8:10am It Says In The Papers

Kieran Dineen speaks to Aer Lingus passengers at Dublin Airport and Brian O'Donovan, Work and Technology Correspondent reports on day one of industrial action by members of the Irish Airline Pilots' Association.

Kieran Dineen speaks to Aer Lingus passengers at Dublin Airport and Mark Tighe, President of the Irish Air Line Pilots' Association, discusses the escalating industrial relations dispute.

Michael McGrath, Ireland’s next European Commissioner, outlines his hopes for his new role and assesses the impact of his departure from Cabinet as Minister for Finance.

Martin Mannion, Siptu Organiser for RTÉ reacts to the broadcasters new 5-year plan.

Dr Eileen Culloty from The Institute for Future Media Democracy and Society at Dublin City University on RTE's new five-year strategy document 'A New Direction.'

Michael Hayes, deputy general secretary of the Psychiatric Nurses Association explains why his 6500 nurses have voted for industrial action.

Catherine Guilyardi, Freelance Journalist in Paris, gives her assessment of last night’s TV debate between three of France’s highest-profile candidates in the country’s upcoming legislative elections.

Gerry Adams, former Sinn Féin President, discusses the legacy of the late RTÉ Northern Ireland EditorTommie Gorman.

Archive audio of Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh and Tommie Gorman following both of their deaths yesterday.

Presented by Fiona Kelly.