Richie is joined by the Irish author and broadcaster John Waters.

Ireland's Supreme Court has upheld a decision to dismiss Gemma O’Doherty and John Waters' challenge to the constitutionality of laws introduced in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

In a six to one decision, the Supreme Court's ruling brings to an end to a controversial legal action commenced shortly after the State introduced various regulations and measures in response to the Covid pandemic over two years ago.

Ms O'Doherty and Mr Waters' appeal was against a decision by the High Court, later upheld by the Court of Appeal (CoA), not to grant them permission to bring their action against the measures on the basis that it was "misconceived and entirely without merit".

Giving the Supreme Court's lead judgement on Tuesday, the Chief Justice Donal O'Donnell said the High Court was correct to refuse to grant leave in this case.

John Waters tells Richie that while he is disappointed by the court's decision, he is also heartened that tellingly, one judge dissented. The guys discuss the meaning of the verdict and the coincidence or otherwise that it was delivered in the same week that the Irish government is once again talking up covid restrictions. Plus much more. Read John Waters here:
www.johnwaters.substack.com