Morning Ireland

Live news, sports, weather and traffic, presented by Rachael English and Aine Lawlor.

Aengus Cox reports from the Rotunda Hospital Krysia Lynch, Chair of AIMS Ireland, reacts to the HSE cyber attack which has seen the Rotunda Hospital already cancel most of its outpatient appointments.

Prof. Seamus O'Reilly, Oncologist at CUH in Cork, says the ransomware attack is very distressing to patients.

Fergal Malone, Master of the Rotunda, on the ranswomware attack which is affecting all of the hospital’s electronic systems and records.

Paul Reid, HSE Chief Executive on what they are doing to try and contain a very sophisticated human-operated ransomware attack on its IT systems.

Sinead Spain has the latest details on the HSE cyber attack and Brian Honan, Cyber Security Expert, explores what may happen next.

Dan Williams, Senior Correspondent with Reuters Jerusalem. reports that Israeli army chiefs are examining plans for a possible ground offensive in Gaza .

Joan O'Sullivan speaks to people in Gaza and Tel Aviv, about their everyday experiences this week.

Paul Cunningham, Political Correspondent, previews Mícheál Martin's meeting with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson in London.

Alex Kane, Columnist and Commentator, discusses today's DUP leadership contest between Edwin Poots and Jeffrey Donaldson.

Ryanair boss Eddie Wilson calls for end to hotel quarantine and for travel bans to be lifted between Ireland, the rest of the EU and the UK.

Presented by John S. Doyle.

Presented by Des Cahill.

Presented by Des Cahill.

Presented by Gerry Murphy of Met Éireann.

Gill Stedman speaks to Paul Sommerville, CEO of Sommerville Advisory Markets.

Presented by Vivienne Traynor.

Presented by John S. Doyle.

Bel Trew, London Indepenent Middle East Correspondent, speaks to us from Jerusalem on the ongoing conflict.

Conor Kane, South East Correspondent, discusses the deepening cheese plant row in Co Kilkenny - which is impacting on jobs, farmers, the environment and the Fianna Fáil-Fine Gael-Green Party coalition.

Dr Elaine McGoff, Natural Environment Officer for An Taisce, and Eamonn Sheehan, a Glanbia supplier and farmer from Cuffe's Grange in Co Kilkenny, discusses the deepening cheese plant row in Co Kilkenny - which is impacting on jobs, farmers, the environment and the Fianna Fáil-Fine Gael-Green Party coalition.

General Richard Dannatt says he has heartfelt sympathy for the Ballymurphy families, and it is a tragedy it took 50 years to get to the truth.

Cian McCormack reports on how increasing house prices in County Clare reflect a national trend.

Dr Frances Ruane, Chair of the National Competitiveness and Productivity Council, discusses the future of remote working in Ireland.

June Tinsley, Head of Advocacy at the National Council for the Blind explains the message behind the 'Change Your View' Campaign.

Sinead McCoole, Irish Historian and Curator of the new Mná 100 website, discusses the role women played in the forthcoming centenaries as we look to events leading up to the Truce of July 1921, Partition, and Civil War.

Presented by John S. Doyle.

Presented by Des Cahill.

Presented by Des Cahill.

Gill Stedman speaks to Marian O'Gorman, founder of Champion Green.

Presneted by Andrew Doran Sherlock of Met Éireann.

Presented by Brian Jennings.

Presented by John S. Doyle.

Live news, sports and business presented by Gavin Jennings and Mary Wilson.

Sean Whelan, London Correspondent, reports from the Commons Defence Committee on intentions to legislate to fulfil an election promise to protect former soldiers who had served in Northern Ireland from prosecution.

Geraldine McGrattan gives her reaction to the findings into Ballymurphy, where her uncle was killed.

Denis Bradley, former Vice-Chairman of the Northern Ireland Policing Board, discusses the inquest into the Ballymurphy massacre.

Roderic O'Gorman, Minister for Children, believes new legislation allowing adopted people access to their birth certificates is robust and not legally vulnerable.

Michéal Lehane, Political Correspondent, on the political issues of the day.

Cian McCormack reports as Ramadan comes to an end tonight with 'Eid al-Fitr' - a time of worship, sharing and celebration - starting tomorrow.

Julie Carr, Head of Marketing and PR for Lisdoonvarna Match Making Festival explains why many Americans have taken a keen interest in the event in recent weeks.

Presented by John S. Doyle.

Presented by Darren Frehill.

Presented by Darren Frehill.

Adam Maguire speaks to Ronan Lyons, Associate Professor in Economics at Trinity College Dublin.

Presented by Gavin Gallagher of Met Éireann.

Presented by Brian Jennings.

Bel Trew, Middle East correspondent for the London Independent, on the ongoing clashes between Israel and Palestine and international calls for talks.

Pádraig Ó Muirigh, solicitor for the Ballymurphy families, reacts the findings of inquest which said all 10 people who were shot and killed were "entirely innocent."

Mary Gurrie of the EPA discusses the latest bathing water quality report.

Presented by John S. Doyle.

Live news, sports, weather and traffic, presented by Audrey Carville and Mary Wilson.

Jo Berry, Founder of Building Bridges for Peace, discusses reconciliation in Northern Ireland

Denis Desmond, Managing Director of MCD productions which organises the Longitude festival, and Melvin Benn, Managing Director of Festival Republic which organises Electric Picnic, explore the possibility of live music events in Ireland this summer.

Vincent Kearney, Northern Editor, talks to family members ahead of inquest findings into the deaths of 10 people in the Ballymurphy area of west Belfast in August 1971.

Vincent Kearney, Northern Editor, discusses the inquest into the 1971 Ballymurphy deaths.

Barra Roantree, author of the ESRI report which shows that younger people have been heavily impacted by the pandemic, speaks about the report's findings.

Paul Cunningham, Political Correspondent, discusses what is likely to be raised at today's Cabinet meeting and other political issues of the day.

Laura Fletcher reports that the HSE in Galway has told asylum seekers availing of temporary accommodation for healthcare workers that they should find somewhere else to stay.

Dan Williams, Senior Correspondent with Reuter's News Agency, reports on clashes in Jerusalem between Israel and the Palestinians which have escalated in recent days.

Gillian Bird, Head of Education and Media at DSPCA, discusses the sale of wild ducklings in Dublin.

Anthony Murphy of Mythical Ireland on the discovery of two new logboats in the Boyne River in Co. Louth that could date back to Medieval times.

Presented by John S. Doyle.

Presented by Darren Frehill.

Presented by Darren Frehill.

Presented by Siobhan Ryan of Met Éireann.

Adam Maguire speaks to Frank Conway, founder of Moneywhizz.

Presented by Brian Jennings.

Presented by John S. Doyle.

Kingston Mills, professor of experimental immunology at TCD, outlines his views on the use of rapid testing for Covid-19.

Live news, sports, and business presented by Audrey Carville and Mary Wilson.

J.P. Scally, Chief Executive Officer of Lidl Ireland, discusses the sale of antigen testing equipment in supermarkets.

Mairead Owens, Dublin City Librarian, Ian Madden, cross fit trainer in Greystones and Fr Pat O Donnell, Parish Priest in Rathmore, on the reopening of their sectors as today marks a significant easing of restrictions.

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Féin TD for Donegal, discusses a political row over whether the lifting of the inter-county travel ban means people in the Republic can now travel to Northern Ireland.

Richard Guiney, Chief Executive of the Dublin Town business umbrella group, says while the country is slowly re-opening many businesses will not return.

Leo Varadkar, Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise discusses the next phase of reopening the country as today marks a significant easing of restrictions.

Cathy Halloran, Mid West Correspondent, reports from Ennis in Co. Clare on the reopening of hairdressers and shops there.

Pat Davitt, CEO of the Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers, on the reopening of estate gents.

Gora Das, Logistics Manager of The Hope Foundation in Kolkata, discusses the Covid-19 situation in India.

Presented by John S. Doyle.

Presented by Darren Frehill.

Presented by Darren Frehill.

Adam Maguire speaks to Sarah-Jayne Larkin, Director General of the Irish Venture Capital Association.

Presented by Brian Jennings.

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George Parker, Political Editor at the Financial Times, gives his reaction to the early results in the latest UK Elections.

Sean Rainbird, Director of the National Gallery of Ireland, says the Gallery will reopen on Monday with a new exhibition.

Presented by Aoife Kealy of Met Éireann.

A selection of stories from the week, as chosen by the Morning Ireland team.

Paul Reid, HSE Chief Executive, discusses the latest Covid trends and the vaccine rollout.

Doug Beattie MLA, Justice Spokesperson for the Ulster Unionist Party, discusses reports of a possible ban on prosecutions for crimes committed during the Troubles prior to the Good Friday Agreement.

Amy Ní Riada reports from Killarney ahead of the annual Darkness Into Light event.

Presented by Fiona Kelly.

Presented by Des Cahill

Adam Maguire speaks to Dermot O'Leary,Chief Economist at Goodbody.

Presented by Ciara Ní Bhroin.

Sean Whelan, London Correspondent, discusses the result of the UK by-election in Hartlepool and other events of Super Thursday.