The Michael Reade Show : Podcast Archive

Today on the show: Why did it take a whistleblower to expose the truth? The CEO of the Childrens Rights Alliance joined us to discuss the "extremely concerning" findings of the review in to CAMHS in South Kerry. We looked at the spiralling cost of living with the Consumers Association of Ireland. Darren O’Rourke discussed the eight major transport schemes which will be stalled due to funding issue...

Today on the show: Fergus O Dowd on his frustration at Govt over the lack of an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding 23 deaths in Dealgan House in April 2020. Malcolm Byrne discussed proposals he's bringing before the Seanad to help tackle illegal dumping. The Irish League of Credit Unions told us many people have little knowledge about the interest rates on their credit cards and Dundalk Ch...

Today on the show : Labour's Finance Spokesperson Ged Nash gave us details on a motion he's bringing before the Dáil on the cost of living crisis. Amnesty International Ireland say current laws here criminalising sex workers facilitate the abuse of those working in that sector. Ruairi O Murchu on the cost to local authorities for the clean up of by products of the diesel laundering trade in Louth...

Today on the show : Following a busy weekend as restrictions were lifted, local Ministers Damien English & Thomas Byrne joined us to talk about life after lockdown. We heard from the business sector about what the easing of restrictions will mean for employers and employees. The VFI discussed the full reopening of the hospitality sector and Anne Dempsey of Third Age talked to us about helping...

Today on the show : As Government are expected to announce the easing of most Covid restrictions later today we heard from Niamh Griffin about reopening and the timeline for easing restrictions. Local publicans Wayne Harding and Colette Nugent gave us their reaction to the news of reopening. Susan Gray of the PARC road safety group spoke to us about the latest stats on speeding convictions and Ann...

Today on the show : Robert Fahy of Midlands 103 brought us details of the court hearing in Tullamore where a man was charged with murder of Ashling Murphy. The National Council of the Blind outlined why they are seeking legislation to tackle the use of e-scooters on roads/ footpaths. Political Correspondent Adam Higgins spoke about the reaction to Govt plans to give healthcare workers a €1000 bonu...

Today on the show: As speculation mounts for an end date to Covid restrictions, Sinn Fein's David Cullinane discusses the easing of restrictions and reopening in stages. Students staging protests across the country spoke to Michael about their concerns over Leavig Cert 2022, Michael Brennan of the Sunday Business Post looked at the political term ahead as the Dáil returned after the Xmas break and...

On today's show : As the Murphy family and the community of Tullamore prepared to lay Ashling to rest, Ger Scully of the Tullamore Tribune told us how the town has rallied round to support and comfort Ashling's grieving family and friends. Seán Defoe spoke to us about the return of the Dáil after the Christmas break and the key issues that will be up for debate. Cllr Kevin Meenan called for the re...

Today on the show : Crime Editor of the Irish Sun, Stephen Breen brought us details of the latest developments in the Ashling Murphy investigation. ISME discussed the changes to the isolation periods and Government plans for an extra bank holiday. Oxfam Ireland spoke to us about the urgent need to tackle wealth inequality and we had coverage from the many memorial services held across the North Ea...

Today on the show - as people across the country continue to struggle to comprehend the tragic events in Tullamore over the last couple of days, we heard from local women who spoke to us about the fear women feel for their safety on a daily basis and how they take precautions is all areas of their lives to keep themselves safe . They told us how Ashling's murder has shook them to their core and ho...

Today on the show , Tullamore Tribune Editor Ger Scully brought us details of yesterday's brutal murder of a young woman while out jogging in the town. The Children's Rights Alliance welcomed the move by Government to start the recruitment process for an Online Safety Commissioner. Senator Robbie Gallagher told us about the theft of copper wire from phone and broadband connections locally. Karen C...

Today on the show, local Minister Damien English spoke to us about the changes to the Covid isolatio periods due to be considered at the Cabinet meeting. Timmy Dooley discussed our country's carbon budget and what steps we need to take to meet our targets. Frank Greaney brought us the latest details from the Lisa Smith case. The IHCA outlined why cancellation of scheduled procedures cannot be the...

On today's show, Aontu leader Peadar Toibin told us why he believes mandatory vaccination would be a very bad move for Government. The DUP's Jim Wells spoke about his party's first meeting with the new Brexit Minister. Ruairi O Murchu gave us his thoughts on how minimum unit alcohol pricing will impact on border trade and Larry Donnelly joined us fresh from a trip Stateside to discuss the US polit...

Today on the show - Ged Nash spoke with us about the possibility of mandatory vaccination and the abuse of the EWSS by big firms. Social Justice Ireland discussed the findings of their latest Housing and Poverty report. Erin McGreehan spoke about her new role as a member of Fianna Fail's committee on Northern Ireland and the GFA, the ISSU gave us their thoughts on the schools reopening and Sage Ad...

Today on the show - Sinn Fein's spokesperson on Transport, Darren O Rourke discussed the updated Covid certs and the measures by Govt to help reduce case numbers. Drogheda United Chairman, Conor Hoey told us about the club's decision to get involved with The Big Step campaign aimed at ending gambling sponsorship in the sport. IFA Sheep Chairman , Sean Dennehy spoke about the devastating impact of...

Today on the show we spoke with Irish Examiner Health Correspondent,Niamh Griffin about what we can expect to come out of the next NPHET meeting. Local TD Fergus O Dowd told us about the Garda Commissioner's plan to extend the Garda boundaries in Drogheda East Meath. Susan Gray of Parc Road Safety group discussed the low conviction rates across the country for using a mobile phone while driving an...

The government's decision to reopen schools, the cancelling of elective procedures, reducing the isolation rules, Drogheda's poor litter rating and when is a bargain really a bargain......just some of the topics covered today Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The current Covid surge and changes to isolation and testing rules, minimum alcohol pricing, Brexit related issues, the success of Dundalk's shop local vouchers and the latest Irish Business Against Litter survey were among the issues discussed today Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Ian Counihan, the Covid lead in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, spoke about the current Covid situation in the hospital and the fears around the spread of the Omicron variant while we had response to the Government's new business supports from Labour's Finance Spokesperson Ged Nash and Padraig Cribben of the VFI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The surge in Covid cases and the pressure it is putting on the health service, attendance in schools this week, shots fired at a house in Drogheda's St Finian's Park and keeping cancer patients safe from Covid - just some of the topics covered on today's show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we had local reaction to the new Government Covid restrictions from Mark McGowan of the Restaurants Association of Ireland , Collette Nugent of the Market Bar in Drogheda and Wayne Harding from the Village Inn in Slane. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we discussed with Junior Minister Damien English NEPHET's recommendations for further restrictions, Willie Quigley of Unite Trade Union outlined the current situation at local factory Premier Periclase where an interim examiner has been appointed and local journalist Paul Murphy gave details of a serving garda being charged with alleged corruption Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

NEPHET due to recommend more restrictions, warning about spiking, the plight of family carers and toll fees set to rise - just some of the topics covered on today's show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The abuse that retail workers are being subjected to, the implications of the rise in energy prices for the less well, Irish Water's consultation on the draft Regional Water Resources Plan, Sinn Fein's Homeless Bill and National Lottery operators seeking regulatory approval for a 'must be won draw', were among the topics covered today Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professor Anthony Staines spoke about the latest Covid developments as the gap to qualify for the booster is reduced to three months amid fears over the Omicron variant. Dundalk man Eddie McGuinness opened up about his throat cancer diagnosis and we spoke to Thomas McCann of the National Traveller Mental Health Network while Barry Kenny gave details of Iarnrod Eireann's new fleet of DART carriages...