The Taoiseach also says it is responsible to proceed on the assumption that the new strain of the virus is already here.

Clár ar leith le baill de Chór Fear na nDéise;

Domhnall Ó Murchú, Liam Suipéal, Aodh Mac Craith, Lorcán Ó Muirí, Des Hearns, Criostóir Ó Faoláin, Pat Ó Muirghíosa, Cárthach Mac Craith, Eoghan Breathnach, Liam Ó Riain, Darán Ó Droma.

Clár irise á chur i láthair beo ó stiúideo na nDoirí Beaga, ag Michelle Nic Grianna.

All across Ireland, cultures celebrate midwinter in different ways. Here are just a few of them. Happy New Year from all of us on the Mothertongues podcast and thanks to everyone who’s taken part so far.

Philip Ryan, Group Political Editor, Independent News and Media, Patrick Gildea, Hairdresser in Letterkenny, Donegal, Lisa Eccles, Owner of ZINC Hair and Beauty in Kilmainham, Dublin

After Ryan spoke about his virtual visit to Crumlin Hospital, Katrine got in touch to thank a nurse named Karen in Temple Street whose kindness is something that has stayed with her for years, after she stood by her and guided her through the heartbreaking loss of her daughter Sadhbh.

Clár Iomlán.

Marty speaks to the one and only Andre Rieu from his home in Maastricht.

Presented by Sinéad Egan

Join Derek and friends as they look into the intriguing history of the Christmas Tree.