Drivetime

Gerry Adams, former President of Sinn Féin, talks to Mary about the life and death of Jean Kennedy Smith, former ambassador to Ireland.

Samantha Power, former US Ambassador the UN, under President Obama, talks to Mary about the UN security council after Ireland win a two year seat on the council.

Barry Lenihan reports amid indications the Programme for Government deal may have far from an ideal passage through the memberships of Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and The Green Party

Tom Foreman, CNN host and author, speaks to Mary about the Trump administration's legal bid to prevent the publication of a book by the US president's former national security advisor, John Bolton.

Drivetime's John Cooke reports on the reopening of pubs, and Noel Anderson, owner of The Bridge 1859, Lemon & Duke and incoming chair of the Licenced Vitners Association, and Constance Cassidy, Senior Counsel, discuss the the draft guidelines that have been issued in relation to the reopening of pubs and restaurants.

Drivetime's Fergal Keane reports on the launch of the Department of Health's new ten year national mental health policy, and Dr Kieran Moore, consultant paediatric psychiatrist at Our Lady's Hospital, talks to Mary about the implementation of the policy.

Grace O'Sullivan, Green MEP, and Garry O'Sullivan, Vice President of Young Fine Gael, discuss the new programme for government.

Della Kilroy reports on how the pandemic has impacted rough sleepers and the work of the Feed Out Homeless charity organisation.

Josepha Madigan, Minister for Culture, Heritage & Gaeltacht, talks to Katie about the new arts and culture funding.

Drivetime's Barry Lenihan reports on the Green Party's reaction to the new programme for government.