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The Fallout from Oireachtas Galway Golf dinner continues - Deise Today Monday 2

The Fallout from Oireachtas Galway Golf dinner continues - Deise Today Monday 2
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On today's show Damien hears from more people who are angry about the Oireachtas Golf dinner in Galway last Wednesday attended by 81 people including TDs, senators, minister and an EU Commissioner. He speaks to listeners Suzanne in Lancashire, Trish in Saudi Arabia and Ann in Clonea Power.

While WLR reporter Sinead Ahearne talks to professor Willie Molloy, a consultant geriatrician from Waterford, who is calling on all those who attended the golf event in Galway to be fired.

Fine Gael councillor Declan Doocey reacts to the news that Waterford senator John Cummins was at the event and his decision not to come on air today to discuss the matter.

Geraldine Murphy tells Damien how her issue with Three Ireland has been resolved and she received a full refund.

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And Damien also speaks to Waterford people who work in the arts, dance teacher Jack Cunningham and Edel Quinlan of Centre Stage Ballet School, about the government's lack of support for the industry.

In the second part of the show former councillor and previous mayor of Waterford Mary Greene reacts to senator John Cummins' involvement in the recent 'golfgate' scandal.

Solicitor and employment expert Richard Grogan discusses possible employment issues due to Covid-19.

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Sports reporter Nigel Kelly looks back at the weekend of sport including the Waterford Hurling Club Semi-finals, Katie Taylor's win and the Champions League Final.

And Joe Hagen, principal of Waterpark school talks about preparations to re-open.

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