The Michael Reade Show : Podcast Archive

Minister of State Damien English speaks with Michael about the confusion over conflicting information coming from NPHET and Government - he says the 2 groups may differ in opinion at times but will always have the best interests of the people in mind Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monaghan based GP Dr Illona Duffy discusses the latest figures and stats from NPHET and the possibility of further restrictions down the line if the guidelines are not followd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Justice Minister Helen McEntee spoke to us about moving to Level 3 restrictions and what that will mean for day-to-day life. She also spoke about how the restrictions will be policed in the coming weeks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fine Gael's Fergus O Dowd denies that the working relationship between Govt and NPHET is damaged beyond repair while Labour's Ged Nash says the Tanaiste's attack on NPHET was uncalled for. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our Political Correspondent Sean Defoe spoke to us in advance of the Cabinet meeting where Govt will decide on the NPHET recommendations to move up the levels of restrictions. Aontu leader Deputy Peadar Toibin outlined why he doesn't believe a move to Level 5 is necessarily the best course of action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ASTI President Ann Piggott tells Michael that the handling of LC2020 has been a shambles from start to finish and Government need to give the students the answers they deserve. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Labour's Spokesperson on Education Aodhán O Ríordáin and Fianna Fail's Seanad Spokesperson on Education Fiona O Loughlin discuss the details of the latest errors in LC2020 and the possible implications for students. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Larry Donnelly, Law lecturer and political commentator gave Davd Harvey his thoughts on last night's US Presidential debate and who came out on top on the night Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sector Organiser with SIPTU's Health Division Kevin Figgis spoke with Michael Reade about the pressures already on staff in health services nationwide and adds that the HSE Winter plan simply won't work unless measures are taken to ensure more staff are made available. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Local TD's Fergus O Dowd and Ruairi O Murchu spoke with Michael about the continuing rise in Covid case numbers in Louth and the real threat that the county will move to the next level of restrictions later this week Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah Lennon of Sage Advocacy along with Mary Bartley Meehan, wife of Ultan and mother of Adrian spoke to Michael about their disappointment with the HIQA report into UItan's death at Kilbrew Recuperation and Nursing Care. Mary called for an independent review into her hsband's death. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Navan based GP Dr Marie Scully spoke to Michael about the growing number of cases in Louth and why she feels that given the figures there may be no option but to move Louth to Level 3 of the Covid restrictions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aontu Leader Deputy Peadar Toibin criticises Government for announcing the appointment of 10 new Govt adviser roles and calls the timing of the appointment ill timed as it came on the day job losses were announced and cuts to the PUP came in force. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ASTI Assistant General Secretary Moira Leydon talks about the concerns their members have over safety measures at schools since they reopened. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Local TD's Fergus O Dowd and Peter Fitzpatrick voice their concerns about the rising Covid figures in Louth and the possible implications this climb in numbers could have for the county. Both appealed to people to take action this week and do what they can to help keep the virus at bay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Justice Minister Helen McEntee spoke to Michael about the confusion over the Covid app protocols following a teacher testing positive in St Oliver's CC in Drogheda and about the public anger at some aspects of Govt's roadmap for Covid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Labour TD Deputy Ged Nash says Government's roadmap for living with Covid was supposed to clarify things for the public but has only succeeded in making things more confusing , Fianna Fail Senator Erin McGreehan refutes that saying that the roadmap is based on the latest advice from NPHET Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tadhg Daly, CEO of Nursing Homes Ireland gives his thoughts on the new roadmap for Government and what it will mean for those living and working in the nursing home sector. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Drogheda Cllrs Pio Smith and Joanna Byrne speak out against the threat being made against local Gardai and their families - they say the Gardai are making headway in tackling gang crime in Drogheda. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jim Mulligan, GRA President condemns the threatening graffiti that has been sprayed on walls in a local housing estate in Drogheda which names and threatens violence against local Gardai and their families. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Sinn Fein President also said there would be no resignations in party over attendance at Bobby Storey's funeral Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The two politicians gave their reaction to the UK's move to introduce legislation to override parts of the Brexit withdrawal agreement sparking accusations that British Prime Minister is jeopardising the peace provess Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Deputy General Secretary said that there is confusion over what happens when there's a confirmed case of Covid-19 in a school Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The leader of Aontu says that he took longer than he probably should to get a lump on the top of his head checked, which subsequently turned out to be a melanoma, because of lockdown Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Niall Farrelly, Chair of the Meath VFI said that publicans want a date when so called wet pubs can open again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.