The Michael Reade Show : Podcast Archive

LMFM presenter Michael Reade has announced that he is terminally ill. In a message broadcast on the station this morning Michael revealed that he has been diagnosed with cancer. Michael has presented his show on LMFM for the past 21 years, winning numerous awards for his journalism - here is what he had to say to listeners this morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Have Dundalk FC received a lifeline for the future of the club? The Children's Alliance call for a children friendly Budget and DePaul call for immediate action to tackle the mental health crisis affecting it’s users Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Minister for Sport Thomas Byrne discussed the FF Think-in & the current crisis at Dundalk FC, Meath Women's Refuge and Support Services launched their annual report which shows a 41% increase in the amount of women & children using their services and our Sports Editor Colm Corrigan discussed what's next for Dundalk FC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

Today on the show - Minister Helen McEntee joined us following the FG Think-in to discuss the upcoming Budget, the increase to the garda allowance & the call for a public inquiry into Michael Shine and Claire Kerrane, Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Children outlined how Sinn Fein will deliver childcare to all parents for €10 a day Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - We discussed Govt's allocation of an additional 100m to housing with Fr Peter McVerry, the GRA describe the increase to the training allowance as "a paltry crumb" and DORAS spoke with us about Govt proposals to make asylum seekers pay towards the State services they receive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Minister Neale Richmond joined us in advance of the Fine Gael Think- in to look at the key issues up for discussion. Dundalk Mother Mandy Kelly spoke to Ken about her continuing battle to have her sons returned to her and ASTI gave us their thoughts on Ireland coming bottom of the table when it comes to spending on education. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

Today on the show - Deputy Political Editor with the Irish Examiner, Paul Hosford on what can be expected from the 1st Cabinet meeting of the new Dáil term, Vice Chair of the PAC Catherine Murphy calls for a full break down of the Dail bike shed costs and Peadar Toibin outlines why he believes Australia is better at recruiting Gardai here than Govt are Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

Today on the show - 10 families ask the new NI legacy body to investigate the circumstances of their loved ones death, we heard from Peter McVerry, Senator Malcolm Byrne outlined details of his proposal to gift everyone a €200 culture card on their 18th birthday and Colm O Gorman gave us his thoughts on how Government should proceed with the Scoping Inquiry into clerical abuse. Hosted on Acast. Se...

On todays show . James Rodgers from The Dundalk Argus talked to us about the troubles in Dundalk Football Club , Tara Mc Manus The asst General Sec. with the GRA on the rollout of body cams for members. Gavin Reilly Correspondent with Virgin Media on the labour Think tank , and much more .. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Niamh Smyth discusses FF's bid to protect customers from rip-off ticket prices, the VFI say there's "no profit in pubs" as they call for urgent measures from Govt for the sector and the Irish Heart Foundation call for a ban on smoking in beer gardens / outdoor events Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Fianna Fail Senator Shane Cassells joined us in studio to talk about his decision to step away from political life. As Labour describe Government as "toothless" when it comes to tackling the rising cost of living Ged Nash was with us to talk about Labour's bid to tackle the issue. Focus Ireland outlined details of the 12.5% increase in the demand on their services Hosted on Aca...

Today on the show - New research from Cyber Safe Kids shows that 25% of 8-12 year olds have been bothered by harmful content or unsolicited contact online, will there be a review carried out into the most expensive bike shed in the country - we ask Seán Defoe and Women's Aid give their thoughts on the changes to the laws involving staking cases. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

Today on the show - Following yet another ticket fiasco this weekend we heard from Senator Shane Cassells on the calls for Govt to tackle dynamic pricing once and for all, Ruairi O Murchu outlined details of SF's plan to pledge €39 billion for housing over the next 5 yrs and the Road Safety Authority called on parents to educate their children on road safety as schools and colleges return this wee...

On the Show this morning , Peter Fitspatrick on stepping down as an ind TD . Claudia Hegarty From Meath Womens Refuge on Domestic Abuse. Ann Horan from the I.N.T.O on teacher shortages throughout the country . and much more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On The show today we spoke to Brian Browning (Publican in Drogheda) on the closure of Pubs in Ireland . Cnlr Joanna Byrne was in Studio in relation to receiving the Sf Nomination. Gary Little from Little Estate Agents on Louth & Meath been in the Top 10 with the fewest homes available Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Today on the show - Ged Nash backed the calls for a public inquiry into Michael Shine and describes the Taoiseach's comments on the matter as "encouraging" Turn2Me CEO Fiona O'Malley spoke with Ken about the 8 toxic traits in the workplace that damage mental health and political reporter Tadhg McNally spoke with us about Simon Harris flexing his "political muscles" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

Today on the show - Gerard and Cianan, both victims of Michael Shine spoke to Alan about their own experience and outlined why they are calling for a public inquiry in one of Ireland's prolific paedophiles , AWARE told us why they are in need of over 100 new volunteers to work with their services and former INMO general secretary, Liam Doran described recent comments from the Health Minister Steph...

Today on the show - Security analyst Declan Power discussed the decision to increase Ireland's terror threat, we had reaction to the job losses at Wasdell with Ruairi O Murchu & Paddy Malone and Concern Worldwide urged an end to attacks on humanitarians & civilians as we mark World Humanitarian Day Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Sinn Fein Spokesperson Mark Ward outlined why they are proposing a complete revamp of mental health services here, the IMO discussed the growing shortages of doctors & GP's and how that's impacting on the public and Prof Sam McConkey spoke with us about the latest information on the growing cases of mpox worldwide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Chair of the Finance Committee John McGuinness outlined why he believes Govt need to introduce a €5000 tax credit for young people to incentivise them to stay in Ireland. ASTI accused the Minister of being at 6's and 7's on the issue of teacher recruitment and ISME questioned the basis for an 8% increase in the minimum wage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...