The Michael Reade Show : Podcast Archive

Today on the show - Blake Boland of AA Ireland joins us to discuss Govt proposals to reduce speed limits in a bid to tackle road deaths, Relatives for Justice give us their thoughts on the Legacy Bill as it comes before the UK parliament for a vote and Doras talk about the ongoing accommodation crisis for refugees Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Susan Gray of PARC discusses the increase in road deaths & proposals to restructure the penalty point system, Ruairi O Murchu outlines his concerns about the new Garda divisional structure and we've reaction to the rescinding of the Freedom of Drogheda from Brother Garvey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - We have extensive coverage of the upcoming vote due to be taken today by Drogheda Borough Council on whether they should rescind the Freedom of Drogheda from Brother Edmund Garvey, Frank Godfrey spoke to us about the impact of the Obelisk Bridge closures and Justice for the Forgotten talk about the Garda Commissioner's failure to cooperate with the Police Ombudsman in NI Hosted...

Today on the show - Sinn Fein's Transport Spokesperson Martin Kenny speaks with us about the 125 road deaths so far this year - 25 more deaths than this time last year and as motorists face more price hikes at the pumps, Blake Boland of AA Ireland joins us to discuss the continuing rise in the cost of fuel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Former Chief Superintendent Christy Mangan gives his thoughts on proposals to increase the Garda age limit and Sinn Fein's Spokesperson on Mental Health, Mark Ward tells us why he's calling for legislation to regulate CAMHS & gives his thoughts on the Mental Health Commission review of those services Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Assistant General of the GRA, Tara McManus speak to us about the latest assaults on members, the vote of no confidence in Drew Harris & the public's attitude towards Gardai and a recent study shows that 100's of Irish students have experienced sexist or sexual harassment by a teacher, Noeline Blackwell of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre gave us her thoughts. Hosted on Acast....

Today on the show - Minister Helen McEntee was with us discuss Garda resources & policing, the N/S Interconnector, the ED at Navan hospital and the legal strategy being used by the Christian Bros, while One Family told us calls to their helpline have increased as financial pressures on families mount due to the cost of living Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Darren O Rourke calls for transparency & accountability on hedging strategies by energy companies. We discuss the findings of the latest IBAL survey and Ruairi O Murchu talks to us about the discovery of a pipe bomb at Callystown, Clogherhead over the weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Sinn Fein's Health Spokesperson David Cullinane calls for honesty & transparency in the Children's Hospital fiasco, Senator Gerard Craughwell asks for the Foreign Affairs Committee to be recalled over security concerns and Women's Aid respond to the Garda Commissioner's comments regarding the growing number of domestic violence incidents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

Today on the show - Padraig Cribbens of the VFI discusses the alarming closure rate of rural pubs & what needs to be done to help the sector. Ireland has among the highest electricity costs in Europe, we talk to St Vincent de Paul about the impact of these high costs on households and the National Council of the Blind talk to us about their "Clear Our Paths" Campaign Hosted on Acast. See acast...

Today on the show - Media Committee member Malcolm Byrne on the future funding of RTE, the National Women's Council renew their call for gender quotas at local Government level and the IPAV say urgent Govt consideration is needed to give options on making low interest mortgage rates widely available Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Media Committee Chair Niamh Smyth speaks to us before today's Media Committee hearing to discuss future funding models for RTE, we speak with Sick of Plastic Trim about their goals as an organisation and Noeline Blackwell of Dublin RCC discusses the legal strategy being deployed by the Christian Bros in the child abuse cases they are currently battling . Hosted on Acast. See ac...

Today on the show - Former Mayor of Drogheda, Frank Godfrey spoke to us from his protest at the Donore toll plaza where he is calling for the tolls to be abolished while repair works are ongoing on the Obelisk bridge. Cian O Callaghan of the Social Democrats spoke about the findings of the EU Commission report on housing trends in Ireland and Media Committee member Shane Cassells spoke about tomor...

Today on the show - PR expert Paul Allen gave us his thoughts on the shock departure of Ryan Tubridy from RTE, Peader Toibin discussed the information he obtained detailing over half a million adverse incidents over the past 5 years within the HSE hospitals group and Gino Kenny TD spoke to use about Germany's decision to legalise cannabis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

Today on the show - Fionnan Sheahan brings us the latest on the RTE pay scandal, the Irish Council of Civil Liberties say Gardai have questions to answer for providing security at ATM's during the BOI technical glitch - GRA President Brendan O Connor denies this is the case, Inclusion Ireland outline details of their pre-budget submission Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

Today on the show - Meath TD calls for the "unsafe Garda numbers in Meath" to be urgently addressed by Govt, we speak with Imelda Munster about the 2nd Grant Thornton report into the pay scandal @ RTE and Maria Walsh on the need for policy reform on the Garda uniform Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Sinn Fein's Mark Ward discusses the Children’s Ombudsman concerns about mental health & disability services. Ged Nash is with us to look at interest rates & the banks failure to pass savings onto customers and AA Ireland on complaints regarding driving testers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy on why he's calling for the TV licence to be scrapped, Áodhán Ó Ríordáin criticises Government for failing to tackle the growing shortage of teachers and Colm Markey reacts to poll results showing that the majority of farmers would vote for a farmers party if one was established Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - We look at rising inflation costs with Social Justice Ireland. Solicitor Philp Treacy of Coleman Legal in Dublin on how the legal system works in childhood sexual abuse cases and Senator Pauline O' Reilly on limiting the number of election posters and plans to extend the voting age Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - We look at the new rules on student accommodation with Sinn Fein's Martin Kenny, the Irish Farmers Journal tell us 3 in 4 farmers would vote for a new farmer's party in an election and Fr Peter McVerry calls for Govt investment in providing access to drug treatment centres Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - U105's Peter McVerry discusses the Taoiseach's Belfast visit & the PSNI data breach, we look at the growing number of dogs being surrendered to Louth CoCo dog pound and "Cracking the case" - former local Chief Superintendent Christy Mangan discusses some of the top cases from his career Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Minister Thomas Byrne discusses what needs to be done following the severe flooding in Bettystown at the weekend, Ruairi O Murchu on CAMHS waiting lists and turn around times for the local ambulance service and Chambers Ireland outline details of their pre-budget submission Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Larry Donnelly brought details of the Trump indictment case and the political implications of the outcome. News Editor with the Farmers Journal Amy Forde discussed the impact the record rain falls will have on this year's crops and Drinkaware.ie appealed to listeners to be aware of the facts when it comes to their drinking habits and to drink responsibly Hosted on Acast. See ac...

Today on the show - Sinn Fein's Housing Spokesperson Eoin O Broin discusses their bill to outlaw the predatory practice of landlords seeking sex-for-rent. Voice Ireland call for an outright ban on disposable vapes. Ruairi O Murchu & Erin McGreehan discuss the HIQA report highlighting deficits in Tusla services locally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Barnoardos Ireland spoke to us about the findings of their back to school costs survey & the financial burdens facing parents. Deputy Ged Nash discussed the need to ensure the safety of public representatives and the newly elected President of ASTI outlined why she believes it's time for the Government to "get real" when it comes to tackling the teaching crisis Hosted on Ac...