The Michael Reade Show : Podcast Archive

Minister of State Damien English and Richard Boyd Barrett of People Before Profit went head to head over the Budget while we revealed that the review into OLHN has now been concluded and raised with local Sinn Fein TD Darren O'Rourke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Budget dominated today's show with lots of debate and discussion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was all about the Budget today and what we might expect with contributions from a number of guests Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pressure on the hospitals this winter, the homeless crisis, the cost of living protest in Dublin last Saturday, Budget expectations and is a United Ireland on the cards - just some of the topics covered today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a pre Budget Special today Ministers Damien English and Thomas Byrne heard from listeners about what they would like to see in Budget 2023 next week Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Cost of Living Coalition protest, call for the Russian ambassador to be expelled from Ireland , seminar in Louth aims to increase the diversity of women in local government, and Minister Stephen Donnelly accused of being ageist over Dealgan Nursing Home review........just some of the topics covered today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We had reaction to the government's pension reform plans, GP shortages in Meath, school bus fiasco and the breakdown of respect for the gardai in light of that shocking ramming of the garda car in Dublin - just some of the topics discussed today Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Warning of mental health emergency amid cost of living crisis, Senator Shane Cassells on future on Navan Hospital, energy supports urged for pubs, the LPT tax rate in Louth and people outside of Dublin less likely to have a pension ......some of the topics covered today Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Minister for European Affairs Thomas Byrne and Sinn Fein's Climate Action spokesperson Darren O'Rourke debated the energy crisis as ESB profits soar and the Irish Times reported of standing charge hikes of up to 300 for electricity regardless of your energy usage, LMFM's Marc O'Driscoll had a special report from Friday's Save Navan Hospital protest while FF Councillor Tommy Reilly gave personal ex...

Our news reporter Marc O'Driscoll gave details of the baby in critical condition in hospital, which is under garda investigation, a local charity told how elderly people in the Dundalk area are afraid to turn the lights on because they are worried about their electricity bills and Deputy Peadar Toibin spoke to us ahead of the Save Navan Hospital Protest today....just some of the topics covered tod...

The 1st day of the Dail return, EU energy plan, palliative care, the proposed minimum wage, reports of proposed increase to the special 9% tax rate for the hospitality sector and how to save on energy costs - some of the topics covered today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a show special on the energy crisis we spoke to businesses across Louth and Meath about the challenges they face to stay afloat amid the astronomical rise in the cost of energy and the increase in food products. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Denise Lynch, owner of Wool Works shop in Drogheda ,revealed how her electricity bill for the past two months has jumped a by whopping €2,360 , and Junior Minister Thomas Byrne discussed the main talking points of the FF think in and also the documents relating to Navan Hospital released to this programme under FOI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Contents of three additional documents released to LMFM, following our appeal to original FOI ruling, relating to the future of Our Lady's Hospital in Navan was discussed with Deputy Peadar Toibin and separately with Junior Minister Damien English, local councillor Kevin Callan spoke of pollution concerns as a result of a dredger partially sinking at Drogheda Port Company on the river Boyne in Dro...

Liz Truss' appointment and the implications for the NI protocol, the death of Queen Elizabeth, mortgage interest rates hike, unions urge rise in the minimum wage were among the topics covered today Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The green light for the construction of Phase 1 of the Northern Port Access Route was the subject of a heated discussion between Fergus O'Dowd and Imelda Munster. Other topics discussed included childcare pay, energy prices and the implications for the retail sector, and how senior citizens can keep warm this winter with spiralling energy prices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

Frustrated parents appealed to the powers that be to provide places for their children on the school bus route from Annagassan to Dundalk while we heard from local Councillor Paula Butterly and Labour TD Ged on the issue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Justice Minister Helen McEntee discussed concerns around the review into future of Navan Hospital's ED, European Affairs Minister Thomas Byrne gave his take on Liz Truss election and Helen Tuffy, a mum of two from Bective hit out at her two sons not getting places on the school bus scheme....just some of the topics discussed today.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The horrific murders in Tallaght dominated the show today. Stephen Breen, Crime Editor of the Irish Sun outlined details of what happened while local Councillor Charlie O'Connor described the shock in the community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Worried about the whopping rise in electricity and gas announced by Electric Ireland yesterday? Finance Journalist Charlie Weston offered advice today on how to try and make savings. Calls on the government to introduce a Wealth and Windfall Tax, why nursing homes are closing and controversy surrounding the review into the closure of the emergency department at Navan Hospital were among some of th...

Heated exchanges between Michael and Junior Minister Damien English over Navan Hospital, Sinn Fein Meath West TD Johnny Guirke quizzed over his failure to register rental property, Julie McNeela of Aras Mhuire Nursing facility in Drogheda spoke of the disappointment of staff not receiving the promised Covid bonus payment and SVP receives 30 calls per hour during the month of August from parents wo...

Navan Hospital, risk of homelessness, revenue cigarette seizure, the student accommodation crisis and unpaid rents to Louth Co Counil were among the topics covered today Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Michael Reade Show: We're talking about the bus chaos and staff shortages which are hampering the start of the new school year. Labour's Housing Spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan joins us to look at Govt's performance on housing. ABII call for more funding for rehabilitation services for those with acquired brain injuries in their pre-budget submission and local MEP Colm Markey calls for...

Today on the show : With the latest Garda crime figures showing that the number of children charged with sex crimes is increasing the Dublin Rape Crisis centre call for a revamp of the sex education strategy. As bus and staff shortages create chaos as the schools reopen we speak with Senator Gerard Craughwell, MyHome.ie tell us how the rise in the cost of living is influencing the property market...

Today on the show: Independent TD Peter Fitzpatrick joins us to discuss his Budget 2023 wish list. St Patrick's Mental Health Services discuss their new survey which highlights the stigma attached to mental health issues and Prof Donal O Shea, HSE Lead on obesity talks about how the rise of e-scooters is impacting on our physical activity - these stories and more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...