The Michael Reade Show : Podcast Archive

Today on the show - Housing charity Threshold call for an extension of the eviciton ban, Doras call on Govt to take serious measures to help deal with the ever growing refugee accommodation crisis and tributes are paid to former Mayor of Drogheda Tommy Murphy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Deputy Johnny Guirke joins us to discuss climbing energy costs & outlines some of the worrying bills his constituents have brought to his attention. Deputies Ged Nash & Fergus O Dowd outline their concerns and anger about the RSA's decision to close the temporary driving test centre in Drogheda - these stories and more covered today Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

Today on the show - Dundalk Chamber PRO, Paddy Malone responds to claims by Chambers Ireland that businesses are struggling to attract staff due to lack of available housing here. We hear from some local residents who have seen jaw-dropping increases in their electricty bills and Seán Defoe brings us details of the latest saga facing Govt involving Niall Collins and talks about the possibility of...

Today on the show - Sinn Fein National Chairman joins us to discuss the Windsor Framework & his party's People's Assembly coming to Louth this month. Pay increases for TD's, a new party leader & another Ministerial Dáil statement , Political Correspondent Gavan Reilly brings us the latest from the political arena and Bodywhys explain the importance of breaking the stigma of eating disorder...

Today on the show - The deal is done - Karen Coleman brings us details of the newly formed Windsor Framework & political reaction to the plan so far. The Garda Representative Association join us fresh from their meeting with the Justice Minister to discuss proposals for tougher sentences for assaults on garda members and the ICSA speak to us in advance of their protest at the Dail Hosted on Ac...

Today on the show - As high level talks continue today we hear from Deputy Ruairi O Murchu on the possibility of a deal being reached on the NI protocol, Alcohol Action Ireland and Drinks Ireland discuss the impact of zero alcohol advertising and Deputy Louise O Reilly calls on Govt to amend the current “flawed and potentially harmful” domestic violence legislation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

Today on the show - Jim Roche of the Irish Anti-War Movement & Independent Senator Gerard Craughwell join us on the 1st anniversary of the start of the war in Ukraine, to discuss neutrality and Ireland's aid efforts to Ukraine. Fergus O Dowd on the implications of the shooting of Det Chief Inspector John Caldwell as the Good Friday Agreement anniversary approaches and the INMO tell us the late...

Today on the show - Seán Defoe joins us to discuss the Soc Dems resignations, the eviction ban and reaction to Govt's cost of living measures, IFA give us details on the current shortage in the supply chain for fruit & veg and One Family tell us that the latest CSO figures confirm that poverty rates for lone parents are rising Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Minister Thomas Byrne and Deputy Ged Nash joined us to discuss details of Govt's cost of living measures, Unite the trade Union spoke with us about possible strike action in Cargotec and St Vincent de Paul outline why they welcome some of the Govt measures announced but feel that others don't go far enough to help families in crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

Today on the show - As Cabinet prepare to sign off on the new cost of living measures , Adam Higgins talks us through the key points of the measures. Richard Boyd Barrett tells us 1000's of people are at risk of homelessness unless Govt extended the current eviction ban and Sinn Fein MEP joins us in studio to discuss Brexit and the ongoing protocol talks . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

Today on the show - As Boris Johnson is accused of trying to "wreck" efforts to reach a deal on the NI protocol, Karen Coleman joins us to discuss political reaction to his comments. Stephen Breen brings us details on the death of feared gang boss Cornelius Price and Fergus O Dowd & Ruairi O Murchu respond to the findings of the latest political poll Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Today on the show - We discuss the decision making process on Govt's cost of living measures with Gavan Reilly, Social Democrats Spokesperson on Energy Jennifer Whitmore calls for a windfall tax on energy firms and Cllr Pio Smith gives us his thoughts on the Justice Minister's comments about the link between recreational drug use and criminality Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

Today on the show - Sue Shaw of the Senior Citizen's Parliament tells us why Govt's "one size fits all" approach with their cost of living proposals will not work. ISME say scrapping the min wage in favour of a living wage will impact greatly on businesses and the Alliance for Insurance Reform say motorists are “being taken for a ride” with higher insurance reforms Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

Today on the show - we look at Govt's cost of living proposals with Labour's Ged Nash, Gino Kenny joins us to discuss the Citizen's Assembly on Drugs & the delays in establishing the Assisted Dying Committee and we look at the problem of dogs being allowed to roam off lead by walkers in the Cooley area - these issues and more covered this mornng Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Today on the show - 93% of young people say their partner has threatened to post explicit or intimate videos online when they fight - we talk to Women's Aid about their #TooIntoYou campaign, with cost of living issues expected to dominate the Cabinet meeting today we hear from Sean Defoe and Special Correspondent with the Irish Independent Paul Williams gave us his thoughts on why Garda numbers ar...

Today on the show - Doras urge politicians to stop adopting the language of the far-right. Author of the Daft.ie report, Ronan Lyons tells us rental prices are up 13.7% in the past year and Louth County Council issue an appeal to dog owners to keep their pets under control as lambing season start Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - The nursing home charges debate continues - Fergus O Dowd & Imelda Munster spoke with us on the issue. After Zelensky's impassioned plea for more weapons & arms in Brussels, local MEP Colm Markey gave us his reaction to the call and DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley discussed the decision by the Northern Secretary to extend the deadline for a Stormont election by a year. Hosted...

Today on the show - The INMO call for the HSE to be held accountable for the number of assaults on hospital staff, Deputy Ruairi O Murchu questions Govt on the timeline for it's scoping exercise on the Covid inquiry and Karen Coleman on Zelensky’s visit & the Supreme Court ruling on the NI protocol Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Cllr Alan Lawes on the attempted intimidation of newly arrived Ukrainian refugees during a protest in Navan on Friday evening . Outrage locally at the vandalism of Lia Fáil at the Hill of Tara - we speak with Chair of Meath Co Co Nick Killian and the INTO discuss details of a recent survey of their members which is highlighting the full extent of teacher burnout Hosted on Acast...

Today on the show - Local well-known journalist Alison O'Reilly shares her story about her father’s final few hours and what she says were the "crammed and crowded" conditions her family experienced at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda. Also, UNICEF’s aid appeal following the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria, the debate surrounding the regulation of recreational drugs, local Labou...

Today on the show - Michael Gallagher speaks to us after his success in securing an independent public inquiry into the Omagh bombing, which claimed the life of his son Aiden. We speak with the NBRU about the growing problem of anti-social behaviour on our train services. The National Women's Council of Ireland tell us why the current abortion laws don't work and change is urgently needed Hosted o...

Today on the show - we discuss possible job losses at PayPal & Govt's committment to local business with Minister Neale Richmond as he visits the NorthEast today. Age Action give us their thoughts on the overcharging of nursing home fees debate and Darren O Rourke on the ever increasing NCT waiting times and what's been done to tackle the backlog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Today on the show - Who knew what? Gavan Reilly brings us the latest on the nursing homes claims isssue. Are we facing more increases at the pumps? Paddy Comyn of AA Ireland on the growing risk of more fuel hikes and concerns are growing for the future of PayPal's call centre in Dundalk as the company announced plans to cut jobs - Paddy Malone of Dundalk COC speaks with us this morning Hosted on A...

Today on the show - Should homework be a thing of the past? Aodhán Ó Ríordáin calls for guidance from the Dept of Education on homework levels. Fergal O Brien of IBEC outlines why they believe the housing shortgage is impacting on businesses ability to recruit staff and Senator Erin McGreehan joins us to discuss the difficulties facing Government in the provision of accommodation for refugees Host...

Today on the show - Housing advocate Peter McVerry responds to the findings of the new IBEC report on housing , Noeline Blackwell of the DRCC discusses the increase in the number of people using the services of the country's sexual assault units and Prof Luke Clancy outlines why Ireland should be involved in the bid to make Europe smoke free by 2030 - these stories and more covered this morning Ho...