The Michael Reade Show : Podcast Archive

Today on the show - The CCPC spoke to us about the main queries and complaints that consumers reported to them this year. Sinn Fein's Chris Andrews told us why they believe their proposals for a subsidised activities card will help parents with the rising cost of living and the Irish Penal Reform Trust spoke about the recurring issues within the prison after 10 prisoners were hospitalised with sus...

Today on the show - Independent TD Denis Naughton discussed the economic impact of long Covid, Turn2Me raised concerns about the growing "Trad Wife" trend on social media and Blake Boland on the claim by a former Minister that rural drivers should get bigger grants to switch to EV's Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - As Irish peacekeepers came under attack yesterday we spoke with Gerard Craughwell about the escalating troubles in Israel & Ukraine, IFA spoke to us about Govt's plan for a generational renewal of the farming sector and the TUI slammed Govt's "shameful" inaction on teacher recruitment and retention. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Today on the show - Social media execs to be held responsible for harmful content , Justice Minister Helen McEntee brought us the details, the Simon Communities of Ireland told us of their concerns about the lack of houses available under HAP and as the RTE licence fee figures continue to fall we spoke with Deputy Niamh Smyth about the future of the State broadcaster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

Today on the show - Thomas Byrne joined us to talk about Ireland's Olympic success & the threats being made towards public representatives. Ruairi O Murchu spoke on the need for stricter regulation of social media companies and Mandy Kelly spoke with us from Egypt on her fight for her sons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - SF's energy spokesperson Darren O Rourke outlined why he believes that Government are failing the public by not tackling rising energy costs, as Kamala Harris prepares to announce her VP pick today we were joined by Larry Donnelly to discuss what kind of impact she's making on the election trail and Fergus O Dowd described Louth County Council's failure to apply for community p...

Today on the show - We talk with the RSA about their survey on dangerous driving, RTE executives pay matches star presenters salaries, Fionnán Sheehan brought us the details and Donal Cremin, the incoming President of ASTI told us why he believes the reformed Senior Cycle has to be fit for purpose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - The coalition is under mounting pressure to increase the state pension before the next election - we spoke with the Irish Senior Citizens parliament on the issue. Road safety is a focus for Amber Thursday and the Alliance for Insurance Reform outlined why they are disappointed that there is still no sign of the promised premium reductions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Today on the show - Shane Cassells tells us why it's time to tackle Big Tech's toxic algorithms, Barnardos on the high numbers of parents worrying about back to school costs and the FCI call for clarity on hedgerow management Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - the Driving Instructors Association called for a massive overhaul of the driving test to help tackle road safety, Jigsaw told us about the surge in demand on their services , we heard that the Govt levy on drinks industry here is among highest in Europe and Frances Black spoke with us about the ongoing conflict in Gaza Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

Today on the show - Darren O Rourke discussed the need for tighter regulation of the taxi industry, SPARK told us child homelessness has doubled since the publication of the "Housing for all" strategy and we discussed details of the Charities Regulator annual report Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre gave us their reaction to the sentencing of Raymond Shorten, Louth IFA members expressed their concerns over the proposed Carlingford-Dundalk greenway project and Denis Naughten spoke with us about the Social Protection Cmte's call for core social welfare rates to increase in Budget 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - We had reaction to Netanyahu's Washington address with the Irish Anti War Movement , Imelda Munster joined us to discuss the future funding of RTE and Alcohol Action Ireland highlighted the urgent need to close the gap between alcohol treatment needs & provision Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - As Cabinet prepare to sign off on future funding of RTE, Malcolm Byrne joined us to discuss details of the plan, Sage Advocacy highlighted the need for a rethink in the NGO sector for older people and Fr Iggy O Donovan spoke with Michael about the Eamonn Casey scandal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Sean Defoe joined us for a political review of the Dail term as Cabinet prepare for their final meeting of this term, Senator Lorraine Clifford Lee outlined why she's supporting calls to ban sunbeds and Peader Toibin calls for an open and transparent Covid inquiry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - We'd reaction to Joe Biden's decision to step aside as Presidential candidate with political analyst Larry Donnelly & Paul Allen of the Irish for Biden campaign. Mark O Meara, GRA President spoke to Alan about moral among members following on from the recent protests in Coolock and Youth Work Ireland outlined the importance of investing in youth services in Budget 2025 Host...

Today on the show - MEP Ciaran Mulloly on the re-election of Ursula von der Leyen, Pearse Doherty discusses details of research by Sinn Fein on the impact of rising motor insurance costs and Malcolm Byrne on plans for the future funding of RTE due to be unveiled next week Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Minister Helen McEntee discussed the Coolock protests & the progress being made on the Family Justice Strategy, Ivana Bacik outlined why she believes Govt has wasted 8 yrs of prosperity when it comes to housing and Stephanie Rohan brought us details of the Harris/ Starmer meeting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Retired Chief Supt Christy Mangan discusses policing the Far Right & the recent protests, Tom McEnaney of Effective Aid Ukraine says Ukrainian refugees here are repeatedly forced to uproot & start over and Michael speaks with Uisce Eireann about the issues with the water supply in Dundalk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Larry gave us his thoughts on Trump's 1st public appearance since the assassination attempt, Senator Erin McGreehan on the Govt's move to ban XL breeds and local Dublin City Cllr Míchéal Mac Donncha outlined the feeling of locals after the disturbing scenes in Coolock yesterday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Darren O Rourke joined us to discuss the internal review conducted by Sinn Fein, the ACP condemn the refusal of the Eucharist to a public representative and we heard more on the clashes between Drogheda Utd & Dundalk fans on Friday night Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Darren O Rourke gives his thoughts on the call by the CCAC to get rid of fossil fuels. As Biden continues to make public gaffes Larry Donnelly joins us to discuss the growing calls for him to step down and Focus Ireland outline what they'd like to see in Budget 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - We discussed the growing problem of domestic violence & sex for rent exploitation with the National Women's Council, Peadar Toibin joined us to discuss immigration & the Irish Sea Border and Retail Excellence Ireland recommend the retention of sub minimum wage rates for young people Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Pearse Doherty gave his thoughts on Govt's Summer Economic Statement , St Vincent de Paul outlined their Budget 2025 proposals as calls to their service are expected to exceed 250,000 and new research from the Irish League of Credit Unions shows back to school costs are a burden for 62% of parents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.