The Michael Reade Show : Podcast Archive

Today on the show - SF TF Johnny Guirke explains why he's seeking clarification on closure of the A&E unit at Navan Hospital, the IFA say farmers cannot afford to take the hit in supermarket price wars and Dublin RCC say Govt must back the consent-based definition of rape in the new EU directive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Archbishop Dermot Farrell tells us we have a responsibility to examine the roots of incidents like the arson attack in Ringsend, SIPTU express disappointment at the failure by the Labour Court to rule on Tara Mines reopening & redundancies and AWARE appeal for volunteers locally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - We take a look at the political year ahead with local Minister Thomas Byrne, author of the Daft.ie report Ronan Lyons, spoke with us about rising house prices & limited house availability and local TD & Aontu leader Peadar Toibin spoke with us about the problems in the direct provision system Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Fergus O Dowd on the political year that was, tips and advice on food safety and avoiding food waste over the Christmas period and ALONE appeal to people to pop in on elderly relatives and neighbours over Christmas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - UNICEF call for action from world leaders on the continuing crisis in Gaza which is having a devastating effect on the children there. The ICCL call on the European Commission to tackle toxic algorithms and Senator Pauline O Reilly says Gardai should not tolerate blockades outside designated migrant accommodation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Doras on the miscommunication coming from Government on the migrants accommodation issue. we hear the latest on the talks between the NI parties with Peter McVerry of U105 and Fr Iggy O Donovan gives us his thoughts on the ruling from the Vatican to give the go ahead on blessings to same sex couples Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Minister Helen McEntee joined us to discuss cuts to migrants supports, the fire in Galway and issues relating to the Gardai. MEP Ciarán Cuffe called on parents not to gift kids high power e-scooters this Christmas and local woman, Mandy Kelly spoke to Alan about her fight to get back her 2 young sons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - The Irish Council for Civil Liberties discuss the introduction of facial recognition technology. Ruairi O Murchu speaks to us about an attack on 2 off duty Gardai in Dundalk earlier in the week and local Cllrs Antoin Watters and Alan Tobin debate the need for stonger enforcement of dog control legislation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Local Senators Erin McGreehan and John McGahon joined us to debate Govt's decision to change the supports for Ukrainian refugees. Social Justice Ireland talk to us about the financial worries facing many this Christmas and we hear from retailers about the explosion of anti- social behaviour and shoplifting they are having to deal with at the moment across the country Hosted on...

Today on the show - Emma Lane Spollen of the Ukraine Civil Society Forum on the proposed changes to supports for Ukrainians announced by Govt this week, Colm Corrigan joins us to discuss the appointment of a new Chairman of the Louth County Board and the Irish Coast Guard spoke with us about the ongoing search for a missing fisherman off the Louth coast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

Today on the show - Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Housing, Eoin Ó Broin spoke to us about the party's bill on homelessness that is before the Dáil this week. Cllr Antoin Watters outlined the fears of locals as flooding hit North Louth again following heavy rain this week and Friends of the Earth Ireland spoke with us live from COP28 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Bishop Michael Router joins us to discuss refugees and racism and what we can be doing as a country to help those who come to Ireland for sanctuary. Peter Fitzpatrick on policing and Government's performance on the issue and SeniorLine respond to a call on grandparents to stay away from their grandkids over Christmas in a bid to prevent the spread of RSV. Hosted on Acast. See a...

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Today on the show - Fergus O Dowd joined us in studio to talk about his decision to stand down at the next general election. Senator Eileen Flynn spoke with us about the shockingly high suicide rate among the travelling community and the EPA told us that Ireland is on track to miss some key EU targets on recycling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Pa Daly and John McGahon debate Government's performance on policing , we look at the possible introduction of facial recognition with the Irish Council for Civil Liberties and the GRA's Tara McManus tells us about the mood among rank and file Gardai following last week's events. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Former Chief Superintendent Christy Mangan gave us his thoughts on yesterday's shocking events in the capital. Minister Helen McEntee responds to criticism of Govt and Gardai in how they handled the trouble and we look at the proposals on the Triple Lock with Matt Carthy and James Lawless. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Pearse Doherty joins us to discuss the retirement age. Should the age for being allowed to buy cigarettes be raised? Forest Ireland and the Irish Heart Foundation give us their thoughts and Deputy Ruairi O Murchu discusses the Sean Rooney case and the triple lock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Susan Gray of the PARC road safety group on the legal loophole allowing drivers with multiple penalty points to avoid being put off the road long term, we discuss assisted dying with Senator Ronan Mullen and Paul Murphy TD outlines details of the People Before Profit motion before the Dail today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.