The Michael Reade Show : Podcast Archive

Executive Director of Threshold John Mark McCafferty discusses Government's consideration of expanding the rent & evictions freeze and what that will mean for the housing sector. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TD's Paul Murphy and Ged Nash tell us why they believe Minister Cowen still has questions to answer over his driving offences and his behaviour since the story broke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'He was caught drinking driving, he was on a learner permit', why are questions not being asked Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mervyn Taylor of Sage Advocacy described what happened to the 79 year old patient as one of the worst cases we've seen in years Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Des Morgan and Laura Carmpion stress that while pubs and hairdressers are able to reopen there is no such news for facilities providing a vital service to the vulnerable which is the experience nationally according to Enda Egan of Inclusion Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Meath East TD was speaking following his appointment as Minister for European Affairs and said that those who haven't been allocated a ministerial roll should put their disappointment aside for the good of the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Meath East TD told the show she was under no illusion it would be a challenge but one she was looking forward to Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Consumer of Ireland Policy Advisor said that once again the consumer is being expected to pick up the tab Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Louth Councillor from Cooley was one of the Taoiseach's 11 nominees , with many surprised that former TD Declan Breathnach wasn't selected. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

''I won't deny I am not disappointed. That's the way the cookie crumbles in politics' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Auxiliary Bishop of Armagh spoke to us after it was announced by An Taoiseach that places of worship are exempt from the 50 people indoor restriction and explained how the resumption of Masses would take place safely Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ann Larkin of Dundalk Women's Aid discusses the horrific trauma of domestic abuse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael puts the hard question to the Meath West based Junior Minister Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As members around the country vote on the Programme for Government the Fianna Fail leader warns of a political crisis if it is not given the green light Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fintan Hourihan of the Irish Dentist Association highlights the challenges facing dentists amid controversy over some practices turning away medical card patients because of PPE costs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deputy Fergus O'Dowd discusses this latest development whereby medical card patients are being asked to pay privately for their treatment or else move to another dentist. The Fine Gael TD also discusses his concern over the recent incident of a yellow plume from Premier Periclase Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The President of the Restaurant Association of Ireland admits 'it's all a little bit vague at the minute'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Niall Mulligan of Samaritans Ireland highlights the need to support men who are struggling, as part of Men's Health Awareness week Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Fianna Fail Councillor, Fine Gael's Colm Markey and the Green Party's Marianne Butler outline their position in relation to the proposed Programme for Government and the coalition partnership Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tadhg Daly of Nursing Homes Ireland discusses the change in restrictions at Nursing Homes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sinn Fein Leader Mary Lou McDonald outlined why she believes Government need to go back to the drawing board when it comes to funding of the childcare sector post Covid and return with better ways of supporting this vital service Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fianna Fail's Thomas Byrne joined us on the show this morning to look at the progress being made on the Govt talks - he told us while many of the key issues have been settled they are still thrashing out the finer details Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Local Fine Gael Cllrs in Meath, Sharon Tolan and Paddy Meade debate the arguments for and against allowing cars to park on local beaches Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Tricia Keilthy of St Vincent de Paul welcomes the move by the Central Bank to make it mandatory for all moneylending advertisements to carry prominent warnings and details of alternatives for those facing financial difficulty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is there finally an end in sight? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.