Best Confronting Coronavirus Podcasts (2024)

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106. In the Foothills of World War III 1:13:35

25d ago1:13:35

1:13:35

What are the main geopolitical blocks being formed, and how are tensions generated between them? How is the international order unraveling towards multipolarity? Will the platform to dominate the globe be the world islands (Eurasia), world oceans, or the rimlands between world islands and oceans? Guest Interview with Rear Admiral Christopher Parry,…

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105. What is Driving Palestinian Resistance & Bid for Statehood? 1:07:00

3M ago1:07:00

1:07:00

This episode considers whether Palestinian nationalism is driven by radical Islamism rather than territorial aspirations. Guest interview with Colonel (Ret.) Dr. Eran Lerman, former deputy director for foreign policy and international affairs at the National Security Council in the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office, and Vice President of the Jerusale…

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104. Challenges of Confronting Hamas & Engaging in Gaza 1:02:46

4M ago1:02:46

1:02:46

This episode considers Israel’s strategic objectives in the fight against Hamas. What have been the unique features of the first phase of the Gaza conflict? Guest interview with Brigadier General (Ret.) Yossi Kuperwasser, former head of the Research Division at the Israel Defense Forces’ Intelligence Corps, as well as the Director General of the Mi…

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103. Is Israel Equipped to Form a Plan for Gaza the Day After? 1:10:35

5M ago1:10:35

1:10:35

This episode considers how Israel’s lack of a strategic communications strategy impacts its ability to formulate a plan for Gaza the day after. Guest interview with Dr. Vera Michlin-Shapir is Visiting Research Fellow at the King's Centre for Strategic Communications was a former Research Fellow at Israeli Institute for National Security Studies, an…

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Sermons in Zephaniah, Haggai & Zechariah by R.J. Rushdoony 1:19:50

9M ago1:19:50

1:19:50

This episode covers the newly released, posthumous book by R. J. Rushdoony “Sermons in Zephaniah, Haggai & Zechariah,” published by the Chalcedon Foundation. Rousas John Rushdoony (1916-2001) was a minister best known through his extensive literary output. His writings cover a broad spectrum of subjects because his belief was that every area of lif…

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Shaky Town: When the Wicked Seize a City 1:40:24

1y ago1:40:24

1:40:24

Charles McIlhenny became the pastor of First Orthodox Presbyterian Church in San Francisco when he and his wife, Donna, moved there in 1973. In 1978, the beginning of the events chronicled in their book, When the Wicked Seize a City, occurred. The McIlhennys lived in San Francisco for 28 more years after beginning proclaiming the Gospel to the civi…

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102. The Geo Godfather Wars - Ukraine: The World After the War - Part 2 1:11:35

1+ y ago1:11:35

1:11:35

Part II of the episode series, Ukraine: The World After the War, considers the current geopolitical landscape caused by the conflict and how it will look after the conflict has ended. Guest interview with Prof. Michael Clarke former Director General of RUSI, Specialist Advisor to the British Joint Committee on National Security Strategy, & Speciali…

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101. The Geo Godfather Wars - Ukraine: The World After the War - Part I 38:50

1+ y ago38:50

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Part one of a two part series, this episode focuses on a broad overview on how we got to this point with Ukraine, Russia’s invasion and its impact on you on an everyday level. Discussion points will focus on the Western resolve to aid the Ukraine, the undermining of a US led international system, the promotion of GCC neutrality, and Russian militar…

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100. The Geo Godfather Wars - Official Trailer 2:17

1+ y ago2:17

2:17

Barak Seener, Leah Tedrow and guest experts offer an analytical approach to geopolitics enabling viewers to be ahead of the curve and effectively mitigate risk. In an age of disinformation and changing trade & business practices, companies as well as members of the public want to sift between real and ‘fake news’ and have a deeper understanding of …

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The Responsibility of Bearing God's Image: The Covid-19 Vaccines & Informed Consent 1:33:23

2y ago1:33:23

1:33:23

"Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, graven by art and man's device." Acts 17:29 During this episode of Justice In His Kingdom, we interview John Allison who is a retired attorney who now mentors other attorneys in the practice of law. With the advent of the C…

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The Sovereignty of the Lord versus Men Without Chests: Vaccine "Mandates" in the Military 1:40:53

2y ago1:40:53

1:40:53

In this episode of Justice in His Kingdom, Jerri Lynn Ward and Roger Oliver interview Megan Mingonet, Cpt Charles Mingonet, US Navy, retired, and LTC Pete Chambers, US Army, retired. Megan is a student of God’s Law, an Airforce Officer’s wife, homeschooling mother of 9 children and a registered nurse. Her husband, Jonathan, is a Major, 16 years ser…

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Confronting Canadian Caesars 1:35:28

2+ y ago1:35:28

1:35:28

In this episode of Justice in His Kingdom, Roger Oliver and Jerri Lynn Ward interview Dawid Pawlowski, Polish-Canadian, street preacher, Christian activist and brother of Artur Pawlowski. Artur came to the attention of Christians in the United States when he ordered police trying to shut down public worship out of the building. Before and since the…

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Coronavirus and the Leadership of the Christian Church: A Sacred Trust Broken 1:46:38

3y ago1:46:38

1:46:38

In this episode of Justice in His Kingdom, Roger Oliver and Jerri Lynn Ward interview the three authors of this especially important book analyzing the response of the church during the Covid19 lockdowns. The authors are Ernest Springer, III, BS, Joel E. Yeager, MD, and Daniel O’Roark, D.O., FACC. Mr. Springer is the Founder & Trustee of Old Paths …

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Advancing God's Justice through Politics. 1:03:49

3+ y ago1:03:49

1:03:49

In this podcast, we will discuss advancing Justice in the Kingdom in the realm of politics with Dr. Richard Knodel. Dr. Knodel is the the author of the book Lifestyle: A Biblical/Philosophical Study of Christianity and the Culture it Produces. In that book, Dr. Knodel shows how God Himself established culture in the Creation. Dr. Knodel's book can …

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Defining Justice 1:07:37

3+ y ago1:07:37

1:07:37

Dr. James L. Sauer has been a prolific writer about defining justice in Biblical terms. He joins us on this podcast to discuss God's Justice and how it is distinguished from social justice as it is currently defined. His writings can be found at The Touchstone Magazine, Christianity and Literature , and The Christian Librarian. One of his older art…

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Human Trafficking: Advancing Justice through Regeneration and Reconstruction 1:01:08

4y ago1:01:08

1:01:08

Roger Oliver and Jerri Lynn Ward interview Tim Yarbrough about his efforts against the scourge of sex trafficking. Learn Biblical strategies for advancing the Kingdom and bringing God's justice to victims. Tim lives in the county where he was born and raised and always lived with his wife Deborah. He has been a serial entrepreneur for over 4 decade…

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The biggest story of our lives, part two 27:43

4y ago27:43

27:43

This is the final instalment of the Confronting Coronavirus podcast series. For part two of the final two-part episode, we’ve asked a handful of Irish Times journalists to reflect on the last couple of months and how the pandemic has played out. Today, we’ll hear from Europe correspondent Naomi O'Leary, sports reporter Malachy Clerkin and health ed…

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The biggest story of our lives, part one 19:36

4y ago19:36

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This is the final instalment of the Confronting Coronavirus podcast series. For the final two-part episode, we’ve asked a handful of Irish Times journalists to reflect on the last couple of months and how the pandemic has played out. Today, we’ll hear from Public Affairs Editor Simon Carswell and our Political reporter Jennifer Bray.…

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Why Is My Spouse So Controlling? 23:21

4y ago23:21

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There’s a level of control that occurs in relatively few marriages that we would see as part of an abusive power and control dynamic. But then there’s a lower level of control that doesn’t come from an abusive spouse that can still be frustrating and lead to conflict in the marriage.We’ve talked about the abusive kind of control before, so if you w…

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The emotional impact of Covid-19 with Clinical Psychologist Tony Bates 26:10

4y ago26:10

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Traditionally, one in five of the population experience mental health challenges. In the coming year there will be many more. In today’s episode, Clinical Psychologist Tony Bates speaks to Deirdre Veldon about the emotional impact of the pandemic and how different sections of society will be affected in the weeks and months ahead.…

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“Aid is politics” - lockdown in Uganda with Sally Hayden 19:00

4y ago19:00

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In today’s episode, we hear from Irish Times journalist Sally Hayden, who has been living in lockdown in Northern Uganda for the past three months. In March, during the onset of the pandemic, Hayden travelled across the border from Rwanda into Gulu, a city at the epicentre of a two decade long civil war which ended in 2006. Hayden speaks to Deirdre…

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“We must demand equal access to future vaccines” 14:56

4y ago14:56

14:56

As the global race to find a vaccine for Covid-19 continues, the question of how it will eventually be supplied and distributed is now under the spotlight. Billions of euro have been donated by governments and philanthropic organisations to pharmaceutical companies for research and development of vital Covid-19 vaccines. However, in most cases, few…

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Lifting the lockdown: What can I do in Phase 3? 17:22

4y ago17:22

17:22

Ireland is approaching Phase 3 of the Roadmap for Reopening Business and Society. In this episode, Conor Pope talks us through some of the changes that will be coming into place as the country continues to ease lockdown restrictions.By The Irish Times

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Defining Emotionally Abusive Behavior 31:44

4y ago31:44

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This is a subject we’ve wanted to address for some time. We see some irony in the work we do with couples or individuals when it comes to abuse. Often, though not always, people who are in a relationship with a truly abusive person do not realize it. On the other hand, couples who are in high conflict often label the other person as abusive when th…

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A coronavirus surge shocks Beijing - with Peter Goff 16:30

4y ago16:30

16:30

The return of restrictions on life in Beijing comes as over a hundred new cases are linked to a huge food market. Peter Goff explains what's happening in Beijing, how the city is handling it and why the outbreak is a major blow to the efforts of China, and the world, to control the virus and reopen economies. Plus, a deadly skirmish on the India-Ch…

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"There's remarkable buy-in from prisoners" - How the Irish Prison System kept Covid-19 Out 18:59

4y ago18:59

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This week the Irish Prison Service put forward a paper to the World Health Organisation as a model of best practices for keeping Covid-19 out of it’s settings. With 3,738 prisoners nationwide and zero positive cases, there is a lot to be learned from their management of the virus. In this episode, Deirdre Veldon speaks to Irish Times Crime Correspo…

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How Contagion predicted a pandemic - with screenwriter Scott Z. Burns and Dr Ian Lipkin 20:26

4y ago20:26

20:26

In this episode, Irish Times Features Writer Patrick Freyne brings us back to the year 2011 and the release of the scientific thriller movie Contagion. Starring Matt Damon, Contagion tells the story of a deadly virus which explodes into a global pandemic, bringing society to its knees. Nine years on, in the midst of our own virus outbreak, it all f…

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How Do I Know When/If I Can Trust My Spouse After Betrayal? 36:35

4y ago36:35

36:35

How do I know if I can trust my spouse again? This question represents one of the most profound dilemmas a betrayed spouse will struggle with as they journey towards healing after a significant betrayal. How do I know I’m not going to get hurt again? How do I know I’m not just being a fool to trust him or her? Trust is so easy to break and so hard …

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Lockdown is lifting, but new rules cause many conundrums - with Conor Pope 18:32

4y ago18:32

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Conor Pope has been looking at how Ireland is reopening this week, in shops and other public places. His assessment: it's going quite well, but many small problems remain, from queuing to distancing and the wearing of masks. And as more restrictions are eased, more such problems will crop up for Irish consumers and businesses.…

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The Innocent Cry Out: Mike Ware and the Innocence Project of Texas Take Up the Cause 1:03:12

4y ago1:03:12

1:03:12

"To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.: Isaiah 8:20 Mike Ware, Criminal Defense Attorney and Executive Director of The Innocence Project of Texas discusses the causes of false confessions and wrongful convictions in this episode of Justice in His Kingdom. The hosts, Roger…

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"The psycho-social impact is far greater - and will last much longer" 24:30

4y ago24:30

24:30

In our hospitals and psychiatric clinics, it has already begun. Increasing numbers of people are seeking help for mental health problems associated, in one way or another, with Covid-19. Professionals warn that the psychiatric effects of the pandemic and the lockdown will endure much longer than the physical effects of the virus.And those psychiatr…

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"Compliance is not as good on the way down as it was on the way up" 25:25

4y ago25:25

25:25

Next week, Ireland will enter phase two of the roadmap out of lockdown. We’ll be able to travel 20km from our homes and visit another household while maintaining social distancing. Street level shops will open and some sporting and fitness activities will begin again. But will this taste of freedom mean people will push the boundaries even more? La…

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"It's callous to leave businesses closed if they don't need to be" 23:37

4y ago23:37

23:37

Should all retailers, restaurants and tourism be allowed to open sooner? Business affairs correspondent and columnist Mark Paul has been arguing for an accelerated easing of restrictions on businesses, especially for the sake of our small and medium sized enterprises, "the lifeblood of our economy". He tells Deirdre Veldon that no-one seems to be f…

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The effect of lockdowns and the return of mobility: what the data tells us 18:22

4y ago18:22

18:22

Barry Smyth is a data scientist. Early on in the outbreak, he was among the first to realise the importance of looking closely at the number of excess deaths in the population, as revealed by website Rip.ie, to track the true toll of the virus. Since then, he has written about the nature of lockdown measures imposed across Europe, as revealed throu…

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Why did it take so long for a nursing home plan to be put in place? 22:11

4y ago22:11

22:11

Coronavirus has presented a huge challenge for our health services, especially in our nursing homes. The devastating death toll in these settings has come under the spotlight this week for the Dáil's Covid-19 committee. On Tuesday, the committee heard from Tadgh Daly, the head of Nursing Homes Ireland who claimed the sector was left “abandoned and …

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The 5 Pillars of Attachment 41:23

4y ago41:23

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We talked a lot about the 4 predominant styles of attachment in episodes 251 to 254. Attachment is basically the science of love, and in the marriage counseling world, it’s one of the core issues that we’re interested in working on when we are looking at how spouses are relating to one another. As we discussed in previous episodes, there are four s…

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How to be ready for an unpredictable future - with author Margaret Heffernan 34:47

4y ago34:47

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Margaret Heffernan is a businesswoman and author who writes about leadership and strategic thinking. Her latest book Uncharted: How to Map the Future is about the pitfalls of relying too much on forecasting and predictions, and the benefits of a different kind of readiness. In the book, which was published back in February, Margaret presciently wri…

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"Local lockdowns needed to keep virus at bay" - Dr David Nabarro 28:09

4y ago28:09

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Yesterday we reached a significant milestone in our fight against coronavirus. For the first time since the 21st March, there were no new deaths from Covid-19 in Ireland. But how can we keep this figure down as the country continues to emerge from lockdown? In today’s episode, we hear from Dr David Nabarro, a professor of global health at Imperial …

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The Impact of Covid-19 on the young with psychotherapist John Sharry 21:29

4y ago21:29

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Among the people most affected by this crisis are children and especially teenagers. Lockdown has put an abrupt stop to their education and their social lives. In today's podcast Deirdre Veldon speaks to psychotherapist and Irish Times columnist John Sharry about the developmental impacts the lockdown will have on young people and how parents can p…

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Rethinking nursing homes and the lives of our elderly after Covid-19 24:33

4y ago24:33

24:33

Is it time to dispense with nursing homes? The death toll from Covid-19 in these institutions is bringing the arguments for and against them into focus. Today we talk to two experts about what a different future might look like and the challenges getting there. Professor Gerard Quinn is a legal academic who contributed to the drafting of the United…

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Ireland to start antibody testing next month: what that means and how it will help 20:42

4y ago20:42

20:42

Political correspondent Harry McGee tells Deirdre Veldon about the news that Ireland will begin a programme of testing for Covid-19 antibodies in the population next month. How does this test differ to how we are already testing, and what benefits will it bring?By The Irish Times

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"I happen to be taking it": Trump's hydroxychloroquine bombshell and the politicisation of Covid-19 27:29

4y ago27:29

27:29

Today we're recapping a very eventful few weeks in the United States' response to Covid-19 with the help of Washington Correspondent Suzanne Lynch.This week President Trump caused controversy when he announced he is taking an unproven drug to prevent infection.Meanwhile the politicisation of the virus response has been exacerbated by a growing feud…

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The return of retail shows just how much things have changed - with Conor Pope 12:25

4y ago12:25

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Yesterday some retailers reopened in phase one of the easing of lockdown. Conor Pope went out to meet shoppers and see whether their behaviour had changed (and to pick up some lavender and compost). He tells Deirdre Veldon what he saw, and some ways he thinks retail will be different from here on.By The Irish Times

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Coronavirus and private hospitals: decision time 21:03

4y ago21:03

21:03

The argument for taking 19 private hospitals into public control was clear in late March: to avoid the overrun of our health services with cases of Covid-19, as had happened in Italy. But now with that risk diminished, the decision about what to do next is much less clear-cut. Here we dig into how the deal is working, its shortcomings and the knock…

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"The world will divide in two": Professor Sam McConkey on living with Covid-19 in the years ahead 17:30

4y ago17:30

17:30

Professor Sam McConkey has been one of the most prominent communicators of the science behind the pandemic response in Ireland. Here he talks to Irish Times deputy editor Deirdre Veldon about how we will live with Covid-19 in the months and years ahead, affecting how our businesses work, making smaller school class sizes necessary, and creating a n…

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Guided by science and not by the calendar: How the North will exit lockdown 16:06

4y ago16:06

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This week the Northern Ireland Executive published plans for easing out of lockdown, going against Boris Johnsons 'Stay Alert' exit strategy. The five stage plan revealed by Stormont is subject to change and will be guided by science and not by the calendar. In today's episode, Deirdre Veldon speaks to Dr Lindsay Broadbent, a virologist at Queens U…

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What Causes Infidelity? 25:48

4y ago25:48

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Today we are going to take a compassionate and sensitive look at the “why” of infidelity. We believe that infidelity is a choice, and, from our own moral perspective, it is wrong, but at the same time when it comes to making sense of infidelity as part of rebuilding a marriage, further examination reveals a lot of complexity and many sensitive topi…

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Not just a talking shop: How will the new Covid-19 committee hold power to account? 14:46

4y ago14:46

14:46

This week the special committee on Covid-19 met for the first time in the Dáil chamber. Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan and HSE boss Paul Reid will be the first to appear before the committee next week, which was established to consider and take evidence on the State’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. So what issues will they be focusing on…

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Irish Tourism: "It's impossible to overstate the scale of the crisis" 20:35

4y ago20:35

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Tourism makes a vital contribution to the Irish economy. It’s a lucrative industry employing over a quarter of a million people, yet in the space of just a few weeks, it has completely collapsed. In today's episode Deidre Veldon speaks to Irish Times Consumer Affairs Editor Conor Pope about the future of Irish tourism. Plus Senior Features Writer R…

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Minister for Business Heather Humphreys on the new rules for returning to work 19:11

4y ago19:11

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On Saturday afternoon, the Minister for Business, Heather Humphreys launched the ‘Return to Work Safety Protocol’ at Government Buildings. It sets out a series of steps employers and their workers must undertake before a workplace reopens, and while it continues to operate. In this conversation with Deirdre Veldon, Ms Humphreys outlines some of the…

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