Record Easter Sunday Newspaper Review

April 04, 2021 12:02 - 21 minutes - 1.24 KB

Irish Examiner Deputy Political Editor, Elaine Loughlin and Political Columnist with the Financial Times, Lise Hand joined Gavan to go through the top stories from the newspapers om this Easter Sunday. On The Record with Gavan Reilly Listen and subscribe to On The Record with Gavan Reilly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and...

Paul Reid - HSE Chief on Vaccines

April 04, 2021 11:35 - 19 minutes - 1.16 KB

Paul Reid, CEO of the HSE joined Gavan today to chat about the ongoing fight against Covid-19. They discussed the vaccine rollout plan. As well as it's latest controversies. On The Record with Gavan Reilly Listen and subscribe to On The Record with Gavan Reilly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newsta...

Mary Lou McDonald on Vaccines, Lockdown, and a United Ireland?

March 28, 2021 12:23 - 20 minutes - 1.18 KB

Sinn Féin leader and TD for Dublin Central, Mary Lou McDonald joined Gavan this morning. Together, they discussed Ireland's response to Covid-19 including lockdown, and the controversial vaccine program. Also mentioned was the possibility of a United Ireland. On The Record with Gavan Reilly Listen and subscribe to On The Record with Gavan Reilly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on ...

Hidden Histories: Archibald Leitch

March 28, 2021 11:36 - 18 minutes - 1.07 KB

If you watched Ireland’s World Cup qualifier against Luxembourg, you may have tuned in early enough to see the archive footage of the last meeting between the two nations in a very different Lansdowne Road. The old Lansdowne Road stadium - as with Dalymount Park on the Northside, the previous home of Irish football - was once partly the work of famed stadium designer Archibald Leitch. From stands to entire grounds, he more or less invented the modern stadium as we know them. Gavan was joined ...

The UK's vaccine rollout

March 21, 2021 12:46 - 9 minutes - 562 Bytes

George Parker, Financial Times' political editor, joined Gavan Reilly to discuss the vaccine rollout in the UK, how the country is faring during the current Covid wave and the plans to reopen in June.  Listen and subscribe to On The Record with Gavan Reilly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

European Covid Wave, AstraZeneca & Digital Green Certs with Darren McCaffrey

March 21, 2021 12:28 - 11 minutes - 699 Bytes

Darren McCaffrey, Political Editor with Euronews joins Gavan to discuss the decision by EU leaders to meet virtually next Thursday, the third wave of Covid-19 sweeping Europe, the green light given to the AstraZeneca vaccine, and the possibility of introducing a digital green cert to facilitation EU-wide travel. Listen and subscribe to On The Record with Gavan Reilly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also liste...