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Phil Ni Sheaghdha, General Secretary INMO

Adrian Cummins, CEO Restaurants Association, JP McMahon, Restaurateur in Galway, Professor Paddy Mallon, Infectious Diseases Consultant, St. Vincents Hospital, Dublin

Femi Bankole chats with Timi about how he forged his career, media representation and his hopes for his son.

This week Ryan spoke to Elle Gordon on dealing with grief in a socially distant world; Joyce and her fiancé Casey on changing wedding plans in the face of Covid; Caroline Meade on her dad Eddie's words of wisdom; And Ryan read an email from a listener who was given a hand up by St. Vincent de Paul when times got tough.

Daragh joined Ryan on the line to talk about the great work being done by St. Vincent de Paul. When Daragh needed help St. Vincent de Paul were there to give her a hand up and help her through the tricky times.

A new study by the United Nations has ranked Ireland second-highest in the world for quality of life. Samia moved here from the UK five years ago and, after hearing this news, got in touch to tell Ryan how much she loves living in Ireland!

The stories and headlines of the day that grabbed Ryan's attention.

Presented by Brian Finn

Michelle O'Neill, Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland, describes a "desperate" Covid situation in the North and says restrictions must be brought in to prevent health services being "completely crushed" in January

Dr Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer, on NPHET's recommendation to impose restrictions on the country before the end of the year.