40. Zero Covid Strategy, People Smuggling & Mel Corry

This week we’re joined by Julien Mercille, UCD academic and a member of ISAG (Independent Scientific Advisory Group), along with two regular participants, activists Glen Fitzpatrick and Michelle Byrne, to discuss: Mel Corry An All-Ireland Zero Covid Strategy Gardai enforcing travel restrictions – on people LEAVING the country Belgium bans all non-essential travel George Osborne and northern Unionists George Nkencho shooting Four Irish jailed for people-smuggling Varadkar pledges support for businesses State to reclaim Rosslare Port from Britain, like, wtf? Amazon hypocrisy – attempts to stop workers using the mail to unionize Aer Lingus lobbies against quarantine rules John Delaney and the FAI Directly elected Mayors Green Party discuss support for CETA, despite party policy The national herd size has increased Russia’s revolt Goodbye Trump, Hello Biden Michelle Byrne: Gold rush for COVID vax Saoirse McHugh profile