The Michael Reade Show : Podcast Archive

Today on the show - Social Justice Ireland believe Budget24 does very little to help those who need it the most. Sinn Fein's Health Spokesperson David Cullinane outlines why they believe Govt's budget measures on health will make no headway in tackling the issues in that sector and Irish Country Life talk to us about cocaine usage in Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

Today on the show - we had extensive coverage and reaction to the various aspects of Budget 2024, with reaction from local TD's and Ministers to Government's key announcements Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Séan Defoe kicked off our #Budget2024 coverage as he speculated on what will be heard from the Dáil today. AWARE highlight the importance of understanding depression as they mark #WorldMentalHealthDay and Matt Carthy on the fallout from the Hamas attacks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Aontu leader Peadar Toibin joined us fresh from their party Ard Fheis to look at the key issues raised by members , Women's Aid outlined the impact of intimate relationship abuse and how 44% of young women who have experienced it have had suicidal thoughts and Niamh Griffin outlined why the health budget is coming under such scrutiny Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

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Today on the show - As Gardai across the country begin industrial action, GRA AGS Tara McManus joins us to talk about how the dispute is impacting on members , ALONE tell us that demand on their services have reached their highest levels in the 45yr history of the organisation and the National Principals Forum call for more funding for the primary sector Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Today on the show - As the countdown to Budget 2024 continues Political Editor, Michael Brennan joins us to discuss the key areas needing attention from Government, Social Justice Ireland call for meangingful engagement from Govt to help tackle child poverty and concern grows for missing Drogheda teen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - SF's Justice Spokesperson Pa Daly discusses the ongoing Garda dispute, Rehab call for a total reform of the disability sector and political correspondent Gavan Reilly joined us to discuss some of the main political talking points from this week's Dail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - we discuss possible strike action by Gardai with the GRA's Assistant General Secretary, Tara McManus, the IMO tells us that vital reform of the health service is needed and Gino Kenny talks about the need for an open & frank discussion on assisted suicide in this country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - We look at the level of harassment experienced in society with the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, Stephen Breen brings us all the details of the record drug seizure and gives his thoughts on the ongoing dispute between the GRA and the Garda Commissioner and Barnardos talk to us about the impact of gaming on youngsters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - We discuss crime and anti-social behaviour on the streets of Navan with Peadar Toibin and local businessman Stephen Dillon, Seán Defoe on the Cabinet discussions on Budget 2024 and tackling homelessness during Simon Week Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - In advance of their 3 days of protest this week, we spoke with the Federation of Early Childhood Providers about what action they want to see from Govt. Sinn Fein's David Cullinane spoke to us about the details of their alternative health budget and REA O'Brien Collins joined us to discuss house prices across the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

Today on the show - Fergus O Dowd on workers rights, the Legacy Bill and security concerns at the Dáil. The ICCL's Liam Herrick on the right to protest and policing in the State and the Disability Federation of Ireland call on people to get involved on Make Way Day 2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Minister Neale Richmond spoke to us following his meeting with retailers on pricing, Adrian Weckler discussed the use of AI in education following this week's LC announcement and Adam Higgins spoke to us about the disturbing scenes outside the Dáil yesterday where politicians and staff faced a barrage of abuse from a protest group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

Today on the show - IFA accuse Government of using farmers as political pawns, Relatives for Justice say they will fight the Legacy Bill at every stage and as the Dail returns after the summer recess Gavan Reilly joins us to discuss the key issues facing Govt in the coming months Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Reaction to the news of Mickey Harte's departure with Chair of the Louth County Board, Peter Fitzpatrick and with Dan Batton of the LouthandProud podcast, Justice Minister Helen McEntee on the progress being made on the establishment of an agency dedicated to dealing with domestic/ sexual and gender based violence and Women in Elections spoke with Alan about the importance of g...

Today on the show - Chair of Meath CcCo Tommy Reilly joined us to pay tribute to his friend and colleague, Damien O Reilly. Darren O Rourke outlined details of Sinn Fein's legislation aimed at ensuring energy companies are regulated fairly and and we discussed the call to extend the State equity scheme to cover 2nd hand homes with David Hall of IMHO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Today on the show - we had reaction to the GRA ballot result which saw nearly 99% of rank and file vote that they had no confidence in Garda Commissioner Drew Harris. Minister for Justice Helen McEntee reiterated her support of Harris while Tara McManus of the GRA called for talks with the Commissioner & the Minister . Senator Mark Wall spoke to us in advance of the Labour Party Think in about...

Today on the show - ASTI describe as shameful the OECD report findings showing Ireland is last for investment in 2nd level education, TD Niamh Smyth on today's Oireachtas hearing with RTE and Cllr Tomas Sharkey reacts to the ramming of a Garda car in Dundalk, leaving a garda unfit for duty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Peadar Toibin calls for action on Govt on the number of vacant council houses nationwide, IFA President Tim Cullinan joins us as their members begin Day 2 of their protest outside the Fianna Fail Think in and Sinn Fein's Darren O Rourke responds to media speculation that Fianna Fail and Sinn Fein will go into power together after the next election . Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

Today on the show - Minister Thomas Byrne speaks with us in advance of the Fianna Fail Think-in about the key issues up for discussion. The Childrens Rights Alliance outline details of events happening this week to mark End Child Poverty week and SIPTU call for action from Government to address inflation and cost of living. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Social Justice Ireland discuss child poverty & a possible 2nd tier of child benefit, Imelda Munster joins us to talk about the latest petrol bomb attack in Drogheda and launching their annual report Meath Women'S Refuge and Support Services tell us record numbers are accessing domestic violence services in Meath Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - The TUI call on Govt to make it easier for teachers who emigrated to return home to work, Meath TD Johnny Guirke talks to us about the proposed changes to current speed limits and a new report on gambling from the Institute of Public Health shows the odds are stacked against teen boys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.