The Michael Reade Show : Podcast Archive

Today on the show - Cllr Joe Fox of the AILG speaks with us about the abuse and harassment experienced by local cllrs across the country, the Road Safety Authority outline their concerns about how the extended pub hours might impact on road safety and they appeal to motorists to use the roads with care this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Paul Murphy outlines his objections to the Taoiseach's US visit , we hear about the widening gap in farmland market prices with the Irish Farmers Journal and Colm Markey calls for a comprehensive National brain strategy & discusses the new EU laws on AI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Political Correspondent Paul Hosford discusses the pressure on the Govt parties as the referendum fall out continues , the Irish Anti-War Movement calls for No Shamrock for "Genocide Joe" and Darren O Rourke says Govt's failure to support solid fuel homes is putting older lives at risk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Peadar Toibin outlines why he is calling for the Dáil to be recalled following Govt's defeat at the polls on the referendums, Matt Carthy tells us Sinn Fein will not re-run the referendums if they are elected into Government and Blake Boland of AA Ireland joins us to discuss expected increases in fuel prices next month Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

Today on the show - Dual usage is ruled out for the D hotel- we hear from Fergus O Dowd, Ged Nash and Imelda Munster. The GRA's Tara McManus on comments from a former district judge saying Drew Harris should be sacked and Gavan Reilly joins us to discuss Government's defeat on the referendums. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - We analysis the CSO's poverty figures with Social Justice Ireland , Charlie Weston tells us that Ireland has higher than average electricity prices in comparison to other European countries and the National Women's Council join us to celebrate International Women's day Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - We had our final debate on the upcoming referendums with local TD's Minister Helen McEntee and Peadar Toibin, Tom Brennan, Principal of Skyrne National School spoke to Ken about road safety concerns at the school and Age Action outlined why a cashless society will not work for everyone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Drogheda TD's Imelda Munster, Fergus O Dowd & Ged Nash joined us after meeting with the Taoiseach over the future plans for the D hotel. John Mc Gahon outlined details of the Improved Rail Passenger Bill which could see passengers who face delays receive a full refund Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - John McGahon outlined details of the Improved Rail Passenger Bill which could see passengers who face delays receive a full refund and Imelda Munster, Ged Nash and Fergus O Dowd joined us following their meeting with the Taoiseach on the future of the D hotel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - CEO of Doras, John Lannon spoke with us about the issues facing Government on housing asylum seekers, NEPPC maintain their fight against the N/S Interconnector wiill continue and Charlie Weston spoke to us about the SSE Airtricity overpricing issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Superintendent Liam Geraghty of the Garda Press Office brought us details of their National Slow Down Day, Peadar Toibin outlined why he believes time is running out for the Tara Mines workers and Fergus O Dowd asked questions about whether or not the D hotel has a valid fire cert to allow it be used as accommodation for immigrants Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

Today on the show - Amnesty International Ireland react to the High Court ruling on the Legacy act, Gavan Reilly on the recent disclosures by RTE and we highlight an issue which could prevent the D hotel being used as accommodation for International Protection Applicants as planned Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Chair of the media committee Niamh Smyth gives her thoughts on Minister Catherine Martin's account of recent events @ RTE and Assistant General Secretary of the GRA, Tara McManus joins us to discuss the recommendations of the Justice Cmte's report on policing matters & what they mean locally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Fergus O Dowd on the continuing speculation over dual usage plans at the D hotel, the Drogheda City Status group outline why they feel Government have failed Drogheda and Peadar Toibin & Sharon Tolan outline why they're advocating a No & Yes vote respectively in the March referendums Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Meath Cllrs talked to us about the various road safety issues they raised with Minister Eamon Ryan when they met with him last week. Imelda Munster says the debacle at RTE looks set to continue as the media committee prepare to hear from the Media Minister tomorrow and AA Ireland joined us to discuss Govt's plans for mobility hubs and the current fuel prices. Hosted on Acast. S...

Today on the show - Former RTE Correspondent Ciaran Mullooly joins us to discuss the latest shocking departure at the State broadcaster, Mark Tighe talks to us about the disclosures by the FAI before PAC yesterday and Rose Conway Walsh outlines why she believes bringing RTE under the remit of the state Auditor is long overdue Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Imelda Munster discusses the commercialisation of housing refugees, Dignity4Patients talk to us about EU Day for victims and as the number of road fatalities so far this year passes 30, Tony Toner joins us to discuss what can be done to help reduce the number of deaths and serious accidents on our roads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Today on the show - U105's Peter McVerry discussed what we can expect from the UK Govt's "humble address" in Parliament today, SIPTU on the abuse & anti-social behaviour experienced by transport service workers and Chair of the Media Commitee Niamh Smyth on the continuing fall-out over the RTE exit payments Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - A new poll shows more people would vote for NI to remain in the UK if a border poll took place - we heard from Ruairi O Murchu. Media Committee member Shane Cassells joined us to discuss the new disclosures surrounding the RTE exit payments and Ged Nash was in studio to talk about the future of the D hotel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Local TD Fergus O Dowd spoke to us about the mood in the area with news that the D Hotel has been repurposed for accommodation for international protection applicants. Local residents Brian Condra and Carrie McIntyre gave us their thoughts on the news and spoke about their concerns on how it impact on the area. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Chair of the Oireachtas Media Committee Niamh Smyth spoke to the us about the financial disclosures they heard from RTE executives in the Dáil yesterday and we had extensive reaction, both local & political to the news that the D hotel will be given over for asylum accommodation for international asylum applicants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

Today on the show - Fergus O Dowd gives his reaction to news of the closure of the M&S store in Drogheda, Women's Aid talk to us about their Too Into You campaign highlighting the red flags or toxic traits that can happen in relationships and local mother Mandy Kelly speaks to Michael about her 2 year battle to get her sons back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - We discussed the use of CCTV & drones to tackle illegal dumping with Senator Malcolm Byrne, Darren O Rourke talked to us about Sinn Fein's call to scrap the TV licence and St Vincent de Paul joined us to talk about the latest CSO figures on poverty in Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Minister for Sport, Thomas Byrne gives his thoughts on the fallout from the Ireland V Israel basketball game , Larry Donnelly spoke to us about Joe Biden's response to allegations of his inability to do the job and the newly formed CARI - Communities Against Racism Ireland, spoke to us about how they want to stop right wing propaganda from seeping into public meetings and prote...