{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/1b7989bb-75d3-43d4-88ab-da99ebc38133/6a4ea1d61c8f5a97d875714a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Wednesday 8th July: Metrolink Milestone, E-Scooter Crackdown & FAI Decision Day","description":"<p>Metrolink moves a step closer after Transport Infrastructure Ireland acquires a major section of O’Connell Street, but questions remain over rising costs and whether Ireland’s biggest infrastructure project could become a financial burden.</p><p><br></p><p>Meanwhile, concerns grow over e-scooter safety after almost half of Temple Street’s ICU beds are occupied by children with head injuries linked to accidents, prompting calls for tighter regulation.</p><p><br></p><p>And the FAI votes on whether to proceed with the controversial Ireland vs Israel fixtures — but will the decision settle the debate?</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Shane Coleman was joined by:</em></strong></p><p>Naoise Ó Cearúil TD, Fianna Fáil&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Aidan O’Farrelly TD, Soc Dems&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor, Irish Examiner&nbsp;</p><p>Adrian Weckler, Technology Editor, Irish Independent&nbsp;</p><p>John Joe O'Connell, Vice President, GRA</p>","author_name":"Virgin Media Originals"}