There have been a number of calls for the classic novel "To Kill A Mockingbird" to be removed from schools due to racist undertones and the inclusion of the N-word. However many other people believe the book actually tackles the issues of racism and should be discussed. Damien speaks about this to Trishauna Archer who is originally from Jamaica and now lives in Waterford.
We also discuss the continuing situation in the Dawn Meats Plant where a cluster of Covid cases have been identified. Damien speaks to Margaret Donnolly, farming correspondent with the Irish Independent, who details what was said in the Dail yesterday when the matter was raised by SF's Pearse Doherty. Also Minister of State Mary Butler TD has the latest information on testing taking place today, and SIPTU's Greg Ennis has the unions stance on things.
Damien also chats to Fr Tony Flannery, who has refused to recant his views that women should be allowed to be priests, despite being instructed by the Vatican to do so.
And Councillor Eamonn Quinlan has details of a proposal to use libraries to provide e-textbooks on a wide scale, to reduce the weight of students school bags.
Daryl Hale has details of the charity auction of a Liverpool jersey.
We discuss the issue of accents with Chris Mulhall, a lecturer in French and Italian at WIT, and Sylvia, a Spanish speaker.
We have the final installment in "My Farming Week". Today the focus is on Phelan's Beef and Tillage farm in Fenor.
And sports reporter Nigel Kelly has all the latest on the weekend sport.
