The Michael Reade Show : Podcast Archive

Minister Helen McEntee tells us of her frustration over the controversy surrounding the proposed changes at Navan hospital, the ESRI discuss the fact that one in four households are already in energy poverty as we face into more price hikes. Meath Cllrs Nick Killian and Emer Toibin say local Cllrs are seeking a meeting with Stephen Donnelly to discuss the proposed restructuring of Navan hospital w...

As the debate on the future of Navan hospital continues, Chair of the Save Navan Hospital Camapaign, Peadar Toibin describes the HSE's plans as disgraceful and disappointing, saying the people of Navan will fight them all the way. Local GP Marie Scully gives us the GP's perspective on how the hospital restructuring will affect them. Sinn Fein's Declan Kearney discusses the implications of the prop...

We've reaction to the HSE's plans for the future of Our Lady's Hospital in Navan, Clinical Director @ Our Lady's outlined details of their proposals and what it will mean for services at the hospital. Local TD's Damien English and Darren O Rourke gave their thoughts on the proposals and the reaction from people locally. Minister Thomas Byrne spoke to us on the UK's plans to change the NI protocol...

A day of protest over the rising cost of living is planned for June 18th, we hear from one of the organisers about what action they want to see from Government. Louth Fire Services warn of the dangers associated with USB chargers and power banks. Sean Defoe discusses the legislation being published by the UK government today on the Northern Ireland protocol and the IFA express their concerns about...

As interest rates soar to their highest in 38 years we discuss the impact of these increases with David Hall of the Irish Mortgage Holders Association and Minister of State Damien English. St Vincent de Paul express concern that the pending interest hikes will push many struggling families over the financial brink and the IFA appeal to farmers and motorists to share the road responsibily as silage...

The huge surge in cocaine use in Ireland, FG MEPs back EU's plans to ban fossil fuel cars by 2035, response in the European Parliament to the Taoiseach's address yesterday, concern over mental health of gardai and Ireland's neutrality -some of the topics covered today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hospital waiting lists, UK Bill to over ride the NI protocol , shortage of palliative care nurses in Louth and Meath, prices at the petrol pump and funding of the Orange Order and Flute Band, associated with that vile McAlreavey song, questioned - some of the topics covered today Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mary Lou McDonald on the NI Protocol talks in Brussels, Friends of the Earth on significant barriers to retrofitting at household and Barnardos' survey on families choosing between food, heating or medicine were among the topics covered, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DAA chaos at Dublin airport, grants paid to Paypal, Ireland joining NATO and the cost of living going up are some of the topics covered on todays show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ban on Russian oil and implications for prices here, the EPA report on Climate Plans and implications for the agriculture sector, neighbours from hell, the Dublin airport debacle , inflation and calls for a new Safeguarding Authority, were among the topics covered, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Lisa Smith court case, Dublin Airport chaos, the fate of over spuds amid concern over seed shortages, is the coroner system failing people, SF'S Cost of Living proposals, travellers protest at the Dail over lack of mental health services and supports were among the topics covered today Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The soaring cost of hotel accommodation, the chaos at Dublin airport, the latest political opinion poll in the Business Post and the state of play at Stormont were just some of the topics covered today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The cost of living, the cost of the Taoiseach and Tánaiste travelling to Davos, half of farmers planning to cut stock numbers, the risk of radon, vacant property tax, reducing insurance and the latest in the Graham Dwyer appeal were among the topics covered today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Local councillors Sharon Tolan and Stephen McKee gave their reaction to the planning application to build 269 two bed homes at Laytown to house Ukrainian refugees and TDs Ged Nash and Peter Fitzpatrick discussed the job losses at PayPal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The loss of jobs at PayPal in Dundalk was top of the news agenda this morning as Michael discussed with local TD's Fergus O'Dowd and Ruairi O'Murchu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Industrial action by the MLSA, the GRA National Conference, and pay claims were among the topics discussed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Cost of Living, tougher sanctions for owners of uncontrolled dogs who attack livestock, and calls for establishment of an Oireachtas Committee to prepare for a border poll were among the topics covered today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Justice Minister Helen McEntee spoke about the future of Navan Hospital's A and E, the IFA's Pigs Committee Chairman Roy Gallie spoke to us from their protest at Hilton Foods in Drogheda as part of their campaign for better prices and Labour's Finance Spokesperson discussed making pay claims in line with inflation - just some of the topics covered today Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

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Rent inflation and the crisis in the housing market, the €400 payment for hosting Ukrainian refugees, the NI Protocol and Our Maternity Hospital campaign protest outside the Dail tomorrow were among the topics covered today Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The controversial Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation)Bill, the extension of the 9% VAT rate for hospitality and illegal money lenders in Dundalk were among the topics covered today Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oireachtas Health Committee members David Cullinane and John Lahart discussed the controversy surrounding the location of the new National Maternity Hospital while the community warden in Meath expressed his horror at large household items being dumped in the River Boyne at Beauparc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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