The Michael Reade Show : Podcast Archive

Sinn Fein's Cost of Living Survey, the violence in Belfast last night, the government's climate action plan and rent increases to be capped at 2% - just some of the topics covered today Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Ian Counihan the Covid lead at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital discussed how the hospital is coping with the increasing number of Covd patients as a result of the rising cases. Aontu Leader Peadar Toibin criticised children being excluded from sporting and other school events because they have not being vaccinated and we covered the recommendations in the Online Safety Bill with Deputy Niamh Smyth...

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald discussed the main talking points of Sinn Fein's Ard Fheis including the party's u-turn over non jury courts while other topics covered today included proposed legislation to make it illegal to protest outside the home of a politician, parking to be banned permanently on Bettystown beach, alleged arson attack in Dundalk and Covid vaccine boosters to be given to h...

LMFM journalist Marc O'Driscoll reported from the Save Navan Hospital rally while other topics discussed included the controversial decision to grant permission for the Ardee Bypass, pensioners and property tax, and the need for the return of contact tracing in schools Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Minister Thomas Byrne and Aontu Deputy Peadar Toibin debated the future of Navan Hospital ahead of the planned rally tomorrow to try and safeguard the hospital's future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The rise in covid cases, changes to the employment permits system in Ireland, homelessness in Navan , climate change and drink/drug spiking were among the topics discussed on today's show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show: CEO of the VFI Padraig Cribben told us many pubs will need more time to install the digital ticketing systems needed under the new Government rules on reopening , Dr Tom Mulholland of MacGill Summer School discussed the main topics up for debate at this year's event. Sinn Fein's Louise O Reilly debated whether people should be allowed in the workplace if unvaccinated and Concern...

Today on the show : Aontu Leader and TD Peadar Toibin told us about the key issues raised at his party's Ard Fheis over the weekend. Social Justice Ireland say Covid 19 is inflaming health inequalities between EU member states. The IFA believe the carbon budget will ruin rural Ireland and Larry Donnelly joined us to discuss his new book "The Bostonian" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

Reaction to the safety regulations announced by the government to coincide with the reopening of late night entertainment venues, the situation at Bryanstown Wood, the Autism Bill before the Dail and Covid passes may be compulsory for nursing homes.......just some of the topics covered on the show today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Confusing messaging from government regarding re-opening, HSE funding and the Centenary of Northern Ireland were among the topics covered today Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The reopening of the country, concern over the future of Our Lady's Hospital in Navan and the rising number of Covid cases in Louth and Meath were just some of the topics covered on today's show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The funding and implementation of the recommendations in the Geiran Report, the future of Navan Hospital Emergency Department, delay to completion of phase 2 at Bryanstown Wood outside Drogheda, the plight of publicans and the possible delay to ending of restrictions were among the items covered on today's show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should the planned lifting of restrictions on October 22 be halted because of the current surge in covid cases - just one of the items discussed on the show today while we also covered the increasing number of young people suffering from an eating disorder, and the debate around whether young people aged under 17 should also be given free contraception Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

Today on the show - Deputy Peadar Toibin spoke with us about the growing Covid case numbers and ongoing Save Navan Hospital Campaign. REA O'Brien Collins discussed the increasing house prices in border counties. Marian Harkin joined us on the Budget, farming and the Carbon tax. Michael Taft of SIPTU discussed the impact of the Budget recommendations on low paid workers Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

Today on the show - We heard the latest on the NI protocol talks with Karen Coleman of EuroParl Radio, Dr Marie Scully on the rising Covid case numbers and whether the October 22nd opening can go ahead. Fr Peter McVerry discusses whether Budget 2022 will help in tackling the housing crisis and the Restaurants Association of Ireland call for clarity from Government on reopening . Hosted on Acast. S...

Ministers Damien English and Thomas Byrne and Labour's Ged Nash discussed Budget 2022 while Sinn Fein MLA Declan Kearney reacted to David Frost's speech on Brexit and the NI Protocol. A Dundalk mother also raised concerns about the way Covid 19 positive cases are being handled by schools in terms of informing parents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Concern that the problems of mould and dampness in Boice Court in Drogheda would not be repeated in phase 2 of the estate was highlighted while Budget 2022 and what to expect was discussed by a number of guests, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The North South Interconnector, the financial situation at the Family Addiction Support Network, the need for free wifi in Mosney Accomodation centre, the 15% Corporation Tax Rate and unsafe working conditions for nurses and how the closure of Navan Hospital ED would impact on Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown ......just some of the topics covered on today's Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

Today on the show - Local TD's Peter Fitzpatrick and Ruairi O Murchu discussed details of the Youth Justice Strategy, Sinn Fein's Johnny Guirke spoke on the efforts being made to save services at Our Lady's Hospital, Navan. Cllrs Emma Coffey, Gerry O Connor and Michael Gallagher gave their reaction to Govt's decision to send a representative to the commemoration event in Armagh later this month an...

Labour;'s alternative budget , rising energy prices, the North Soutth Interconnector, Navan Hospital and the new Slainte care board were just some of the issues covered on today's show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's show covered a range of issues including social media being under scrutiny amid safety concerns, the IFA's Saving Farm Campaign, the plight of the childcare sector and the launch of Ireland's first suicide bereavement service Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Deputy Darren O Rourke and Senator Shane Cassells give us their thoughts on the details of the National Development Plan, Meath's Chief Fire officer offers fire safety advice to homeowners for Fire Safety Week. The Irish Hospice Foundation outline why they believe a national conversation is needed on death and dying, while local MEP Colm Markey joins us to discuss the Northern...

Today on the show - we heard from Third Age Ireland, the INOU and Family Carers Ireland about their wish-list for Budget 2022, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner Paul Hosford talked to us about what's expected from the National Development Plan announcements today. Threshold spoke to us about the recent RTB report and increasing rent prices , while Jim Clarken of Oxfam Ireland gave us...

Today on the show - Seán Defoe spoke with us about the Tánaiste's comments in the Dáil about possible power cuts this winter. Founder of Breast Friends, Cllr Teresa Costello told us why she wants to see the age for Breast Check lowered to 40. Local TD's Peadar Toibin and Darren O Rourke spoke with us on plans for Navan hospital and Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Health David Cullinane discussed details...

Today on the show - Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue spoke with us in advance of his visit to Louth today to engage with farmers on CAP. Local TD's Fergus O Dowd and Imelda Munster debated the energy consumption of data centres. Michael Taft of SIPTU discussed the proposed changes to the Living Wage and Ruairí Ó Murchú spoke with us on affordable housing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...