The Michael Reade Show : Podcast Archive

Today on the show – Local TDs Imelda Munster and Peter Fitzpatrick reflect on last night’s Dáil debate on the Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) and one local father's fight to get his daughter the care she needs. Also, security analyst Declan Power on escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine, Senator Malcolm Byrne on the Protection of Private Residencies Bill, local TD Fer...

Today on the show - with Germany and the US agreeing to send tanks to the Ukraine to help their forces we speak with the Irish Anti-War movement about the implications of this move as tensions mount. Paul Murphy TD joins us to discuss the current accommodation crisis for asylum seekers and Sinn Fein's Ruairi O Murchu on the party having to resubmit its SIPO return relating to the General Election...

Today on the show - As Paschal Donohoe faced down a grilling from opposition in the Dáil yesterday Seán Defoe brought us the latest details on the debate from the Oireachtas. The Irish Kidney Association talked to us about the Human Tissue Bill and what it will mean for organ donation and Richard joined us to update us on his battle to have his teenage daughter helped with her mental health strugg...

Today on the show - Frank Greaney on the heartbreaking impact statement given by Keane Mulready-Woods mother in the Special Court, SIPTU say the reduction in services at Navan A&E endangers Tara Mines workers and a local Dad outlines the issues he's faced accessing mental health services for his teenage daughter - these stories and more covered this morning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

Today on the show - Matt Carthy & Michael Ring TD on the statement due from Minister Paschal Donohoe in the Dail this week, Pieta House speak with us about the launch of their Signs of Suicide campaign and the ICSA call for swift action from Government to bring in tougher dog controls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Peadar Toibin outlines details of the nationwide protests planned outside A&E Depts tomorrow to highlight the pressures on our services. With the closure of Argos stores in the ROI announced yesterday Mandate Trade Union describes the decision as hugely disappointing and Age Action Ireland outline why they believe it is wrong of Govt to offer incentives to older people to d...

Today on the show - Sinn Fein's Health Spokesperson David Cullinane speaks to us following the HSE's appearance before the Health Committtee to address the current pressures on the service and the Irish League of Credit Unions tell us two thirds of Irish credit card users are unaware of their credit card interest rate - these stories and others covered this morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

Today on the show - the Dáil returns and Gavan Reilly joins us to look at the political year ahead. Calls are being made for more security at OLOL hospital as several staff cars have been broken into in recent months - one man tells us about his wife's experience of completing night-duty last week only to find her car broken into as she came off shift. Gino Kenny chats to us about being targeted b...

Today on the show - as the Dáil returns for the new political year Labour Party Leader Ivana Bacik joins us to discuss the year ahead & the challenges facing Dáil members and Jim Clarken of Oxfam Ireland outlines details of their "Survival of the Richest" report which studies the distribution of wealth - these stories and more covered today Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

Today on the show - Ged Nash calls on Govt to prioritise the long delayed reform of ethics legislation in order to maintain public confidence in politics. Homeless campaigner Fr Peter McVerry calls for the introduction of "safe zones"around accommodation centres for asylum seekers in light of recent protests and we speak to the Irish Property Owners Association about the high numbers of landlords...

Today on the show - as talks on the Northern Ireland protocol continue, Sinn Fein MLA for Upper Bann John O Dowd joins us to discuss the week's events . Sean Defoe talks about the political fall-out from Damien English's resignation and Simon Communities of Ireland outline details of their latest "Locked out of the Market" report - these stories and more covered this morning Hosted on Acast. See a...

Today on the show : As news of Damien English's resignation as Minister of State broke we speak with Paul Murphy about the Sipo complaint he made against Damien and got his reaction to the resignation. Michael spoke to some of the new residents living in Termonfeckin who have been rehomed there after being forced to flee their own countries - they told him about their desire to build their lives h...

Today on the show : Lucky Khambule of MASI tells us that hateful rhetoric towards those seeking refuge in Ireland is rising & becoming organised. Minister of State Kieran O Donnell talks to us about the impact of the cuts in childcare fees for parents and with the price of a pint to increase next month, the VFI describe the move by Diageo as a huge blow to customers and the pub trade - these s...

Today on the show - Social Democrats Housing Spokesperson Cian O Callaghan responds to recent calls for a housing referendum. Are we any nearer a deal on the NI protocol - MEP Colm Markey gives us his thoughts as talks continue in Brussels today and ss the number of personal injury claims fell significantly last year the Alliance for Insurance Reform call for these savings to be passed on to polic...

Today on the show, as homeless figures reach record highs for the 5th consecutive month we speak with Fr Peter McVerry on where we are failing in addressing the housing issue. Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Health David Cullinane gives his thoughts on the continuing overcrowding crisis in our health service and Prof Anthony Staines on the impact of hospital overcrowding and the growing Covid numbers -...

Today on the shiow - We look at the continuing overcrowding crisis in our hospitals with the INMO. It's one year since the introduction of minimum pricing on alcohol we're joined by DrinkAware to talk about how successful it's been. Labour Party Finance Spokesperson Ged Nash discusses the €5b Exechequer returns and Threshold on the terrible living conditions experienced by renters as highlighted b...

Today on the show - Minister Damien English on the overcrowding crisis in the health service and his continuing role in Cabinet. Former Detective Inspector Pat Marry describes a €1M drug seizure in Dundalk as a win for Gardai. We hear about problems being experienced by medical card holders trying to access dental services and the Omagh Self Help and Support Group continue their fight to have an i...

Today on the show: Aontu Leader Peadar Toibin joins us as hospital overcrowding reaches record highs nationwide, following another devastating sheep kill in Tipperary the IFA call for immediate action from Govt on dog controls and the ISPCC discuss the growing self-harm crisis among kids & the measures needed to tackle it Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show :Minister Thomas Byrne on his new role as Minister for Sport & Physical Education , Cllr Pio Smith joins us in studio to talk about the murder of Brian Reynolds and Fr Iggy O Donovan discusses the death of Pope Benedict and his role within the Church - these stories and more covered this morning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the last #mreade show of 2022 > Paddy Comyn (head of comminications AA ireland) on Climate Change >Primate of all Ireland Archbishop Eamon Martin > Reaction to The Late Private Sean Rooney Funeral as he is laid to rest this morning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coming up on #mreade show >Paul Hosford (Journalist Irish Examiner) on the appointment of jnr Ministers >I.F.A President Tim Cullinan on Climate plan >Anne Larkin (Dundalk Womens Aid) on services for Christmas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

on the #mreade show >Margaret Urwin (justice for the forgotten) on the Belturbet bombing >Sandra Mc Cullagh on the welcome recommendations for the constitutional change from the Oireachtas committee >and we will have our regular crime spot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coming up on the #mreade podcast >Sean Defore on the cabinet reshuffle / new Taoiseach >Fergus O Dowd FG TD . on the new Government / Ukranians refugees leaving dundalk >Padraig Mac Lochlainn Sinn Fein TD on new Governmen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - We pay tribute to Private Seán Rooney, Bishop Michael Router spoke to us about how much Seán loved his job and knew from an early age that this was the career path he wanted to follow. Captain Risteárd Byrne of the Defence Forces told us how the attack on Seán and his colleagues has impacted his Defence force family and how their main goal now is to support Seán's family and hi...

Today on the show - Minister for European Affairs joins us with the latest information surrounding the death of an Irish peacekeeper in a shooting in Lebanon. Cian O Callaghan expresses his concerns about the proposed changes to the planning system and Peter Fitzpatrick outlines why he supported Government in the recent vote of no confidence in the housing Minister - these stories and more covered...