Deise Today deals with two tragedies that happened over the weekend. Firstly councillor John Pratt speaks about the death of Patrick Holland. The Cappoquin man in his 70s died in a car accident over the weekend.
Also investigations will continue today to establish the cause of what is being treated as a tragic accident that claimed the lives of 2 brothers in Portroe, Co Tipperary yesterday. They have been named locally as 42-year-old Fergus Brophy and his 34-year-old brother Philip from Ballybrittas in Co Laois, where their family has a farm. It is understood both men were experienced divers. The Portroe diving centre only reopened yesterday after being closed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Fergus and Philip Brophy - who were among the first customers at the centre yesterday morning - arrived together. They wanted to test an underwater scooter they had recently acquired. It is understood they were in the water for around half an hour when one of them got into difficulty at around 1.30pm. Damien speaks to former Garda Diver Tosh Lavery.
Damien also speaks to Fianna Fail senator Malcolm Byrne from Wexford who has examined the line-up of every cabinet since 1922 and has found that aside from Dublin (with 69) and Cork (17), Mayo has topped the league table of cabinet representation with 12 senior ministers.
How much does geography really matter – and what areas have been best represented?
Damien hears from Nigel Cawthorne, the author of 'Prince Andrew, Epstein & The Palace' regarding the arrest of Jefrey Epsteins partner Ghislaine Maxwell.
And Kieran Flood, from the Irish Wildlife Trust responds to the news that responsibility for Nature and Biodiversity is being moved from the Department of The Environment to the Department of Housing.
Damien speaks to a Waterford woman, Linda Kelly, who had booked a family holiday from Cork to Faro but her fathers health problems have prevented them from travelling. She is frustrated with her attempts to contact Ryanair regarding a refund.
Tom Cullen, deputy director general of SIMI (Society of the Irish Motor Industry) speaks to Damien about the upsurge in demand for second hand cars since Covid-19 restrictions were eased.
Damien visits the Parlour Vintage Tea Rooms to speak to staff about what life is like since they re-opened.
And Dr Sarah Sabour Pickett tells Damien that she is deeply concerned about the Bahi community in Iran. Sarah's mother, who also lives in Waterford, was imprisoned in Iraq.
