The Michael Reade Show : Podcast Archive

The county how has the second highest rate of Covid in the country and Dr Keith Ian Quintyne, a specialist in public health medicine, explained what is causing the surge in cases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Louth Sinn Fein TD Ruairi O'Murchu gave his reaction to the latest development in the thirty year old murder case Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fr McGee, spokesman for the Diocese of Down and Connor, said the proposed measures are being interpreted as not seeking to draw a line but ultimately to protect a section of people Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fianna Fail's James Lawless and Independent TD Michael Healy Rae gave their reaction to the proposed legislation which will allow only vaccinated people or those who have recovered from Covid inside with their children under the age of 18. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The plan is being established on foot of the Geiran Report in response to the Drogheda drugs war to address the challenges facing the community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Meath West TD said that nobody wants to be the position of only permitting those who are vaccinated or have had covid to dine or drink indoors but the main decision is do we open or not and he believes we should. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Fianna Fail Senator is confident that Fianna Fail will deliver it Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cllr Smith said while it is positive in some regards he has some reservations particularly in relation to the involvement of the LMETB while Cllr Byrne said that the lack of communication had probably overshadowed the positivity of the announcement . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cllr Harding rejected the suggestion that teachers arn't connected to students who fall through the cracks and as a publican also discussed the situation in relation to plans to reopen indoor hospitality Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deputies Fergus O'Dowd and Ruairi O'Murchu also discussed the Sinn Fein bill on the proceeds of Crime which would see money seized by CAB put back into disadvantaged communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick accuses Minister Eamon Ryan of 'sitting on his backside' while Ciaran McEntee of the Irish Postmasters Union warned that if a post office closes in an area, the businesses close around it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chief Executive of the CRA , Tanya Ward tells us the importance of giving children a voice in the reform of the education system - their perspective is vital in helping overhaul the system Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Independent Cllr Alan Lawes told Michael about the plight of a family who have recently moved to Ireland and are having major issues accessing accommodation despite working since their arrival. Alan has made a request for accommodation to Meath CoCo on their behalf but as yet no action has been taken, meaning the family of 4 have been sleeping in their car. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

Deputies Fergus O'Dowd and Ruairi O' Murchu said that families of loved ones who lost their lives need answers as to what happened. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah Robinson, Committee member with Care Champions detailed the horrible suffering of NH residents and their families throughout the pandemic and the group's call on Government for a full public inquiry into how Covid was handled in the nursing home sector. Roisin Duffy, whose father Tom Mulholland passed away in Dealgan spoke about their experience and backed the call for a public inquiry. Host...

James Doorley, Deputy Director of the National Youth Council of Ireland, spoke with Michael about the impact of the decision to pause indoor activity and what it means for the 1000's of young people working in the hospitality sector. He says Govt need to come up with a clear plan on how they envisage moving forward with reopening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Minister for European Affairs Thomas Byrne spoke to Michael about the thinking behind Govt's decision to heed NPHET advice to delay the reopening and how they are considering proposals to allow fully vaccinated people to dine indoors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Local Fianna Fail Senator, Erin McGreehan welcomes the announcement from the Shared Island Unit that €3m has been allocated for the Narrow Water Bridge Project - the funding will see the project brought to tender based on the current design of the bridge and the existing planning permission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chair of DCSG Anna McKenna tells us that in order for Drogheda to get city status the issue of Garda resources for this area needs to be examined and restructured in a way that works better for the people living in Drogheda and the surrounding areas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Louth Deputy Ruairi O'Murchu, one of those who left the chamber, defended his party's position Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Chairman of the Clogherhead Fishermen's Association said that fishermen want a bigger quota of fish stock in Irish waters in order to be able to make enough money to sustain their livelihoods Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dee McCarthy of St Nicolas GFC in Drogheda told how tthe ambulance had to come all the way from Tallaght even though Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital is approximately just five minutes drive away. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cllrs Pio Smith, James Byrne, Joanna Byrne and Maeve Yore also locked horns over politicial pacts at local level Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The CEO was responding to the overnight revelation that it was illegal for businesses to serve alcohol in many outdoor seating areas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The South Down DUP MLA said he was 'absolutely shellshocked' and that yesterday was the most dramatic day he ever experienced in his long political career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.