The Michael Reade Show : Podcast Archive

Today on the show - Gerard Craughwell give us his thoughts on the Taoiseach's comments about the Irish flag being "weaponised" by a small minority and the TUG at RTE call on management at the State broadcaster to engage fully with the Oireachtas Media committee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Cllr Alan Lawes spoke to us from outside the offices of Meath CoCo where he's been camping out to highlight the plight of a young homeless couple. Senator Malcolm Byrne gave us his reaction to the resignation of Dee Forbes and the ongoing pay disclousres in RTE. Deputies Alan Farrell and Matt Carthy joined us to reflect on the issues raised at the neutrality forums so far Hoste...

Today on the show - Our political correspondent Seán Defoe on Govt's response to the RTE / Tubridy pay disclosures & the neutrality forums, the Childrens Rights Alliance talk to us about kids being exploited by gangs and we talk about anti-social behaviour during the summer holidays with Cllr Kevin Meenan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Health Correspondent Niamh Griffin discusses calls for new laws to protect nursing home residents, Imelda Munster calls out hoteliers for ramping up their prices in the wake of the Taylor Swift gig announcement and Peter Fitzpatrick on the need for action from Govt to help meet the challenges we face as a society when it comes to looking after our ageing population Hosted on Ac...

Today on the show - Sorca Clarke of Sinn Fein outlined details of their Dáil motion calling for free education for all. SIPTU brught us updates about job losses in Meath at both Tara Mines and Rehab Enterprises and LGBT Ireland welcomed the move by Govt to quash historical convictions for homosexuality and the move to ban conversion therapy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

Today on the show - Nick Henderson of the Irish Refugee Council helped us mark World Refugee day, former Cllr Frank Godfrey told us why the traders in Drogheda are waging a war on the growing seagull population in the town and Women's Aid told us that they received a record number of calls for help to their services over the past 12 months Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

Today on the show - We continue the debate on neutrality with Thomas Byrne and Richard Boyd Barrett, a local man gives us details of a violent attack he and his husband endured while walking their dog in Drogheda and the firefighters speak to us as they prepare to bring their fight for better pay and conditions to the labour court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Paul Murphy reacts to Damien English's explanation of his planning error. SIPTU have the latest on the talks from Tara mines, Ruhama call for action from Govt to tackle human trafficking and the IFA discuss the Nature Restoration Law Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - We heard the latest developments in talks between workers and management at Tara mines, Kevin Meenan discussed the decline in seizures and arrests by the Dundalk drugs unit and Deputy Damien English admits he was wrong in submitting false information for a planning application Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Today on the show - Oxfam Ireland give us their thoughts on the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council's advice to Government for the upcoming budget. Charlie Weston tells us there's been a massive increase in financial crime and scams as banking services go online and Leave No Trace Ireland appeal to the public to show care and respect to our outdoor spaces Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Today on the show - Green Party Senator Pauline O'Reilly on the Nature Restoration Law. We look at the campaign for Irish unity with Darren O Rourke and Emer Currie and Deputy Ruairi O Murchu raises questions about the funding options available for FASN services locally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - The EPA tell us that Ireland is projected to fall well short of it's climate targets, MyHome.ie say the cost of living crisis is influencing how people will holiday this year and the Alliance for Insurance Reform talk about the impact our high insurance costs are having on the entertainment sector Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - The IFA and Environmental Pillar join us to discuss the Nature Restoration Law, Roisin Shorthall and Lisa Chambers debate the merits of the Social Democrats motion on housing and Senator Ronan Mullen gives us his thoughts on the proposed changes to the current abortion legislation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - we heard the remarkable story of a local man who went to Gardai because he had been sexually assaulted by Michael Shine only to be told he had to write a letter of apology to the now disgraced doctor for his accusation or else he would be prosecuted himself. Chair of the Fine Gael Agriculture Committee Eddie Downey joined us in studio to discuss the continuing rise of food pric...

Today on the show - We spoke to Fiona whose elderly parents waitied over 2 hrs for an ambulance to arrive following a fall near their home in Drogheda, Gavan Reilly brought us the latest on the alleged rift in the coalition and St Vincent de Paul say that nealy 90% of parents have held back on spending in order to be able to afford voluntary school contributions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

Today on the show - One Family joined us to discuss the rate of homelessness in one-parent families, Senator Shane Cassells condemned the taunting of Stephen Bradley by Cork City fans over the weekend and Social Justice Ireland call for an increase to social welfare payments Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Dundalk based TD Ruairí O Murchu spoke to us about the shock locally surrounding the discovery of a woman's body in the town, the Irish Farmers Journal discusses the conflict within Government on the rewetting legislation and court reporter Paul Murphy joined us with details of the Ruth Laurence case who was in court in Trim yesterday facing 2 murder charges Hosted on Acast. Se...

Today on the show - Ged Nash on his party's Dail motion calling for greater supports for children with autism. Barnardos told us parents and children are going without daily essentials due to rising cost of living prices and John Lannon of Doras discussed the continuing accomodation crisis for asylum seekers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Sinn Fein's Health Spokesperson David Cullinane discusses staffing levels and the capacity issues plaguing our health services. St Vincent de Paul tell us they've seen a 50% increase in calls from people seeking help with their energy bills and SafeFood highlight the cost of living increase with their latest shopping basket survey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

Today on the show - Aontu leader, Peadar Toibin on energy prices and his party's performance in the NI elections. Drinks Ireland believe the Dept of Health are fast tracking labelling on alcohol bottles and Senator John McGahon says phasing out public sector parking spaces cannot go ahead without adequate public transport links Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.