Here on Newstalk we continue to look back at the 20 most influential moments of the past two decades.

Today we’re focusing on the COVID-19 pandemic. Minister for Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation & Science in the Irish Government, Simon Harris joined Pat to reflect on his time as Health Minister.

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