The Michael Reade Show : Podcast Archive

Today on the show - Northern Sound News Editor Aisling Kiernan brought us details of the fatal RTA near Clones , Darren O Rourke joined us to discuss growing energy costs and Noeline Blackwell of Dublin Rape Crisis Centre talked to us about the issues people face when reporting acts of sexual violence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - We've reaction to the latest homeless figures with Mike Allen of Focus Ireland. Ruhama calls for urgent action against the sexual exploitation of tenants and Social Justice Ireland outline the impact of the war in Ukraine on the European Union Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - the Psychiatric Nurses Association say the CAMHS report must be a final wake up call to address the failings of our Mental Health, services, Senator Malcolm Byrne on the 40% drop in tv licence sales and Investigative Journalist with RTE Investigates brings us details of their Sex for Rent investigation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - The Children's Rights Alliance joins us to discuss the 2 major reports published yesterday which shone a spotlight on the serious issues in our child protection system. Senator Erin McGreehan gives her thoughts on the call by Unesco to ban smartphones in our schools and we pay tribute to the late Sinéad O Connor with Stuart Clark of Hot Press Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

Today on the show - TImmy Dooley discusses the Coldplay ticket fiasco and why we need changes to the sale of tickets in this country. ISME give their view on the recommended increase in the minimum wage and the Irish Hospitals Consultants Association outline details of their pre-budget submission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - The Childrens Rights Alliance welcomes plans to extend the school book scheme to secondary level but insists more can be done to make education more affordable for parents. Darren O Rourke gives his thoughts on the possibile introduction of a road usage charge and Kathleen Funchion describes Govt's plan to provide a cycle of publicly funded IVF as a step in the right direction...

Today on the show - Stats published by Active Retirement Ireland show that almost of their members say they can't afford a basic standard of living. Charlie Weston talks about the credit unions plans for the mortgage market and AA Ireland talk to us about the possible introduction of a road usage charge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - We detailed the shocking treatment of 18 Ukrainian refugees who have been told to leave their home in Drogheda after highlighting demands made on them by the property owners for extra payments - Olga, one of the residents who is being moved, speaks to Michael about how they've been treated and the abuse they were subjected to by one of the service providers. Local TD's Ged Nash...

Today on the show - The NBRU outline the savage abuse their drivers face on a daily basis in the course of their work, local publican Collette Nugent gives her reaction to Diageo's decision to increase the pint of a pint and the GRA tell us why they are opposing the restoration of the pre-Covid rota Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - AA Ireland on the possibility of higher taxes for larger vehicles to help recoup lost revenue, Louise O Reilly gives her thoughts on the LPC recommendation for an increase in the minimum wage and Colm Burke TD discusses the drop in TV licence renewals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Donnchadh O Laoghaire discusses the proposals from Govt for another energy credit in the Budget . The VFI outline how an increase in the 9% VAT rate will impact on their sector and Conradh na Gaelige call for a scholarship system to allow students to go to the Gaeltacht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Local TD's Ged Nash, Imelda Munster and Fergus O Dowd on the impact of the impending closure of Obelisk Bridge, Croke Park tell Louth GAA to halt their stadium plans - Colm Corrigan has the details and the IFA join us with the key details they're highlighting this Farm Safety Week Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - With Tara Mines due to close temporarily today, John Regan of SIPTU joins us as workers prepare for the difficult day ahead , We discuss the impact of the payments controversy on RTE and look at what reforms are needed with PR expert Paul Allen and Human Rights Activist Colm O'Gorman asks Louth County Councillors are they going to stand with victims of clerical abuse Hosted on...

Today on the show - We talk to Peter Fitzpatrick and Shane Cassells about the GAA GO Oireachtas hearing, St Vincent de Paul ask Govt to focus on 4 key pillars to tackle poverty in Budget 2024 and David Cullinane discusses the delays and overspend with the Childrens Hospital project Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - We've reaction to Ryan Tubridy's appearance before the Oireachtas with PAC and Media Committee member Imelda Munster. Minister Thomas Byrne discusses housing and sports funding allocations and as Tara Mines workers prepare to protest at the Dáil later today, Peader Toibin calls for support for the workers rights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Barnardos Ireland call for targeted measures in the next budget to help stop child deprivation, Senator Shane Cassells speaks with us in advance of today's Media Committee hearing and responding to the issues highlighted by RTE Investigates the ICMSA say 18,000 dairy farmers are not culpable for the abuses perpetrated by a few Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

Today on the show - Sinn Fein's Public Expenditure Spokesperson Rose Conway Walsh was with us to discuss the Budget and state pensions. As the new RTE DG takes up his post Peter Fitzpatrick talks to us about the range of questioning Ryan Tubridy will face in the Oireachtas this week and John Regan of SIPTU outlined details of the C&M deal currently being considered by Tara mine workers Hosted...

Today on the show - As the RTE disclosures continue to dominate headlines, our political Sean Defoe has details of political reaction to what is being heard in the Oireachtas, SIPTU update us on the latest in the Tara Mines talks and Imelda Munster gives her thoughts on the latest RTE grilling Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Former RTE Correspondent Ciaran Mullooly gave us his reaction to the latest disclosures by RTE management to the Media Committee. The Irish League of Credit Unions discussed the financial pressures facing parents as they prepare for the return to school and local woman, Sandra Keogh outlined her concerns about road safety at a particular black-spot junction in Trim town Hosted...

Today on the show - More revelations relating to RTE barter accounts Gavan Reilly brings us the latest details. Fergus O Dowd on the GFA commerations and Ged Nash joins us to discuss the flash flooding in Drogheda yesterday and his thoughts on Govt's Summer Economic Statement Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Senator Ronan Mullen discusses his bid to introduce legislation to cap celebrity broadcaster pay. Focus Ireland on the latest homeless figures which are continuing to rise and the Alzheimer Society of Ireand call on Govt to invest in community supports & services in Budget 2024 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Social Justice Ireland call on Govt to increase social welfare payments in the Budget this year. Ruairi O Murchu seeks immediate action to improve water quality in Dundalk and Paddy Comyn of AA Ireland on the growing problem of driving while distracted Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Homeless campaigner Fr Peter McVerry tells us that the housing system is fundamentally defective as homeless figures continue to rise. PAC member Imelda Munster describes the antics of RTE management at the PAC hearing as jaw-dropping and Darren O Rourke describes Govt' long awaited bill to address windfall gains in the energy sector as weak and incomplete Hosted on Acast. See...

Today on the show - Media Committee member Peter Fitzmaurice told us the key questions asked of RTE when they appeared in the Oireachtas over pay disclosures . John Regan brought us the latest updates from Tara Mines and we spoke to the ICSA about the Nature Restoration Law Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Oireachtas Media Committee member Shane Cassells outlined the key questions he and other members will be asking of the RTE representatives coming before them. The IFA told us that the latest vote on the Nature Restoration Law raised serious questions about the EU Commission's approach to the legislation and Minister Patrick O Donovan spoke to us as he visits Co Meath for the la...