LMFM Michael Reade Show Podcasts: Recent Episodes
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Today on the show - Liam Herrick of the ICCL joined us to discuss the right to protest & whether protests outside private dwellings should be banned, Dochas called for action from Government to help tackle conflict & hunger and Senior Helpline spoke to Michael about Ireland's attitude towards ageing
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Today on the show - the IMO call for urgent action from Govt to tackle the threat posed by social media to the mental well-being of young people, Senator Erin McGreehan discusses details of the new Bí Cineálta procedures designed to tackle bullying and we look at the impact of the impending Aer Lingus dispute
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Today on the show - As the race for leadership of the Green party begins, Gavan Reilly spoke with us to discuss Eamon Ryan's departure & how it will impact on the current Govt, the Irish Cancer Society told us about the €180m hole in cancer care funding and Ruairi O Murchu voiced his disappointment at more job losses in PayPal
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Today on the show - Women's Aid told us 1 in 4 women in Ireland are subjected to domestic abuse, we discussed the overcrowding issues at OLOL hospital with Ged Nash and research by Doras shows 1 in 6 Ukrainians living here have concerns about their children's safety
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Today on the show - Justice Minister Helen McEntee joined us in studio to discuss Garda numbers in Drogheda and the payment of accommodation for asylum seekers at the D hotel. Bishop Michael Router spoke to Michael about the issue of immigration while Mandy Kelly told us about the latest development in her campaign to bring her sons home from Egypt
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Today on the show - Ged Nash joined us to discuss the minimum wage rates for young people, Yemi Adenuga spoke to Michael about her election success & the record number of new Cllrs with a migrant background and Ciaran Mullooly spoke to us from the count centre in Castlebar about his chances of winning a seat in Europe
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Today on the show - Fine Gael's Ejiro O'Hare Stratton joins us fresh from her success at the polls to talk about her plans as one of Louth's newly elected councillors.. Erin McGreehan spoke with us about her on her Control of Dogs bill aimed at strengthening legislation around current laws and Fidelma, a resident of Jenkinstown spoke to Michael about ongoing water issues in the area.
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Today on the show - Sinn Fein's Imelda Munster joined us to discuss the party's performance at the polls this week, Peadar Toibin talked about Aontu's election success and we heard from Fianna Fail & Fine Gael about their plans following the elections
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Today on the show - Thomas Byrne and Fergus O Dowd joined us to talk about the results of the local elections, the Drogheda City Status Group say the impending demolition of the Brady's drapery store on Narrow West is a symptom of the neglect of Drogheda and Sean Defoe joined us to discuss how the political landscape will change after these elections
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Today on the show - Gary Gannon, Social Democrats Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs spoke with us about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the Passport service warned listeners of the importance of preparing for travel and holidays this summer by making sure your passport is in date and the Irish Council for Civil Liberties spoke to us about when facial recognition technology goes wrong and the implications of this.
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Today on the show - Ged Nash joined us to studio to discuss the need for tighter dog controls and the move by Government to ban certain breeds here, Uplift called for action on the high number of empty houses in Louth during a housing crisis and we had the last in our local election discussions with candidates from Louth and Meath
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Today on the show - ISME joined us to discuss their pre-budget submission, Nina Carberry called in to studio to talk about her bid to win a seat in Europe, Ruairi O Murchu called for tighter dog controls and we continued our local election coverage with candidates from across Louth and Meath
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Today on the show - Darren O rRourke joined us to discuss the Government's plans to use Thornton Hall as accommodation for asylum seekers. Media reports suggest Gardai cannot cope with the volume of road traffic crimes being committed, we discuss this with Susan Gray of the PARC road safety group and our local election coverage continues with candidates from Louth & Meath
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Today on the show - Imelda Munster joins us with details from the PAC hearing on the delays to the Children's Hospital, Fergus O'Dowd on the criteria for asylum seeker accommodation and we hear from more local election candidates from across Louth & Meath
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Today on the show - Gino Kenny discusses discusses neutrality & the Triple Lock , the Independent Electoral Commission talk to us about the importance of voting on June 7th and candidates from Louth & Meath join us in studio as we continue our coverage of the upcoming local elections
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Today on the show - Fergus O Dowd joined us to discuss the reproposing of a former pub in Drogheda for asylum seeker accommodation, Ibrahim Alagha gave us his reaction to the ongoing conflict in Gaza and we continued our election coverage with in studio panel discussions with candidates from Louth & Meath
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Today on the show - We discussed Budget 2025 speculation with political correspondent Gavan Reilly, Lisa Chambers of FF outlined what she'll be concentrating on if elected to Europe and we continued our local election debates with candidates from Louth & Meath
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Today on the show - Social Justice Ireland tell us why social infrastructure must keep pace with population growth, Ruairi O Murchu spoke to us on the issue of border controls and we continued our local election coverage with in-studio debates with candidates from Louth & Meath
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Today on the show - A new Garda system to crack down on uninsured drivers comes into effect today we'd reaction from Susan Gray of PARC, Senator Malcolm Byrne outlined why he's proposing a bill banning protests outside private residences and our local election coverage continued with candidates from Louth & Meath
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Today on the show - Damien English talked to us about the abuse election candidates from a migrant background are facing on the election trail, local mother Mandy Kelly on her ongoing campaign to get her sons back and we kicked of our local election coverage with candidates from Louth & Meath
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Today on the show - SF Housing Spokesperson Eoin O Broin joined us to discuss the SF Dáil motion on housing & the findings of the report by the Housing Commission, we'd reaction to Government's recognition of Palestine with Ibrahim Alagha and Fergus O Dowd spoke with us about Govt's plan to bring the Dart to Drogheda
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Today on the show - Imelda Munster spoke with us on garda numbers in Drogheda, the Ukraine Civil Society Forum are calling on Gardai to be tougher on violent protest & intimidation and the Irish Property Owners Association reacted to the findings of the latest rental reports.
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Today on the show - The Immigrant Council of Ireland spoke with us about the record number of local election candidates running this year who come from a migrant background, the Children's Rights Alliance called on Govt to invest in social welfare payments in the budget and Ronan Lyons talked to Michael about the latest rental property figures from Daft.ie
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Today on the show - The National Women's Council tell us sex for rent exploitation is happening across the country & is affecting the most marginalised women, UNICEF discuss the impact of the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the Simon Communities of Ireland highlight the problem of hidden homelessness
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Today on the show - We looked at the new regulations on e-scooters & road safety with Senator Gerard Craughwell, we marked the upcoming anniversary of the Dublin Monaghan bombings with Justice for the Forgotten and Re-Turn spoke with us about hitting a record 3M returns in a single day and how the scheme is performing after some initial teething problems.
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Today on the show - The Children's Rights Alliance call on EU election candidates to ensure they set a high bar to regulate social media giants & protect children, Senator Barry Ward discusses Govt's track record on migration & cuts to migrants payments and Senator Erin gives us her thoughts on the Narrow Water Project
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Today on the show - We discussed the proposed cuts to payments to migrants with Doras Ireland, Smokers rights group Forest Ireland slammed plans to raise the legal age of sale of tobacco and TD Darren O Rourke told us there's an urgent need to address bus mechanic shortages as service cancellations in Meath continue
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Today on the show - With new legislation on the sale of tobacco products due we spoke with Benny Gilsenan of Retailers Against Smugglers, Peter Fitzpatrick gave us his thoughts on how Govt are handling immigration and we looked at the ongoing conflict in Gaza with Frances Black
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Today on the show - Ged Nash was with us to discuss how Govt are handling immigration, Michael Taft of SIPTU discussed public attitudes towards the current pension system and we looked at the dangers associated with vaping with Prof Donal O'Shea of the RCSI
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Today on the show - The Coalition Against Hate Crime called on Govt to pass the Hate Crime Bill as a matter of urgency, TD Gary Gannon spoke with us about the migrant encampment at the Grand canal and Tony Fitzpatrick of the INMO outlined some of the key issues being raised by members at their AGM
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Today on the show - Fergus O Dowd spoke with us on Govt's record for dealing with the accommodation crisis for migrants , Malcolm Byrne discussed the future for RTE following the release of a highly critical review and Threshold detailed how they supported over 9,300 households in the first 3 months of 2024
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Today on the show - Jim Roche of Academics for Palestine spoke with us about the ongoing student protest at Trinity, local TD Ruairi O Murchu told us of the shock locally after a hatchet attack on 3 local women over the weekend and Cllr Dermot O Leary called for action from Government to tackle the growing numbers of tents popping up along the Grand Canal
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Today on the show - We discussed the changes to the immigration laws with Lucky Khambule of MASI, Deputy Ruairi O Murchu told us he fears the sheer volume of passport applications could lead to people missing holidays and the RSA joined us to call on motorists to take care on the roads this long weekend
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Today on the show - Gavan Reilly brings us details of & reaction to the latest changes in legislation to the immigration system, ESB Networks appeal to political parties to think before erecting campaign posters on electrical poles and Barry Cowen joins us to discuss the "Triple Lock"
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Today on the show - The latest national survey from Aware show continued high rates of depression & anxiety, the INMO told us 4,106 nurses & midwives were assaulted in a 13 month period and Amnesty International Ireland called on the British Govt to repeal the Legacy Act as a matter of urgency
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Today on the show - Amnesty International Ireland warn of "flagrant rule-breaking by governments" in their latest report on world human rights, Karen Coleman discusses a vote in EU parliament aimed at banning products made using forced labour and we have reaction to the state apology by the Taoiseach to the Stardust families.
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Today on the show - Tara McManus joined us as the GRA conference kicked off today, Mythical Ireland condemned the 2nd act of vandalism at Loughcrew in 2 years and Sinn Fen spoke to Michael about the State apology to the families of the Stardust tragedy
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Today on the show - Does the right to protest mean people should be allowed to protest a politician's private home? Deputy Ged Nash joins us to discuss. The Irish Red Cross appeal to people to consider giving a room in their home over to Ukrainians and Paul Williams asks if the Justice Minister has made the right decision in deciding not to go to the GRA conference
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Today on the show - Colm Dore of Phoenix Law who represented the majority of Stardust Families, joins us in the aftermath of yesterday's verdict of "unlawful death" and outlines what that means for the families. Fergus O Dowd continues to push Minister O Gorman for answers on the D hotel and On-road Driving Consultant Tony Toner speaks to us about road safety on National Slow Down day
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Today on the show - Frank Connolly, Investigative Journalist joined us in advance of the Stardust verdicts , the Children's Rights Alliance call for calls an online safety code to deal with algorithms exposing children to harmful content and the GRA respond to Minister McEntee's decision not to attend their AGM
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Today on the show - Senator Erin McGreehan on the impact of AI and social media on our young people, SIPTU talk to us about the details of the proposed agreement at Tara Mines and the National Youth Council of Ireland tell us half of 18 to 29 yr olds suffer from low mental wellbeing due to issues around housing & the cost of living crisis
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Today on the show - Nursing Homes Ireland outlined why they are calling for a "national conversation" on how we care for our ageing population, the Irish Heart Foundation on the appalling denial of supports for heart and stroke patients and David Cullinane discussed the funding of our health services.
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Today on the show - Minister Thomas Byrne joined us to discuss the key issues raised at the Fianna Fail Ard Fheis. Peadar Toibin outlined why he believes Government policy on road deaths is leading to more tragedies on our roads and the National Women's Council on the calls to reform our abortion laws.
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Today on the show - Fergus O Dowd raised concerns about the fire certificate at the D hotel. Sinn Fein Transport Spokesperson Martin Kenny accused Government of being too slow in providing Gardai with the resources they need to tackle road safety and Minister Norma Foley joined us prior to the Fianna Fail Ard Fheis to talk about the main issues due to be discussed by party members.
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Today on the show - the Irish Cancer Society on the underfunding of cancer services, Ruairi O Murchu gives us his thoughts on the EU pact on migration and the Irish Farmers Journal talk to us about the impact of the wet spring on milk, mart sales and tillage suppliers
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Today on the show - Trocáire discuss the blockage of UNRWA aid into Northern Gaza, Ruairi O Múrchú on the lack of secondary school places available in the Dundalk area and the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre say their latest We-Consent research shows promising growth in national awareness of consent
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Today on the show - Fergus O Dowd joined us to discuss the departure of Leo Varadkar and the changing face of Fine Gael, Imelda Munster spoke with us about the appearance of the Garda Commissioner before the PAC and Gary Gannon of Soc Dems gave us details of the party's Dáil motion calling out Government's "disastrous" performance on the accommodation for asylum seekers issue.
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Today on the show - We spoke with Minister Helen McEntee & Damien English about the departure of Leo Varadkar. Gino Kenny & Ronan Mullen of the Committee on Assisted Dying spoke to us about the recommendations from their report and Tara McManus of the GRA spoke to us about proposals to end the dispute on Garda rosters
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Today on the show - Gavan Reilly on the publication of the report from the Committee on Assisted Dying & the conflicting positions among it's members, INAR on the launch of their Anti-racism Election Protocol and Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland Gabriel Makhlouf joins Michael in studio to discuss inflation, interest rates and the state of the economy.
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Today on the show - UNICEF Ireland on the impending famine in Gaza, Ged Nash calls on Government to "pull their finger out" and deliver on the new train station for Drogheda and David Cullinane on the high number of children awaiting HSE assessments
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Today on the show - Cllr Joe Fox of the AILG speaks with us about the abuse and harassment experienced by local cllrs across the country, the Road Safety Authority outline their concerns about how the extended pub hours might impact on road safety and they appeal to motorists to use the roads with care this weekend.
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Today on the show - Paul Murphy outlines his objections to the Taoiseach's US visit , we hear about the widening gap in farmland market prices with the Irish Farmers Journal and Colm Markey calls for a comprehensive National brain strategy & discusses the new EU laws on AI
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Today on the show - Political Correspondent Paul Hosford discusses the pressure on the Govt parties as the referendum fall out continues , the Irish Anti-War Movement calls for No Shamrock for "Genocide Joe" and Darren O Rourke says Govt's failure to support solid fuel homes is putting older lives at risk
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Today on the show - Peadar Toibin outlines why he is calling for the Dáil to be recalled following Govt's defeat at the polls on the referendums, Matt Carthy tells us Sinn Fein will not re-run the referendums if they are elected into Government and Blake Boland of AA Ireland joins us to discuss expected increases in fuel prices next month
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Today on the show - Dual usage is ruled out for the D hotel- we hear from Fergus O Dowd, Ged Nash and Imelda Munster. The GRA's Tara McManus on comments from a former district judge saying Drew Harris should be sacked and Gavan Reilly joins us to discuss Government's defeat on the referendums.
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Today on the show - We analysis the CSO's poverty figures with Social Justice Ireland , Charlie Weston tells us that Ireland has higher than average electricity prices in comparison to other European countries and the National Women's Council join us to celebrate International Women's day
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Today on the show - We had our final debate on the upcoming referendums with local TD's Minister Helen McEntee and Peadar Toibin, Tom Brennan, Principal of Skyrne National School spoke to Ken about road safety concerns at the school and Age Action outlined why a cashless society will not work for everyone
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Today on the show - Drogheda TD's Imelda Munster, Fergus O Dowd & Ged Nash joined us after meeting with the Taoiseach over the future plans for the D hotel. John Mc Gahon outlined details of the Improved Rail Passenger Bill which could see passengers who face delays receive a full refund
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Today on the show - John McGahon outlined details of the Improved Rail Passenger Bill which could see passengers who face delays receive a full refund and Imelda Munster, Ged Nash and Fergus O Dowd joined us following their meeting with the Taoiseach on the future of the D hotel
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Today on the show - CEO of Doras, John Lannon spoke with us about the issues facing Government on housing asylum seekers, NEPPC maintain their fight against the N/S Interconnector wiill continue and Charlie Weston spoke to us about the SSE Airtricity overpricing issues.
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Today on the show - Superintendent Liam Geraghty of the Garda Press Office brought us details of their National Slow Down Day, Peadar Toibin outlined why he believes time is running out for the Tara Mines workers and Fergus O Dowd asked questions about whether or not the D hotel has a valid fire cert to allow it be used as accommodation for immigrants
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Today on the show - Amnesty International Ireland react to the High Court ruling on the Legacy act, Gavan Reilly on the recent disclosures by RTE and we highlight an issue which could prevent the D hotel being used as accommodation for International Protection Applicants as planned
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Today on the show - Chair of the media committee Niamh Smyth gives her thoughts on Minister Catherine Martin's account of recent events @ RTE and Assistant General Secretary of the GRA, Tara McManus joins us to discuss the recommendations of the Justice Cmte's report on policing matters & what they mean locally
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Today on the show - Fergus O Dowd on the continuing speculation over dual usage plans at the D hotel, the Drogheda City Status group outline why they feel Government have failed Drogheda and Peadar Toibin & Sharon Tolan outline why they're advocating a No & Yes vote respectively in the March referendums
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Today on the show - Meath Cllrs talked to us about the various road safety issues they raised with Minister Eamon Ryan when they met with him last week. Imelda Munster says the debacle at RTE looks set to continue as the media committee prepare to hear from the Media Minister tomorrow and AA Ireland joined us to discuss Govt's plans for mobility hubs and the current fuel prices.
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Today on the show - Former RTE Correspondent Ciaran Mullooly joins us to discuss the latest shocking departure at the State broadcaster, Mark Tighe talks to us about the disclosures by the FAI before PAC yesterday and Rose Conway Walsh outlines why she believes bringing RTE under the remit of the state Auditor is long overdue
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Today on the show - Imelda Munster discusses the commercialisation of housing refugees, Dignity4Patients talk to us about EU Day for victims and as the number of road fatalities so far this year passes 30, Tony Toner joins us to discuss what can be done to help reduce the number of deaths and serious accidents on our roads
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Today on the show - U105's Peter McVerry discussed what we can expect from the UK Govt's "humble address" in Parliament today, SIPTU on the abuse & anti-social behaviour experienced by transport service workers and Chair of the Media Commitee Niamh Smyth on the continuing fall-out over the RTE exit payments
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Today on the show - A new poll shows more people would vote for NI to remain in the UK if a border poll took place - we heard from Ruairi O Murchu. Media Committee member Shane Cassells joined us to discuss the new disclosures surrounding the RTE exit payments and Ged Nash was in studio to talk about the future of the D hotel.
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Today on the show - Local TD Fergus O Dowd spoke to us about the mood in the area with news that the D Hotel has been repurposed for accommodation for international protection applicants. Local residents Brian Condra and Carrie McIntyre gave us their thoughts on the news and spoke about their concerns on how it impact on the area.
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Today on the show - Chair of the Oireachtas Media Committee Niamh Smyth spoke to the us about the financial disclosures they heard from RTE executives in the Dáil yesterday and we had extensive reaction, both local & political to the news that the D hotel will be given over for asylum accommodation for international asylum applicants.
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Today on the show - Fergus O Dowd gives his reaction to news of the closure of the M&S store in Drogheda, Women's Aid talk to us about their Too Into You campaign highlighting the red flags or toxic traits that can happen in relationships and local mother Mandy Kelly speaks to Michael about her 2 year battle to get her sons back.
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Today on the show - We discussed the use of CCTV & drones to tackle illegal dumping with Senator Malcolm Byrne, Darren O Rourke talked to us about Sinn Fein's call to scrap the TV licence and St Vincent de Paul joined us to talk about the latest CSO figures on poverty in Ireland
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Today on the show - Minister for Sport, Thomas Byrne gives his thoughts on the fallout from the Ireland V Israel basketball game , Larry Donnelly spoke to us about Joe Biden's response to allegations of his inability to do the job and the newly formed CARI - Communities Against Racism Ireland, spoke to us about how they want to stop right wing propaganda from seeping into public meetings and protests around the country.
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Today on the show - Roger Cole, Chair of PANA Ireland joined us to discuss the new agreement between Ireland & NATO and we spoke with Cllrs Nick Killian and Ronan Moore about their recent meeting with Uisce Eireann over the ongoing water issues across County Meath
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Today on the show - Alcohol Action Ireland on why 65 community groups are calling on Govt to assess the implications of increased alcohol availability, James Lawless discusses the latest anti-immigration arson attack in Kildare and we hear some of the Dáil tributes to the late John Bruton
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Today on the show - We spoke to opposing sides in the upcoming referendums, the ISPCC were with us offering advice to parents & teens on how to make the internet safer for kids and Pearse Doherty outlined why he believes the TV licence should be scrapped
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Today on the show - Peter McVerry brings us the latest on the details of the Stormont deal, Bishop Michael Router talks about the importance of St Brigid in Irish society and Tony Toner offers road safety advice to motorists this bank holiday weekend
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Today on the show - Deputy Gino Kenny outlines why he believes decriminalising cannabis use makes sense, former DUP MLA Jim Wells gives his thoughts on the Stormont deal and Effective Aid Ukraine talk about the possibility of further cuts to supports for Ukrainians.
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Today on the show - Justice Minister Helen McEntee on immigration & the ruling on the SA genocide case, addiction specialist Dr Hugh Gallagher on proposals to decriminalise cannabis for personal use & Karen Coleman discusses the EU reaction to the Stormont deal and what they will be looking for in the agreement
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Today on the show - A deal has been reached, Peter McVerry of U105 brings us the latest details of the Stormont deal, Threshold tell us they've dealt with over 12,000 queries in the last few months of last year and Susan Gray of PARC road safety campaign talks to us about falling Garda numbers
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Today on the show - Gino Kenny on the Citizens Assembly on Drugs report & it's recommendations on drug services, Chair of the Media Committee Niamh Smyth says the board of RTE must remain to ensure proper accountability & MEP Maria Walsh talks to us about mental health and the wellbeing of farmers
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Today on the show - Minister Thomas Byrne responds to calls for the Taoiseach the boycott the annual St Patrick's Day trip to the White House and Fergus O Dowd on Govt's decision not to support South Africa's case against Israel and the changes to local train fares
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Today on the show - Meath CoCo Chairman Chair Tommy Reilly urges people to be patient with the traffic changes in Navan coming into force this weekend, ALONE tell us there has been a significant rise in the number of older people who are facing housing difficulties and Irish Rural Link talk about the importance of not going completely cashless as a society
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Today on the show - Gary Gannon of the Social Democrats discusses their motion calling on Govt to support S.A's case against Israel, media Committee members, Imelda Munster & Malcolm Byrne debate the future of the TV licence and Larry Donnelly brings us the latest on Trump's bid to return to White House
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Today on the show - Peadar Toibin on the recent protests & attacks on asylum seeker accommodation, Ruairí O Murchu discusses the cliff-edge reached in the crisis with disability services and Active Retirement Ireland say there is no relief for older people as “meagre” pension increase comes into effect
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Today on the show - the Garda Representative Association respond to plans to send Garda reserves to areas with high numbers of migrants, Matt Carthy on the fractured Stormont talks and the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre say the exclusion of rape from an EU directive is a kick in the teeth to campaigners
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Today on the show - Bishop Fintan Monahan gave us his thoughts on the protests at Roscrea, Cllr Michael Kilcoyne discussed the decision taken by Mayo CoCo
Cllrs to stop cooperation with the Dept of Equality and ALONE called on people to check in on elderly relatives & neighbours during the current cold snap
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Today on the show - SF's Housing spokesperson discusses SF's Dáil motion on investment funds trading in the residential property market here. Barnardos say 1 in 5 parents are experiencing poor mental health and Minister Neale Richmond on job creation involving local enterprise offices nationwide
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Today on the show - St Vincent de Paul tell us they received over a quarter of a million calls for help in 2o23 - a 10% increase on the previous year and Independent Cllr on Tipp CoCo Shane Lee speaks to us about the ongoing protest outside Racket Hall in Roscrea over the rehomng of migrants
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Today on the show - As the Dáil returns this week, Gavan Reillyjoins us to look at the political year ahead & the main issues facing Government and the latest Child Law Project volume highlights the challenges of interagency cooperation, especially for children with disabilities
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Today on the show - Sinn Fein's Matt Carthy outlines why he believes Ireland should join the International Court of Justice proceedings against Israel and Oxfam Ireland tell us the daily death rate in Gaza is higher than any other major 21st Century conflict & urgent action is needed from world governments
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Today on the show - Cllr Tomas Sharkey hits out at anti-foreigner sentiment on the social media aimed at the local authority, Effective Aid Ukraine say the changes to welfare payments for Ukrainians are not enough to support people and the INMO responds to Min Donnelly's comments on their Trolleywatch figures
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Today on the show - Senator Pat Casey spoke with Michael about the high number of people taking up Government's First Home Scheme, Fr Iggy O Donovan gave us his thoughts on the Pope's comments on surrogacy and UNITE call on Govt to step in on the Tara mines workers issue.
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Today on the show - Malcolm Byrne (FF) and Ruairi O Murchu debate Malcolms proposed change to the law which would see people face a fine for unauthorised use of the term Óglaigh na hÉireann, ASTI tell us why they are accusing the Minister of "throwing in the towel" on teacher recruitment and Labour's Ged Nash joined us in studio to discuss a possible merger between Labour and the Social Democrats
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Today on the show - Minister Helen McEntee joined us to discuss the future of Navan hospital and the public's concerns about immigration. SIPTU talked to us about Boliden's roposed vouluntary redundancy scheme at Tara Mines and SPARK gave their thoughts on proposals from a Dept of Justice review which could see revenue take over the collection of child maintenance payments
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Today on the show - Road safety campaigner, Susan Gray spoke to us about the latest road safety statistics, Fergus O Dowd discussed the workings of the Covid 19 inquiry and Anne Dempsey of Seniorline spoke out against ageist rules for drivers over 70.
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Today on the show - SF TF Johnny Guirke explains why he's seeking clarification on closure of the A&E unit at Navan Hospital, the IFA say farmers cannot afford to take the hit in supermarket price wars and Dublin RCC say Govt must back the consent-based definition of rape in the new EU directive
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Today on the show - Archbishop Dermot Farrell tells us we have a responsibility to examine the roots of incidents like the arson attack in Ringsend, SIPTU express disappointment at the failure by the Labour Court to rule on Tara Mines reopening & redundancies and AWARE appeal for volunteers locally
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Today on the show - We take a look at the political year ahead with local Minister Thomas Byrne, author of the Daft.ie report Ronan Lyons, spoke with us about rising house prices & limited house availability and local TD & Aontu leader Peadar Toibin spoke with us about the problems in the direct provision system
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Today on the show - Fergus O Dowd on the political year that was, tips and advice on food safety and avoiding food waste over the Christmas period and ALONE appeal to people to pop in on elderly relatives and neighbours over Christmas.
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Today on the show - UNICEF call for action from world leaders on the continuing crisis in Gaza which is having a devastating effect on the children there. The ICCL call on the European Commission to tackle toxic algorithms and Senator Pauline O Reilly says Gardai should not tolerate blockades outside designated migrant accommodation.
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Today on the show - Doras on the miscommunication coming from Government on the migrants accommodation issue. we hear the latest on the talks between the NI parties with Peter McVerry of U105 and Fr Iggy O Donovan gives us his thoughts on the ruling from the Vatican to give the go ahead on blessings to same sex couples
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Today on the show - Minister Helen McEntee joined us to discuss cuts to migrants supports, the fire in Galway and issues relating to the Gardai. MEP Ciarán Cuffe called on parents not to gift kids high power e-scooters this Christmas and local woman, Mandy Kelly spoke to Alan about her fight to get back her 2 young sons.
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Today on the show - The Irish Council for Civil Liberties discuss the introduction of facial recognition technology. Ruairi O Murchu speaks to us about an attack on 2 off duty Gardai in Dundalk earlier in the week and local Cllrs Antoin Watters and Alan Tobin debate the need for stonger enforcement of dog control legislation
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Today on the show - Local Senators Erin McGreehan and John McGahon joined us to debate Govt's decision to change the supports for Ukrainian refugees. Social Justice Ireland talk to us about the financial worries facing many this Christmas and we hear from retailers about the explosion of anti- social behaviour and shoplifting they are having to deal with at the moment across the country
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Today on the show - Emma Lane Spollen of the Ukraine Civil Society Forum on the proposed changes to supports for Ukrainians announced by Govt this week, Colm Corrigan joins us to discuss the appointment of a new Chairman of the Louth County Board and the Irish Coast Guard spoke with us about the ongoing search for a missing fisherman off the Louth coast
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Today on the show - Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Housing, Eoin Ó Broin spoke to us about the party's bill on homelessness that is before the Dáil this week. Cllr Antoin Watters outlined the fears of locals as flooding hit North Louth again following heavy rain this week and Friends of the Earth Ireland spoke with us live from COP28
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Today on the show - Bishop Michael Router joins us to discuss refugees and racism and what we can be doing as a country to help those who come to Ireland for sanctuary. Peter Fitzpatrick on policing and Government's performance on the issue and SeniorLine respond to a call on grandparents to stay away from their grandkids over Christmas in a bid to prevent the spread of RSV.
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Today on the show - Fergus O Dowd joined us in studio to talk about his decision to stand down at the next general election. Senator Eileen Flynn spoke with us about the shockingly high suicide rate among the travelling community and the EPA told us that Ireland is on track to miss some key EU targets on recycling.
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Today on the show - Pa Daly and John McGahon debate Government's performance on policing , we look at the possible introduction of facial recognition with the Irish Council for Civil Liberties and the GRA's Tara McManus tells us about the mood among rank and file Gardai following last week's events.
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Today on the show - Former Chief Superintendent Christy Mangan gave us his thoughts on yesterday's shocking events in the capital. Minister Helen McEntee responds to criticism of Govt and Gardai in how they handled the trouble and we look at the proposals on the Triple Lock with Matt Carthy and James Lawless.
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Today on the show - Pearse Doherty joins us to discuss the retirement age.Should the age for being allowed to buy cigarettes be raised? Forest Ireland and the Irish Heart Foundation give us their thoughts and Deputy Ruairi O Murchu discusses the Sean Rooney case and the triple lock.
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Today on the show - Susan Gray of the PARC road safety group on the legal loophole allowing drivers with multiple penalty points to avoid being put off the road long term, we discuss assisted dying with Senator Ronan Mullen and Paul Murphy TD outlines details of the People Before Profit motion before the Dail today.
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Today on the show - Peader Toibin calls on Govt to facilitate & mediate in peace talks in Israel, we discuss the Ireland's additional MEP with Senator Pauline O Reilly & the HSA outline details of their wellbeing guide for farmers and new legislation for the use of quad bikes
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Today on the show - Should smart phones be banned from primary schools, Aodhán O Riordan and Fiona O Loughlin debate the proposals by Government , the GRA discuss the high numbers of members leaving the force and Cllr Emer Toibin highlights the high number of teens using vapes
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Today on the show - The INTO discuss details of their survey highlighting teacher shortages around the country, we look at possibility of an age limit being introdcued for escooters and pharmacist Kathy Maher on the new powers to be given to pharmacists
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Today on the show - Thomas Byrne & Peadar Toibin debate the future of the North South Interconnector project, Dog's Trust Ireland launch their "Save the Next Dog" campaign and Social Justice Ireland renew their call for a living wage to help combat poverty
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Today on the show we spoke wiith NEPP about the offer made to landowners by Eirgrid, Larry Donnelly discussed America's stance on the Gaza conflict and Sue Shaw of ISCP gave her thoughts on the HSE directive to move older patients to the nearest available nursing home in a bid to free up hospital beds.
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Today on the show - Minister Helen McEntee on the new criminal offences and tougher sentences that came into effect this week , Ged Nash calls on people to make sure they are claiming all the tax credits they are entitled to and we've the latest on the flooding conditions across Louth
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Today on the show - we had updates on the flooding across Louth with local Cllrs Marianne Butler & Antoin Watters, Denis Naughten gave his thoughts on recommendations by an Oireachtas Committee to allow workers defer their pension until they are 75 and Threshold call for a NCT style cert for rental properties
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Today on the show - We had extensive coverage of the flooding being experienced all over county Louth, UNICEF Executive Director Peter Power spoke to us about the work being done by their volunteers in Gaza and Darren O Rourke called for an emergency contingency plan for bus services in Meath
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Today on the show - Humanist Association of Ireland say the number of people with no religion has increased across all age groups & counties, SIPTU call for change to Jobseeker's Benefit as Tara Mines workers face poverty and EU Editor Karen Coleman discusses the EU's reaction to the ongoing conflict in Gaza
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Today on the show - We look at the funding breakdown for health services in Budget 2023 with Liam Doran, Senator Gerard Craughwell on the increased attacks on the Lebanese border and Chris McManus MEP outlines why Sinn Fein voted against the EU motion condemning Hamas
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Today on the show - David Cullinane on how the current funding of our health services is impacting on patient care, Gavan Reilly discusses the discord within Govt on the Ukrainian accommodation issue and the Central Bank of Ireland warn of a scam targeting consumers seeking cash loans
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Today on the show - Marian Harkin discusses Irish neutrality, Independent Cllr Gillian Toole calls for measures from Government to improve public transport and the CCPC offer advice on how to stay safe this Halloween
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Today on the show - Gino Kenny speaks to us about the recommendations from the Citizen's assembly on drugs, Imelda Munster discusses the ongoing RTE contract controversy and the GRA tell us that bullying & unfair treatment from superior officers is one of the main reasons why members are leaving the force
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Today on the show - Noeline Blackwell of Dublin Rape Crisis Centre reveals there's been a 31% increase in calls to their services.Tony Flannery speaks to us about his treatment at the hands of the Church and Aontu leader Peader Toibin on the recommendations due from the Citizens Assembly on drugs
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Today on the show - Thomas Byrne on the Tanaiste's motion on Israel, Paul Allen of the Irish for Biden Campaign talks to us about the President's support for Israel and Minister Neale Richmond spoke to us about the budget supports announced for businesses
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Today on the show - following another horrific bomb attack in Gaza last night Independent TD and former army ranger Cathal Berry joins us to discuss the ongoing conflict and Ruhama tell us there has been a 35% increase in demand for their services by victims of human trafficking
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Today on the show - As the Middle East crisis continues to esculate Peter Power of UNICEF Ireland outlines the conditions for people trapped there & the work being done by aid workers. The Irish Council for Civil Liberties support the call from Shane O Farrell's family for an independent inquiry into his death and Age Action talk about why social protection is so important to end poverty in older age.
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Today on the show - Yanky Fachler of the Jewish Historical Society of Ireland joins us to discuss the conflict in Gaza, U105's Peter McVerry brings us all the details from the DUP conference and the Irish Medical Organisation outline their shock at HSE plans for a recruitment freeze, saying it will impact greatly on patients
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Today on the show - SIPTU tell us they've agreed an extension of the WRC agreement covering temporary lay-offs at Tara Mines, Imelda Munster on the latest appearance by RTE in front of PAC and we get reaction to the latest news of the conflict in Gaza
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Today on the show - Social Justice Ireland believe Budget24 does very little to help those who need it the most. Sinn Fein's Health Spokesperson David Cullinane outlines why they believe Govt's budget measures on health will make no headway in tackling the issues in that sector and Irish Country Life talk to us about cocaine usage in Ireland
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Today on the show - we had extensive coverage and reaction to the various aspects of Budget 2024, with reaction from local TD's and Ministers to Government's key announcements
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Today on the show - Séan Defoe kicked off our #Budget2024 coverage as he speculated on what will be heard from the Dáil today.AWARE highlight the importance of understanding depression as they mark #WorldMentalHealthDay and Matt Carthy on the fallout from the Hamas attacks
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Today on the show - Aontu leader Peadar Toibin joined us fresh from their party Ard Fheis to look at the key issues raised by members , Women's Aid outlined the impact of intimate relationship abuse and how 44% of young women who have experienced it have had suicidal thoughts and Niamh Griffin outlined why the health budget is coming under such scrutiny
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Today on the show - As Gardai across the country begin industrial action, GRA AGS Tara McManus joins us to talk about how the dispute is impacting on members , ALONE tell us that demand on their services have reached their highest levels in the 45yr history of the organisation and the National Principals Forum call for more funding for the primary sector
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Today on the show - As the countdown to Budget 2024 continues Political Editor, Michael Brennan joins us to discuss the key areas needing attention from Government, Social Justice Ireland call for meangingful engagement from Govt to help tackle child poverty and concern grows for missing Drogheda teen
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Today on the show - SF's Justice Spokesperson Pa Daly discusses the ongoing Garda dispute, Rehab call for a total reform of the disability sector and political correspondent Gavan Reilly joined us to discuss some of the main political talking points from this week's Dail
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Today on the show - we discuss possible strike action by Gardai with the GRA's Assistant General Secretary, Tara McManus, the IMO tells us that vital reform of the health service is needed and Gino Kenny talks about the need for an open & frank discussion on assisted suicide in this country.
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Today on the show - We look at the level of harassment experienced in society with the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, Stephen Breen brings us all the details of the record drug seizure and gives his thoughts on the ongoing dispute between the GRA and the Garda Commissioner and Barnardos talk to us about the impact of gaming on youngsters
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Today on the show - We discuss crime and anti-social behaviour on the streets of Navan with Peadar Toibin and local businessman Stephen Dillon, Seán Defoe on the Cabinet discussions on Budget 2024 and tackling homelessness during Simon Week
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Today on the show - In advance of their 3 days of protest this week, we spoke with the Federation of Early Childhood Providers about what action they want to see from Govt. Sinn Fein's David Cullinane spoke to us about the details of their alternative health budget and REA O'Brien Collins joined us to discuss house prices across the country.
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Today on the show - Fergus O Dowd on workers rights, the Legacy Bill and security concerns at the Dáil. The ICCL's Liam Herrick on the right to protest and policing in the State and the Disability Federation of Ireland call on people to get involved on Make Way Day 2023
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Today on the show - Minister Neale Richmond spoke to us following his meeting with retailers on pricing, Adrian Weckler discussed the use of AI in education following this week's LC announcement and Adam Higgins spoke to us about the disturbing scenes outside the Dáil yesterday where politicians and staff faced a barrage of abuse from a protest group.
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Today on the show - IFA accuse Government of using farmers as political pawns, Relatives for Justice say they will fight the Legacy Bill at every stage and as the Dail returns after the summer recess Gavan Reilly joins us to discuss the key issues facing Govt in the coming months
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Today on the show - Reaction to the news of Mickey Harte's departure with Chair of the Louth County Board, Peter Fitzpatrick and with Dan Batton of the LouthandProud podcast, Justice Minister Helen McEntee on the progress being made on the establishment of an agency dedicated to dealing with domestic/ sexual and gender based violence and Women in Elections spoke with Alan about the importance of getting more women involved in politics at local & national level
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Today on the show - Chair of Meath CcCo Tommy Reilly joined us to pay tribute to his friend and colleague, Damien O Reilly. Darren O Rourke outlined details of Sinn Fein's legislation aimed at ensuring energy companies are regulated fairly and and we discussed the call to extend the State equity scheme to cover 2nd hand homes with David Hall of IMHO
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Today on the show - we had reaction to the GRA ballot result which saw nearly 99% of rank and file vote that they had no confidence in Garda Commissioner Drew Harris. Minister for Justice Helen McEntee reiterated her support of Harris while Tara McManus of the GRA called for talks with the Commissioner & the Minister . Senator Mark Wall spoke to us in advance of the Labour Party Think in about the key issues due to be discussed over the next couple of days.
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Today on the show - ASTI describe as shameful the OECD report findings showing Ireland is last for investment in 2nd level education, TD Niamh Smyth on today's Oireachtas hearing with RTE and Cllr Tomas Sharkey reacts to the ramming of a Garda car in Dundalk, leaving a garda unfit for duty
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Today on the show - Peadar Toibin calls for action on Govt on the number of vacant council houses nationwide, IFA President Tim Cullinan joins us as their members begin Day 2 of their protest outside the Fianna Fail Think in and Sinn Fein's Darren O Rourke responds to media speculation that Fianna Fail and Sinn Fein will go into power together after the next election .
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Today on the show - Minister Thomas Byrne speaks with us in advance of the Fianna Fail Think-in about the key issues up for discussion. The Childrens Rights Alliance outline details of events happening this week to mark End Child Poverty week and SIPTU call for action from Government to address inflation and cost of living.
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Today on the show - Social Justice Ireland discuss child poverty & a possible 2nd tier of child benefit, Imelda Munster joins us to talk about the latest petrol bomb attack in Drogheda and launching their annual report Meath Women'S Refuge and Support Services tell us record numbers are accessing domestic violence services in Meath
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Today on the show - The TUI call on Govt to make it easier for teachers who emigrated to return home to work, Meath TD Johnny Guirke talks to us about the proposed changes to current speed limits and a new report on gambling from the Institute of Public Health shows the odds are stacked against teen boys
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Today on the show - Blake Boland of AA Ireland joins us to discuss Govt proposals to reduce speed limits in a bid to tackle road deaths, Relatives for Justice give us their thoughts on the Legacy Bill as it comes before the UK parliament for a vote and Doras talk about the ongoing accommodation crisis for refugees
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Today on the show - Susan Gray of PARC discusses the increase in road deaths & proposals to restructure the penalty point system, Ruairi O Murchu outlines his concerns about the new Garda divisional structure and we've reaction to the rescinding of the Freedom of Drogheda from Brother Garvey
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Today on the show - We have extensive coverage of the upcoming vote due to be taken today by Drogheda Borough Council on whether they should rescind the Freedom of Drogheda from Brother Edmund Garvey, Frank Godfrey spoke to us about the impact of the Obelisk Bridge closures and Justice for the Forgotten talk about the Garda Commissioner's failure to cooperate with the Police Ombudsman in NI
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Today on the show - Sinn Fein's Transport Spokesperson Martin Kenny speaks with us about the 125 road deaths so far this year - 25 more deaths than this time last year and as motorists face more price hikes at the pumps, Blake Boland of AA Ireland joins us to discuss the continuing rise in the cost of fuel
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Today on the show - Former Chief Superintendent Christy Mangan gives his thoughts on proposals to increase the Garda age limit and Sinn Fein's Spokesperson on Mental Health, Mark Ward tells us why he's calling for legislation to regulate CAMHS & gives his thoughts on the Mental Health Commission review of those services
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Today on the show - Assistant General of the GRA, Tara McManus speak to us about the latest assaults on members, the vote of no confidence in Drew Harris & the public's attitude towards Gardai and a recent study shows that 100's of Irish students have experienced sexist or sexual harassment by a teacher, Noeline Blackwell of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre gave us her thoughts.
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Today on the show - Minister Helen McEntee was with us discuss Garda resources & policing, the N/S Interconnector, the ED at Navan hospital and the legal strategy being used by the Christian Bros, while One Family told us calls to their helpline have increased as financial pressures on families mount due to the cost of living
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Today on the show - Darren O Rourke calls for transparency & accountability on hedging strategies by energy companies. We discuss the findings of the latest IBAL survey and Ruairi O Murchu talks to us about the discovery of a pipe bomb at Callystown, Clogherhead over the weekend
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Today on the show - Sinn Fein's Health Spokesperson David Cullinane calls for honesty & transparency in the Children's Hospital fiasco, Senator Gerard Craughwell asks for the Foreign Affairs Committee to be recalled over security concerns and Women's Aid respond to the Garda Commissioner's comments regarding the growing number of domestic violence incidents
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Today on the show - Padraig Cribbens of the VFI discusses the alarming closure rate of rural pubs & what needs to be done to help the sector. Ireland has among the highest electricity costs in Europe, we talk to St Vincent de Paul about the impact of these high costs on households and the National Council of the Blind talk to us about their "Clear Our Paths" Campaign
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Today on the show - Media Committee member Malcolm Byrne on the future funding of RTE, the National Women's Council renew their call for gender quotas at local Government level and the IPAV say urgent Govt consideration is needed to give options on making low interest mortgage rates widely available
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Today on the show - Media Committee Chair Niamh Smyth speaks to us before today's Media Committee hearing to discuss future funding models for RTE, we speak with Sick of Plastic Trim about their goals as an organisation and Noeline Blackwell of Dublin RCC discusses the legal strategy being deployed by the Christian Bros in the child abuse cases they are currently battling .
Today on the show - Former Mayor of Drogheda, Frank Godfrey spoke to us from his protest at the Donore toll plaza where he is calling for the tolls to be abolished while repair works are ongoing on the Obelisk bridge. Cian O Callaghan of the Social Democrats spoke about the findings of the EU Commission report on housing trends in Ireland and Media Committee member Shane Cassells spoke about tomorrow's hearing on the RTE payment scandal.
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Today on the show - PR expert Paul Allen gave us his thoughts on the shock departure of Ryan Tubridy from RTE, Peader Toibin discussed the information he obtained detailing over half a million adverse incidents over the past 5 years within the HSE hospitals group and Gino Kenny TD spoke to use about Germany's decision to legalise cannabis
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Today on the show - Fionnan Sheahan brings us the latest on the RTE pay scandal, the Irish Council of Civil Liberties say Gardai have questions to answer for providing security at ATM's during the BOI technical glitch - GRA President Brendan O Connor denies this is the case, Inclusion Ireland outline details of their pre-budget submission
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Today on the show - Meath TD calls for the "unsafe Garda numbers in Meath" to be urgently addressed by Govt, we speak with Imelda Munster about the 2nd Grant Thornton report into the pay scandal @ RTE and Maria Walsh on the need for policy reform on the Garda uniform
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Today on the show - Sinn Fein's Mark Ward discusses the Children’s Ombudsman concerns about mental health & disability services. Ged Nash is with us to look at interest rates & the banks failure to pass savings onto customers and AA Ireland on complaints regarding driving testers
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Today on the show - People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy on why he's calling for the TV licence to be scrapped, Áodhán Ó Ríordáin criticises Government for failing to tackle the growing shortage of teachers and Colm Markey reacts to poll results showing that the majority of farmers would vote for a farmers party if one was established
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Today on the show - We look at rising inflation costs with Social Justice Ireland. Solicitor Philp Treacy of Coleman Legal in Dublin on how the legal system works in childhood sexual abuse cases and Senator Pauline O' Reilly on limiting the number of election posters and plans to extend the voting age
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Today on the show - We look at the new rules on student accommodation with Sinn Fein's Martin Kenny, the Irish Farmers Journal tell us 3 in 4 farmers would vote for a new farmer's party in an election and Fr Peter McVerry calls for Govt investment in providing access to drug treatment centres
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Today on the show - U105's Peter McVerry discusses the Taoiseach's Belfast visit & the PSNI data breach, we look at the growing number of dogs being surrendered to Louth CoCo dog pound and "Cracking the case" - former local Chief Superintendent Christy Mangan discusses some of the top cases from his career
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Today on the show - Minister Thomas Byrne discusses what needs to be done following the severe flooding in Bettystown at the weekend, Ruairi O Murchu on CAMHS waiting lists and turn around times for the local ambulance service and Chambers Ireland outline details of their pre-budget submission
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Today on the show - Larry Donnelly brought details of the Trump indictment case and the political implications of the outcome. News Editor with the Farmers Journal Amy Forde discussed the impact the record rain falls will have on this year's crops and Drinkaware.ie appealed to listeners to be aware of the facts when it comes to their drinking habits and to drink responsibly
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Today on the show - Sinn Fein's Housing Spokesperson Eoin O Broin discusses their bill to outlaw the predatory practice of landlords seeking sex-for-rent.Voice Ireland call for an outright ban on disposable vapes. Ruairi O Murchu & Erin McGreehan discuss the HIQA report highlighting deficits in Tusla services locally
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Today on the show - Barnoardos Ireland spoke to us about the findings of their back to school costs survey & the financial burdens facing parents. Deputy Ged Nash discussed the need to ensure the safety of public representatives and the newly elected President of ASTI outlined why she believes it's time for the Government to "get real" when it comes to tackling the teaching crisis
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Today on the show - Northern Sound News Editor Aisling Kiernan brought us details of the fatal RTA near Clones , Darren O Rourke joined us to discuss growing energy costs and Noeline Blackwell of Dublin Rape Crisis Centre talked to us about the issues people face when reporting acts of sexual violence
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Today on the show - We've reaction to the latest homeless figures with Mike Allen of Focus Ireland. Ruhama calls for urgent action against the sexual exploitation of tenants and Social Justice Ireland outline the impact of the war in Ukraine on the European Union
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Today on the show - the Psychiatric Nurses Association say the CAMHS report must be a final wake up call to address the failings of our Mental Health, services, Senator Malcolm Byrne on the 40% drop in tv licence sales and Investigative Journalist with RTE Investigates brings us details of their Sex for Rent investigation
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Today on the show - The Children's Rights Alliance joins us to discuss the 2 major reports published yesterday which shone a spotlight on the serious issues in our child protection system. Senator Erin McGreehan gives her thoughts on the call by Unesco to ban smartphones in our schools and we pay tribute to the late Sinéad O Connor with Stuart Clark of Hot Press
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Today on the show - TImmy Dooley discusses the Coldplay ticket fiasco and why we need changes to the sale of tickets in this country. ISME give their view on the recommended increase in the minimum wage and the Irish Hospitals Consultants Association outline details of their pre-budget submission.
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Today on the show - The Childrens Rights Alliance welcomes plans to extend the school book scheme to secondary level but insists more can be done to make education more affordable for parents. Darren O Rourke gives his thoughts on the possibile introduction of a road usage charge and Kathleen Funchion describes Govt's plan to provide a cycle of publicly funded IVF as a step in the right direction but one that needs to be more inclusive
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Today on the show - Stats published by Active Retirement Ireland show that almost of their members say they can't afford a basic standard of living. Charlie Weston talks about the credit unions plans for the mortgage market and AA Ireland talk to us about the possible introduction of a road usage charge
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Today on the show - We detailed the shocking treatment of 18 Ukrainian refugees who have been told to leave their home in Drogheda after highlighting demands made on them by the property owners for extra payments - Olga, one of the residents who is being moved, speaks to Michael about how they've been treated and the abuse they were subjected to by one of the service providers. Local TD's Ged Nash and Fergus O Dowd expressed their outrage at the situation and called for immediate action from the Minister.
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Today on the show - The NBRU outline the savage abuse their drivers face on a daily basis in the course of their work, local publican Collette Nugent gives her reaction to Diageo's decision to increase the pint of a pint and the GRA tell us why they are opposing the restoration of the pre-Covid rota
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Today on the show - AA Ireland on the possibility of higher taxes for larger vehicles to help recoup lost revenue, Louise O Reilly gives her thoughts on the LPC recommendation for an increase in the minimum wage and Colm Burke TD discusses the drop in TV licence renewals
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Today on the show - Donnchadh O Laoghaire discusses the proposals from Govt for another energy credit in the Budget . The VFI outline how an increase in the 9% VAT rate will impact on their sector and Conradh na Gaelige call for a scholarship system to allow students to go to the Gaeltacht
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Today on the show - Local TD's Ged Nash, Imelda Munster and Fergus O Dowd on the impact of the impending closure of Obelisk Bridge, Croke Park tell Louth GAA to halt their stadium plans - Colm Corrigan has the details and the IFA join us with the key details they're highlighting this Farm Safety Week
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Today on the show - With Tara Mines due to close temporarily today, John Regan of SIPTU joins us as workers prepare for the difficult day ahead , We discuss the impact of the payments controversy on RTE and look at what reforms are needed with PR expert Paul Allen and Human Rights Activist Colm O'Gorman asks Louth County Councillors are they going to stand with victims of clerical abuse
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Today on the show - We talk to Peter Fitzpatrick and Shane Cassells about the GAA GO Oireachtas hearing, St Vincent de Paul ask Govt to focus on 4 key pillars to tackle poverty in Budget 2024 and David Cullinane discusses the delays and overspend with the Childrens Hospital project
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Today on the show - We've reaction to Ryan Tubridy's appearance before the Oireachtas with PAC and Media Committee member Imelda Munster.Minister Thomas Byrne discusses housing and sports funding allocations and as Tara Mines workers prepare to protest at the Dáil later today, Peader Toibin calls for support for the workers rights
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Today on the show - Barnardos Ireland call for targeted measures in the next budget to help stop child deprivation, Senator Shane Cassells speaks with us in advance of today's Media Committee hearing and responding to the issues highlighted by RTE Investigates the ICMSA say 18,000 dairy farmers are not culpable for the abuses perpetrated by a few
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Today on the show - Sinn Fein's Public Expenditure Spokesperson Rose Conway Walsh was with us to discuss the Budget and state pensions. As the new RTE DG takes up his post Peter Fitzpatrick talks to us about the range of questioning Ryan Tubridy will face in the Oireachtas this week and John Regan of SIPTU outlined details of the C&M deal currently being considered by Tara mine workers
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Today on the show - As the RTE disclosures continue to dominate headlines, our political Sean Defoe has details of political reaction to what is being heard in the Oireachtas, SIPTU update us on the latest in the Tara Mines talks and Imelda Munster gives her thoughts on the latest RTE grilling
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Today on the show - Former RTE Correspondent Ciaran Mullooly gave us his reaction to the latest disclosures by RTE management to the Media Committee. The Irish League of Credit Unions discussed the financial pressures facing parents as they prepare for the return to school and local woman, Sandra Keogh outlined her concerns about road safety at a particular black-spot junction in Trim town
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Today on the show - More revelations relating to RTE barter accounts Gavan Reilly brings us the latest details. Fergus O Dowd on the GFA commerations and Ged Nash joins us to discuss the flash flooding in Drogheda yesterday and his thoughts on Govt's Summer Economic Statement
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Today on the show - Senator Ronan Mullen discusses his bid to introduce legislation to cap celebrity broadcaster pay. Focus Ireland on the latest homeless figures which are continuing to rise and the Alzheimer Society of Ireand call on Govt to invest in community supports & services in Budget 2024
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Today on the show - Social Justice Ireland call on Govt to increase social welfare payments in the Budget this year. Ruairi O Murchu seeks immediate action to improve water quality in Dundalk and Paddy Comyn of AA Ireland on the growing problem of driving while distracted
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Today on the show - Homeless campaigner Fr Peter McVerry tells us that the housing system is fundamentally defective as homeless figures continue to rise. PAC member Imelda Munster describes the antics of RTE management at the PAC hearing as jaw-dropping and Darren O Rourke describes Govt' long awaited bill to address windfall gains in the energy sector as weak and incomplete
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Today on the show - Media Committee member Peter Fitzmaurice told us the key questions asked of RTE when they appeared in the Oireachtas over pay disclosures . John Regan brought us the latest updates from Tara Mines and we spoke to the ICSA about the Nature Restoration Law
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Today on the show - Oireachtas Media Committee member Shane Cassells outlined the key questions he and other members will be asking of the RTE representatives coming before them. The IFA told us that the latest vote on the Nature Restoration Law raised serious questions about the EU Commission's approach to the legislation and Minister Patrick O Donovan spoke to us as he visits Co Meath for the launch of a new digital hub network
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Today on the show - Gerard Craughwell give us his thoughts on the Taoiseach's comments about the Irish flag being "weaponised" by a small minority and the TUG at RTE call on management at the State broadcaster to engage fully with the Oireachtas Media committee.
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Today on the show - Cllr Alan Lawes spoke to us from outside the offices of Meath CoCo where he's been camping out to highlight the plight of a young homeless couple. Senator Malcolm Byrne gave us his reaction to the resignation of Dee Forbes and the ongoing pay disclousres in RTE. Deputies Alan Farrell and Matt Carthy joined us to reflect on the issues raised at the neutrality forums so far
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Today on the show - Our political correspondent Seán Defoe on Govt's response to the RTE / Tubridy pay disclosures & the neutrality forums, the Childrens Rights Alliance talk to us about kids being exploited by gangs and we talk about anti-social behaviour during the summer holidays with Cllr Kevin Meenan.
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Today on the show - Health Correspondent Niamh Griffin discusses calls for new laws to protect nursing home residents, Imelda Munster calls out hoteliers for ramping up their prices in the wake of the Taylor Swift gig announcement and Peter Fitzpatrick on the need for action from Govt to help meet the challenges we face as a society when it comes to looking after our ageing population
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Today on the show - Sorca Clarke of Sinn Fein outlined details of their Dáil motion calling for free education for all. SIPTU brught us updates about job losses in Meath at both Tara Mines and Rehab Enterprises and LGBT Ireland welcomed the move by Govt to quash historical convictions for homosexuality and the move to ban conversion therapy
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Today on the show - Nick Henderson of the Irish Refugee Council helped us mark World Refugee day, former Cllr Frank Godfrey told us why the traders in Drogheda are waging a war on the growing seagull population in the town and Women's Aid told us that they received a record number of calls for help to their services over the past 12 months
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Today on the show - We continue the debate on neutrality with Thomas Byrne and Richard Boyd Barrett, a local man gives us details of a violent attack he and his husband endured while walking their dog in Drogheda and the firefighters speak to us as they prepare to bring their fight for better pay and conditions to the labour court.
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Today on the show - Paul Murphy reacts to Damien English's explanation of his planning error. SIPTU have the latest on the talks from Tara mines, Ruhama call for action from Govt to tackle human trafficking and the IFA discuss the Nature Restoration Law
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Today on the show - We heard the latest developments in talks between workers and management at Tara mines, Kevin Meenan discussed the decline in seizures and arrests by the Dundalk drugs unit and Deputy Damien English admits he was wrong in submitting false information for a planning application
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Today on the show - Oxfam Ireland give us their thoughts on the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council's advice to Government for the upcoming budget. Charlie Weston tells us there's been a massive increase in financial crime and scams as banking services go online and Leave No Trace Ireland appeal to the public to show care and respect to our outdoor spaces
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Today on the show - Green Party Senator Pauline O'Reilly on the Nature Restoration Law. We look at the campaign for Irish unity with Darren O Rourke and Emer Currie and Deputy Ruairi O Murchu raises questions about the funding options available for FASN services locally
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Today on the show - The EPA tell us that Ireland is projected to fall well short of it's climate targets, MyHome.ie say the cost of living crisis is influencing how people will holiday this year and the Alliance for Insurance Reform talk about the impact our high insurance costs are having on the entertainment sector
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Today on the show - The IFA and Environmental Pillar join us to discuss the Nature Restoration Law, Roisin Shorthall and Lisa Chambers debate the merits of the Social Democrats motion on housing and Senator Ronan Mullen gives us his thoughts on the proposed changes to the current abortion legislation.
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Today on the show - we heard the remarkable story of a local man who went to Gardai because he had been sexually assaulted by Michael Shine only to be told he had to write a letter of apology to the now disgraced doctor for his accusation or else he would be prosecuted himself. Chair of the Fine Gael Agriculture Committee Eddie Downey joined us in studio to discuss the continuing rise of food prices
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Today on the show - We spoke to Fiona whose elderly parents waitied over 2 hrs for an ambulance to arrive following a fall near their home in Drogheda, Gavan Reilly brought us the latest on the alleged rift in the coalition and St Vincent de Paul say that nealy 90% of parents have held back on spending in order to be able to afford voluntary school contributions
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Today on the show - One Family joined us to discuss the rate of homelessness in one-parent families, Senator Shane Cassells condemned the taunting of Stephen Bradley by Cork City fans over the weekend and Social Justice Ireland call for an increase to social welfare payments
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Today on the show - Dundalk based TD Ruairí O Murchu spoke to us about the shock locally surrounding the discovery of a woman's body in the town, the Irish Farmers Journal discusses the conflict within Government on the rewetting legislation and court reporter Paul Murphy joined us with details of the Ruth Laurence case who was in court in Trim yesterday facing 2 murder charges
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Today on the show - Ged Nash on his party's Dail motion calling for greater supports for children with autism. Barnardos told us parents and children are going without daily essentials due to rising cost of living prices and John Lannon of Doras discussed the continuing accomodation crisis for asylum seekers
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Today on the show - Sinn Fein's Health Spokesperson David Cullinane discusses staffing levels and the capacity issues plaguing our health services. St Vincent de Paul tell us they've seen a 50% increase in calls from people seeking help with their energy bills and SafeFood highlight the cost of living increase with their latest shopping basket survey.
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Today on the show - Aontu leader, Peadar Toibin on energy prices and his party's performance in the NI elections. Drinks Ireland believe the Dept of Health are fast tracking labelling on alcohol bottles and Senator John McGahon says phasing out public sector parking spaces cannot go ahead without adequate public transport links
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Today on the show - Sinn Fein's Darren O Rourke joined us to discuss his party's success in the NI elections and energy costs. Noeline Blackwell of the Dublin RCC welcomed the introduction of new legislation making it a crime for someone to share intimate images of another person and the IFA renewed their call for the implementation of new tougher controls on dogs
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Today on the show - LGBT Ireland give their reaction to the fall-out from the brutal attack on a Navan teenager, MASI call for action from Government to address the growing number of incidents targeting migrants and we discuss Ireland's neutrality with the Irish Anti War Movement and Gerard Craughwell
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Today on the show - There's widespread condemnation of a savage attack on a 14yr old boy in Navan, Chair of Meath CoCo Nick Killian describes the assault as hugely disturbing while human rights activist Colm O Gorman tells us he was floored by the savagery of the attack and called on parents to talk to their children about what they saw in the video of the beating which has been circulated on social media. Clare based Senator Timmy Dooley calls on Government to engage in talks with locals to bring to an end the ongoing protest in Inch
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Today on the show - Socail Justice Ireland talk about the flaws in our current system for dealing migrants and the ongoing protest in Inch. We mark the 49th anniversary of the Dublin-Monaghan bombings with Justice for the Forgotten and SIPTU members in Tara Mines call on the Minister to engage in talks with them on the future of the drilling licence.
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Today on the show - GRA Vice President Mark O Meara talks to us about Gardai not being equipped to deal with attacks on migrants. The IFA call on farmers and motorists to share the roads responsibly as we enter silage season and the ISPCC talk about the impact of pornography on children who are exposed to it.
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Today on the show - The newly elected President of the VFI speaks to Michael about the challenges facing the sector. Social Justice Ireland says Ireland's approach to migration is not fit for purpose and Ronan Lyons tell us that rents have hit another record high.
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Today on the show - Tim Cullinan of the IFA tells us Ireland will have to import food if farmers can’t get a fair price for producing it here. Nursing Homes Ireland warn of a possible "tidal wave" of nursing home operators withdrawing from the Fair Deal Scheme over funding disparities and we speak with local farmer Andrew Ruiter about the difficulties facing small producers
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Today on the show - Duncan Graham of Retail Excellence spoke to us about their meeting with Oireachtas members on price gouging, Deputy Ged Nash accuses Government of a capitulation to the retail sector on pricing and the Children's Rights Alliance call for an increase to the payment for children living in Direct Provision
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Today on the show - Our political correspondent, Seán Defoe joins to talk about Govt's plans for the €64bn surplus, Alcohol Action Ireland outline why they believe the Proposed Sale of Alcohol Bill could come at ‘enormous’ cost to Irish society and SIPTU tell us why they're seeking clarity from Eamonn Ryan on the renewal of the drilling licence at Tara Mines
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Today on the show - Sinn Fein's Louise O Reilly calls for action from Govt to help tackle rising grocery prices and the cost of living. Minister Thomas Byrne speaks with us about the growing numbers of incidents involving violence or racism in sport, ahead of a meeting of leading sports executives today and Doras are critical of Govt's continuing failure to adequately tackle the refugee accommodation crisis.
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Today on the show - Social Justice Ireland on the launch of their annual report which calls on Government to prioritise people and community over profit. Ruairi O Murchu on the proposed changes to the 101X bus route locally and the Irish Postmasters Union calls on the public to support their local post offices to help ensure retention of the services
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Today on the show - A new report calls for urgent reforms of the judicial system to make it work better for survivors of abuse. Women for Election launch the search for Ireland's newest batch of politicians and we discuss the supermarket price wars with Charlie Weston and Social Justice Ireland
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Today on the show - Darren O Rourke calls on Government to do more to tackle growing energy costs, Timmy Dooley talks to us as Co Clare prepares for Donald Trump's visit and local councillor Tomas Sharkey calls for a full ban on vaping products to help tackle the growing number of teens who have taken up vaping
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Today on the show - Eilís Mulroy of the Pro-life Campaign and Ruth Coppinger of ROSA debate details of the independent review into abortion services here. Local community volunteer, Gerard Weldon speaks to us about the issues facing looking groups with rising insurance premiums and Fergus O Dowd & Ruairi O Murchu discuss the allocation of Government funding in Co Louth
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Today on the show - Gavan Reilly brings us details of the reaction to the statement made by Niall Collins in the Dáil, Peter Fitzpatrick outlined stories from local people who have approached him to help them with their housing problems during the current crisis and we look at the review of the abortion laws with Niamh Griffin of the Irish Examiner
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Today on the show - Michael Fitzmaurice and Pauline O Reilly debate whether there is room for a "rural party" in the Dáil. Darren O Rouke highlights the billing errors by 2 of the country's biggest energy providers and the Institute of Public Health discuss the findings of their "Mind the Gap" report which highlights the growing gap in physcial activity between men and women.
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Today on the show - The NWCI join us to discuss the independent review of abortion services currently before Cabinet, Macra outline why they've embarked on a 79km walk to the Dáil and Paul Murphy, TD on the Niall Collins saga & the far right protest outside his home
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Today on the show - SF's Pearse Doherty on their Dáil motion proposing the re-introduction of mortgage interest relief. "Cruel & immoral" - Doras CEO, John Lannon, condemns Govt's failures with refugees and St Vincent de Paul discuss the CSO study highlighting poverty rates in households with health problems
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Today on the show - Fergus O Dowd and Imelda Munster debate the claim made by Fergus that Sinn Fein's housing policy will leave prospective home buyers out in the cold. Peter Fitzpatrick on the call to establish a "rural party" in the Dáil and Dental Care Ireland on the impact of vaping on your teeth.
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Today on the show - Gavan Reilly on the proposed changes to the abortion laws & Robert Watt's appearance before the Oireachtas this week. Is there room for a rural party in the Dáil - we speak with Pat O Toole of the Irish Farmers Journal about what that would entail and SIPTU call for radical reform of the domestic waste sector
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Today on the show - We spoke with Social Justice Ireland about they would like to see Government do with the unexpected Budget surplus. CSO figures show that 4 in 10 Irish adults have experienced sexual violence in their lifetime, Noeline Blackwell of the DRCC spoke to us about these shocking stats and Labour's Spokepserson on Enterprise, Ged Nash called for an end to "price gouging" by supermarkets.
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Today on the show - Social Democrat Housing Spokesperson, Cian O Callaghan outlines why his party are calling for the introduction of an “effective” Vacant Homes Tax in their Dáil motion today. Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice tells us why he believes there is room for a new party in the Dáil to campaign on rural issues and Sims IVF highlight the concerns of fertility patients about the rollout of public funding for IVF
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Today on the show - Sinn Fein's Housing Spokesperson Eoin O Broin calls on Govt to address the 1billion underspend on social housing, Ombudsman Ger Deering speaks to us about his new report launching today "In Sickness and In Debt" which shows the HSE has refused to reimburse patientss for legitimate costs for treatment abroad and Special Correspondent with the Irish Indepedent Paul Williams discusses the outcome of the Hutch case
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Today on the show - Gino Kenny gives us his thoughts on the Citizen's Assembly on drugs, Noeline Blackwell of the DRCC speaks to us about the launch of a new guide aimed at helping survivors of sexual violence navigate the legal system for their case and Damien McGinty of Border Communities Against Brexit spoke to us about the 25th anniversary of the GFA and what it's meant to border counties
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Today on the show - Sinn Fein's Matt Carthy joins us to discuss the Biden visit, the GFA anniversary & Govt's upcoming neutrality forums. We've reaction from the Irish Anti-war Movement to Biden's Dail address and Shane Cassells responds to calls on RTE to stop broadcasting the Angelus
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Today on the show - The Biden trip continues in Dublin today where the President will address the Dáil but we take a look back at his visit to Louth yesterday with political columnist Larry Donnelly.Cllr Andrea McKevitt tells us what it was like to meet her 5th cousin in person and Louth CoCo Chairman Conor Keelan talks to us about the significance of the POTUS visiting the area
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Today on the show - As County Louth prepares for it's Presidential visit we hear from locals about what the visit means for the area. The Alliance for Insurance Reform express their disappointment that the EJC have pulled plans to hold their juggling event in Meath over issues securing insurance and the INTO tell us that urgent action is needed to ease the workload for teachers
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Today on the show - As the country prepares for the Biden visit our political correspondent, Seán Defoe brings us the latest details on the US President's itinerary. Former Government Minister Dermot Ahern joins us to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement and ASTI outline some the key issues up for discussion at their annual conference this week.
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Today on the show - Minister Neale Richmond on the neutrality forums being organised by Government over the weekend, St Vincent de Paul discuss Government plans for a dedicated unit to tackle child poverty and homelessness and we've reaction from the Irish for Biden Campaign as details of the Presidental visit emerge
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Today on the show - ASTI Tell us almost half of all secondary schools have unfilled teaching positions, the Alzheimer's Society of Ireland discuss details of their new report highlighting the financial situation and difficulties of family carers of people with dementia and Seán Defoe brings us the latest from the Dáil and on the Biden visit
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Today on the show - The Irish Dental Association outline their concerns over outsourcing of child dental services, we hear from Meath CoCo Cllrs Gerry O Connor and Michael Gallagher on the eviction ban and Mayor of Drogheda, Michelle Hall esponds to reports that a new gang has entered the void left by Gardai cracking down on feuding gangs locally
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Today on the show - Peadar Toibin says the terms of reference for a fulll state inquiry in the Defence Forces must be agreed with the Woman of Honour. The Irish Senior Citizens Parliament discuss the impact of the rising cost of living for older people and Samaritans Ireland on how the stigma of self harm can impact on people's lives
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Today on the show - Rónán Mullen and Gino Kenny debate the issue of Assisted Suicide, John Mark McCafferty of Threshold tells us they are expecting a greater demand on their services once the eviction ban comes to an end over the weekend and Sorca Clarke calls for action from Govt in reaction to the findings of the Defence Forces report into abuse of female officers
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Today on the show - Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald on why they will continue to fight Government on the eviction ban issue, AWARE join us to mark World Bi-polar Day and Noeline Blackwell of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre joins us to discuss the shocking findings of the Defence Forces report
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Today on the show - Seán Defoe joined to discuss the motions of confidence and no confidence before the Dáil today, the new Daft report shows that house prices have risen in Louth and Meath in the past year and IFA Sheep Chairman Kevin Comiskey calls for stricter implementation of the incoming dog control measures.
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Today on the show - Labour Leader Ivana Bacik on her party's motion of no confidence in Govt. The Irish Ant-War Movement gave us their thoughts on Govt's plans for discussion groups on neutrality and Thomas Byrne & Peadar Toibin joined us to debate the N/S Interconnector
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Today on the show - Gerald Nash joins us fresh from the Labour conference to discuss the main issues raised over the weekend, Darren O Rourke & Shane Cassells on the future of the N/S Interconnector project and REA O'Brien Collins outline details of their latest property price survey.
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Today on the show - More heated debate on the eviction ban with Fergus O Dowd and Peter Fitzpatrick, Johnny Guirke calls for action from Fianna Fail on the N/S Interconnector project and local student Tom Carry outlines his frustration to find his school , O'Carolan College in Nobber, included on the list of school building projects that have been stalled by Govt due to funding issues
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Today on the show - Imelda Munster (SF) and Pat Casey (FF) debate Govt's victory on the eviction ban vote, LGBT Ireland call for robust action from Government to tackle rising hate crime figures and Marian Harkin calls for better support services for carers
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Today on the show - Gavan Reilly brings us details of last night's heated Dáil debate on Government's eviction ban, RGDATA's Tara Buckley outlines why the level of abuse faced by retail staff is out of control and we've reaction to the publication of an independent review in to the N/S Interconnector
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Today on the show - he eviction ban & housing crisis with Richard Boyd Barrett. Will the DUP reject the Windsor Framework - Peter McVerry of U105 in Belfast brings us details of the mood around Stormont. As New York prepares for the Donald Trump indictment Larry Donnelly outlines some of the charges facing the former President
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Today on the show - Local TD Peter Fitzpatrick joins us to discuss his stance on the eviction ban, Paul Allen of the Irish for Biden Committee talks to us about the US President's impending visit and Ged Nash criticises Revenue for involving employers in discussions over unpaid property tax
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Today on the show - David Hall of the Irish Mortgage Holders Organisation on the planned increases in mortgage interest rates, Peadar Toibin tells us the Good Friday Agreement anniversary will be a hallow affair without the Northern Assembly re-established and President Michael Higgins gives his St Patrick's Day message to the nation
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Today on the show - SF's Darren O Rourke on his party's motion calling on Government to reverse their decision on the eviction ban. Friends of the Earth tell us the number of Irish households unable to meet their energy costs has doubled in the last year and a local driving instructor tells about the impact of losing the driving test centre in Drogheda on learner drivers in the area.
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Today on the show - we've reaction to the news that President Joe Biden will visit Ireland next month, Fergus O'Dowd speaks to us about the ongoing fight by the Dealgan House families for a public inquiry into what happened to their loved ones and Imelda Munster highlighted "price gouging" by hotels here during St Patrick's week.
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Today on the show - Eoin O Broin outlines why Sinn Fein will continue to push for a Dáil vote on the eviction ban, the NUJ says the BBC may regret their actions in the Lineker fiasco and the Dealgan House families continue to push for a public inquiry
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Today on the show - The INTO give us their thoughts on the new primary school cirriculum, Unite the trade union spoke to us about the industrial action underway by their members at Cargotec in Dundalk today and Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent , Charlie Weston warned listeners about a series of sophisticated scams targeting over 55's
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Today on the show - Seán Defoe brought us details of the heated scenes in the Dail yesterday when leaders clashed over the eviction ban, Focus Ireland address the 250,000 deficit in the availability of housing and the Association of Catholic Priests call for Tony Flannery to have his ministry returned after over 13 years
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Today on the show - Minister Neale Richmond discusses the thinking behind Govt's decision to end the eviction ban, Family Carers Ireland tell us why they believe Government have been taking carers for granted for years and we mark International Women's Day by speaking with Ruth Coppinger who is one of the organisers of today's protest in Dublin highlighting issues affecting women all over the country.
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Today on the show - We've reaction to Govt's decision to lift the eviction ban with Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, AA Ireland call for a free public transport trial before more penalties are imposed on motorists and Mattie McGrath outlines why he and the other Rural Independent TD's believe businesses refusing to accept cash is a violation of people's rights
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Today on the show - Housing charity Threshold call for an extension of the eviciton ban, Doras call on Govt to take serious measures to help deal with the ever growing refugee accommodation crisis and tributes are paid to former Mayor of Drogheda Tommy Murphy
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Today on the show - Deputy Johnny Guirke joins us to discuss climbing energy costs & outlines some of the worrying bills his constituents have brought to his attention. Deputies Ged Nash & Fergus O Dowd outline their concerns and anger about the RSA's decision to close the temporary driving test centre in Drogheda - these stories and more covered today
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Today on the show - Dundalk Chamber PRO, Paddy Malone responds to claims by Chambers Ireland that businesses are struggling to attract staff due to lack of available housing here. We hear from some local residents who have seen jaw-dropping increases in their electricty bills and Seán Defoe brings us details of the latest saga facing Govt involving Niall Collins and talks about the possibility of a Coalition of the Left
Today on the show - Sinn Fein National Chairman joins us to discuss the Windsor Framework & his party's People's Assembly coming to Louth this month. Pay increases for TD's, a new party leader & another Ministerial Dáil statement , Political Correspondent Gavan Reilly brings us the latest from the political arena and Bodywhys explain the importance of breaking the stigma of eating disorders in women and men
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Today on the show - The deal is done - Karen Coleman brings us details of the newly formed Windsor Framework & political reaction to the plan so far. The Garda Representative Association join us fresh from their meeting with the Justice Minister to discuss proposals for tougher sentences for assaults on garda members and the ICSA speak to us in advance of their protest at the Dail
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Today on the show - As high level talks continue today we hear from Deputy Ruairi O Murchu on the possibility of a deal being reached on the NI protocol, Alcohol Action Ireland and Drinks Ireland discuss the impact of zero alcohol advertising and Deputy Louise O Reilly calls on Govt to amend the current “flawed and potentially harmful” domestic violence legislation
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Today on the show - Jim Roche of the Irish Anti-War Movement & Independent Senator Gerard Craughwell join us on the 1st anniversary of the start of the war in Ukraine, to discuss neutrality and Ireland's aid efforts to Ukraine. Fergus O Dowd on the implications of the shooting of Det Chief Inspector John Caldwell as the Good Friday Agreement anniversary approaches and the INMO tell us the latest HIQA reports confirm the impact of overcrowding and understaffing in our hospitals
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Today on the show - Seán Defoe joins us to discuss the Soc Dems resignations, the eviction ban and reaction to Govt's cost of living measures, IFA give us details on the current shortage in the supply chain for fruit & veg and One Family tell us that the latest CSO figures confirm that poverty rates for lone parents are rising
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Today on the show - Minister Thomas Byrne and Deputy Ged Nash joined us to discuss details of Govt's cost of living measures, Unite the trade Union spoke with us about possible strike action in Cargotec and St Vincent de Paul outline why they welcome some of the Govt measures announced but feel that others don't go far enough to help families in crisis.
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Today on the show - As Cabinet prepare to sign off on the new cost of living measures , Adam Higgins talks us through the key points of the measures. Richard Boyd Barrett tells us 1000's of people are at risk of homelessness unless Govt extended the current eviction ban and Sinn Fein MEP joins us in studio to discuss Brexit and the ongoing protocol talks .
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Today on the show - As Boris Johnson is accused of trying to "wreck" efforts to reach a deal on the NI protocol, Karen Coleman joins us to discuss political reaction to his comments. Stephen Breen brings us details on the death of feared gang boss Cornelius Price and Fergus O Dowd & Ruairi O Murchu respond to the findings of the latest political poll
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Today on the show - We discuss the decision making process on Govt's cost of living measures with Gavan Reilly, Social Democrats Spokesperson on Energy Jennifer Whitmore calls for a windfall tax on energy firms and Cllr Pio Smith gives us his thoughts on the Justice Minister's comments about the link between recreational drug use and criminality
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Today on the show - Sue Shaw of the Senior Citizen's Parliament tells us why Govt's "one size fits all" approach with their cost of living proposals will not work. ISME say scrapping the min wage in favour of a living wage will impact greatly on businesses and the Alliance for Insurance Reform say motorists are “being taken for a ride” with higher insurance reforms
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Today on the show - we look at Govt's cost of living proposals with Labour's Ged Nash, Gino Kenny joins us to discuss the Citizen's Assembly on Drugs & the delays in establishing the Assisted Dying Committee and we look at the problem of dogs being allowed to roam off lead by walkers in the Cooley area - these issues and more covered this mornng
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Today on the show - 93% of young people say their partner has threatened to post explicit or intimate videos online when they fight - we talk to Women's Aid about their #TooIntoYou campaign, with cost of living issues expected to dominate the Cabinet meeting today we hear from Sean Defoe and Special Correspondent with the Irish Independent Paul Williams gave us his thoughts on why Garda numbers are declining
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Today on the show - Doras urge politicians to stop adopting the language of the far-right. Author of the Daft.ie report, Ronan Lyons tells us rental prices are up 13.7% in the past year and Louth County Council issue an appeal to dog owners to keep their pets under control as lambing season start
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Today on the show - The nursing home charges debate continues - Fergus O Dowd & Imelda Munster spoke with us on the issue. After Zelensky's impassioned plea for more weapons & arms in Brussels, local MEP Colm Markey gave us his reaction to the call and DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley discussed the decision by the Northern Secretary to extend the deadline for a Stormont election by a year.
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Today on the show - The INMO call for the HSE to be held accountable for the number of assaults on hospital staff, Deputy Ruairi O Murchu questions Govt on the timeline for it's scoping exercise on the Covid inquiry and Karen Coleman on Zelensky’s visit & the Supreme Court ruling on the NI protocol
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Today on the show - Cllr Alan Lawes on the attempted intimidation of newly arrived Ukrainian refugees during a protest in Navan on Friday evening . Outrage locally at the vandalism of Lia Fáil at the Hill of Tara - we speak with Chair of Meath Co Co Nick Killian and the INTO discuss details of a recent survey of their members which is highlighting the full extent of teacher burnout
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Today on the show - Local well-known journalist Alison O'Reilly shares her story about her father’s final few hours and what she says were the "crammed and crowded" conditions her family experienced at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda.
Also, UNICEF’s aid appeal following the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria, the debate surrounding the regulation of recreational drugs, local Labour TD Ged Nash’s call for a NPHET-style approach to tackling the accommodation crisis for Ukrainian refugees and much more.
Today on the show - Michael Gallagher speaks to us after his success in securing an independent public inquiry into the Omagh bombing, which claimed the life of his son Aiden. We speak with the NBRU about the growing problem of anti-social behaviour on our train services. The National Women's Council of Ireland tell us why the current abortion laws don't work and change is urgently needed
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Today on the show - we discuss possible job losses at PayPal & Govt's committment to local business with Minister Neale Richmond as he visits the NorthEast today. Age Action give us their thoughts on the overcharging of nursing home fees debate and Darren O Rourke on the ever increasing NCT waiting times and what's been done to tackle the backlog
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Today on the show - Who knew what? Gavan Reilly brings us the latest on the nursing homes claims isssue. Are we facing more increases at the pumps? Paddy Comyn of AA Ireland on the growing risk of more fuel hikes and concerns are growing for the future of PayPal's call centre in Dundalk as the company announced plans to cut jobs - Paddy Malone of Dundalk COC speaks with us this morning
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Today on the show - Should homework be a thing of the past? Aodhán Ó Ríordáin calls for guidance from the Dept of Education on homework levels. Fergal O Brien of IBEC outlines why they believe the housing shortgage is impacting on businesses ability to recruit staff and Senator Erin McGreehan joins us to discuss the difficulties facing Government in the provision of accommodation for refugees
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Today on the show - Housing advocate Peter McVerry responds to the findings of the new IBEC report on housing , Noeline Blackwell of the DRCC discusses the increase in the number of people using the services of the country's sexual assault units and Prof Luke Clancy outlines why Ireland should be involved in the bid to make Europe smoke free by 2030 - these stories and more covered this morning
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Today on the show – Local TDs Imelda Munster and Peter Fitzpatrick reflect on last night’s Dáil debate on the Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) and one local father's fight to get his daughter the care she needs.
Also, security analyst Declan Power on escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine, Senator Malcolm Byrne on the Protection of Private Residencies Bill, local TD Fergus O'Dowd on former British Prime Minister, John Major's comments at the Good Friday Oireachtas Committee and spokesperson for the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign, Betty Purcell reacts to the killing of nine Palestinians by Israeli commandos in Jenin.
Today on the show - with Germany and the US agreeing to send tanks to the Ukraine to help their forces we speak with the Irish Anti-War movement about the implications of this move as tensions mount. Paul Murphy TD joins us to discuss the current accommodation crisis for asylum seekers and Sinn Fein's Ruairi O Murchu on the party having to resubmit its SIPO return relating to the General Election of 2016, due to undeclared expenses - these stories & more covered this morning
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Today on the show - As Paschal Donohoe faced down a grilling from opposition in the Dáil yesterday Seán Defoe brought us the latest details on the debate from the Oireachtas. The Irish Kidney Association talked to us about the Human Tissue Bill and what it will mean for organ donation and Richard joined us to update us on his battle to have his teenage daughter helped with her mental health struggles - these stories and more covered this morning.
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Today on the show - Frank Greaney on the heartbreaking impact statement given by Keane Mulready-Woods mother in the Special Court, SIPTU say the reduction in services at Navan A&E endangers Tara Mines workers and a local Dad outlines the issues he's faced accessing mental health services for his teenage daughter - these stories and more covered this morning
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Today on the show - Matt Carthy & Michael Ring TD on the statement due from Minister Paschal Donohoe in the Dail this week, Pieta House speak with us about the launch of their Signs of Suicide campaign and the ICSA call for swift action from Government to bring in tougher dog controls.
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Today on the show - Peadar Toibin outlines details of the nationwide protests planned outside A&E Depts tomorrow to highlight the pressures on our services.With the closure of Argos stores in the ROI announced yesterday Mandate Trade Union describes the decision as hugely disappointing and Age Action Ireland outline why they believe it is wrong of Govt to offer incentives to older people to downsize their homes - these stories and more covered this morning
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Today on the show - Sinn Fein's Health Spokesperson David Cullinane speaks to us following the HSE's appearance before the Health Committtee to address the current pressures on the service and the Irish League of Credit Unions tell us two thirds of Irish credit card users are unaware of their credit card interest rate - these stories and others covered this morning.
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Today on the show - the Dáil returns and Gavan Reilly joins us to look at the political year ahead. Calls are being made for more security at OLOL hospital as several staff cars have been broken into in recent months - one man tells us about his wife's experience of completing night-duty last week only to find her car broken into as she came off shift. Gino Kenny chats to us about being targeted by Far Right activists and the continuing overcrowding in our hospitals - these stories and more covered this morning
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Today on the show - as the Dáil returns for the new political year Labour Party Leader Ivana Bacik joins us to discuss the year ahead & the challenges facing Dáil members and Jim Clarken of Oxfam Ireland outlines details of their "Survival of the Richest" report which studies the distribution of wealth - these stories and more covered today
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Today on the show - Ged Nash calls on Govt to prioritise the long delayed reform of ethics legislation in order to maintain public confidence in politics. Homeless campaigner Fr Peter McVerry calls for the introduction of "safe zones"around accommodation centres for asylum seekers in light of recent protests and we speak to the Irish Property Owners Association about the high numbers of landlords who are leaving the rental market - these stories & more covered today
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Today on the show - as talks on the Northern Ireland protocol continue, Sinn Fein MLA for Upper Bann John O Dowd joins us to discuss the week's events . Sean Defoe talks about the political fall-out from Damien English's resignation and Simon Communities of Ireland outline details of their latest "Locked out of the Market" report - these stories and more covered this morning
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Today on the show : As news of Damien English's resignation as Minister of State broke we speak with Paul Murphy about the Sipo complaint he made against Damien and got his reaction to the resignation. Michael spoke to some of the new residents living in Termonfeckin who have been rehomed there after being forced to flee their own countries - they told him about their desire to build their lives here and to contribute to Irish society - these stories and more covered this morning
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Today on the show : Lucky Khambule of MASI tells us that hateful rhetoric towards those seeking refuge in Ireland is rising & becoming organised.Minister of State Kieran O Donnell talks to us about the impact of the cuts in childcare fees for parents and with the price of a pint to increase next month, the VFI describe the move by Diageo as a huge blow to customers and the pub trade - these stories and more covered this morning
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Today on the show - Social Democrats Housing Spokesperson Cian O Callaghan responds to recent calls for a housing referendum. Are we any nearer a deal on the NI protocol - MEP Colm Markey gives us his thoughts as talks continue in Brussels today and ss the number of personal injury claims fell significantly last year the Alliance for Insurance Reform call for these savings to be passed on to policy holders - these stories & more covered this morning
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Today on the show, as homeless figures reach record highs for the 5th consecutive month we speak with Fr Peter McVerry on where we are failing in addressing the housing issue. Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Health David Cullinane gives his thoughts on the continuing overcrowding crisis in our health service and Prof Anthony Staines on the impact of hospital overcrowding and the growing Covid numbers - these stories and others covered today
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Today on the shiow - We look at the continuing overcrowding crisis in our hospitals with the INMO. It's one year since the introduction of minimum pricing on alcohol we're joined by DrinkAware to talk about how successful it's been. Labour Party Finance Spokesperson Ged Nash discusses the €5b Exechequer returns and Threshold on the terrible living conditions experienced by renters as highlighted by the recent tenancy tribunal reports - these stories and more covered today
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Today on the show - Minister Damien English on the overcrowding crisis in the health service and his continuing role in Cabinet. Former Detective Inspector Pat Marry describes a €1M drug seizure in Dundalk as a win for Gardai. We hear about problems being experienced by medical card holders trying to access dental services and the Omagh Self Help and Support Group continue their fight to have an inquiry into the bombing
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Today on the show: Aontu Leader Peadar Toibin joins us as hospital overcrowding reaches record highs nationwide, following another devastating sheep kill in Tipperary the IFA call for immediate action from Govt on dog controls and the ISPCC discuss the growing self-harm crisis among kids & the measures needed to tackle it
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Today on the show :Minister Thomas Byrne on his new role as Minister for Sport & Physical Education , Cllr Pio Smith joins us in studio to talk about the murder of Brian Reynolds and Fr Iggy O Donovan discusses the death of Pope Benedict and his role within the Church - these stories and more covered this morning
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On the last #mreade show of 2022
Paddy Comyn (head of comminications AA ireland) on Climate Change
Primate of all Ireland Archbishop Eamon Martin
Reaction to The Late Private Sean Rooney Funeral as he is laid to rest this morning
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Coming up on #mreade show
Paul Hosford (Journalist Irish Examiner) on the appointment of jnr Ministers
I.F.A President Tim Cullinan on Climate plan
Anne Larkin (Dundalk Womens Aid) on services for Christmas
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on the #mreade show
Margaret Urwin (justice for the forgotten) on the Belturbet bombing
Sandra Mc Cullagh on the welcome recommendations for the constitutional change from the Oireachtas committee
and we will have our regular crime spot
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Coming up on the #mreade podcast
Sean Defore on the cabinet reshuffle / new Taoiseach
Fergus O Dowd FG TD . on the new Government / Ukranians refugees leaving dundalk
Padraig Mac Lochlainn Sinn Fein TD on new Governmen
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Today on the show - We pay tribute to Private Seán Rooney, Bishop Michael Router spoke to us about how much Seán loved his job and knew from an early age that this was the career path he wanted to follow. Captain Risteárd Byrne of the Defence Forces told us how the attack on Seán and his colleagues has impacted his Defence force family and how their main goal now is to support Seán's family and his injured comrades. With the Cabinet reshuffle due this weekend, political correspondent with the Irish Sun, Adam Higgins gave his thoughts on the possible reconfigurations in the Dáil - these stories and more covered today
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Today on the show - Minister for European Affairs joins us with the latest information surrounding the death of an Irish peacekeeper in a shooting in Lebanon. Cian O Callaghan expresses his concerns about the proposed changes to the planning system and Peter Fitzpatrick outlines why he supported Government in the recent vote of no confidence in the housing Minister - these stories and more covered today
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Today on the show -as the Housing Minister survives a motion of no confidence PBP TD Richard Boyd Barrett outlines why their call for him to go was necessary. We're joined by Moneygall farmer, John Healy who lost 50 sheep in a horrific dog attack at the weekend and Johnny Guirke discusses Sinn Fein's Dáil motion calling for more measures to retain frontline healthcare workers - these stories and more covered this mornng
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Today on the show - following yesterday's hospital protests in Drogheda & Navan Minister Damien English & Peadar Toibin join us to discuss the proposed changes to services at Navan Hospital . As the Housing Minister faces a No Confidence motion Sean Defoe addresses Govt claims the motion is a "publicity stunt" and Senior Helpline tell us they are growing increasingly worried about the mental health of their callers as many express their fears about being able to afford to make it through the winter months - these stories and more covered this morning
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Today on the show - As people prepare to take to the streets today over A&E closures , Meath East TD Darren O Rourke joined us to discuss the confusion surrounding the changes to ambulance protocols at Navan hospital. Paddy Comyn of AA Ireland was on hand to offer tips and advice to motorists on how to travel safely during the current cold snap. Chair of Meath CoCo Nick Killian spoke to us about the shock and horror felt by the people of Meath following the discoveries of 2 bodies in the county over the weekend - these stories and more covered this morning.
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Today on the show - Thomas Bynre joins us to discuss the proposed changes to ambulance protocol at Our Lady's Hospital in Navan, ALONE urge older people to reach out for assistance during the cold spell and Bishop Michael Router talks about the importance of offering the hand of friendship to those who are new into the country - these stories and more on this morning's show.
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Today on the show - Gary Gannon on the Social Democrats Dail motion calling for Govt action on teacher shortages. Together for Safety on the implementation of safe zones around family planning centres/ maternity hospitals/ health care facilities Concern Worldwide on the crisis in the Horn of Africa - these stories and more covered this morning.
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Coming up on the #mreade show this morning .
Ged Nash (labour TD) on the Navan/Drogheda Hospitals
ISPCC childline worker Liz Byrne on Childline at christmas
Susan Keogh manager of Drogheda's Women & Children refuge centre on the last week of the 16 day campaign
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On todays Michael Reade Show :
Fergus O’Dowd, FG TD Louth & Meath East on the emergency Depts in Drogheda & Navan
Peadar Toibin, Aontu TD Meath West reference Applications open for TBESS scheme
Liam Moloney, Solicitor on E-Bikes & Scooters
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Coming up on The Michael Reade show ..
Thomas Pringle Ind TD on his speech to Ursula Von Der Lyon..
Imelda Munster SF TD on the Chaos at the Lourdes Emergency Dept
Susan Shaw, Senior Citizen Parliment of Christmas Bonus & The cost of christmas
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Today on the show - Sinn Fein's David Cullinane on the overrun costs of the NCH and changes to ambulance protocol at Navan hospital. Unite the Union discuss the changes to tips legislation coming into force today and MABS join us to offer advice & tips to help people "boss Christmas" this year and avoid financial woes heading into the new year - these stories and more covered today
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Today on the show Darren O Rourke joins us to talk tolls - SF's motion on the issue & Govt's decision to postpone the planned price increase. Over 3,500 children will be living in homelessness this Christmas - we speak with the Childrens Rights Alliance and the Irish Kidney Association give us their thoughts on Govt's planned legislation on organ donation - these stories and more covered this morning
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Today on the show: We look at Govt's track record on housing and the recent housing protests with Fergus O Dowd & Cian O Callaghan .The Save Navan Hospital Campaign tell us they'll take legal action if the HSE push ahead with plans to stop ambulances attending Navan ED and a survey by Aviva Insurance shows that more than one in 4 people have witnessed people drink alcohol before driving - these stories and more covered today
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Today on the show - Sinn Fein's Johnny Guirke gave us his thoughts on the Government's track record on housing. Paddy Comyn of AA Ireland discussed the cost of electric cars and keeping them on the road. Tom McArdle of Carlingford Adventure Centre joined us to address the concerns expressed at a protest at the venue over the weekend about the relocation of 40 Ukrainian refugees at the centre - these stories and more covered today
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On the Michael Reade Show
John Regan , Chairman of the Meath Trades Council on the RAISE THE ROOF rally on Saturday
Helen MC Entee, Minister for Justice on The Guerin Report
Mike Ritchie , Senior Case worker director for the relatives for Justice
Thursday 24th November
Michael talked with Rosie Condra, Campaigner with the 221 Plus group in relation to The publication of the scally report .
Gino Kenny People before profit /soladarity TD for Dublin Mid west , on assisted dying
Antoin Watters SF cllr in Louth on the Objection to 41 refugees in carlingford adventure centre
and more ...
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Today on the show - Aontu leader Peadar Toibin outlines why his party is calling for a minimum custodial sentence for assaulting a Garda or emergency service worker, we speak with Joanna Byrne about Govt's approval of legislation to provide maternity leave for Cllrs and Gary Gannon TD gives us his thoughts on the continuing protests in East Wall over the provision of accommodation for refugees - these stories and more covered this morning
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Today on the show - as 2 more Gardai are brutally attacked while on duty we're joined by the GRA for reaction, Sinn Fein's Darren O Rourke discusses Govt proposals to introduce a windfall tax on energy companies. Cllr Antóin Watters calls for tougher measures to tackle boy racers and Ronan Lyons joins us to look at the findings of the latest Daft report - these stories and more on this morning's show
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Today on the show - Erin McGreehan and Ruairi O Murchu on the future of the Narrow Water Bridge Project, the Irish Thalidomide Association spoke with us following their recent meeting with Micheal Martin. Sinn Fein's Housing Spokesperson Eoin O Broin joined us to discuss the continuing housing crisis and the National Women's Council spoke to us about FemFest, an event highlighting the sexual violence and harassment experienced by young women - these stories and more covered this morning
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Today on the show - Minister Thomas Byrne on the NI protocol & the Russian Ambassador's meeting with Dept of Foreign Affairs reps, the HSE discuss their "Making the Big Talk Many Small Talks’ campaign and with an update on the Narrow Water Bridge project out today we hear from Dundalk Chamber of Commerce - these stories and more covered this morning
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Today on the show - Shane Cassells on Govt's new legislation aimed at regulating gambling, the ISPCC join us to discuss the launch of the Shield Anti- bullying Programme . Around 76% of LGTBQ+students don’t feel safe at school according to research from BelongTo, we hear from their CEO and we've reaction to the missile attack in Poland with the Irish Anti-War movement - these stories and more coverd in detail
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Today on the show - We remembered Vicky Phelan and her incredible contribution to the fight for a more transparent health system, her fellow campaigner with the 221+ group Rosie Condra paid tribute to her friend, as did Averil Power of the Irish Cancer Society. SPARK Founder Louise Bayliss joined us to talk about the impact of grocery inflation on household budgets and Doras commented on the latest CSO research on the number of Ukrainian refugees arriving into Ireland - these and more stories covered this morning
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Today on the show - Michael Healy Rae on the impact of providing accommodation for refugees on the tourism sector, we've reaction to the murder of Ioana Mihaela in Ratoath. Fine Gael MEP Colm Markey on the NI protocol and the future of the tech sector and Cllr Pio Smith on the €1.2m cocaine seizure in Tullyallen and the widespread use of cocaine - these stories and more covered this morning
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Today on the show : Is there a housing crisis - Eoin O Broin gives us his thoughts . Young people who fear they may be in an unhealthy relationship are being encouraged to seek support - we hear from Too Into You by Women's Aid and we look at the impact of the cost of living increases on one parent families with One Family - these issues and more covered today
Today on the show : We had reaction to the Taiseach's COP27 speech with Darren O Rourke (SF) and Malcom Byrne (FF). Social Justice Ireland talked about the uneven distribution of wealth in society, Ruairi O Murchu gave us his thoughts on the findings of the 1st progress report on the Guerin recommendations and Nursing Homes Ireland outlined why they believe the Government's TIPS plan is not adequate enough to help private nursing homes with their energy costs
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Today on the show - Fergus O Dowd welcomes the publication of the first progress report from Min McEntee on the implementation of the Guerin recommendations.
The Save Navan Hospital Campaign on their threat of an injunction against the HSE to prevent the closure of Navan A&E and the Community Law and Mediation centre call for action from Govt on climate change - these stories and more covered today
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Today on the show - with no election due before Christmas MInister for European Affairs Thomas Byrne talks to us about the future of politics in NI. Alcohol Action Ireland talk about the implications on public health of extending pub opening hours. Labour TD Ged Nash calls for changes in legislation to tackle overcrowding by landlords after a Drogheda based landlord attempted to rent out a family home to 22 people - these stories and more covered on the show this morning
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Today on the Michael Reade Show - Govt are accused of not doing enough to help those struggling financially. Evictions remain the single biggest issue facing private renters according to Threshold. Demands on our health services have created a "rationing of care" and no election before Christmas in Northern Ireland - these stories and more covered this morning
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Today on the Michael Reade Show - We get an update on Govt's Housing for All plan with Min Damien English. Our newsroom has the latest on the arrests made in the alleged assault of a local baby in Sept . Concerns grow over the impact of Avian flu on bird stocks as Xmas approaches Local Cllr Brian Fitzgerald calls for dezoned land to be reinstated as residential in a bid to tackle the housing crisis - these stories and more covered this morning
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Today on the show : The implications for the Taoiseach and Fianna Fail of Marc Mac Sharry's resignation, the continuing discussions on the political future of the North. Local Cllrs spoke to us on the recent study which shows that crime stats increased over Covid and they outlined what they believe will have to be done to tackle this growing problem. Journalist Ronan Gargan brought us the latest details on the discovery of a man's body near Carrickmacross - these stories and more covered this morning.
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Today on the show : Doras call on politicians to think before they speak when it comes to addressing the refugee housing crisis. An election in the North looms as hopes of reaching resolution continue to fade. Local emergency services are kept busy with a shooting in Dundalk and arson attacks in Navan over the weekend and charities outline why the double social welfare payments due out today will not go far enough in easing people's financial burdens - these stories and others in more detail
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Today on the show : Paul, the taxi driver caught up in an altercation on Peter St this week told us this is not the first time he's been attacked while working. The ESRI say that average rents have increased by 84% in the last 9 years. Senator Mark Wall calls on Govt to take action on supports for cohabiting couples and Dr Brian Feeney joined us to discussing the everchanging political landscape in the North - these stories and more on the show today
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Today on the show : We've reaction from local Cllrs to a vicious altercations on Peter St in Drogheda. As the ECB prepare to raise interest rates yet again John Ihle of the Irish Independent tells us how it will impact on mortgage holders. Author and Journalist Eamonn Mallie brought us up to speed on the latest developments in the Northern Ireland talks and the RSA told us how they hope the doubling of road safety fines will encourage people to behave more responsibly on our roads - these stories and more on the show this morning
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Today on the show : We spoke with Justice Minister, Helen McEntee on the new licensing laws from Govt. Colm Markey discussed the merits of the retrofitting scheme. Noeline Blackwell of DRCC decribed the recent increase in the number of reported spiking incidents as worrying and Peadar Toibin challenged the Taoiseach on Govt's response to the housing crisis - these stories and more covered today
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The election of the new British Prime Minister and the implications for the NI Protocol, the Ukrainian Accommodation crisis, new guidelines for the treatment of obesity in Ireland , SF's transport motion and the family of Gavin McShane speak to us about their campaign for justice
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Border poll and Bertie Ahern's comments, 4% hike to Diesel, data centres to qualify for payment to help energy costs, calls for increase in living wage and Carlin Hall heating concern were among the topics covered today
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The EU Energy summit, the Living Wage, proposal to ban smoking in parks and on beaches and Shane Ross' new book on the Sinn Fein Leader Mary Lou McDonald....just some of the topics covered today
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Redress of Mother & Baby Homes survivors, Junior Cert results, increasing the living wage and anti-social behaviour in Ratoath were just some of the topics covered today.
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Delays in additional needs payments, pedestrian Safety concerns on Dundalk's Armagh Road, u-turn on the concrete levy and relaxation of the Central Bank's mortgage rules - just some of the topics discussed today
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Sinn Fein's Dail motion to ban energy disconnections, parents embark on protest walk from Ballivor to Trim over the shortage of school bus places, apprenticeship centre announced for Drogheda and Louth Co Council officials instructed not to attend meetings of residents of Dundalk Hallidays Mills and Co-operative Housing Ireland...just some of the topics covered today
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Ireland's neutrality, delays at NCT centres, mistreatment of refugees, the human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territories and shortage of HAP accommodation were just some of the topics covered today
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Picket by the Save Navan Hospital Campaign group today at HSE head office, the plight of third level students, the challenges facing rural women, and issues impacting dog welfare in Ireland were among the topics covered today
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Pay increases for the community and voluntary sector, cost of energy, minimum wage V the living wage and student walk out to highlight the cost of accommodation....some of the topics covered today
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The HSE's plan for our hospitals this winter, one in five women worry about being attacked by a stranger in public, the cost of light and heat the Killarney refugee controversy - just some of the topics covered today
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The issues to dominate today's cabinet meeting, need for additional autism places in secondary schools, book of condolences for the victims of the Creeslough tragedy opens in Meath, vacant property tax and automatic enrolment to pension were among the topics discussed today
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Tragedy in Creeslough, the NI Protocol, rural crime in Meath, and ban on evictions were among the topics today
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Bishop Michael Router explained why Bishops have taken the step to urge people to lobby against poverty amid the cost of living crisis, the Irish Dancing scandal, potential black outs and protocol talks were just some of the topics covered today
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The possibility of electricity being disconnected, child poverty, call for free public transport and the fatal stabbing at Tralee funeral .....just some of the topics covered today
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The tragic death of Dunboyne native Rory Mason in Ukraine, energy prices, and child deprivation were among the topics covered on the show today
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Sinn Fein's motion to scrap the concrete levy, the latest on the NI Protocol, property prices and adopted people getting access to their birth certs...just some of the topics covered today
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The main talking points of the FF Ard Fheis, European Commission to step up its action against Ireland over turf cutting, should free contraception be extended to U16s, Navan Hospital and windfall tax .....just some of the topics covered today
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Navan Hospital, Cyberbullying , the FF Ard Fheis, local bus services being stoned and frustration at not being able to tax more than three buses in Dundalk......just some of the topics discussed today.
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Minister of State Damien English and Richard Boyd Barrett of People Before Profit went head to head over the Budget while we revealed that the review into OLHN has now been concluded and raised with local Sinn Fein TD Darren O'Rourke.
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The Budget dominated today's show with lots of debate and discussion.
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It was all about the Budget today and what we might expect with contributions from a number of guests
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Pressure on the hospitals this winter, the homeless crisis, the cost of living protest in Dublin last Saturday, Budget expectations and is a United Ireland on the cards - just some of the topics covered today.
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In a pre Budget Special today Ministers Damien English and Thomas Byrne heard from listeners about what they would like to see in Budget 2023 next week
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The Cost of Living Coalition protest, call for the Russian ambassador to be expelled from Ireland , seminar in Louth aims to increase the diversity of women in local government, and Minister Stephen Donnelly accused of being ageist over Dealgan Nursing Home review........just some of the topics covered today.
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We had reaction to the government's pension reform plans, GP shortages in Meath, school bus fiasco and the breakdown of respect for the gardai in light of that shocking ramming of the garda car in Dublin - just some of the topics discussed today
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Warning of mental health emergency amid cost of living crisis, Senator Shane Cassells on future on Navan Hospital, energy supports urged for pubs, the LPT tax rate in Louth and people outside of Dublin less likely to have a pension ......some of the topics covered today
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Minister for European Affairs Thomas Byrne and Sinn Fein's Climate Action spokesperson Darren O'Rourke debated the energy crisis as ESB profits soar and the Irish Times reported of standing charge hikes of up to 300 for electricity regardless of your energy usage, LMFM's Marc O'Driscoll had a special report from Friday's Save Navan Hospital protest while FF Councillor Tommy Reilly gave personal experience of why Navan Hospital should not close.
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Our news reporter Marc O'Driscoll gave details of the baby in critical condition in hospital, which is under garda investigation, a local charity told how elderly people in the Dundalk area are afraid to turn the lights on because they are worried about their electricity bills and Deputy Peadar Toibin spoke to us ahead of the Save Navan Hospital Protest today....just some of the topics covered today
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The 1st day of the Dail return, EU energy plan, palliative care, the proposed minimum wage, reports of proposed increase to the special 9% tax rate for the hospitality sector and how to save on energy costs - some of the topics covered today.
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In a show special on the energy crisis we spoke to businesses across Louth and Meath about the challenges they face to stay afloat amid the astronomical rise in the cost of energy and the increase in food products.
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Denise Lynch, owner of Wool Works shop in Drogheda ,revealed how her electricity bill for the past two months has jumped a by whopping €2,360 , and Junior Minister Thomas Byrne discussed the main talking points of the FF think in and also the documents relating to Navan Hospital released to this programme under FOI
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Contents of three additional documents released to LMFM, following our appeal to original FOI ruling, relating to the future of Our Lady's Hospital in Navan was discussed with Deputy Peadar Toibin and separately with Junior Minister Damien English, local councillor Kevin Callan spoke of pollution concerns as a result of a dredger partially sinking at Drogheda Port Company on the river Boyne in Drogheda, child poverty and the issues likely to dominate the return of the Dail - just some of the topics covered
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Liz Truss' appointment and the implications for the NI protocol, the death of Queen Elizabeth, mortgage interest rates hike, unions urge rise in the minimum wage were among the topics covered today
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The green light for the construction of Phase 1 of the Northern Port Access Route was the subject of a heated discussion between Fergus O'Dowd and Imelda Munster. Other topics discussed included childcare pay, energy prices and the implications for the retail sector, and how senior citizens can keep warm this winter with spiralling energy prices.
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Frustrated parents appealed to the powers that be to provide places for their children on the school bus route from Annagassan to Dundalk while we heard from local Councillor Paula Butterly and Labour TD Ged on the issue.
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Justice Minister Helen McEntee discussed concerns around the review into future of Navan Hospital's ED, European Affairs Minister Thomas Byrne gave his take on Liz Truss election and Helen Tuffy, a mum of two from Bective hit out at her two sons not getting places on the school bus scheme....just some of the topics discussed today....
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The horrific murders in Tallaght dominated the show today. Stephen Breen, Crime Editor of the Irish Sun outlined details of what happened while local Councillor Charlie O'Connor described the shock in the community
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Worried about the whopping rise in electricity and gas announced by Electric Ireland yesterday? Finance Journalist Charlie Weston offered advice today on how to try and make savings. Calls on the government to introduce a Wealth and Windfall Tax, why nursing homes are closing and controversy surrounding the review into the closure of the emergency department at Navan Hospital were among some of the other topics discussed on today's show.
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Heated exchanges between Michael and Junior Minister Damien English over Navan Hospital, Sinn Fein Meath West TD Johnny Guirke quizzed over his failure to register rental property, Julie McNeela of Aras Mhuire Nursing facility in Drogheda spoke of the disappointment of staff not receiving the promised Covid bonus payment and SVP receives 30 calls per hour during the month of August from parents worried about school costs - just some of the topics covered today.
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Navan Hospital, risk of homelessness, revenue cigarette seizure, the student accommodation crisis and unpaid rents to Louth Co Counil were among the topics covered today
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We're talking about the bus chaos and staff shortages which are hampering the start of the new school year. Labour's Housing Spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan joins us to look at Govt's performance on housing. ABII call for more funding for rehabilitation services for those with acquired brain injuries in their pre-budget submission and local MEP Colm Markey calls for an EU price cap on energy pricing - these stories and more
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Today on the show : With the latest Garda crime figures showing that the number of children charged with sex crimes is increasing the Dublin Rape Crisis centre call for a revamp of the sex education strategy. As bus and staff shortages create chaos as the schools reopen we speak with Senator Gerard Craughwell, MyHome.ie tell us how the rise in the cost of living is influencing the property market and we talk about the need for action on Govt to curb rising energy costs - these stories and more
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Today on the show: Independent TD Peter Fitzpatrick joins us to discuss his Budget 2023 wish list. St Patrick's Mental Health Services discuss their new survey which highlights the stigma attached to mental health issues and Prof Donal O Shea, HSE Lead on obesity talks about how the rise of e-scooters is impacting on our physical activity - these stories and more
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Today on the show : Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Transport, Darren O Rourke calls for increased capacity on our overloaded school transport service. Bishop Andrew Forster tells us why Church leaders on both sides of the border are asking for action from Govt on the cost of living crisis. We bring you reaction to the resignation of Robert Troy and Ged Nash joins us as speculation mounts of job losses at Yapstone - these stories and more
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Today on the show : Denis Naughten joins us to discuss the current energy supply concerns and if we're facing into a winter of power outtages.The Road Safety Authority advise listeners on back to school road safety. As the Robert Troy debacle rolls on we discuss the Junior Minister's political future with Deputy Paul Murphy and ALONE respond to the violent attack on 93 yr old Una Farrell and her sons - these stories and more
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Today on the show : We look at the harsh reality of the childcare sector with Labour Leader Ivana Bacik who outlines details of her party's Childcare Plan. Unite the Union call on Govt and management at Premier Periclase to work with them to help secure jobs at the plant. Stephen Breen brings us the tragic details on the death of Dylan McCarthy and Ruairi O Murchu discusses the growing support for a United Ireland - these stories and more
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Today on the show : Emma Lane Spollen of the Ukraine Civil Society Forum spoke to us about the continuing housing crisis for refugees. Peadar Toibin gave us details of the next Save Navan Hospital Campaign Group to protest against HSE's plans for Navan hospital. Third Age Ireland joined us to speak about the growing energy prices and their concerns about what Budget 2023 will hold and Deputy Gino Kenny spoke to us about plans for drug testing to be made available at Electric Picnic
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A denied freedom of information request by this programme , which raised questions about the timing of Paul Reid's resignation, was discussed with Minister for European Affairs Thomas Byrne and Sinn Fein's Darren O'Rourke while former Taoiseach John Bruton gave his thoughts on why ditching the Protocol will not only be bad for the Union, it will be bad for unionists.
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Harry Taylor of the group 'Secret and Lies Confronted' , who caught local man Declan Power trying to abduct and have sex with a 13 year old girl, outlined what happened and how the problem has become an epidemic,. Other topics covered today included coalition being at odds over proposed increase to jobseekers allowance, childcare issues and the need for alternative energy plans
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Today on the show: Chair of Meath County Council Nick Killian calls for public representatives to be added to the working group reviewing plans for the future of Navan Hospital. Timmy Dooley joins us to discuss the high number of "traffic incidents" involving e-scooters and the Hardware Association of Ireland outline details of their "Empty Homes" plan aimed at tackling the housing crisis - these stories and many more.
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Today on the show : As it emerges that the working group set up to review services at Our Lady's hospital in Navan have been tasked with identifying additional capacity at the hospital we speak with local TD's about what this will mean for reconfiguration plans at the hospital. Unite the Union speak to us about possible job losses at Premier Periclase. The RSA appeal to motorists to refresh their knowledge when it comes to driving on the motorway and One in Four discuss details of the Declan Power case - a local man who was jailed in England after he flew to England with the intention of abducting and having sex with a 13yr old girl - these stories and more covered on the show
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The lack of information regarding the review into the future of Navan Hospital, the NCBI's Clear our Paths Campaign, house prices hitting Celtic Tiger peak, Dundalk water problems, Budget 2023 and the TUI on the ballot for industrial action over pay
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Local councillors took centre stage today as they expressed their concern and frustration over the lack of information in relation to the Review being carried out into the future of Navan Hospital's Emergency Hospital , as this show eventually established that the terms of reference have still not being published despite the Review apparently having already commenced
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Tax options in Budget 2023, Dundalk water concerns, e-scooter dangers, refugee accommodation crisis, and school unions ballot for potential industrial action over pay - some of the topics covered today
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Sean Murray, Shop Steward at Our Lady Hospital in Navan outlined details of SIPTU's meeting with the HSE over the future of Navan Hospital's ED, we discussed news of the latest Covid Vaccine roll out with Dr Marie Scully, Vinu Kaippilly spoke about the racism and discrimination being experienced by some migrant nurses and rents on the rise again - we discussed the latest Daft.ie report - just some of the topics covered today
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Surge in number of tenants being asked to vacate properties, trees being vandalised in Drogheda, two out of three men will not live long enough to gain from deferring their retirement and calls for a public transport police force -just some of the topics covered today
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OLHN review, vaping concerns, Slane bypass, retrofitting, discoloured water in Dundalk, and Premier Periclase concerns - just some of the topics covered today
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Should windfall tax be imposed on energy companies, the cost of having children, stalking laws, OLHN review and concern over Premier Periclase......just some of the topics covered today
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1-5 men in Ireland are using porn on a daily basis, airport issues, coercive control and fines set to double for a string of motoring offences
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Navan Hospital review, the Climate Emissions deal, what you should and shouldn't wear to court and caution urged on our roads - just some of the topics covered today
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Stormont, best before dates, carbon emissions, underspend in housing , 23% increase in reported rape cases and the murder in Mountjoy were among the topics discussed today
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Today on the show - as they prepare to launch their pre-budget submission the National Women's Council of Ireland tell us why they're calling on Govt to increase social welfare rates to support women & lone parents. Michael Healy Rae on the proposed legislation from Govt on the use of e-scooters. Fr Peter McVerry responds to reports of a €200M underspend at the Dept of Housing during the current housing crisis - these stories and more among today's topics
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On today's show: The Chair of Meath County Council calls on Minister Stephen to meet with local politicians and update them on the planned review into Navan Hospital. Senator John McGahon calls on President Higgins to answer further questions about a controversial letter written by his wife Sabina. The NCBI and Senator Gerard Craughwell outline why e-scooters are viewed as a scourge in many towns and villages in rural Ireland and Drogheda based Cllr Joanna Byrne expresses her frustration at seeing members of the gangs involved in the Drogheda feud, boasting on their social media about holidaying abroad while evading capture - these stories and more on the show
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Justice Minister Helen McEntee discussed a range of issues
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Crippling back to school costs, cutting carbon emissions, public service pay talks and house hunters having 9% less spending power than a year ago.....some of the topics covered today
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Reaction to the government's pension reform plan, Lisa Smith's sentencing, should Michéal Martin step down as FF leader when his term as Taoiseach finishes, Zoo whistleblower revelations and farm safety investment were among the topics covered.
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Michael discussed the HSE revelation, that a National Working Group on the reconfiguration of Our Lady's Hospital in Navan will begin meeting next week, with Chair of the Save Navan Hospital Group, Peadar Toibin
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Concerns within the EU over gas supplies, cutting agricultural emissions, publicans call for the AIB to reverse 'cashless' banks decision and Dunnes staff pay claim were among topics covered today
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Questions asked over the Health Minister holding a flurry of meetings with local government representatives over Navan Hospital, cashless banks, Gormanston camp opening for refugees and the cost of living were among the topics covered today
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Dr Gerry McCarthy spoke about why he believes transferring patients to Drogheda hospital is better than providing inappropriate services at Navan while Cllr Joanne Byrne discussed the walk out by councillors at Louth Co Council's meeting yesterday
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- Climate Change and heat waves, the refugee accommodation crisis, doing business with soaring inflation and increase in STDs were among topics covered today
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The Refugee Accommodation crisis, New hospital opening in Spain to cater for Irish patients wanting routine surgeries and new grants for derelict properties were among the topics discussed today.
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Justice Minister Helen McEntee discussed the new hate crime laws while Defence Minister Simon Coveney spoke about the Commission on the Defence Forces and the recent funding announcement.
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Louth TD Peter Fitzpatrick explained why he supported the government yesterday in the confidence motion while we had analysis from Gavan Reilly of Virgin Media News
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The vote of no confidence in the government, lack of services for those suffering with eating disorders, shortage of HAP properties, and the mental health crisis in the travelling community were among the topics covered today,
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Today on the show: We've coverage of the Save Navan Hospital rally in Navan over the weekend. As the coalition prepare for the motion of no confidence in the Dáil this week we're joined by Fergus O Dowd and Imelda Munster. Health Correspondent with the Irish Examiner,Niamh Griffin talks to us about the alarming growth in the number of teens who vape and Threshold give us their thoughts on new stricter laws being proposed by Govt on short term lettings
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Today on the show - Chair of the Save Navan Hospital Campaign Peadar Toibin and local Minister of State Damien English join us in advance of tomorrow's mass rally in Navan, in support of retaining services at Our Lady's. As Govt launch their First Home Scheme, Senator Pat Casey tells us why Govt believe this scheme will be a "game changer" for people looking to buy a home. Sinn Fein's Darren O Rourke discusses Navan Hospital and the plight of Stamullen football club who have find themselves homeless and the RSA appeal to drivers to put their phones down while driving
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Today on the Michael Reade Show : We've reaction to the Health Minister's "gagging" instruction to HSE management to stop them interacting with local politicians on the plans for Navan Hospital - we hear from local TD's. MABS offer advice to listeners on how to deal with rising cost of living prices. Sean Defoe discusses Joe McHugh voting against Govt and Leo escaping prosecution over leaking documents and Colm Markey talks to us about the European Parliament's decision to approve the controversial EU Taxonomy system
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Today on the show : We hear from the Chair of Meath Co Co, Nick Killian following a meeting between local Cllrs and HSE management on the future of Navan Hospital, Dr Gerry McEntee, Clinical Lead at Our Lady's also joins us and responds to reports of hospital management being gagged by Minister Donnelly. Also the Irish League of Credit Unions talk us through the findings of their back to school costs survey and SIPTU join us as local community workers take strike action over pay issues
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Today on the show : We dissect details of the Summer Economic Statement with Imelda Munster. Third Age Ireland tell us their hopes from Government in the upcoming Budget. Cllr Kevin Meenan gives his thoughts on footage of a brawl on Castletown Road in Dundalk which is circulating on social media and Minister Patrick O Donovan gives us the Govt's perspective on the Summer Economic Statement
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Today on the Michael Reade Show as experts warn we could be facing continuing waves of Covid we speak with Dr Jack Lambert about the latest strains and what can be expected in the coming months. Also Ged Nash discusses the impact of the rising cost of living, Age Action Ireland tell us what they want to see from the Budget and Navan based Cllr Alan Lawes calls for action on growing problems with anti-social behaviour on the town's bus service.
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The closure of Navan Hospital's ED, Ireland's neutrality and the Taoiseach attending NATO summit, and possible early budget were among the topics covered on today's show
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On the show today Mary Lou McDonald discussed the 'Rally for Change' public meeting in Dundalk tonight, Professor Anthony Staines gave his view on the current Cvoid-19 wave and SVP outlined details of their pre budget submission
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Among the topics covered on today's show - Navan hospital, Government's new zero tolerance policy on domestic violence, Dealgan House, the Army on standby to provide cover at airport, SF's emergency budget motion and national #SlowDown campaign
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Navan Hospital, the govt's zero tolerance strategy to combat domestic violence, the army being put on standby to provide cover at Dublin Airport, Dealgan House, SF's emergency budget motion and the Slow Down Campaign were among the topics covered today
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Navan Hospital controversy and whether it has led to Paul Reid stepping down, clamp down on abuse of referees and players, and Sinn Fein's Emergency Budget motion were among the topics covered today
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The EU Leaders Summit, the cost of living, Navan hospital , the GAA brawl yesterday, passport chaos, vacant properties and treating sex offenders in jail were among the topics covered today.
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Dr Colm Henry, the Chief Clinical Officer with the HSE discussed why the decision has been made to close Navan Hospital ED while we spoke to Deputy Paul Murphy about the pay increases for civil servants and Padraic Kissane on the AIB Tracker Mortgage fine
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People travelling across the border to buy cheap booze because of Minimum Alcohol Pricing here , fuel rationing , Dealgan House and the Meath Faculty of the ICGP's support of the plan to close Navan Hospital ED was among the topics discussed today.
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Navan Hospital was top of the news agenda again today with interviews with Gerry McEntee, the Clinical Lead at the hospital and separately Sinn Fein TD Johnny Guirke
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Navan Hospital downgrading, the NI Protocol, concern over suicides amongst traveller children, and the cost of living were among the topics covered today
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David Cullinane, Sinn Fein's Health Spokesperson, Minister for European Affairs Thomas Byrne and Junior Minister Damien were among the guests on today's show covering a variety of topics including Navan Hospital, rise in the number of Covid cases in Hospitals, the Protocol and the Living Wage
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NEDOC announce plans to reconfigure their overnight sessions, Medical Director Illona Duffy outlines the details and also discusses the impact of the proposed changes to services at Navan Hospital. The USI and SPARK call on people to take the streets for the Cost of Living Coalition protest tomorrow, Alcohol Action Ireland urge Irish men to rethink their drinking habits and Senator Neale Richmond outlines his thoughts on the latest with the NI protocol - these stories and more on today's show
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Minister Helen McEntee tells us of her frustration over the controversy surrounding the proposed changes at Navan hospital, the ESRI discuss the fact that one in four households are already in energy poverty as we face into more price hikes. Meath Cllrs Nick Killian and Emer Toibin say local Cllrs are seeking a meeting with Stephen Donnelly to discuss the proposed restructuring of Navan hospital while Karen Coleman of EuroParl radio spoke to us about the EU's plans to launch a legal challenge against the UK's proposed changes to the NI protocol - these stories and more on the show today
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As the debate on the future of Navan hospital continues, Chair of the Save Navan Hospital Camapaign, Peadar Toibin describes the HSE's plans as disgraceful and disappointing, saying the people of Navan will fight them all the way. Local GP Marie Scully gives us the GP's perspective on how the hospital restructuring will affect them. Sinn Fein's Declan Kearney discusses the implications of the proposed changes to the NI protocol. Marie Sherlock outlines her criticism of Government's "meek" proposals to introduce a living wage by 2026, while Paddy Comyn of AA Ireland spoke to us about their latest survey detailing spiralling petrol prices across the country - these stories and more on today's show
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We've reaction to the HSE's plans for the future of Our Lady's Hospital in Navan, Clinical Director @ Our Lady's outlined details of their proposals and what it will mean for services at the hospital. Local TD's Damien English and Darren O Rourke gave their thoughts on the proposals and the reaction from people locally. Minister Thomas Byrne spoke to us on the UK's plans to change the NI protocol and the HSE plans for Navan hospital and we heard from the Tidy Towns group in Drogheda who expressed disappointment at Drogheda's poor performace in the recent litter league tables - these stories and more on this morning's show
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A day of protest over the rising cost of living is planned for June 18th, we hear from one of the organisers about what action they want to see from Government. Louth Fire Services warn of the dangers associated with USB chargers and power banks.Sean Defoe discusses the legislation being published by the UK government today on the Northern Ireland protocol and the IFA express their concerns about how changes to the protocol will impact on trade between North and South - for these stories and more listen back to the show
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As interest rates soar to their highest in 38 years we discuss the impact of these increases with David Hall of the Irish Mortgage Holders Association and Minister of State Damien English. St Vincent de Paul express concern that the pending interest hikes will push many struggling families over the financial brink and the IFA appeal to farmers and motorists to share the road responsibily as silage season approches -these topics and more covered on this morning's show
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The huge surge in cocaine use in Ireland, FG MEPs back EU's plans to ban fossil fuel cars by 2035, response in the European Parliament to the Taoiseach's address yesterday, concern over mental health of gardai and Ireland's neutrality -some of the topics covered today.
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Hospital waiting lists, UK Bill to over ride the NI protocol , shortage of palliative care nurses in Louth and Meath, prices at the petrol pump and funding of the Orange Order and Flute Band, associated with that vile McAlreavey song, questioned - some of the topics covered today
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Mary Lou McDonald on the NI Protocol talks in Brussels, Friends of the Earth on significant barriers to retrofitting at household and Barnardos' survey on families choosing between food, heating or medicine were among the topics covered,
DAA chaos at Dublin airport, grants paid to Paypal, Ireland joining NATO and the cost of living going up are some of the topics covered on todays show.
Ban on Russian oil and implications for prices here, the EPA report on Climate Plans and implications for the agriculture sector, neighbours from hell, the Dublin airport debacle , inflation and calls for a new Safeguarding Authority, were among the topics covered,
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The Lisa Smith court case, Dublin Airport chaos, the fate of over spuds amid concern over seed shortages, is the coroner system failing people, SF'S Cost of Living proposals, travellers protest at the Dail over lack of mental health services and supports were among the topics covered today
The soaring cost of hotel accommodation, the chaos at Dublin airport, the latest political opinion poll in the Business Post and the state of play at Stormont were just some of the topics covered today.
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The cost of living, the cost of the Taoiseach and Tánaiste travelling to Davos, half of farmers planning to cut stock numbers, the risk of radon, vacant property tax, reducing insurance and the latest in the Graham Dwyer appeal were among the topics covered today.
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Local councillors Sharon Tolan and Stephen McKee gave their reaction to the planning application to build 269 two bed homes at Laytown to house Ukrainian refugees and TDs Ged Nash and Peter Fitzpatrick discussed the job losses at PayPal
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The loss of jobs at PayPal in Dundalk was top of the news agenda this morning as Michael discussed with local TD's Fergus O'Dowd and Ruairi O'Murchu.
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The Industrial action by the MLSA, the GRA National Conference, and pay claims were among the topics discussed.
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The Cost of Living, tougher sanctions for owners of uncontrolled dogs who attack livestock, and calls for establishment of an Oireachtas Committee to prepare for a border poll were among the topics covered today.
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Justice Minister Helen McEntee spoke about the future of Navan Hospital's A and E, the IFA's Pigs Committee Chairman Roy Gallie spoke to us from their protest at Hilton Foods in Drogheda as part of their campaign for better prices and Labour's Finance Spokesperson discussed making pay claims in line with inflation - just some of the topics covered today
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Rent inflation and the crisis in the housing market, the €400 payment for hosting Ukrainian refugees, the NI Protocol and Our Maternity Hospital campaign protest outside the Dail tomorrow were among the topics covered today
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The controversial Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation)Bill, the extension of the 9% VAT rate for hospitality and illegal money lenders in Dundalk were among the topics covered today
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Oireachtas Health Committee members David Cullinane and John Lahart discussed the controversy surrounding the location of the new National Maternity Hospital while the community warden in Meath expressed his horror at large household items being dumped in the River Boyne at Beauparc
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The ASGI conference, future of Premier Periclase, ballot for strike action by junior doctors, Govt measures to reduce energy bills, unfinished housing estates and food shortages in Palestine were among the topics covered today
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Justice Minister Helen McEntee, Minister of State for Business Damien English, Labour's Finance Spokesperson Ged Nash and Ireland's Ambassador to Holland, Brendan Rogers were among some of the guests today
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Thomas Carpenter from Kells spoke to us about his efforts to deliver direct aid to Ukrainian farmers as he told of entire dairy herds being machine gunned to death and milk parlours ,water pumps, agricultural sheds and machinery being blown up, we covered concerns over burglaries in Dunleer , childcare issues with SF's Kathleen Funchion and the Central Bank's Quarterly Bulletin.
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New sanctions against Russia, calls for the immediate introduction of the Living wage, the risk of poverty faced by family carers and concern over 'alarming' gaps in Ukraine refugee response were just some of the topics covered today
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Peter Fitzpatrick TD, new Labour Leader Ivana Bacik, Sinn Fein's Transport Spokepserson Darren O'Rourke, Meath Councillor Yemi Adenuga, Paddy Malone of Dundalk Chamber of Commerce and Dr Brid Walsh of Stop Climate Chaos were among the guests on today's show
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Paying for Russian gas with roubles, the EU-China summit, govt decision not to reintroduce covid measures to combat current surge, the cost of energy prices and the Lisa Smith trial ......just some of the stories covered today
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Amnesty's Colm O'Gorman, the Agricultural Minister Charlie McConalogue, Dr Rachel McNamara of the IMO NCHD Committee, and Richard Boyd Barrett TD were among the guests on today's show
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The cost to the State of looking after Ukrainian refugees here, the government's new pension scheme, another delay to the Irish Language Act in NI and the crisis in pig farming were among some of the topics discussed today
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Calls for reintroduction of some public health measures to relieve the covid pressure on hospitals, pay claims in line with the cost of living and MEP Clare Daly gave us her take on Ukraine.
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The proposals for sentencing reforms in the 2022 Justice Plan, bus services in Meath being cancelled because of Covid, legal case against Dealgan Nursing Home and Ireland's neutrality were among the topics discussed today
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Further sanctions against Russia, Daffodil Day, the surge in Covid cases and the end of the Stormont term - some of issues covered today
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How we are going to look after refugees coming from Ukraine. the Social Democrats bill to ban sex for rent, rising price of fuel and retiring Chief Superintendent Christy Mangan on his years at the helm of the Louth Garda Division
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Among the topics covered today were inflation and pay claims, calls for all refugees to be treated equally, Euro28 bid, housing Ukrainian refugees and the new obesity drug Wegovy
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Archbishop Eamon Martin discussed the situation in Ukraine , Sinn Fein Deputy Darren O'Rourke spoke about what his party would do to help people struggling with the rise in the cost of living and we talked abortion with Alana Ryan of the NWCI and separately with Aontu's Peadar Toibin...just some issues covered today
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Sinn Fein Deputy Ruari O'Murchu and Neale Richmond of Fine Gael discussed issues relating to Russia's invasion on Ukraine, Nat O'Connor of Age Action Ireland urged for a government strategy on energy following energy price hike announcement By Bord Gais and Vivienne McNally spoke to us ahead of the candlelight vigil in Dundalk to remember all those who died in nursing homes and health care settings during the pandemic
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Volodymyr Kuzyk spoke to us from his home in Lviv, Ukraine as the Russian invasion enters its 20th day, Covid is not going away as we heard from Niamh Griffin from the Irish Examiner who told how there have been over 30,000 rates of infection diagnosed in the last three days, and concern over the amount of homeless young people.....some of the topics covered today
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The increase of 4.50 in the price of a bag of coal, the ongoing war in Ukraine and young people being failed by mainstream education were just some of the topics covered today
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Locals spoke how the soaring cost of fuel is impacting on their business and home lives while we got reaction from Fine Gael TD Fergus O'Dowd, GP Illona Duffy spoke about the worrying number of covid cases and what now for Chelsea FC - we heard from soccer correspondent with the Irish Daily Star Paul Lennon
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Anger over prices at the petrol pump despite cut in excise duty and row over St Patrick's Day trip abroad by council officials were among the topics covered today
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The rising cost of fuel, the Ukrainian war ,spike in number of households seeking help from St Vincent de Paul and farmers and food security...just some of the issues covered today
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Three local female politicians Deputy Imelda Munster and Senators Erin McGreehan and Regina Doherty discussed a range of issues to mark International Women's Day while Neale Richmond , Fine Gael's Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs told why he and some other Oireachtas members would be protesting outside the Russian Embassy today while Liam O'Dwyer joined us from the Red Cross to discuss the accommodation of refugees here
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Former soldiers turned politicians Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick and Senator Gerard Craughwell discussed the slaughter of innocent civilians in Ukraine, Ireland's response to the war and how we are going to cope with the influx of refugees, Sinn Fein's Transport Spokesperson Darren O'Rourke urged for action to tackle the rising cost of food and IFA chief Tim Cullinan responded to media reports regarding compulsory crop crowing - just some of the topics covered today
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The Justice Minister Helen McEntee joined us from Brussels to discuss the worsening situation in Ukraine, Ukrainian born Natasha Ibanaz spoke about the plight of her family still living in her home country and we discussed the Labour Leadership with local Deputy Ged Nash
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Independent MEP Luke Ming Flanagan outlined why he supported the Resolution against Russian aggression, Nick Henderson of the Irish Refugee Council spoke about the influx of Ukrainian refugees expected in Ireland and Sean Defoe our Political Editor on Alan Kelly's resignation as leader of the Labour Party and who might replace him.
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The situation in Ukraine and the Irish and European response, attacks on gardai, stolen item in Drogheda could pose a radiation threat and the plight of the suicidal local teenager were among the topics covered today
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Stephen Breen, Crime Editor with the Irish Sun discussed the attack on the garda in Co Cavan and also the sentence hearing of local man Gerard McKenna, Karen Coleman joined us to discuss the situation in Ukraine and the EU response and Barry Murphy of Bodywhys spoke about eating disorders...just some of the topics covered today
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As the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters a fifth day we spoke to Volodymyr Kuzyk from the City of Lviv while we also spoke to Colm O'Gorman of Amnesty International Ireland and Peter Power of Unicef.
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Fine Gael Senator John McGahon and Sinn Fein's Matt Carthy went head to head on SF's proposal to defer government planned carbon tax increases while other topics discussed today included Ireland's hunger shame, the anti-war protest tomorrow, high road fatality figures in Meath & how to combat anti-social behaviour
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E-scooters, poor standards in road repairs, the citizen assembly on drugs, the need for additional public lighting in Louth amid safety concerns, will Phil Hogan seek compensation and the EU's response to Ukraine - just some of the topics covered today
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Sinn Fein's Health Spokesperson David Cullinane blamed failings of the health services across the country for the harrowing case of a suicidal teenager in Co Louth, Deputy Nessa Hourigan spoke about the Green Party's bill to keep Ireland LNG free, Frances Byrne from Early Childhood Ireland detailed their 5th annual barometer while Professor Anthony Staines gave his view on the expected announcement re facemasks - just some of the issues covered
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Local TDs Ruairi O'Murchu, Ged Nash and Imelda Munster react to yesterday's interview with the mother of a suicidal 14 year old who is begging for help for her daughter
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Government legislation to address the high cost of insurance, is the mandatory requirement for face masks in some public places about to come to an end, should there be free hospital parking for outpatients and the push for the same minimum wage for all, no matter for the age.....some of the topics covered today
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Safety questions around e-scooters, a local school's concern over lack of SNA provision, alcohol cancer risks and a crucial EU right to know vote and the cost of living crisis were just some of the issues discussed today.
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IFA deputy President Brian Rushe spoke about the forthcoming meeting with the Assistant Garda Commissioner to discuss what measures can be taken to make people feel safer in rural areas, we covered the issue of security for politicians with retired detective Pat Marry and Michael Brennan of the Sunday Business Post told how Meath Co Council have been ordered to reverse the rezoning of land for development - just some of the issues covered
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Local farmer Christine O'Farrell told how five of her lambs were killed in a savage attack by a pet dog who was let off the leash by his owner in Townley Hall Woods and we discussed the Government's Cost of Living Package with a number of guests including Junior Minister Damien English,
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Deputies Fergus O'Dowd and Imelda Munster went head to head over confusion around East Meath being brought into the Drogheda Garda Division and when it might happen, the future of the defence forces was discussed by Senator Gerard Craughwell and Jim Roche of the Anti-War Movement - just some of the topics covered today
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Details of the government's new retrofitting scheme is outlined by the Green Party's Brian Leddin, tougher enforcement and sanctions needed against the owners of uncontrolled dogs who savagely attack and kill sheep, the IMO on its claim that long term underfunding and the decade long recruitment crisis are key factors in the crisis in CAMHS services in Kerry, government urged to make good on its promises regarding hate crime - just some of the topics covered today.
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Retired army Captain Diane Byrne spoke about why Women of Honor is asking for a statutory inquiry into allegations of abuse, harassment, sexual abuse and repercussions in the Defence Forces, Labour's Aodhan O' Riordain on why single sex schools should cease to exist in 15 years time and Sinn Fein's Claire Kerrane responds to the rate of inflation and the government's retrofitting scheme - just some of the issues covered today
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Grants towards the retrofitting of homes, the cost of living, the long wait for children's eye appointments in the Drogheda area, and the online petition calling for an investigation into the 23 deaths at Dealgan House Nursing Home were among the topics discussed today.
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The Political uncertainty in the North, the launch of a website by the Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Paediatric Advocacy Group to highlight the plight of their children waiting on surgery, the Golfgate verdict and fall out and the launch of Ireland's first 'More women Day', were among the topics discussed today
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The Minister for European Affairs Thomas Byrne and Aontu's Peadar Toibin go head to head over the future of Navan Hospital's A & E , while Dr Marie Scully spoke about Living With Covid, Age Action's Nat O'Connor responded to the recommendation to keep the State pension at 66. Other topics covered included the Cost of Living with Cancer and Sinn Fein's Healthcare (Transpararent Payments) Bill
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Topics covered today included the recommendation to keep the state pension at 66, the low number of GPs offering abortions, increased fines for parking on footpaths and in bus and cycle lanes, the Sinn Fein's Dail motion on children's mental health, Amnesty International's report on Israel and the decision to revert to written leaving cert exams this year.
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Today on the show: Pearse Doherty outlined why Sinn Féin are seeking an independent investigation into the DFA celebration. The ITAA discussed details of the updated guidelines on travel within the European Union. Aodhán Ó Ríordáin told us he's feeling devastated for Leaving Cert students over the Government’s decision to recommend against a hybrid exam format and Sage Advocacy spoke to us about the updated guidelines for visiting in nursing homes
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Today on the show: Justice Minister Helen McEntee joined us as a new scheme allowing undocumented migrants permission to reside here opens today - she also spoke to us about the Bloody Sunday memorial events and the launch of an Online Consent Hub on sexual consent. Fergus O Dowd discussed job losses at Hilton Foods and yesterday's events to remember the victims of Bloody Sunday. Senator Gerard Craughwell called for action by Government on the Russia / Ukraine dispute, while DUP MLA Jim Wells spoke to us candidly about his disappointment at not being selected as a candidate in the next election .
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On today's Show : Minister Damien English joined us to discuss details of the Redundancy Payments bill and the rules on returning to work. Emma Duffy, whose father Oliver was one of the 23 deaths in Dealgan House during Covid expressed her disappointment over the delay on the part of Govt in ordering a review into what happened in the home. The IFA told us why they are calling on the Minister not to turn farming into a twilight sector and we discussed sexual harassment in higher education with the DRCC
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Today on the show: Why did it take a whistleblower to expose the truth? The CEO of the Childrens Rights Alliance joined us to discuss the "extremely concerning" findings of the review in to CAMHS in South Kerry. We looked at the spiralling cost of living with the Consumers Association of Ireland. Darren O’Rourke discussed the eight major transport schemes which will be stalled due to funding issues, and we talked to Doras about their involvement with the STAD Coalition and their bid to end direct provision
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Today on the show: Fergus O Dowd on his frustration at Govt over the lack of an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding 23 deaths in Dealgan House in April 2020. Malcolm Byrne discussed proposals he's bringing before the Seanad to help tackle illegal dumping. The Irish League of Credit Unions told us many people have little knowledge about the interest rates on their credit cards and Dundalk Chamber discussed the working from home rules.
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Today on the show : Labour's Finance Spokesperson Ged Nash gave us details on a motion he's bringing before the Dáil on the cost of living crisis. Amnesty International Ireland say current laws here criminalising sex workers facilitate the abuse of those working in that sector. Ruairi O Murchu on the cost to local authorities for the clean up of by products of the diesel laundering trade in Louth and ALONE call on people to give older people the space & time they need to adjust to life after lockdown
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Today on the show : Following a busy weekend as restrictions were lifted, local Ministers Damien English & Thomas Byrne joined us to talk about life after lockdown. We heard from the business sector about what the easing of restrictions will mean for employers and employees. The VFI discussed the full reopening of the hospitality sector and Anne Dempsey of Third Age talked to us about helping older people adjust to life after restrictions.
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Today on the show : As Government are expected to announce the easing of most Covid restrictions later today we heard from Niamh Griffin about reopening and the timeline for easing restrictions. Local publicans Wayne Harding and Colette Nugent gave us their reaction to the news of reopening. Susan Gray of the PARC road safety group spoke to us about the latest stats on speeding convictions and Anne Larkin of Women's Aid Dundalk told us why they are welcoming the move by Government to appointment a Minister to deal solely with the issue of violence against women.
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Today on the show : Robert Fahy of Midlands 103 brought us details of the court hearing in Tullamore where a man was charged with murder of Ashling Murphy. The National Council of the Blind outlined why they are seeking legislation to tackle the use of e-scooters on roads/ footpaths. Political Correspondent Adam Higgins spoke about the reaction to Govt plans to give healthcare workers a €1000 bonus . Ruairi O Murchu and Fergus O Dowd discussed the easing of Covid restrictions in the coming days and weeks and Prof Jack Lambert told us there is room for easing restrictions and moving forward to living with Covid in a safe way
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Today on the show: As speculation mounts for an end date to Covid restrictions, Sinn Fein's David Cullinane discusses the easing of restrictions and reopening in stages. Students staging protests across the country spoke to Michael about their concerns over Leavig Cert 2022, Michael Brennan of the Sunday Business Post looked at the political term ahead as the Dáil returned after the Xmas break and Meath West TD Peadar Toibin spoke to us about the low local authority housing figures in County Meath
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On today's show : As the Murphy family and the community of Tullamore prepared to lay Ashling to rest, Ger Scully of the Tullamore Tribune told us how the town has rallied round to support and comfort Ashling's grieving family and friends. Seán Defoe spoke to us about the return of the Dáil after the Christmas break and the key issues that will be up for debate. Cllr Kevin Meenan called for the regeneration of Muirhevnamor to be given the go ahead and Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald outlined details of a motion her party is bringing before the Dáil this week which is aimed at helping to eliminate violence against women
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Today on the show : Crime Editor of the Irish Sun, Stephen Breen brought us details of the latest developments in the Ashling Murphy investigation. ISME discussed the changes to the isolation periods and Government plans for an extra bank holiday. Oxfam Ireland spoke to us about the urgent need to tackle wealth inequality and we had coverage from the many memorial services held across the North East over the weekend to pay respects to Ashling Murphy
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Today on the show - as people across the country continue to struggle to comprehend the tragic events in Tullamore over the last couple of days, we heard from local women who spoke to us about the fear women feel for their safety on a daily basis and how they take precautions is all areas of their lives to keep themselves safe . They told us how Ashling's murder has shook them to their core and how her senseless murder must be the catalyst for real change in Irish society and they called on the men of Ireland to help them & to work to change things for our young people going forward
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Today on the show , Tullamore Tribune Editor Ger Scully brought us details of yesterday's brutal murder of a young woman while out jogging in the town. The Children's Rights Alliance welcomed the move by Government to start the recruitment process for an Online Safety Commissioner. Senator Robbie Gallagher told us about the theft of copper wire from phone and broadband connections locally. Karen Coleman of EuroParl radio spoke to us in advance of the Sefcovic/ Truss meeting in London and Darren O Rourke spoke about the need for action on climate change
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Today on the show, local Minister Damien English spoke to us about the changes to the Covid isolatio periods due to be considered at the Cabinet meeting. Timmy Dooley discussed our country's carbon budget and what steps we need to take to meet our targets. Frank Greaney brought us the latest details from the Lisa Smith case. The IHCA outlined why cancellation of scheduled procedures cannot be the "go to" option to help tackle capacity issues in our hospitals and local Chief Superintendent Christy Mangan spoke to us on the 2nd anniversary of the murder of Keane Mulready Woods.
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On today's show, Aontu leader Peadar Toibin told us why he believes mandatory vaccination would be a very bad move for Government. The DUP's Jim Wells spoke about his party's first meeting with the new Brexit Minister. Ruairi O Murchu gave us his thoughts on how minimum unit alcohol pricing will impact on border trade and Larry Donnelly joined us fresh from a trip Stateside to discuss the US political landscape.
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Today on the show - Ged Nash spoke with us about the possibility of mandatory vaccination and the abuse of the EWSS by big firms. Social Justice Ireland discussed the findings of their latest Housing and Poverty report. Erin McGreehan spoke about her new role as a member of Fianna Fail's committee on Northern Ireland and the GFA, the ISSU gave us their thoughts on the schools reopening and Sage Advocacy called for clarity on the new HSE recommendations for those visiting nursing homes
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Today on the show - Sinn Fein's spokesperson on Transport, Darren O Rourke discussed the updated Covid certs and the measures by Govt to help reduce case numbers. Drogheda United Chairman, Conor Hoey told us about the club's decision to get involved with The Big Step campaign aimed at ending gambling sponsorship in the sport. IFA Sheep Chairman , Sean Dennehy spoke about the devastating impact of dog attacks on livestock and the Irish Wheelchair Association welcomed moves by Government to increase fines for people who park on footpaths and roadways resulting in accessibility issues for wheelchair users and other vulnerable groups
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Today on the show we spoke with Irish Examiner Health Correspondent,Niamh Griffin about what we can expect to come out of the next NPHET meeting. Local TD Fergus O Dowd told us about the Garda Commissioner's plan to extend the Garda boundaries in Drogheda East Meath. Susan Gray of Parc Road Safety group discussed the low conviction rates across the country for using a mobile phone while driving and we heard from local school principles about the issues they're facing as schools reopen around the country
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The government's decision to reopen schools, the cancelling of elective procedures, reducing the isolation rules, Drogheda's poor litter rating and when is a bargain really a bargain......just some of the topics covered today
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The current Covid surge and changes to isolation and testing rules, minimum alcohol pricing, Brexit related issues, the success of Dundalk's shop local vouchers and the latest Irish Business Against Litter survey were among the issues discussed today
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Dr Ian Counihan, the Covid lead in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, spoke about the current Covid situation in the hospital and the fears around the spread of the Omicron variant while we had response to the Government's new business supports from Labour's Finance Spokesperson Ged Nash and Padraig Cribben of the VFI
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The surge in Covid cases and the pressure it is putting on the health service, attendance in schools this week, shots fired at a house in Drogheda's St Finian's Park and keeping cancer patients safe from Covid - just some of the topics covered on today's show
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Today we had local reaction to the new Government Covid restrictions from Mark McGowan of the Restaurants Association of Ireland , Collette Nugent of the Market Bar in Drogheda and Wayne Harding from the Village Inn in Slane.
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Today we discussed with Junior Minister Damien English NEPHET's recommendations for further restrictions, Willie Quigley of Unite Trade Union outlined the current situation at local factory Premier Periclase where an interim examiner has been appointed and local journalist Paul Murphy gave details of a serving garda being charged with alleged corruption
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NEPHET due to recommend more restrictions, warning about spiking, the plight of family carers and toll fees set to rise - just some of the topics covered on today's show
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The abuse that retail workers are being subjected to, the implications of the rise in energy prices for the less well, Irish Water's consultation on the draft Regional Water Resources Plan, Sinn Fein's Homeless Bill and National Lottery operators seeking regulatory approval for a 'must be won draw', were among the topics covered today
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Professor Anthony Staines spoke about the latest Covid developments as the gap to qualify for the booster is reduced to three months amid fears over the Omicron variant. Dundalk man Eddie McGuinness opened up about his throat cancer diagnosis and we spoke to Thomas McCann of the National Traveller Mental Health Network while Barry Kenny gave details of Iarnrod Eireann's new fleet of DART carriages
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Today on the show: Social Justice Ireland say house costings and utilities are the biggest burdens on tenants and home owners. Research from AA Ireland shows that the majority of drivers have witnessed a road rage incident. Retail Excellence give us their thoughts on the hauliers protest in Dublin today, Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick joins us to discuss private health insurance and local Cllr Padraig Fitzsimons on the long delays for people attending the walk in booster clinic in Navan over the weekend.
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Junior Minister Damien English discussed the extended government supports for those affected by Covid while local Labour Deputy Ged Nash discussed his campaign for a Covid testing centre in Drogheda and we spoke to John Dolan of the Disability Federation of Ireland about the cost of disability - just some of the issues covered today
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Local TDs Peadar Toibin and Fergus O'Dowd discussed the proposed Commission of Investigation into the management of covid in nursing homes while Deputy Imelda Munster discussed the ongoing situation at Sruthan House in Dundalk. We also covered shots being fired in Dundalk on Sunday, and got reaction to the new funding model for Childcare
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Storm Barra, Covid vaccines for children, the overnight petrol bomb on a house in Drogheda's St Finian's Park and the 'do not consume' notice for the Greenmount Treatment plant in Mid-Louth were just some of the topics covered today
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We got reaction to the new government Covid restrictions from a number of guests including the European Affairs Minister Thomas Byrne, local publicans Wayne Harding and Collette Nugent, restaurateur Mark McGowan, and Paddy Malone of Dundalk Chamber of Commerce.
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Today Junior Minister Damien English discussed the latest Covid recommendations from NEPHET, Minister for Justice Helen McEntee outlined details of her new scheme for the undocumented in Ireland, and Averil Power of the Irish Cancer Society on concerns that progress on cancer survival is at risk due to Covid disruption.
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The People Before Profit Ventilation Bill, average industrial earnings, Covid issues at the Parliamentary party's meetings, Barnardo's response to children having to wear face masks in schools and the updated situation at Tara Mines were among the topics discussed today
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Today we discussed the requirement for children aged nine years and up to wear face masks in school with a number of guests including Liam Herrick of the Irish Council for Civil Liberties, Annmarie Ford, principal of Scoil Naomh Colmcille in Togher, Joe McKeown of the INTO, parenting expert Laura Erskine
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Reports of a members of a violent dissident republican group operating as vigilantes in part of Co Meath, the latest on Covid ahead of the Cabinet meeting, protest outside Dail today calling on government to support vaccine equity, and the worrying health experiences of marginalised
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The Children's Rights Alliance Chief Executive gave their view on the recommendation from NEPHET that children aged nine and over wear face masks in school, travel restrictions imposed on South Africa due to new Covid variant, confusion over new speed ramps in Drogheda and why pregnant women should get vaccination - just some of the topics covered today.
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Concern over the new variant of Covid detected in South Africa and NEPHET's latest recommendations for children, and the work of the Dundalk Counselling Centre were among the topics covered today
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Accusations that the Social Democrats' Sex Education Bill is anti Catholic, a local haulier outlined why he took part in the truckers' protest yesterday, the Covid situation in our schools , the situation at Tara Mines and Minister Patrick O'Donovan's visit to parts of Louth and Meath today - just come of the topics covered on today's show
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Petrol and Diesel prices being a record high, the plight of medical card holders trying to access dental treatments , Covid concern in Drogheda over the high rates of infection and the main talking point of the GRA annual conference - some of the topics covered today
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Justice Minister Helen McEntee spoke about the current Covid situation, Principal of Scoil Eoin Baiste in Nobber, Anne Marie McKenna told how she had to keep a class of students at home yesterday because she couldn't get a substitute teacher, Vivienne McNally on why the families of those who died during a Covid outbreak in Dealgan House Nursing Home have written to the CEO of the HSE and Gareth Fitzpatrick on the plight of children with disabilities awaiting surgery
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The current Covid situation, substitute shortages in schools, calls for help to SVP at highest level in years and why is the rescue helicopter flying over Drogheda so much lately?
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Today on the show: Louth TD's Fergus O Dowd and Ruairi O Murchu discussed the rising Covid case numbers and how Louth has some of the highest numbers in the country.The RAI spoke to us about their hopes for tonight's Cabinet meeting to review the support services to the hospitality sector , the IFA told us what drove their members to take to the streets of Dublin, the INTO told us how Covid / increasing case numbers in schools is impacting their students and Matt Carthy joined us to discuss Article 16
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Dr Illona Duffy spoke about the current covid situation, Anne Dempsey fromThird Age gave her reaction to the story that thousands of older people face spending Christmas on the sidelines because they were so late in receiving the second AZ vaccine and now have to wait for booster, Michael Brennan on what the Taoiseach said/didn't say about teachers who are close contacts - just some of the topics covered today.
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We got reaction to the government's new Covid measures from a number of guests including Junior Minister Damien English, Labour's Aodhan O'Riordain, Padraig Cribben of the VFI and Aoife McLysaght of the Independent Scientific Advocacy Group.
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New Covid measures, school principal refuses to take one Special Needs Assistant off one child to give to another, the high number of Covid cases in the North East, and how hair and beauty salons are helping victims of domestic violence.....just some of the topics covered on today's show
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The Labour Party Conference, extending the use of Covid Certs, questions over the controversial sale of Seapoint Golf Club and the Northern Ireland Protocol were just some of the topics covered today
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Today Kifca McNamee spoke to Michael about how she is having to stay in a nursing home due to a shortage of support care packages to enable her to live at home,Cindy Cunningham made an appeal in relation to her late sister's medical records, Minister for European Affairs Thomas Byrne spoke about the dispute over the Northern Ireland Protocol and we talked dealing with Covid with Dr Anthony Staines.
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The Hospitality sector and Covid certs , vaccine hesitancy in pregnant women, turnaround of vacant social housing, and community and voluntary sector seeking 3% pay claim - just some of the topics covered on today's show
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The President of the Irish Medical Organisation, Dr Ina Kelly, spoke about their concerns over the rising covid cases and the impact it is having on GP surgeries, Hospitals and ICU beds, our Courts Correspondence Frank Greaney reported on the Kevin Lunney Abduction trial while Deputy Richard Bruton spoke about the Government's Climate Action Plan.
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Justice Minister Helen McEntee, who returned to work last week after six months maternity leave, discussed a range of issues including the possible downgrading of Navan Hospital, the implementation of the Geiran plan for Drogheda and homelessness in Navan .
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Minister Joe O'Brien and Sinn Fein's Climate Spokesperson Darren O'Rourke debated the government's new Climate Action Plan, European Affairs Minister Thomas Byrne discussed the Northern Ireland Protocol amid growing fears that the UK government will trigger article 16, and Stephen Breen of the Irish Sun outlined details of the murder in Finglas - just some of the topics covered today
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Sinn Fein's Cost of Living Survey, the violence in Belfast last night, the government's climate action plan and rent increases to be capped at 2% - just some of the topics covered today
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Dr Ian Counihan the Covid lead at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital discussed how the hospital is coping with the increasing number of Covd patients as a result of the rising cases. Aontu Leader Peadar Toibin criticised children being excluded from sporting and other school events because they have not being vaccinated and we covered the recommendations in the Online Safety Bill with Deputy Niamh Smyth
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Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald discussed the main talking points of Sinn Fein's Ard Fheis including the party's u-turn over non jury courts while other topics covered today included proposed legislation to make it illegal to protest outside the home of a politician, parking to be banned permanently on Bettystown beach, alleged arson attack in Dundalk and Covid vaccine boosters to be given to healthcare workers
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LMFM journalist Marc O'Driscoll reported from the Save Navan Hospital rally while other topics discussed included the controversial decision to grant permission for the Ardee Bypass, pensioners and property tax, and the need for the return of contact tracing in schools
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Minister Thomas Byrne and Aontu Deputy Peadar Toibin debated the future of Navan Hospital ahead of the planned rally tomorrow to try and safeguard the hospital's future.
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The rise in covid cases, changes to the employment permits system in Ireland, homelessness in Navan , climate change and drink/drug spiking were among the topics discussed on today's show
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Today on the show: CEO of the VFI Padraig Cribben told us many pubs will need more time to install the digital ticketing systems needed under the new Government rules on reopening , Dr Tom Mulholland of MacGill Summer School discussed the main topics up for debate at this year's event. Sinn Fein's Louise O Reilly debated whether people should be allowed in the workplace if unvaccinated and Concern Worldwide told us about their emergency response campaign underway in Afghanistan - these stories and others made for a jam packed show.
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Today on the show : Aontu Leader and TD Peadar Toibin told us about the key issues raised at his party's Ard Fheis over the weekend. Social Justice Ireland say Covid 19 is inflaming health inequalities between EU member states. The IFA believe the carbon budget will ruin rural Ireland and Larry Donnelly joined us to discuss his new book "The Bostonian"
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Reaction to the safety regulations announced by the government to coincide with the reopening of late night entertainment venues, the situation at Bryanstown Wood, the Autism Bill before the Dail and Covid passes may be compulsory for nursing homes.......just some of the topics covered on the show today.
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Confusing messaging from government regarding re-opening, HSE funding and the Centenary of Northern Ireland were among the topics covered today
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The reopening of the country, concern over the future of Our Lady's Hospital in Navan and the rising number of Covid cases in Louth and Meath were just some of the topics covered on today's show
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The funding and implementation of the recommendations in the Geiran Report, the future of Navan Hospital Emergency Department, delay to completion of phase 2 at Bryanstown Wood outside Drogheda, the plight of publicans and the possible delay to ending of restrictions were among the items covered on today's show
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Should the planned lifting of restrictions on October 22 be halted because of the current surge in covid cases - just one of the items discussed on the show today while we also covered the increasing number of young people suffering from an eating disorder, and the debate around whether young people aged under 17 should also be given free contraception
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Today on the show - Deputy Peadar Toibin spoke with us about the growing Covid case numbers and ongoing Save Navan Hospital Campaign. REA O'Brien Collins discussed the increasing house prices in border counties. Marian Harkin joined us on the Budget, farming and the Carbon tax. Michael Taft of SIPTU discussed the impact of the Budget recommendations on low paid workers
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Today on the show - We heard the latest on the NI protocol talks with Karen Coleman of EuroParl Radio, Dr Marie Scully on the rising Covid case numbers and whether the October 22nd opening can go ahead. Fr Peter McVerry discusses whether Budget 2022 will help in tackling the housing crisis and the Restaurants Association of Ireland call for clarity from Government on reopening .
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Ministers Damien English and Thomas Byrne and Labour's Ged Nash discussed Budget 2022 while Sinn Fein MLA Declan Kearney reacted to David Frost's speech on Brexit and the NI Protocol. A Dundalk mother also raised concerns about the way Covid 19 positive cases are being handled by schools in terms of informing parents
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Concern that the problems of mould and dampness in Boice Court in Drogheda would not be repeated in phase 2 of the estate was highlighted while Budget 2022 and what to expect was discussed by a number of guests,
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The North South Interconnector, the financial situation at the Family Addiction Support Network, the need for free wifi in Mosney Accomodation centre, the 15% Corporation Tax Rate and unsafe working conditions for nurses and how the closure of Navan Hospital ED would impact on Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown ......just some of the topics covered on today's
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Today on the show - Local TD's Peter Fitzpatrick and Ruairi O Murchu discussed details of the Youth Justice Strategy, Sinn Fein's Johnny Guirke spoke on the efforts being made to save services at Our Lady's Hospital, Navan. Cllrs Emma Coffey, Gerry O Connor and Michael Gallagher gave their reaction to Govt's decision to send a representative to the commemoration event in Armagh later this month and the IFA spoke to us as their National Day of Protest got underway nationwide.
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Labour;'s alternative budget , rising energy prices, the North Soutth Interconnector, Navan Hospital and the new Slainte care board were just some of the issues covered on today's show
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Today's show covered a range of issues including social media being under scrutiny amid safety concerns, the IFA's Saving Farm Campaign, the plight of the childcare sector and the launch of Ireland's first suicide bereavement service
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Today on the show - Deputy Darren O Rourke and Senator Shane Cassells give us their thoughts on the details of the National Development Plan, Meath's Chief Fire officer offers fire safety advice to homeowners for Fire Safety Week. The Irish Hospice Foundation outline why they believe a national conversation is needed on death and dying, while local MEP Colm Markey joins us to discuss the Northern Ireland protocol
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Today on the show - we heard from Third Age Ireland, the INOU and Family Carers Ireland about their wish-list for Budget 2022, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner Paul Hosford talked to us about what's expected from the National Development Plan announcements today. Threshold spoke to us about the recent RTB report and increasing rent prices , while Jim Clarken of Oxfam Ireland gave us his thoughts on the Pandora papers revelations
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Today on the show - Seán Defoe spoke with us about the Tánaiste's comments in the Dáil about possible power cuts this winter. Founder of Breast Friends, Cllr Teresa Costello told us why she wants to see the age for Breast Check lowered to 40. Local TD's Peadar Toibin and Darren O Rourke spoke with us on plans for Navan hospital and Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Health David Cullinane discussed details of their alternative Health budget
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Today on the show - Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue spoke with us in advance of his visit to Louth today to engage with farmers on CAP. Local TD's Fergus O Dowd and Imelda Munster debated the energy consumption of data centres. Michael Taft of SIPTU discussed the proposed changes to the Living Wage and Ruairí Ó Murchú spoke with us on affordable housing
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Today on the show - Jim Wells MLA and Matt Carthy TD discuss the joint statement by Unionist leaders in relation to the NI protocol, the RAI talk about the details of their pre-budget submission highlighting the urgent need for wage and recruitment supports for the hospitality sector. Senator Timmy Dooley on the energy usage by data centres, Meath TD's Peadar Toibin and Johnny Guirke on the Dail response to questions asked about the future of Navan hospital and a local mother appeals for information on a hit and run involving her teenage son
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Today on the show - The Simon Communities of Ireland spoke with Michael about the launch of Simon Week and the Simon Bill aimed at helping to prevent homelessness. Local Minister Damien English was with us to address local concerns over the future of the A&E department at Our Lady's Hospital in Navan. Sinn Fein's Louise O Reilly spoke to us about Government plans for a Covid recognition payment for frontline workers and the possibility of an additional bank holiday.
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Today on the show - Local TD's Darren O Rourke and Peadar Toibin called on the HSE to respond to concerns over future plans for Navan hospital, ISME joined us to discuss the minimum wage and the possibility of an additional bank holiday. St Vincent de Paul spoke about the impact increased energy bills will have on struggling households and Social Justice Ireland discussed Budget 2022 speculation.
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Aontu Leader Peadar Toibin spoke to Michael regarding questions he asked in the Dáil about the HSE's plans for the future of Accident and Emergency at Our Lady's Hospital in Navan after staff came to him with concerns. Navan based Cllrs Alan Lawes and Emer Toibin also expressed their concerns about the future of the unit.
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Local Fianna Fail Senator Erin McGreehan spoke to Michael about the need for more to be done to tackle the ever increasing problem with sexual harassment. She says nobody should have to be feel afraid of being harassed and people have to be educated on what is appropriate behaviour.
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Services Manager with Women's Aid Dundalk, Ann Larkin says that the shocking statistics we're hearing this week on domestic violence , saying Gardai are dealing with over a 100 cases on a daily basis, are only the tip of the iceberg - the real figures for DV incidents are much higher.
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Following much criticism of a targeted protest outside Leo Varadkar's home over the weekend we spoke with Liam Herrick of the Irish Council of Civil Liberties about the right to protest and what can be done when issues arise at these events.
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Deputy Ged Nash and Senator Gerard Craughwell shared their thoughts on the President's decision not to attend the Northern Ireland centenary event next month
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INTO President Joe McKeown discussed the findings of the OECD report on funding in education and he says we have some of the biggest class numbers in Europe which is impacting on teachers ability to give individual students the time and attention they should be getting on a daily basis.
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Chief Executive of Nursing Homes Ireland, Tadhg Daly spoke with Michael about the need to maintain safety controls in nursing homes in order to keep Covid out of the homes and keep infection rates under control
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Anne Lennon of Friends of Ardee Bog spoke with Michael on route to their silent vigil outside Leinster House today about their campaign to raise awareness about the bid to save Ardee Bog, the natural habitat of countless birds and wildlife who are vital to our ecosystem.
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To mark Palliative Care Week running from Sept 12-18, we spoke with Alison Cashell, Clinical Nurse Coordinator for children with life-limiting conditions, about some of the common misconceptions that exist about palliative care and the work she and her colleagues do.
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Jackie McKenna, Project Manager with the Family Addiction Support Network and Bishop Michael Router, Patron of the FASN spoke to us about the important work done by the group to offer support to addicts and their families and discussed the financial struggles they face to remain open
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As the Fianna Fáil think-in takes place in Cavan, we spoke with local FF Cllrs Emma Coffey and John Sheridan about their views on the current in-house fighting and how they see the party emerging from this current controversy.
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CEO of CyberSafeKids, Alex Cooney spoke with Michael about the findings of their annual report which has shown a marked increase in the number of children gaming online with strangers and it also highlights how Covid has made digital technologies become central to the lives of young people
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Independent Senator Gerard Craughwell says people are tired of hearing about the Zappone fiasco but they also recognise that some of the "explanations" leave us with more questions than answers, which warrant further investigation.
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Deputy Gary Gannon, member of the Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs, spoke to Michael about the questions he plans to put to Simon Coveney on the Zappone appointment when he appears before the committee today
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Minister for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne spoke to Michael about Zapponegate and how he is confident that the documents due for release today,by the Dept of Foreign Affairs, will help to clarify any remaining questions on the issue and allow Government to get back to focusing on more pressing issues.
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Local Minister Damien English spoke to us about continuing scrutiny of the Katherine Zappone appointment and he says Minister Coveney will answer any unanswered questions allowing Govt to move on. He also spoke about the roadmap for reopening
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Louise Mahony, Manager of the Red Door Project and Jackie McKenna, Project Manager with the Family Addiction Support Network spoke with Michael about the immense pressures their services are under and the constant financial pressures they face just to stay open.
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Local TD Fergus O Dowd spoke with Michael about a recent meeting with the Geiran Implementation Board and he outlined why he believed progress is being made in the town's fight against the scourge of drugs
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Fine Gael Cllr in Ashbourne Alan Tobin spoke to Michael about the shock locally over the discovery of a cannabis grow house in Ashbourne over the weekend - he says the unit being used is in a busy commercial area and no-one had any idea what the unit was being used for. He paid tribute to local Gardai for their hard work
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PRO with the Irish Anti War Movement, Jim Roche spoke to Michael following the horrific bomb attack on Kabul airport yesterday and he says the International community cannot abandon the innocent people of Afghanistan
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Local Independent TD Peter Fitzpatrick says Govt and NPHET are throwing a spanner in the works on the road to reopening with conflicting public advice. He's calling on them to regroup and give joint advice moving forward to avoid further anger and frustration.
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Co-Lead of the Active Consent Programme with NUI Galway, Dr Siobhán O Higgins spoke to us about the importance of teaching young people about consent and the findings of their recent survey that found one fifth of young male teens don't think consent is needed for sexual activity.
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Justin Green, Event Industry Alliance member and event promoter spoke to Michael about the frustration of their members over the continued delays from Govt when it comes to allowing the entertainment sector to reopen. He says all they are looking for is to be treated the same as every other sector and to be given the chance to earn a living.
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Medical Director of NEDOC , Dr Illona Duffy joined us to discuss the increasing case numbers and she stressed the importance of staying on top of things when it comes to contact tracing
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SF's Spokesperson on Transport Darren O Rourke outlined details of his party's plans to increase capacity on school transport and to eliminate fees over a 5yr Government term
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Dr Abdullah Afghan, a GP currently living in Bettystown with his family spoke to us about the fear he has for his family back in Afghanistan - he says people over there are living in dread of how the Taliban will treat them once the international community leave the country. He appealed to the international Governments not to abandon the people
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Meath Cllr Alan Tobin and Louth Cllr Antoin Watters joined Michael to discuss the need for regulation of e-scooters in public places, following the seizure of 2 scooters by Gardai in Donegal. Both Cllrs are calling for clear rules to be set down by Gardai and local authorities.
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Primary education worker Aoife MacManus spoke to us about her experiences in Kabul in recent days and her attempts to secure her departure home to Ireland. She says she's currently witnessing a very different Kabul to the one she came to 2 years ago.
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Matt McGranaghan of the Music and Entertainment Assocaition of Ireland told us that after over 500 days of being closed, those working in the entertainment sector are more than ready to return to work and he called on Government to name the date.
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Aontú Leader and TD for Meath West Peader Toibin spoke with Michael about their bill calling on Government to allow the partners of pregnant women attend hospital appointments and be present throughout the delivery process.
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On the show this morning Labour's Ged Nash gave us his views on whether employers should have the right to check their staff's vaccination status before allowing them to return to work, we also spoke with Neil McDonnell of ISME, the business group responsible for starting the debate on the issue.
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IMO President Dr Ina Kelly told us that health services are currently operating at dangerous levels of capacity and there is a crisis in medical manpower - urgent investment and supports from Government are needed.
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The Meath East TD said the scale of the task is enormous describing the report as a stark warning.
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The CEO said that while more male victims are coming forward many still arn't because they fear that they won't be believed or will not be taken seriously
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The Fianna Fail Senator described the appointment as an episode of Cronyism to the highest degree
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Fr Hurley said he personally feels the fundamental right of freedom to worship has been forgotten by the government
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Neil McDonnell, CEO of ISME, said that clarity from the government is needed as it will be important for employers to keep vaccinated and non vaccinated people apart and to do this they will need to know the vaccination status of workers
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The director of Midwifery encouraged all pregnant women eligible to receive the Covid-19 vaccine to get one
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The Dragon Den's star was subjected to third party false ads about him on Facebook including claims he was dead
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Dr Joe Clarke of Summerhill Primary Care Centre told us of the shock locally at the graffiti attack on his surgery, he says he that while he has had conversations with people who have expressed reservations about the vaccine, this attack on his premises takes things to a more sinister level.
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Sports Editor with the Sunday Independent John Greene spoke to Ken about the impossible situation at St Mary's GFC following a devastating injury to one of it's volunteers
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Local TD Fergus O Dowd calls on Irish Water to tackle the ongoing problems with odours coming from the Marsh Rd treatment plant which are causing huge problems for local residents. He also spoke on the appointment of Katherine Zappone as Govt envoy
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Labour's Spokesperson on Education Aodhán Ó Ríordáin spoke to us about Government's plans to reopen schools as scheduled this year and he called on Govt to make clear and early decisions on their plans for Leaving Cert 2022 to avoid unnecessary stress on students and parents alike
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Chair of the VFI in Louth Collette Nugent of the Market bar discusses reopening to indoor hospitality today while local publican Wayne Harding of the Village Inn in Slane outlines why he has taken the decision to remain closed.
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The plan has been established on foot of the Geiran Report in response to the drugs problem in Drogheda
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The Justice Minister has agreement from Cabinet that any application that comes in in relation to the Plan will be given priority
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Anna McKenna of the Drogheda City Status group discussed their recent meeting with the Chief Executive of LMETB and that the need for an apprenticeship training centre in the town was among the issues discussed
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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
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Louth Sinn Fein TD Ruairi O'Murchu gave his reaction to the latest development in the thirty year old murder case
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Fianna Fail Senator is confident that Fianna Fail will deliver it
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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 .
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Deputies Fergus O'Dowd and Ruairi O' Murchu said that families of loved ones who lost their lives need answers as to what happened.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Louth Deputy Ruairi O'Murchu, one of those who left the chamber, defended his party's position
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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
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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.
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Cllrs Pio Smith, James Byrne, Joanna Byrne and Maeve Yore also locked horns over politicial pacts at local level
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The CEO was responding to the overnight revelation that it was illegal for businesses to serve alcohol in many outdoor seating areas
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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.
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A crisis in Northern Ireland was averted after the British Government agreed to introduce an Irish Language Act . Deputy Doherty said it was clear the DUP had no intention of delivering this right
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The immuno-compromised Co Meath woman's GP has been told not to mix vaccines so she needs answers from the HSE as she wants to be fully vaccinated and protected and has been advised not get the second AZ jab because of the side effects if caused.
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Dr Illona Duffy stressed that concern now is because of the Delta variant of the virus which you don't have protection from unless you have the two doses
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Some 80,000 households should be subjected to water charges under what was proposed three and a half years ago
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The partnership between Meath Co Council and Facebook's Clonee Data centre will see the boards installed in 26 playgrounds which will benefit ichildren/adults who are non verbal or have communication difficulties .
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The Meath East TD also said he has no idea where his party colleague Marc MacSharry is coming from in calling for the Taoiseach to resign over polling controversy
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Navan travel agent Martin Skelly said a consistent uniform implementation of EU travel guidelines is required
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Cllr Sharon Tolan and Cllr Stephen McKee joined us this morning to talk about the measures taken over the weekend to prevent scenes similar to the ones experienced in recent weeks, with fighting and excessive drinking on the street and beach. They say locals are horrified by a savage attack on 2 local lads who were simply walking on the beach on Thursday evening and say this latest incident futher highlights the need for a 24hr Garda station in the area
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The Monaghan based GP was commenting on the new advice that the AstraZeneca dose gap can reduce from 12 to 8 weeks
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The talented musician urged people to support #drinkteaformnd to raise vital funds for the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association (IMNDA)
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Minister of State Colm Brophy and Aontu Leader Peadar Toibin argued the toss over the move which will see tens of thousands brought into the property tax net while others will see their tax bill rise.
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The Auxiliary Bishop of Armagh discussed how the church became a breeding ground for child abuse, how it facilitated it, how it covered it up and what needs to be done to heal the wounds of the past.
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Local councillors Sharon Tolan and Stephen McKee discussed the parking chaos and the need for a better information campaign now that vehicles have been banned from the beach
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The Meath East TD was defending the government's decision to defer the return of indoor dining until July
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Deputies Ged Nash and Imelda Munster rejected the suggestion that they were playing parish pump politics by highlighting the backlog
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That's the accusation being made by its former member, TD Peadar Toibin now leader of Aontu but Sinn Fein's Darren O'Rourke was having none of it
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Colette Nugent of the Market Bar in Drogheda and Wayne Harding of the Village Inn pub in Slane spoke about how the guidelines will hinder publicans especially those who are 'landlocked' and have no outdoor space
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Freelance Journalist in Meath Paul Murphy revealed that a group of nine councillors have engaged the services of a solicitor over the matter which relates to the draft county development plan
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Grainne Griffin, Director of Communications with the CCPC, advises consumers to make sure they are protected if booking a holiday
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Mark McGowan of the Restaurants Association of Ireland outlined the obstacles facing the industry including the reopening in the North today of indoor service in pubs and restaurants
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The Meath West TD said that the government has a duty of care with regards to safeguarding and protecting citizens' health care and their personal data
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Caroline Robins of the Irish Dental Association explained what's going
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Navan based fiddle player Matt McGranaghan, spokesperson for MEAI(Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland), spoke about how the industry has been decimated and hopes that a new All Party Oireachtas Committee will help them.
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The Meath East TD who is Minister for European Affairs also gave his reaction to the new DUP leader's comments about abolishing the Northern Ireland Protocol
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The Chief Superintendent in Louth warned that whatever action is needed will be taken to stamp out the vandalism and unacceptable actions of young people telling parents of those misbehaving -' we will be calling to your homes'
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Mrs Ennis pleaded with the Council to upgrade the pipes on the public road outside her home which are causing the problems
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As hospitals are being urged to lift all maternity restrictions the Sinn Fein councillor told how he missed out on the birth of his daughter because of the covid regulations
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Councillors Pio Smith and Paddy McQuillan discussed the deteriorating situation in Drogheda following the arson attack at Drogheda Boys and Girls FC and continuous problems in Rathmullen Park
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The Minister of State for Local Government and Planning rejected the charge that the government has been sitting on its hands
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Michael read out a letter from a concerned resident outlining the type of unacceptable behaviour going on while we got reaction from the Chief Fire Officer to the amount of fires in the estate
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Minister Thomas Byrne and Independent TD Peter Fitzpatrick discussed the issue with the latter warning that it could have serious ramifications for retailers along the border
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John Teggart whose dad was shot 14 times and Anne Cadwallader of the Pat Finucane Centre discussed the findings of the inquest.
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These vaccines are currently being recommended for the over 50's in Ireland but that could change......we discussed with Stephen McMahon of the Irish Patients Association
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Senators McGreehan & Niall Blaney are proposing today that Seanad Eireann reaffirms its commitment to the Good Friday Agreement & that it welcomes the Shared Island initiative
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Deputy Nash expressed concern about investment companies trying to buy up second hand houses in Drogheda before they even come on the market
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Dominic Brophy, Chair of Unite Trade Union's Driving Instructors' Branch urged for an automatic renewal of all driving instructor's permits and the waive of the 250 euro fee
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Psychiatrist Dr Matthew Sadlier of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland revealed a study found that 9% of transition year students had used cannabis in the past month
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Louth Sinn Féin TD Ruairí O' Murchú highlighted the plight of the 13 year old and how she is been let down by services
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The Meath East TD said that there is an independent review taking place which is exactly 'what we committed to before the election'
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The South Down politician also outlined why he wants Edwin Poots to replace her as leader of the party
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The Meath East TD spoke to us as she begins her maternity leave today in what is an historical first for the state
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Padraig O'Reilly of the North East Pylon Pressure Campaign and opposition TDs Peadar Toibin (Aontu) and Darren O'Rourke (Sinn Fein) gave their reaction to EirGrid CEO's statements to the Oireachtas Climate Action Meeting
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Paddy Malone of Dundalk Chamber of Commerce and Eunan McKinney of Alcohol Action Ireland discussed the issue with the former warning it would be 'a recipe for disaster' if it is not introduced on an all Ireland basis.
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The Monaghan based doctor reiterated that the clotting risk associated with the AstraZeneca vaccine is exceptionally small
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Deputies Darren O'Rourke (SF) and Peadar Toibin (Aontu) both raised serious question marks over the review with the latter claiming it was being done as a box ticking exercise to save the embarrassment of FF TDs who told people they would stand up for them.
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The Chief Executive of the Vintners Federation of Ireland Padraic Cribben also pointed out that in this country operating outdoors is not practical because of the weather so it is not a long term solution
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There were some heated exchanges between Fine Gael Senator John Cummins and Sinn Fein TD Matt Carthy as they debated the issue
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Louth TDs Gerald Nash and Ruairi O'Murchu discussed the worrying situation at the Dundalk home, where indoor visiting has been suspended, and the wider implications
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Deputies Fergus O'Dowd and Peter Fitzpatrick discussed the situation, with the latter revealing that people from Dundalk were already travelling across the border to play golf, and that he has no confidence in the Health Minister Stephen Donnelly
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The Meath East TD also discussed details about her new hate crime bill
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Local Labour Deputy Gerald Nash and the Fine Gael Health Spokesperson Colm Burke discussed the concerns of families whose loved ones have still not being vaccinated despite being elderly and housebound
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Mr Malone said that the anticipated 70 plus job losses at the Dundalk company can be looked at as a 'glass half full' situation as PayPal still has a strong presence in the town, employing over 1,300 people
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'There was something terribly sad about seeing young teenagers once more indulging in this type of petrol bombing and destruction of property'.
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Professor Staines said if there were no other vaccines we would use AstraZeneca, that people shouldn't be too disappointed as they will be vaccinated, they just have to be patient
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Bernadine Carry, Environment Officer with Meath Co Council, told how the Green Kilometre scheme really is making a difference with 170 groups signed up.
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The Minister encouraged the public to have their say through the public consultation process
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Deputy McDonald described the volatile situation as 'very ugly, very dangerous and very unacceptable', and said that Unionist leaders must step up now to restore calm
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The Monaghan based GP said despite this she would be prepared to take the vaccine as the benefits outweigh the risks
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The incoming President of the Irish National Teachers's organisation hoped that there would be no need for industrial action and that some form of resolution could be found between the teacher unions and government over the decision to change the original vaccination roll out plan,
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The union's Deputy General Secretary said that teachers are very angry and upset - we were assured all the time that we would be in the top 30% of people vaccinated and then at the stroke of a pen this was changed by the government
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As the easing of Govt restriction allow fully vaccinated to meet up with others Dr Marie Scully of Abbey House Medical Centre offers advice in how to do this safely
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Joe McKeown, Vice President of the INTO tells us they will be seeking an emergency meeting with the Minister over Govt plans to prioritise vaccinations on the basis of age - he says unless Govt protect the workers it will be next to impossible to keep the schools open , as staffing levels are already at a critical point
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Deputy David Cullinane gives his thoughts on the Beacon vaccine story and discusses details of a SF Dáil motion this week calling for better support services for those working as family carers
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Minister Helen McEntee joined us to discuss the measures in the Geiran report and how they will be implemented. She also spoke about the decisions Govt face this afternoon when deciding what to do next in easing the Covid restrictions and how the vaccine roll-out is progressing
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The report, which was commissioned by the Justice Minister following the brutal murder of a teenage boy in Drogheda and the escalation of the drug feud in the town, contains some 70 recommendations
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The Meath East TD was speaking as EU leaders begin a virtual EU summit today to discuss whether to expand restrictions on sending vaccines abroad
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The Tánaiste and Fine Gael Leader also announced funding to establish a new Technology Gateway for the North East at DkIT which will focus on Energy Efficiency and Optimisation.
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The President of the Restaurants' Association of Ireland warned 'we are looking at 50% closures', stressing the need to get employees back to work
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Former Minister and Louth TD Dermot Ahern, sheep farmer John Wehely, LMFM reporter Pat O'Shaughnessy and former LMFM farm news reporter Nicholas Duff discussed the awful events in 2001 which saw tens of thousands of livestock slaughtered
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The Navan GP was responding to the news that the vaccine has been given the green light by the European Medicines Agency, following a safety review, after its roll out was paused over concerns of a link to blood clots
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The leader and co-founder of the party warned that measures have effectively wrecked the Irish economy and many native businesses will never recover or reopen again.
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Anna McKenna and Brian Hanratty of the Drogheda City Status Group also questioned why Drogheda is constantly being overlooked
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The Meath West TD has called on the Tánaiste to 'do the right thing' for the duration of the criminal investigation in the leaking of a confidential document
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Cllr Byrne felt that the Council was led down the garden path and the fault lies with the Minister while Cllr Smith asked why did the Department not say 'you are not going to get funding under this scheme.'
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Sinn Fein's Health Spokesperson David Cullinane said it does raise questions as to what information the NIAC need to reverse the decision which they obviously took because they felt it was the right thing to do
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Drogheda based Fine Gael TD Fergus O'Dowd said there are huge and serious failures here
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The Meath East TD is hoping this pave the way for more permanent structure for female politicians as currently they don't have official maternity leave
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The Fine Gael member of the European Parliament also said the European Union could have done better, as frustrations mount in Ireland over the slow roll out of the vaccines
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Deputies Fergus O'Dowd (FG) Imelda Munster (SF) and Ged Nash (LAB) were critical of the decision by Fianna Fail's Darragh O 'Brien to overlook the project again.
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Independent councillor Paddy McQuillan called for the Chief Executive of Louth County Council to resign because of the 'sub-standardd' application, accusing her of failing the people of Drogheda
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The Women's Council director spoke about how women are being pushed to the end of their tether for having to bare the brunt of child care during the pandemic
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The Minister said he is satisfied with the Covid measures in place in the country's meat factories
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The GP outlined the frustration and upset for GPs and patients who have not received the Covid-19 vaccine which has resulted in many over 85's still not receiving the jab as planned. She also addressed concerns about still births being linked to the virus
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She also said it remains to see whether Minister Roderic O'Gorman introduces legislation that is fit for purpose warning that Tusla are the major agents of hurt and trauma that people are experiencing today and he has the power to change that.
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Cllrs Wayne Harding , Stephen McKee and Tom Behan were responding to the letter sent to the FF parliamentary members by the Slane Cumann calling for the party leader to be replaced while Sean Defoe, our poltiical correspondent, outlined the the feelings within the party generally with regards to Mr Martin's leadership
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The CEO was speaking following the launch of their report , More Women Changing the Face of Politics
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The Meath East TD was discussing the riots that took place at last Saturday's protest in Dublin
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In a letter sent to all FF TDs and Senators the Cumann said they wanted a leader with 'fire in his or her belly,' who is able to deal with 'devious Government partners'.
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The bank announced this morning that it is to close 88 branches in the Republic and 15 in NI sparking huge concern and Deputy Nash emphasised that it is an entirely profitable bank
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The two Meath East politicians were at odds over criticism that the quarantine should extend to all passengers travelling into Ireland for non essential purposes
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The Meath West TD dismissed the findings of the latest opinion poll stressing no-one in the country is happy because of the virus
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Mark has cancer and the vital stem cell transplant which was cancelled in mid-January due to Covid has now been rescheduled after his plight was highlighted on the Michael Reade show on Friday
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Responding to the revised Living with Covid plan, the President of the Restaurant Association of Ireland said that some 150, 000 employees are waiting to find out what is happening in terms of their future, with 25-50% of restaurants expected never to reopen
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Suzanne Chase spoke of how deflated her 97-year-old dad was when he found out he wouldn't be getting the Covid vaccine today while Jill Stout of Number 47 Medical Practice in Drogheda described their frustration after the vaccines failed to arrive despite all paperwork being in order and with no explanation from the HSE
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The HSE's Clinical lead for Obesity described the new drug as a breakthrough moment in the battle to treat obesity effectively
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The Meath East TD warned that the government cannot rush the reopening of society as it prepares to announce its revised plan for Living with Covid tomrrow
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The consumer chief discussed what it means for the country and for consumers
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Annmarie Dyas spoke about her partner Mark Russell, who has cancer, and the impact of having to wait for the transplant to be hopefully be rescheduled after it was cancelled in the middle of January while Stephen McMahon of the Irish Patients Association firstly outlined the need for the vaccine for cancer patients and those with chronic conditions as waiting lists for ops and procedures rise
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The presenter was speaking to Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick after the HSE responded to questions from him that this show had been asking for weeks regarding our story of health care workers with Covid being accommodated in a local hotel alongside workers who didn't have the virus, which has turned out to be true
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The Louth TD and Chair of the Louth Co Board insisted that his comments were taken out of context while Conor Hoey of Drogheda United said those involved in soccer felt 'slighted' by what he said.
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Deputies Fergus O'Dowd and Peter Fitzpatrick believe that there should be a second centre in Drogheda
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The party's Health Spokesperson said that studies have proven the benefits of taking the supplement in the battle against the virus
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The party's Finance Spokesperson Pearse Doherty outlined details of the legislation to ban dual pricing, which would reduce insurance prices and increase fair competition,
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'Whet set up an isolation unit in City West if it's okay to put Covid positive guests alongside covid negative guests' - Deputy Munster
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The two politicians discussed the announcement of the new payment which will mean workers who retire at 65 won't have to sign on until they reach 66 but the payment will be 45 euro less than the state pension
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The deputy raised concerns over the Taoiseach response to the situation in the Dail yesterday during which he contradicted the HSE's own admission to LMFM that two Covid positive workers had been housed in a local hotel alongside non-Covid workers,thereby breaching rules
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Mr Scott, a member of the Parents Building Committee, said that a letter from the landowner of the site on the Mill Road where the Educate Secondary School is currently located, goes against what the Department is saying and that parents want transparency.
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The Meath East TD reiterated her support for the proceeds of drug crime to be ringfenced for community organisations helping those with drug issues and said she would be meeting the Public Expenditure Minister next week to discuss the proposal
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The SIPTU researcher said that the payment being offered is not enough, as it's about 45 euro a week less than the state pension
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Mr Thompson was responding to the actions of the PSNI at the event, which have been met with widespread criticism, marking the 29th anniversary of the loyalist murders of five people at Sean Graham's bookmakers on Belfast's Ormeau Road
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Rory Scott and Elizabeth Donnelly spoke about the upset and anger at the decision to move for a third time the Drogheda Educate Together Secondary School from the Mill Road in East Meath to a temporary site on the grounds of St Oliver's School in Drogheda
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Rosie spoke to us following the hearbreaking case of Lynsey Bennett, the 32 year old terminally ill mother, who said it was a relief to know her children will be financially support after settling her case
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The breaking story was discussed by local TDs morning who said that answers must be provided as to what exactly is happening after a whistleblower came forward to the Michael Reade show
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The politicians were responding to the mixed messages from government and controversy surrounding how people should quarantine as new measures are being introduced
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Cllr Stephen McKee, who works as a secondary school teacher, calls for the decision to relocate DETSS to be reversed. He says the move is unfair and the lack of consultation is unacceptable
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Chairman of Meath County Council, Cllr David Gilroy, on behalf of the council, issued an unreserved apology to the survivors of the home in Dunboyne and spoke about the importance of acknowledging the wrongs that were done to them.
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The Fine Gael TD said that the government would be taking heed of public health advice in relation to the plan to reopening schools on a phased basis
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Deputy Gerald Nash criticised the shock decision to move the school to a termporary site at St Oliver's CC in Drogheda, which he claimed was the result of 'poor planning' by the Department of Education
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The South Down representative said that the villain here is the European Union , who subsequently rowed back on the move after it sparked outrage
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Local Fianna Fail Councillers Stephen McKee and John Sheridan joined us to discuss the raging public debate about whether Micheál Martin should make the trip to the White House for the annual St Patrick's Day celebrations, in light of the global pandemic and the calls from the public for him to lead by example and stay at home
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Paddy Agnew told us this morning that his dad, Brian, was one of the 6 residents of Blackrock Abbey Nursing Home, who lost their lives to Covid in the last week. His dad died one year to the day that he moved into the home, Paddy says the family have great respect for the staff at the home and how hard they work caring for the residents.
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Minister for Justice Helen McEntee spoke to Michael about Government's plans for policing the new rules put in place for living under Level 5 restrictions
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Clare Allen, a resident of Curragha, spoke to Michael about the campaign being run by local residents to have the council address the safety problems at the crossroads - they say there have been so many near misses at the junction and in light of yet another serious accident there in recent weeks, they are stepping up their calls on the council to address the problem.
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Deputy Gerald Nash (Labour) and Senator Shane Cassells (FF) gave their thoughts on extending the Covid restrictions until March 5th to keep case numbers.
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Dr Marie Scully of Abbeylands Medical Centre spoke to Michael about the recent cases numbers and community transmission rates- she says Covid is a very hard virus to get a handle on as it is constantly surprising the medical community with it's new variants.
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Paul Crewe, Drogheda based Project worker with Development Perspectives spoke to Michael about the work being done to create a new curriculum, the STIRE curriculum which is designed to help refugees resettle in Ireland
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Deputy John Lahart of the Oireachtas Health Committee spoke to Michael in advance of today's meeting of the Covid 19 sub-committee where the decision will be made on the next step with the Govt restrictions
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Mark Thompson of Relatives for Justice spoke to us about a letter the group have sent to the British and Irish Governments on behalf of over 3000 relatives who lost loved ones in the NI conflict - they are seeking a full investigation into the conflict. Mark Kelly spoke with us told us about his 12yr old sister Carol Ann who was killed by a plastic bullet fired by British soldiers in May 1981 as she returned home from the local shop where she was fetching milk for a neighbour.
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Mr McKee, a councillor in Meath, said that he could not defend the indefensible and labelled the Education Minister's handling of special schools' reopening as a 'shambles'
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Minister Niall Collins, Minister of State at the Dept of Further & Higher Education, refutes suggestions that Govt are to blame for the confusion over schools for children with special needs reopening, he says the blame for the confusion lies squarely with the teaching unions.
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Local GP and NEDOC Medical Director, Dr Illona Duffy tells us that while case numbers have fallen slightly over the last couple of days, there are more patients in ICU and HDU with complications due to Covid.
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Grainne Milne, Director of Midwifery with the Louth Hospitals and Our Lady's Hospital in Navan, spoke to Michael about the anger and confusion amongst midwives locally who are still awaiting the vaccine. She says they are ready to administer the vaccine as soon as they get it but they don't have it as yet - in the meantime they are working hard to protect staff and patients alike.
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Dr Maeve Baxter , GP with Blackrock Medical Centre spoke with Michael about the high number of postive Covid cases presenting for treatment in the Dundalk South area. She told us that while people are seeking help quicker they are also unfortunately becoming ill faster and in some cases needing hospitalisation.
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Pat Murphy, Principal Officer with PAYE services with the Revenue Commissioners joined us to talk about the tax bills facing people in receipt of Covid subsidies and detailed the options available for repayment.
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Dr Ian Counihan, Respiratory Consult, Clinical Director at the Dept of Medicine & Covid Lead with Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, spoke with Michael about the pressures on their services and staff as the number of Covid patients grow at the hospital.
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Minister of State Thomas Byrne spoke to Michael about the Taoiseach's State apology to the survivors of the mother-and-baby homes and discussed the criticism Government have faced since the report was published
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Journalist and author Alison O Reilly spoke to Michael about the survivors response to the report on the mother and baby homes - she says for many it raises more questions than it answers and there is a lot of hurt, anger & confusion amongst the women.
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Susan Lohan of the Adoption Rights Alliance outlines why she's so disappointed by the report into the mother and baby homes and by the Commission's failure to hold the hearings in public
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Sinn Fein Leader Deputy Mary Lou McDonald spoke with Michael about the pressures facing our health servies as Covid cases continue to rise and what can be done to help get the country back on track
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Local Minister of State Damien English says we are facing into a very tough month ahead as we struggle to bring the Covid numbers back down - the health services are being pushed to their extremes and everything must be done to support them
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Local teachers Roisin Curtis (St Mary's Diocesan School D/A) and James Byrne (Sacred Heart Secondary School D/A) gave their reaction to the latest u-turn by Government on schools re-opening and spoke about how the uncertainty is leaving students and staff alike feeling anxious & concerned.
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Senator Shane Cassells joined us to talk about how the new Covid restrictions announced by Government will impact on day-to-day life
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Brendan Ogle of Unite says now is the time to listen to the public health specialists, Government cannot allow themselves to be influenced by lobbyists - they need to make the right decisions for public safety.
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Eamon Dennehy, Vice President of the ASTI, discusses the concerns amongst their members about the growing case numbers and how the schools can be reopened safely.
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Local GP Dr Marie Scully of Abbeylands Medical Centre in Navan spoke to Michael about the high number of Covid cases locally and nationally at the moment, she told us that our health system is being pushed beyond capacity and we all have a duty to do whatever we can to help keep numbers down.
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The European Affairs MInister warned that even with a deal you won't be able to buy British sausages and other products in the South of Ireland from January 1st deal or no deal
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'It is very tough, tomorrow is my dad's birthday , this is always the start of Christmas when we go home. We have missed so much this year"
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Our reporter Marie Kierans spoke to two addicts who are now clean who told how the Red Door helped to get their lives back on track again
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The Monaghan based GP was discussing the spike in Covid cases here and also the new variant of the virus in the UK
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The owner of Scholars hotel and restaurant in Drogheda was responding to the news that NEPHET is recommending tightening of restrictions before the New Year including the closure of gastro pubs and restaurants
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Cllrs Antoin Watters, Kevin Callan and John Sheridan flagged the issues of contention including as the closing date for submission next Wednesday looms
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The deputies were speaking following the publication of the government's plan yesterday
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The Louth TD was commenting ahead of Deputy Brian Stanley's address to the Dail today over his controversial tweets and was also discussing the high number of Covid-10 cases in the Ardee area
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Mairead Delaney was speaking about the vile comments in the wake of the royal county's recent Leinster SFC final defeat to Dublin
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The Navan based GP said that there may be a need for mass vaccination clinics to administer the jab
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The bill was introduced in the Seanad by the Civil Engagement Group of Independent Senators
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The Councillor rejected the suggestion that Fianna Fail was speaking out both sides of its mouth in relation to the controversial project
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The economist and member of the Stop67 campaign group says rather than up the pension age a radical change to the country's tax model is needed
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The director of the Alliance for Insurance Reform outlined the need for action on general damages stating that there is no precedent for the amount of money that is handed out
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The Meath East TD dismissed suggestions that so called 'heavies' had called to the 22-year old's home but a neighbour and friend who happened to be in the same party
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The 22-year-old from Co Meath is also hoping that those members of the party who abused her online, including one prominent member who described her as a 'non-entity' will be disciplined by the party
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Senator McGreehan said that she didn't think there was a need for a Minister for Vaccines as proposed by the Labour Party
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A number of non essential retailers spoke to Marie Kierans about the challenges posed by Covid-19 as they opened their doors again after the 6 week lockdown
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The Meath West TD and Aontu leader described it as 'very strange' for a government to idemnify a private company for anything and said he would get the vaccine if it is safe
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Deputy Imelda Munster discusses the thinking behind the party's bid to have the State pension reduced. She also commented on the reaction to Brian Stanley's controversial tweet.
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Mr Wells said that the Sinn Fein TD, who has since apologised, should not just resign as Chair of the Public Accounts Committee but also as a TD
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The Minister warned we are running out of time for a trade deal as the transitional period ends at the end of December but insisted a no deal still wouldn't result in a hard border on the island
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The Louth Deputy said that he was proud of his party colleague and that he thought the Justice Minister had acted appropriately, professionally and with integrity
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Dr Duffy spoke about the need to 'get our numbers low' before Christmas because we know it is going to be a time when people will be gathering and case numbers will rise again
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The President of the Restaurant Association of Ireland said that only 39 Covid cases were attributed to restaurants and it would be very unfortunate if they weren't allowed to open until mid December
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Sandra Maguire spoke to Michael Reade in a bid to highlight how services are disjointed as she believes that her family were abandoned by local health care services
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'I done nothing wrong to have a diagnosis of cervical cancer and we have a tribunal that is not fit for purpose, that is doomed to fail. I am so disheartened, so disillusioned and so angry'
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The Meath East TD also outlines her plans to tackle the sharing of intimate images without permission
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Drogheda based GP Dr Amy Morgan of Byranstown Medical Centre discusses the concerns being expressed about the decline in case numbers stalling and calls on people to dig deep in the coming weeks & do whatever necessary to help keep the virus at bay
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Sinn Fein Leader Deputy Mary Lou McDonald told us despite Govt's best efforts to brush the issue aside there are still serious questions about the Woulfe appointment that must be dealt with and Minister McEntee should come before the Dáil to answer them
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Commenting on the Government's u-turn on banning the sale of take-away drinks Deputy Michael Heay Rae welcomed the decision because he says it's clear to see that people did not want to see the ban implemented or to see more restrictions put in place.
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Executive Director of Sage Advocacy , Sarah Lennon tells us that families and relatives with loved ones living in nursing homes & care facilities are dreading Christmas if visits are not allowed under the Covid restrictions. She calls on Government to carefully consider the impact of any plans they're currently considering.
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Louth TD's Peter Fitzpatrick and Imelda Munster joined Michael to discuss Peter's call to have the army drafted in to patrol the borders to stop people travelling between North and South of the border. Imelda strongly opposes the idea of the army returning to border patrol.
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Laura Broxson of UNITE's driving instructors branch spoke to Michael about the challenges facing learner driver and driving instructors under the continuing Covid restrictions
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DUP MLA Jim Wells spoke to Michael as assembly members in the North failed to reach agreement for the 3rd day in a row on whether or not to extend the Covid restrictions.
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Navan based GP Dr Marie Scully spoke with Michael about the positive steps being made with a vaccine, the latest Covid trends and the mutated strain of the virus found in minks.
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Sinn Fein's Transport Spokesperson Darren O Rourke calls for a unified approach between North and South for those travelling into the country. He also spoke about his party's motion of no confidence in Tanaiste Leo Varadkar.
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Justice Minister Helen McEntee joined us to discuss the impact that Joe Biden's success will have on Ireland's relationship with the US, the motion of no confidence in the Tanaiste and the Govt plans to limit legal fees
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Meath TD / Minister for European Affairs Thomas Byrne and Padraig O Reilly, NEPPC Spokesperson spoke to Michael about the future of the project - Padraig says the group and those impacted by the project feel let down by Fianna Fail and successive Governments.
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Monaghan GP Dr Illona Duffy welcomes the drop in the R number but warns that we cannot get ahead of ourselves and left the restrictions too early
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Fine Gael's Fergus O Dowd and Sinn Fein's Imelda Munster give their thoughts on the statement made by Leo Varadkar in the Dáil yesterday
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Labour's Ged Nash and Fine Gael's Mary Seery Kearney discuss the public reaction to Leo's leaking of a confidential document and look at the possible implications for Government.
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Susan Lohan, Co-founder of the Adoption Rights Alliance speaks to Michael about the need to make the findings of the report public as soon as possible.
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Meeting between the Taoiseach and Catholic Church Leaders
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The case for a public inquiry into how a cluster of COVI 19 was handled in the Dealgan House Nursing Home, Dundalk has been well rehearsed at this stage. Dealgan was the worst hit nursing home in the country from coronavirus – the consequence, the death of 23 people living in the home. Grieving families have many questions they want answers to.....
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Deputy Louise O Reilly says the tribunal in it's current format is not designed to deliver justice for the women involved and she outlined why she believes establishing the tribunal should be deferred.
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Susan Lohan, Co-founder of the Adoption Rights Alliance tells us the Government plans on the Mother and Baby Home legislation is in direct opposition to the wishes of the survivors.
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Justice Minister Helen McEntee gave details about the introduction of a fines system for those who breach the regulations when the country moves back to Level 5 restrictions as of midnight tonight.
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Minister of State Damien English joined us to discuss details of the Government announcement last night that as of Wednesday evening the country will be going into Level 5 restrictions until Dec 1st.
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Nick Bruton of the Migrant Rights Centre of Ireland spoke to us about how documented workers are treated in this country in terms of how they are paid and their work entitlements. Irene, originally from the Philippines, told us about her own experiences with living and working here.
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Local GP Dr Marie Scully joined us to discuss the gorwing number of Covid cases, nationally and locally. She described the growth trends as very worrying and says we are at a crucial point in this pandemic - action is needed now to get a handle on transmission numbers.
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Our Courts Correspondent Frank Greaney outlines details of the sentence handed down to Aaron Brady for the murder of Garda Adrian Donohoe. Retired Detective Inspector Pat Marry also spoke about the case and welcomed the sentence.
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Justice Minister Helen McEntee joined us to discuss the key points of the Budget and responded to news of an expected 4 week lockdown in Northern Ireland. She told us nothing could be ruled in or out when it came to another lockdown on the Republic.
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Vivienne McNally and Emma Duffy who lost their fathers , Dominic-Francis & Oliver, to Covid in Dealgan House Nursing Home told Michael the families were not aware of how dire the situation was in the home and they are fighting for answers as to how it was allowed to get so bad - they say the families of the bereaved need answers to be able to start grieving properly.
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Deputy Fergus O Dowd discussed the shocking details of an FOI request by the families of those who lost loved ones in Dealgan House due to Covid and he calls for answers for the families
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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ASTI Assistant General Secretary Moira Leydon talks about the concerns their members have over safety measures at schools since they reopened.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Sinn Fein President also said there would be no resignations in party over attendance at Bobby Storey's funeral
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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
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The Deputy General Secretary said that there is confusion over what happens when there's a confirmed case of Covid-19 in a school
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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
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Niall Farrelly, Chair of the Meath VFI said that publicans want a date when so called wet pubs can open again.
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The President of the Institute of Guidance Counsellors emphasised how important it is for students to connect with people especially if they are disappointed
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Publicans Colette Nugent and Cllr Wayne Harding reacted with anger to the rule that restaurants and pubs have to record all food orders and keep the information for 28 days
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The Meath East TD however refused to accept that the government is 'treating people like idiots' when he was quizzed on a range of issues including the delay in naming potential replacements for Phil Hogan, and the latest government rulings for pubs and restaurants
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The Meath East TD also spoke about garda resources in Meath and the Scoping Exercise in relation to the Drogheda gangland feud
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Jim Mulligan the President of the GRA said that members will be watching with interest what additional powers are approved, including fining people for not wearing masks
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School has been out since March 12 and our producer Marie Kierans spoke to parents and their children on the first day back and indeed the first day ever for some!
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The Meath West TD has criticised the lack of garda manpower and resources in the county after a football match in Navan had to be disbanded by the ref because of anti-social behaviour
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A Co Meath mum is not happy with her eldest son travelling on the school bus due to social distancing concerns. Marie Devine also has twin sons, one has a place on a half empty school bus because he has special educational needs but his twin brother is not allowed on and she has to drive him behind the bus!
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Louth based Fianna Fail Senator Erin McGreehan thinks that with the additional powers being given to gardai to penalise pubs who break the Covid-19 rules, consideration should be given now to permit all pubs to open
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Deputy Imelda Munster says that the rights of workers need to be protected while a statement the company claimed unions walked away from the negotiations
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The Professor believes that with schools being allowed to reopen the country is heading for 1000 cases a day
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Mary, whose husband was taken to hospital from a nursing home with facial wounds containing maggots two weeks before he died , says she feels ignored by state agencies
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The MEP said that while she has been based in Brussels for most of the lockdown a number of MEPS from Ireland were travelling every week, going and coming back
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The Monaghan based GP gives advice to worried parents about what symptoms they should be concerned about
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Deputy Nash thinks the EU Commissioner should resign and also discussed the ongoing fall-out from the so called 'golfgate' controversy
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Local school teachers Maria Doyle from CBS Primary in Dundalk and James Byrne from the Sacred Heart in Drogheda also discuss the preparations schools are making in a bid to reopen safely
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Lee-anne Kierans of Kierans Bus Hire in Drogheda and John Halpenny of Halpenny Travel in Dundalk don't know how bus companies are going to be able to get all the children to school, under the latest directive from the government
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The Minister of State for European Affairs said that Phil Hogan has damaged confidence in the EU and called on the Commission President to consider Mr Hogan's position
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The Meath West TD was responding to the fallout over senior politicians attending an Oireachtas Golf event which broke Covid restrictions
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The Senator also admitted that Fianna Fail was not communicating properly following a series of cock-ups and contradictory advice in recent days and weeks
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'The Government is taking the handy way out by stopping people attending games,' claims the Louth Co Board Chairman
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Mum Ann McLoughlin tells us of her concerns while SF Cllr Darren O'Rourke says the government must address the situation as the clock ticks down to our schools reopening
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Doireann Ansbro expressed concern around the proposals which could see gardai being allowed to enter houses to break up house parties
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Deputy O'Reilly says there was no mention of meat factories, direct provision or test, trace and isolate
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Tomas Sharkey of Colaiste Chu Chulainn in Dundalk and Nora Molloy of Presentation Primary School in Drogheda on the challenges they've faced and the changes they've made so their schools are ready to re-open
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Stuart Carolan of the Morning Star in Tullyallen and Colette Nugent of the Market Bar expressed their concerns
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Meath County Board PRO Ciaran Flynn said evidence suggested that the Simonstown player got the virus whilst working and not on the playing field
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The President of the Restaurants Association of Ireland discussed his meeting with the Tanaiste on Wednesday morning in a bid to secure help for the restaurant industry
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Following the conviction yesterday of Aaron Brady for the capital murder of Adrian, we heard from those closest to the popular garda and the people who helped to bring his killer to justice
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The Monaghan based GP was speaking about the current progress of the Coronavirus in Ireland and the need for people to get checked as soon as they are displaying symptoms of feeling ill.
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The Division Organiser described the meeting as a 'step in the right direction' and warned that when you have nine out of ten workers not getting sick pay and come down with a slight fever or cough thenthey really have little choice but to go to work.
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Mark McGowan of the Restaurants Association of Ireland spoke to the Michael Reade show about the government decision which he said was unwarranted and they have a proven track record and have been operating diligently within Covid-19 guidelines
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The Chair of Louth VFI who is manager of the Market Bar in Drogheda discussed how so called wet pubs are now being forced to serve food in order to re-open and criticised the lack of concrete guidelines from the government
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SIPTU's Greg Ennis criticises Government's handling of the sharp increase in numbers testing positive for Covid in the meat processing sector- he says SIPTU warned Govt of their safety concerns in this sector for months but Govt took too long to act and now we are facing real problems in the industry.
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CEO of the DRCC Noeline Blackwell welcomes the publication of the long awaited O'Malley report which is geared towards protecting the rights of vulnerable witnesses in sexual offences cases.
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"I've often been asked who I looked up to most in political circles and the answer for me has always been John Hume - he did what he did not for political accolades but because he wanted to see the people of this island live in peace" Dermot Ahern pays tribute to a man he describes as "one of the greatest Irishmen we'll ever see".
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Aontu Leader Deputy Peadar Toibin and Minister Thomas Byrne debate how the new Government has performed since it came into power and how they have dealt with the criticism they have faced from Opposition and the public
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Sinn Fein President MaryLou McDonald says the new Government's first few weeks in power have not showered them in glory and they are shying away from the hard questions from Opposition.
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Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Housing Eoin O Broin says we're in the midst of an economic and health crisis and steps have to be taken by Government to look after those who need it most.
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Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Education Donnchadh O Laoighaire and Fianna Fail's Seanad Education Spokesperson Erin McGreehan debate the details of the plan to reopen schools and exactly what will be needed from Government to make it happen
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Justice Minister and local Fine Gael TD Helen McEntee spoke to us about the July Stimulus package , the idea of confiscated drug money being used to fund local community schemes and responded to the suggestion of fractured relationships within the new Government.
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The Junior Minister was speaking about the the measures being implemented in the July Stimulus package and also responding to the shock result which saw local deputy Fergus O'Dowd defeated by Catherine Connolly for the position of Leas Ceann Comhairle
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The doctor was discussing the rise in the number of Covid-19 cases and warned that not having symptoms of coronavirus is not an excuse to skip the test if you are a close contact of someone with the virus
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Padraig O'Reilly of the North East Pylon Pressure Campaign insists if Eirgrid genuinely want to look at a solution for the North South Interconnector involving undergrounding they can find one
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The first Vice President of the European Parliament said that historic deal will have to be approved by the European Parliament
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Questions need answering about the closure say parents
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The incoming President of the Vintners Federation of Ireland was responding to the re-opening of pubs being delayed for three weeks and fears it could be longer
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Sinn Fein's Ruari O'Murchu and Rise TD Paul Murphy were responding to the sacking of the Minister for Agriculture Barry Cowen over his 2016 drink driving contoversy
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Deputy Fergus O'Dowd and Cllr Paddy McQuillan both agree that cash seized as a result of drug crime should be given to those services who support those dealing with drug addiction
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Meath East TD and Minister of State for EU Affairs Thomas Byrne responds to online allegations that he was the source of the leak in the Barry Cowen drink driving story.
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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.
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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
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'He was caught drinking driving, he was on a learner permit', why are questions not being asked
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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
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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
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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.
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The Meath East TD told the show she was under no illusion it would be a challenge but one she was looking forward to
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The Consumer of Ireland Policy Advisor said that once again the consumer is being expected to pick up the tab
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The Louth Councillor from Cooley was one of the Taoiseach's 11 nominees , with many surprised that former TD Declan Breathnach wasn't selected.
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''I won't deny I am not disappointed. That's the way the cookie crumbles in politics'
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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
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Ann Larkin of Dundalk Women's Aid discusses the horrific trauma of domestic abuse
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Michael puts the hard question to the Meath West based Junior Minister
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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
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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
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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
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The President of the Restaurant Association of Ireland admits 'it's all a little bit vague at the minute'.
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Niall Mulligan of Samaritans Ireland highlights the need to support men who are struggling, as part of Men's Health Awareness week
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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
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Tadhg Daly of Nursing Homes Ireland discusses the change in restrictions at Nursing Homes
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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
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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
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Local Fine Gael Cllrs in Meath, Sharon Tolan and Paddy Meade debate the arguments for and against allowing cars to park on local beaches
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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
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Is there finally an end in sight?
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Patricia Callan of Drinks Ireland and Eunan McKinney of Alcohol Action Ireland discuss the state of play
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Lee-Anne Kierans of Kierans Coach Hire in Drogheda highlights the plight of private school bus operators due to Covid-19
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Sinn Fein's Imelda Munster challenges Fianna Fail's Jack Chambers to publicly outline his party's stance on the state pension age and accuses Fianna Fail of going back on their election promises.
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Leader of Aontu Deputy Peader Toibin spoke to Michael about the Government's plans to unlock the country and their failure to address public concerns over cuts to the Covid 19 payment
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Local TD's Fergus O Dowd and Ruairi O Murchu joined Michael to discuss how Government handled the outbreak of Covid in nursing homes across the country
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Divisional Organiser with SIPTU Health, Paul Bell spoke to Michael about the need to include healthcare workers into the mix for the Nursing Home expert panel - he says all sides involved in looking after and caring for patients must be included.
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Sinn Fein President Deputy Mary Lou McDonald joined Michael to talk about the easing of Covid restrictions and the economic impact of the virus. She also spoke about the reaction to her comments on the IRA and Republicanism in a recent newspaper interview
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Noel Matthews of Matthews Coach Hire is urging the government to engage with companies
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Julie Ahern, Legal and Policy Officer with the Children's Rights Alliance discusses the findings of the last WHO survey on life satisfaction among teens and outlines some of the main issues worrying Irish teens.
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Fr Sean Healy of Social Justice Ireland outlines why they believe the number of those already living on the breadline in Ireland will increase significantly in the months following on from Covid. The uneven impact of the virus will be apparent and the gap between the wealthy & the less well off will widen.
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Shona McManus of Drogheda & District Chamber and Paul McCaul of County Meath Chamber join us on Day 1 of Phase One of the re-opening of the country and discuss what this means for business locally / nationally and how they can get back on the road to recovery
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The report from Child Protection Expert Ian Elliot reveals that sex offenders dominated leadership of scouting in Ireland for decades
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MEP Mairead McGuinness discusses the new EU travel guidelines
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Loved ones of those who died from Covid 19 want an investigation
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Dermot O Leary, General Secretary of the NBRU discussed a number of issues including plummeting passenger numbers and the financial implications
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Following Friday's announcement cancelling the Leaving Cert exams this year Fianna Fail Spokesperson on Education Deputy Thomas Byrne says while the decision was the fairest one, many will not be happy about it and Govt could face legal challenges on the decision.
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Deputy Ruairi O Murchu has called for a preliminary investigation before the RCSI move out to ensure all mistakes are caught and best practices are being implemented
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The GP who contracted Covid-19 spoke about the severity of the virus on someone like her who doesn't count as old or have an underlying illness
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'It is really difficult trying to keep Covid out of nursing homes when people are asymptomatic'
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Amid talk that the RCSI Hospital Group is to hand back control of Dealgan House Nursing Home , the Sinn Fein TD is calling for a preliminary examination as to what happened there and at other affected nursing homes across the State.
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The Chamber PRO speaks of the struggles facing business people
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The Aontu leader blasts the government for not achieving its objective yet of 100,000 Covid-19 tests per week
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Brendan Ogle of Unite Trade Union raises concerns over this and other issues relating to workers at the fruit company
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Mark McGowan of the Restaurant Association of Ireland highlights the supports that are needed amid fears that 90% of restaurants face going out of business permanently
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Sinn Fein Deputy Imelda Munster has flagged the situation with the Minister as she believes guidelines have been breached
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Sinn Fein Deputy Imelda Munster has flagged the situation with the Minister as she believes guidelines have been breached
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Damien Vernon discusses the situation at Dealgan Nursing Home in Dundalk where his aunt and uncle are both battling Covid-19
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Fine Gael MEP & First Vice President of the European Parliament spoke to Michael about the move by some member countries to relax their Covid19 restrictions and about when Ireland might be in a position to follow them in a bid to get things back to "normal"
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Deputies Ged Nash and Peadar Toibin discuss the situation and also the issues surrounding the fruit pickers coming into Ireland to work
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'I was devastated that this virus had got into our home'.
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Deputy Peadar Toibin and Cllr Alan Lawes react to the news and insist that there are a number of questions that need to be answered
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The union chief says workers, let go during the emergency, are just about surviving on the 350 euro pandemic payment, fear what will happen when it ends, and they should not be penalised for a public health crisis
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The Chief Executive was responding to the high number of deaths from Covid-19 in our nursing homes
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Yvonne Mullen's fundraising effort, 'Arthur's Phones' has put smart phones into hospitals and nursing homes in Louth to allow patients to face-time their loved ones - some sadly for the very last time
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‘We have no precedent for this and it's a hugely stressful time for everyone. I don't believe the suggestion that this crisis is God is punishing us but I do believe we have to reflect on how we are treating our environment & our world ‘
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Charles Cosgrave of Village Vets in Dunshaughlin /Dunboyne /Ashbourne joined us this morning to offer advice and tips to pet owners on how the keep your pet safe and well during the coronavirus outbreak
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The financial adviser outlines his thoughts on how he sees us recovering financially at a national and global level following the pandemic and warns there is no chance of returning to BAU (Business As Usual)
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Beena George, a nurse in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, had been off sick since January as she was battling cancer but died in the hospital where she worked after testing positive for the coronavirus
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The Indepndent MEP gives his view on what needs to be done to tackle Covid-19 and revealed that his teenage daughter is waiting 16 days for her test results
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The Director of Midiwfery for Louth Hospitals and Our Lady's Hospital in Navan outlines how the new guidelines will affect women having babies during the pandemic, and their partners.
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New guidlelines announced yesterday means that 10 mourners are now only allowed attend funerals of loved ones. Paula Townley Crosbie of Townley Funeral Directors spoke about how the industry is coping with the pandemic and trying to arrange funerals under current restrictions
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The Chief Superintendent of the Louth Garda Division discussed the role the gardai are playing during this public health emergency and revealed how three young members of the force had saved a life during the week
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Concern over the cluster of Covid 19 deaths in nursing homes is discussed with the Chief Executive of Nursing Homes Ireland
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Tony Fitzpatrick of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation outlines the challenges he and his members face during the pandemic and what ordinary people can do to help as he warns this is just starting
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Changes to be eligible for Covid-19 testing were announced yesterday and Navan GP Dr Marie Scully explains what exactly this means for those with suspected symptoms of the virus.
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Jill Kerby, a financial journalist, discusses the implications of the Coronavirus crisis on personal finances, how people can survive economically and what the government should be doing.
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Sinn Fein Leader Mary Lou McDonald discusses how the country is responding to the Coronavirus, and what additional emergency measures are needed to halt the spread of the disease and to ensure people are social distancing
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Is the Government doing enough to tackle the spread of Covid-19. Listen to what Minister Helen McEntee had to say to Michael.
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As it was confirmed that 366 people now have Covid-19 here, Navan GP Marie Scully answered concerns around the pandemic amid growing fears
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Overcrowding.....no toilet facilities or running water.......makeshift power supplies.....residents of St Patrick's Park Halting Site in Navan speak to our reporter Marie Kierans about their concerns
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Best bits and key interviews from the week gone by.
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Dr Marie Scully rejoined us this morning in light of the latest move by Govt to close schools, colleges etc and talk about the importance of limiting social interactions and unnecessary trips in a bid to help the spread of the virus
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Dr Marie Scully of Abbey Hse Medical Centre in Navan spoke with10 more cases of the virus were confirmed, along with a positive case in Navan. She says we are still in the containment phase at the minute but feels that we could be heading into another phase shortly which will see further closures and events being cancelled.
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Dr Robert O Connor, Head of Research with the Irish Cancer Society spoke with us about importance the approporiate steps to ensure that we are doing as much as possible to limit our chances of spreading germs or infections particularly around those with compromised immune systems.
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IPA Spokesperson Stephen McMahon spoke to us about the rising number of Corovirus cases in Ireland and responsibility we all have to do everything we can to prevent the further spread of the virus
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Highlights from the Michael Reade Show during the week where the topic of the Coronavirus and talks on government formation dominated
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Dr Marie Scully of Abbey House Medical Centre in Navan spoke to us after 4 more cases of Coronavirus were confirmed in the West and the increase in public concern about how the spread of the virus is been monitored. She offered advice and tips to listeners who are worried about their health.
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Deputy Peadar Toibin, Aontu TD and Chairman of the Save Navan Hospital Campaign discusses the future of services at Navan Hospital and the need for Government action on Coronavirus.
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Dr Jack Lambert, Specialist in Infectious Diseases at the Mater Hospital spoke to Michael about public concern over the spread of the Coronavirus in Ireland and about whether or not the authorities have the capacity to be able to handle an outbreak should it happen.
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Louth deputy Peter Fitzpatrick speaks about the ongoing talks to form a new government and defends his decision to join an group of Independents which includes two TDs who made controversial comments about people coming into Ireland
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The highlights of the Michael Reade from the past week including discussions on the Coronavirus, Stroke services being diverted from Navan Hospital, the talks to form the next government, the impact of drugs on local communities and a man being charged in relation to the murder of Keane Mulready Woods
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Dr Marie Scully, GP from Abbey House Medical Centre in Navan, offers advice and tips to listeners on how to deal with health and hygiene during the current concerns about the spread of Coronavirus /COVID-19
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Auxiliary Bishop of Armagh Michael Router spoke to us about the hugely negative impact of drug addiction on families and communities and the need to work together to tackle this scourge affecting some many towns around the country.
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Deputy Peadar Toibin, Chairman of the Save Navan Hospital Campaign says the people will take to the streets to force Government to listen to their concerns about the closure of stroke services and treatments at Our Lady's Hospital in Navan. He also spoke on the comments by Drew Harris on the IRA council.
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Deputy Matt Carthy speaks to Michael about their plans to host public rallies to seek the public's views on what they want from Government and also responding to the comments made by Garda Commissioner Drew Harris about the IRA
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A compilation of some of the best bits from this week's shows including Michael's interview with Sedurida who told her story about fleeing Uganda to save her daughter's life and their life now in direct provision, Deputy Ged Nash on the speculation over the Labour leadership, Deputy Darren O Rourke on the Govt formation talks and the DUP's Jim Wells on his concerns about the impact of the new immigration laws in the UK
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DUP MLA for South Down Jim Wells spoke with Michael about the tough new immigration laws introduced in the UK yesterday and outlined his concerns about the impact they will have on the health and agriculture sectors
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Sinn Fein's newly elected TD for Meath West, Darren O Rourke speaks to Michael about the to-ing and fro-ing within the formation of Government talks which he describes as a farce. He tells us that those elected have a responsibility to form a Government and get on with the business of running the country.
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Labour's Gerald Nash joined Michael to announce that he is ruling himself out of the leadership contest - he says he's worked hard to regain the trust of the people of Louth/East Meath and he wants to concentrate on honouring their trust in him for the next 4 yrs.
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Sedurida , origninally from Uganda and now living in direct provision in Mosney, spoke to us about losing her first daughter Grace to female genital mutilation and how she had to escape to save her 2nd daugher Precious from the same fate.
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We look back on the highlights of the Michael Reade show this week including post general election interviews and coverage of the funeral and brutal murder of Keane Mulready Woods
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Fr Phil Gaffney joined Michael in studio after delivering a very powerful and thought provoking homily at Keane's funeral yesterday - he appealed to the young people there not to get involved in gang crime and he spoke about the impact Keane's death has had on those who knew him.
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Ahead of his funeral today, Mayor of Drogheda, Paul Bell and Crime Editor with the Irish Sun, Stephen Breen spoke to Michael about the brutal murder of the teenager and the impact it's had on his family, friends and the wider community.
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CEO of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, Noeline Blackwell welcomes the first conviction in Ireland for the crime of coercive control and says it's an important step forward when it comes to tackling abusive behaviour in relationships.
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Newly elected Sinn Fein TD for Meath West Johnny Guirke spoke to Michael about criticism his colleague has faced for his celebration of retaining his Dáil seat - Johnny believes the criticism is just a distraction on the part of the anti Sinn Fein movement
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Fresh from their success in the Louth and Meath East constituencies Sinn Fein TD Imelda Munster and Fianna Fail TD Thomas Byrne discuss their election and the likely make up of the next government
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Today on the show: Breege Quinn, mother of Paul speaks to us after receiving her long awaited apology from Sinn Fein's Conor Murphy for accusing her murdered son of criminal activity. The Irish Anti War Movement call on people to vote for those who support a debate on Irish neutrality. Cllrs Paul Bell and Joanna Byrne call for closer scrutiny of social housing policy in the county and our GE2020 coverage continues with 1-2-1 interviews with Minister Helen McEntee (FG), Seamus McMenamin (Greens), John Malone (Renua) and David Bradley (Independent)
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Today: We had reaction to last night’s three way leader debate, the Tanaiste Simon Coveney responded to Fine Gael’s drop in support in recent opinion polls,our round table cross constituency debate featured Fianna Fail'sThomas Byrne from Meath East, Aontu’s Peadar Toibin from Meath West, and Sinn Fein’s Ruairi O Murchu and Labour’s Ged Nash from Louth while our one to one get to know you interviews today were with Fianna Fail’s Deirdre Geraghty Smith from Meath East and Solidarity People Before Profit’s Andrew Keegan also from Meath East
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Today: Sinn Fein is the most popular party in the country according to the latest opinion poll but there is only one poll that counts and ahead of voting day on Saturday we put the questions to Fianna Fail’s Declan Breathnach, Solidarity/People Before Profit’s Audrey Fergus, Aontu’s Emer Toibin and Independent Albert Byrne. Also on the programme: Almost 400 secondary schools will close today as thousands of teachers strike over pay, the plight of those renting in Louth and why the childcare sector has organised a national day of protest tomorrow
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Today: As the general election campaign enters its final week and the latest poll shows it is still all to play for, our round table in studio debates continue with four candidates from Meath West, Fine Gael’s Damien English, Sinn Fein’s Johnny Guirke, Green Party’s Seamus McMenamin and Renua’s John Malone while we had one to one interviews with Aontu’s Peadar Toibin and Independent candidate in Meath East Joe Bonner. Also today: Commuters being driven to despair.
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Today: Rural Ireland’s cocaine habit, majority of sex workers want to leave the trade but supports are not there, and our general election 2020 coverage continues with one to one interviews with the Minister for Employment and Social Welfare Regina Doherty in Meath East and independent candidate Topanga Bird in Louth while Fine Gael’s Fergus O’Dowd, Fianna Fail’s James Byrne, Sinn Fein’s Imelda Munster and Labour’s Ged Nash debated the issues live in studio. Join us from 9-11am
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Today on the show : Mairead Hayes, CEO of the Irish Senior Citizens Parliament discusses a proposed review of State powers aimed at protecting vulnerable adults at risk and with 8 days left until people head to the polls, our GE2020 coverage continues as 4 Meath East candidates are in studio for debate while Minister Damien English and Cathal O Murchu join Michael for our 1-2-1 chats with local candidates
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Today: Our election coverage continues with the third of our round table debates with candidates from the Meath West Constituency while Fianna Fail’s James Byrne in Louth and Independent Sharon Keogan in Meath East discussed their campaigns to date.
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Today: Eoin Reynolds reported from the Central Criminal Court where yesterday a jury was sworn in to hear the trial of a man accused of murdering Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe seven years ago, in the second of our general election round table debates we were joined by candidates in the Louth Constituency while pensioners in Summerhill spoke to Marie Kierans about the big issues for them in this general election, and we visited our crime desk with local gardai
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Today on the show: After 1000's took to the streets for the Stand Together rally in Drogheda at the weekend, we'd reaction and comment from those who attended and why they are saying that "enough is enough" As part of our GE2020 coverage Deputy Fergus O Dowd joined us in studio to speak the key issues he's being met with on the election trail , 4 Meath East candidates were in studio for the first of our election debates - this & more along with comments and texts from listeners to the show.
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Toady : We discussed the big issues dominating the general election campaign to date with Philip Ryan of the Irish Independent, students of the Drogheda Institute of Further Education told us about the issues of concern to them, final preparations being made for tomorrow’s stand together rally in Drogheda and general election candidates Fianna Fail’s Shane Cassells in Meath West and Sinn Fein’s Ruairi O Murchu in Louth set out their stall
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CEO of Louth County Council, Joan Martin spoke with Michael about the Inter-Agency Committee initiatives aimed at addressing the concerns of residents in Drogheda given the ongoing feud in the town. The provision of CCTV coverage in Moneymore proved to be the main issue of contention.
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Today on the show : Reaction to the Big Debate, Gavan Reilly of Virgin Media News join us with his take on last night's Leader's debate and how each leader fared. Representatives from local drug support groups outline why Government need to invest in local communities in order to stop the drugs scourge. Orlagh Gaynor of the Drogheda Branch of Extinction Rebellion tells us about their upcoming talk in Drogheda and we hear from more GE2020 election candidates when Deputy Thomas Byrne (FF) Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick (INDO) and Cllr Johnny Guirke (SF) about their campaigns.
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Today: Jimmy Guerin, the brother of murdered journalist Veronica, tells us today why he is calling for the introduction of internment to deal with gangland crime, twin brothers separated as a result of school place crisis in Trim, and local general election candidates Sean McCabe of the Green Party in Meath East, Fine Gael’s Cllr Noel French in Meath West and Eamonn Sweeney of Renua in Louth discussed the issues of concern to them. Join us from 9-11am for much debate and discussion
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Today: We were joined in studio by Chief Superintendent Christy Mangan amid fears of reprisals following last week’s brutal murder , as general election 2020 gets into full swing Labour Senator Ged Nash in Louth and Sinn Fein’s Cllr Darren O’Rourke in Meath set out their stall and we discussed the SIPTU STOP 67 pension age campaign. Join us from 9-11am for much debate and discussion.
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Chief Superintendent Christy Mangan joined Michael in studio in the wake of a harrowing week in the town following the brutal murder of Keane Mulready and the shooting of an innocent taxi man. He says investigations are ongoing in both incidents and he calls on anyone with information to come forward.
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Today: As crime continues to dominate this general election campaign, we discussed the ongoing situation in Drogheda with Sinn Fein’s Imelda Munster while election candidates in Meath West and Louth, Ronan Moore of the Social Democrats and Mark Deary of The Green Party also laid out their stall and the Mayor of Drogheda Cllr Paul Bell outlined details on the Stand Together rally which is taking place on Saturday.
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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar joined Michael in studio for an in-depth interview on the brutal murder of Keane Mulready and the ongoing feud in Drogheda
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Today: The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar joined us in the wake of the brutal murder of Drogheda teenager Keane Mulready Woods as a distraught community attempts to come to terms with his killing Also on the show Gavan Reilly of Virgin Media News looked at the main issues dominating the general election campaign so far.
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Today: We had reaction to the confirmation that the body parts found in Dublin in recent days belong to 17 year old Drogheda boy Keane Mulready Woods and the news that a video and pictures of the boy being tortured are being circulated online
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Today: Crime dominated the news agenda on the Michael Reade Show today as gardai carry out searches in a number of locations in Drogheda and the surrounding area last night and it’s emerged that the grim discovery of body parts in North Dublin may be linked to the local gangland feud, Cllr Sharon Keogan speaks to us after a terrifying arson attack on her Duleek office and the ATM in Dunleer is targeted overnight for the second time in two months
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Today: The innocent victim of yesterday's shooting in Drogheda, taxi driver John Myles, spoke about his terrifying ordeal while we also heard from the Irish Sun's Stephen Breen, Our Political correspondence Sean Defoe on election speculation, and it’s Tuesday so we paid a visit to our weekly crime spot with local gardai.
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John Myles, the innocent taxi driver, injured in last night's shooting incident speaks with Michael Reade about his ordeal and he wants to set the record straight given the amount of untruths being said online about him. He says he is not & has never been involved in the drug trade. He says he's simply grateful to be alive today.
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Today: The country is poised to go to the polls next month but the Taoiseachis not ready to name actual date yet we had reaction and analysis from jouranlist Juno McEnroe of the Irish Examiner, Minister Helen McEntee and Deputy Michael Healy Rae, power sharing returns to Northern Ireland and the stigma of obestity.
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Drogheda native Geraldine Byrne Nason, Ireland's Ambassador to the United Nations speaks to Michael in advance of receiving the Freedom of Drogheda in a ceremony today at her former school Greenhills - she describes the accolade as a huge honour.
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Today: : Is time about to run out on the 32nd Daill, strike action by school secretaries today, Minister Heather Humhpreys discusses the €28m Economic Stimulus Package announced for the Border Region and Ireland’s Ambassador to the United Nations in New York, Geraldine Byrne Nason, speaks to us ahead of being awarded the Freedom of her hometown of Drogheda this evening
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Independent Cllr Sharon Keogan who won 2 council seats in the local elections told Michael why she thinks it's unfair and unjust that she is not entitled to 2 State grants for female candidates.
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Today: Dramatic cross –border pursuit after shuttle bus hijacked at Dublin Airport, Lisa Smith asks for case against her to be dropped, can a deal be reached to restore power sharing in the north,a crunch meeting between the Taoiseach and the FF leader to take place this evening to discuss a date for the general election and Marie Kierans got reaction on the streets of Navan to the current hospital overcrowding crisis
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On today's show: The Restaurants Association of Ireland tell us why they're opposed to publishing calorie details on their menus. As the ED overcrowding problems continue across the country Sinn Fein's Health Spokesperson Louise O Reilly says it's laughable Government didn't prepare for the current flu epidemic. Fine Gael's Fergus O Dowd discusses the decison to defer the RIC commemorations planned for this month and Cllr Ruairi O Murchu tells us drugs are destroying lives nationwide and more funding is needed for treatment services.
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Today: Opposition mounts over the government’s plans to commemorate members of the Royal Irish Constabulary, it’s time to tackle excessive executive pay, according to the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, number on hospital trolleys hits record high, local councillors discuss the situation surrounding the five local workers who have lost their cleaning jobs and it’s Tuesday which means we paid a visit to our weekly crime spot with local gardai.
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Peter Kavanagh, Head of Communications and Public Affairs with Active Retirement Ireland, discusses the fact that 30,000 workers approaching retirement age may have to go on the dole for a couple of years because they won't be eligible for the State pension
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Today : Should people be able to protest at maternity hospitals providing abortion as calls for establishment of exclusion zones intensify, we’ll have the latest on the plight of local workers who’ve lost their cleaning jobs , and as the qualifying age for the state pension rises it has emerged that some 30,000 workers retiring this year may have to claim the dole – we got reaction and its not good news for Navan and Drogheda in latest IBAL litter rankings
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Today: SF MEP Matt Carthy discusses the bid to restore power sharing in the North, a United Ireland and Brexit, Deputy Brendan Smith on the push on to advance the Narrow Water bridge project, workers who were contracted to a cleaning company at Indaver told how they showed up for work yesterday to be told their jobs were gone, and Mayor of Drogheda Paul Bell calls for scrambler and quad bikes to be banned from public green spaces in Louth
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Today :European Affairs Minister Helen McEntee joined us in studio to talk Brexit and the issues likely to dominate the political year ahead, Fianna Fail’s Thomas Byrne highlighted the lack of school places for children with special needs, Professor Patricia Casey on why she feels we are not taking the use of cocaine in this country seriously and Peter Fitzpatrick on Lisa Smith.
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Today: Cannabis growhouse discovered in a Dundalk following a house fire, Gardai confirm a'large sum of money' has gone missing at Drogheda Garda Station, we had the latest on the attempted ATM robbery in Ardee over the weekend, the obstacles facing Irish immigrants who return home to live, toll increase on the M3, we spoke to emergency and essential personnel who will be working on Christmas day and our team looked back on the stories that made the news in 2019.
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Today: Six women have died so far this year from violence, we spoke to Sarah Benson of Women's Aid, Joe Healy the outgoing President of the Irish Farmers Association discussed the challenges facing farmers with Brexit looming, a kind hearted Carlingford restaurant owner told us us why he has decided to open his doors to the needy and lonely on Christmas day, as a threat hangs over League of Ireland clubs due to the FAI’s financial crisis we get reaction from Martin Connolly of Dundalk FC and we broke news at the end of the show that Eoin Ward had finally undergone surgery after his operation was cancelled on Monday - his mum Caitriona told us of the family's delight
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Today: The future of Irish soccer is under threat as the reality of the FAI’s dire financial crisis emerges, an arson attack in Drogheda overnight leaves a house completely gutted and Donald Trump has become the third President in the US history to be impeached.
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Today: Inquest into death of Ruth Maguire, violence against sex workers, pay in the health sector, the greedy insurance industry and the plight of a Meath boy whose spinal surgery was cancelled at the last minute due to a shortage of nurses.
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Today: Fat cat salaries, uniting Ireland, protecting freedom of speech, Fine Gael complaint against Lisa Chambers and we paid a visit to our weekly crime desk with local gardai.
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Fine Gael TD Deputy Fergus O Dowd outlines the reasons behind his decision to lodge a formal complaint with the Dáil ethics watchdog about Fianna Fáil's Brexit spokesperson Lisa Chambers over voting practices.
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Today: Minister Helen McEntee on the UK election results and Boris Johnson 's plan to bring his EU withdrawal agreement back before Parliament next week, the DUP’s Jim Wells responds to his party’s election results which saw Nigel Dodds lose his seat to Sinn Fein, should the clerical ethos of school patrons continue to determine what’s taught about sex in schools and good news for business people in part of Carrickmacross who how have the right to buy out the freehold of their premises, after legislation was passed in the Seanad .
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Fine Gael MEP and 1st Vice President of the European Parliament Mairead McGuinness joined us with her reaction the UK Election outcome and what the result will mean for Ireland and Brexit going forward.
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Today: A Landslide victory for Boris and the Tory party but not a good day at the office for the DUP – we had
reaction and analysis to the UK election results and its implications for Ireland and Brexit, elderly lady hounded by HSE debt collector, the Dail clerk believes errors in fitting that printer were honest mistakes, and Not guilty by reason of insanity – we’ll heard details on the Dundalk murder case from the central criminal court .
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Today: Property owners warn that any rent freeze will devastate the market and make the housing crisis worse, two local court cases expose gaps in our mental health service, the fallout from the FAI continues, people living in the Grangebellew and Clogherhead areas annoyed at delay to the approved extended Bus route to Drogheda and fear it may now never happen, and the profits being made by Irish supermarkets of meat and fresh produce.
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Today: Sinn Fein’s bill to freeze out of control rents is being backed by Fianna Fail and the Housing Minister is not happy, we got the low down on the politics of it all from our Political Correspondent Sean Defoe, water quality is deteriorating in our rivers, according to a shocking new report, it is time to get serious about Perjury to end the Compo—culture – we spoke to Senator Padraig O Ceidigh whose Perjury bill is being debated in the Dail today and a plea to help feed the needy in Dundalk over Christmas.
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Today: IFA President Joe Healy on the blockades at supermarket distribution centres as the row continues over beef prices, Fine Gael accused of using the Navan to Dublin rail line as a political football after announcement of latest review, could Stormont return in time for Christmas and are you tired and fed up spending so much time on the road to get to and from work? A local councillor John Sheridan wants the government to come up with concrete plans for remote working.
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Today: The FAI has been invited to an emergency Oireachtas Sport Committee meeting on Wednesday . The chairman of that committee is local deputy Fergus O’ Dowd who joined us in studio this morning as pressure mounts on Minister Ross to ensure that the game at grassroots level can continue to be funded. Also today: Legislation proposing the mandatory carrying of dog litter bags, Sinn Fein bringing forward legislation that would put a freeze on rents and we heard from residents concerned about the proposed N2 Ardee to Casteblayney road scheme.
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Today: The spiralling cost of the National Children’s Hospital is set to escalate further by at least 50 million but project chiefs admitted yesterday that they don’t actually know what the final cost will be –we got reaction from Sinn Fein’s Imelda Munster, a member of the Dail PAC committee, farmers warn that yesterday’s blockade at Aldi will be the first of many unless there’s an immediate beef price hike, urgent need for emergency ambulance hand-over protocol is being highlighted by SIPTU and proposed new legislation will require the mandatory open disclosure of serious patient safety incidents.
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Threshold CEO John Mark McCafferty spoke with us following the launch of their annual report - he told us about the work they do and he says they believe that without housing organisations like theirs the current homeless figures would actually be doubled.
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Today: As the homeless figures reached over 10,500 for the first time, Housing Charity Threshold claims there would be double the number in emergency accommodation but for its interventions. We spoke to to its Chief Executive John Paul McCafferty morning, Marie KIerans asked people on the streets of Drogheda if they have confidence in the Housing Minister, the turbulent week that was in the Dail, and the high number of people living in poverty.
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Today: Fianna Fail’s Thomas Byrne on why his party abstained in the vote of no confidence in Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy which was defeated by just three votes while we also separately got reaction from Junior Housing Minister Damien English. Also today: a decision has to be made before 10.30 this morning on whether to charge Lisa Smith or release her from garda custody and a local cervical cancer survivor responds to the latest report.
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Following the defeat of the motion of no confidence in Minister Eoghan Murphy in the Dáil last night, Fianna Fail's Thomas Byrne outlined why he and his party colleagues abstained from the vote and Fine Gael's Minister of State on Housing Damien English told us why Government need to be moving on from the vote and continuing the progress they are making on tackling the housing crisis.
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Today on the show: Fr Peter McVerry told us that he has no confidence in Government's strategy to solve the housing crisis. Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Sport Fergus O Dowd called on the FAI to bring order to the chaos within their organisation and Gavin Booth, solicitor for the family of Seamus Ludlow gave details of their meeting with the Garda Commissioner - these stories and more along with calls / comments from listeners to the show.
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Today: The return of Lisa Smith and her daughter is dominating media coverage today and was discussed on this morning’s show with a number of guests including her solicitor, Peter Fitzpatrick TD and her former friend Carol Duffy, a bill to ban the provision of pornography to children, the implications of Fridays by elections results and how the Invictus cross border Project in Dundalk’s Muirhevna Mor is improving lives of people in the community
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Darragh Mackin, Lawyer with Phoenix Law in Belfast spoke to us as Lisa faces into another day of questioning by Gardai since her return to Ireland yesterday. He says there has been no evidence implicating her in any crime and unless that changes she has the same right as anyone else to be considered innocent until proven otherwise.
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Today: Local Deputies Imelda Munster and Deputy Shane Cassells , who are members of the Dail’s Public Accounts Committee joined us to discuss the controversial Leinster House printer which has cost the taxpayer almost 2 million euro, politicians should face sanctions for racist comments, according to the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC), It’s Black Friday and we discussed those all important tips for shopping online, and the RSA on the life changing impact of serious injuries as a result of traffic collisions on our roads.
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Today: Chairman of the Oireachtas Sport Committee Deputy Fergus O Dowd on the FAI audit being sent to gardai, protesting farmers, the Housing Minister to face a No Confidence vote ,the imminent return of Lisa Smith and we get reaction to the government’s proposed graduated speeding penalty point system as part of a crackdown on excessive speed. T
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Today on the show: PAC member Deputy Imelda Munster spoke with us about their report on the cost of the Dáil printer, Social Justice Ireland outlined why they believe Government are failing to deliver on the 5 pillars of their own housing strategy and "Mary" spoke with Marie Kierans about the difficulties she and her family are facing in their sub-standard rented accomodation
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Marie Kierans spoke with "Mary" about the difficulties she and her husband are facing with their rented accomodation - they are currently paying €1200 a month for a house which has a rat infestation and severe mould problems.She says she and her husband worry constantly about the impact the house is having on their children.
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Today on the show: Laura Bambrick of ICTU discussed the findings of their new report on workplace sexual harassment. Deputy Thomas Byrne described the failure of Govt to provide education to children in direct provision in Carrickmacross as gross negligence and our Political Editor Sean Defoe brought us all the details of the overspend on the Dáil printer and Leo's secret canvas with election hopeful Verona Murphy - these stories and more along with calls and texts from listeners.
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ICTU's Social Policy Officer Laura Bambrick discussed the findings of their survey on workplace sexual harassment - it found that 8 out of every ten workers who experienced harassment do not report it to their employer.
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Today: New direct provision centres planned for 13 counties including Louth and Meath, the fall out from the whatsapp message controversy involving the former Meath Co Board chairman, the poor quality of the rural roads in Louth and the government slammed over the escalating waiting list for home care in Meath.
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John Greene, Sports Editor with the Sunday Independent on his coverage of the Peter Halloran controversy, where he failed to be sanctioned by the Meath County board over whatsapp messages to a referee.
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Today on the show : Minister Helen McEntee spoke with us fresh from her election as Vice President of the European People's Party, Gillian Dennehy of Womens Aid spoke with us about the findings of their Femicide Watch report 2019 and Deputy Fergus O Dowd spoke to us about his contentious comments regarding his intolerance of anti-migrant speech. These stories and more along with comments & calls from listeners to the show
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Today: Minister Heather Humphries discussed the government’s National Broadband plan,Cllr Sharon Tolan is urging extra garda resources needed to tackle drugs related crime in Laytown and Bettystown, and worrying new data shows that teenagers have reported being sexually assaulted after socialising with their peers
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Teresa Buczkowska, Integration Co-ordinator with the Immigrant Council of Ireland discusses the controversial comments by FG election candidate Verona Murphy, Teresa says there's an urgent need to address the infection of political discourse with anti-migrant sentiment.
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Today: We kicked off the programme with a look at the National Broadband plan which was signed off by the Government yesterday, anti-migrant sentiment needs to be stamped out according to the Immigrant Council of Ireland, a new mental health text line launched for third level students and concerns around the location of a 661 housing estate planned for Drogheda.
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Today: The state is losing up to 27 million euro in outstanding unpaid fines, including those for driving offences while more than 70,000 drivers disqualified since 2012 have failed to surrender their licences - we spoke to Chair of the Dail’s P[ublic Accounts Committee Sean Fleming who has described the situation as a ‘total shambles’ , Arlene Fitzsimmons of the North East Doc Meath explained why the service is moving temporarily from Navan to Dunshaughlin next week, Lisa Smith's former friend Carol Duffy spoke of her concerns surrounding Smith's impending return to Ireland, calls on the government to investigate phone records following fatal road collisions, and the issues affecting men in this country.
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Carol Duffy, a former friend of Lisa Smith, expresses her concerns over Lisa being allowed back into the country.
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Today: Outrage over the rejection of funding for Drogheda’s much needed Northern Port Ace Route, Sinn Fein is looking for a coalition partner - we discussed the main talking points of the party’s Ard Fheis over the weekend, ATM in Dunleer targeted by raiders , residents of Lis Na Dara in Dundalk speak to us about their concerns over the planned new link road which will run right through their estate and the babies who will be spending their first Christmas homeless
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Our news journalist Marc O Driscoll outlined details from the court case of Andrew O Brien charged in connection with the seizure of guns and ammunition in Drogheda this week. Local TD's Fergus O Dowd and Imelda Munster also joined us to talk about the ongoing Garda operations in the town.
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Today: Junior Housing Minister Damien English joined us amid calls for a rent freeze as the average monthly rent reaches over €1,400, increasing the pension age, garda raid on Drogheda Fire Station and a 38 -year- old Drogheda man is remanded on bail after being charged in connection with the seizure of guns and ammunition.
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Today: Call for a public inquiry into scouting Ireland abuse cases, the proposed new route for the Slane by pass, vaping could be damaging your health, Ardee pothole damages car tyre of local resident and people on the streets of Dundalk give us their view on Lisa Smith’s impending return.
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Today on the show: Government accused of trying to "water down" efforts to investigate the death of hit and run victim Shane O Farrell. Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick called for Lisa Smith to be given a 2nd chance, Cllr Pio Smith welcomed the success of local Gardai in recent days following drug and gun seizures and the risks & consequences of taking private health insurance patients out of the public hospital system - these stories and more along with calls & comments to the show.
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Indepedent TD Peter Fitzpatrick joined us to speak on behalf of Lisa's family and he says they are desperate to get her & her daughter home safely. They say she is fully ready to face the full force of the law if found guilty and they appealed to Government to give her a 2nd chance.
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Independent Senator Gerard Craughwell, himself a former member of the Defence Forces, outlined his concerns about the return to Ireland of Isis bride Lisa Smith and why he believes she should be detained as soon as she sets foot in Irish soil.
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Islamic State supporter, Dundalk’s Lisa Smith is reportedly due home in the coming days but what will happen to her when she arrives back in Ireland,? It’s now an offence to dangerously overtake cyclists, drugs bust in Drogheda, Fianna Fail accuse the government of failing to protect children from hard porn and children who don’t feel safe in school because of their sexuality.
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Today: Social Protection Minister Regina Doherty defended her decision to breach the government's own salary cap to pay her communications advisor and also spoke about the new State pension scheme and the controversial Public Services Card, Senator Ged Nash discussithe main talking points of the weekend’s Labour Party Conference, and Marie Kierans visited Ashbourne to take a look behind the Failte Isteach initiatve which helps migrants to integrate into their local communities,
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Marie Kierans visits Ashbourne to take a look behind the Failte Isteach initiative which helps migrants to integrate into their local communities
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Minister Regina Doherty, Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection joined Michael in studio to discuss the new Government pension scheme for workers, the legal challenges to the PSC scheme and the criticism she's faced in recent days over the salary of her Special Advisor.
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IN a harrowing interview Mesh survivor Audrey opens up to Michael about her life has been affected after she had a mesh put inside her at the age of 32 to fix a little prolapse and leaking.
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Today: Should a government adviser be paid more than a backbench TD, the plight of women whose lives have been destroyed by pelvic mesh implants, Sick of Plastic day of action in Drogheda on Saturday, and the uphill battle facing the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre because of lack of resources.
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Today: As the Drogheda gangland feud claimed another life on Monday , we spoke to Sinn Fein Deputy Imelda Munster about concerns that funding of the ongoing garda operations to tackle the feud ran out this week. paying more for your plastic cups and bags and Bus Eireann responds to concerns in Meath.
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Today on the show: Widespread political condemnation of the fatal shooting in Bettystown and calls made for better resourcing and manpower to tackle the drugs trade locally. Frank Greaney on the sentencing of Boy A and Boy B in the Ana Kreigel murder case and Lucia O Farrell told us the Dept of Justice and Minister Charlie Flanagan have failed her son Shane by narrowing the terms of reference in the inquiry into his death - these stories and more with calls and comments from listeners.
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Court Correspondent Frank Greaney spoke with Michael about the sentences handed down to Boy A and Boy B in the murder of Ana Kriegel, he also spoke about the harrowing details those present in court had to hear during the case, the extreme courage and dignity shown by Ana's parents throughout proceedings and how Ana's senseless murder has impacted on the whole country
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Irish Sun Crime Editor Stephen Breen brought us all the details on last night's fatal shooting in Bettystown, believed to be connected to the ongoing feud in Drogheda. Local FG Cllr and Bettystown resident Sharon Tolan spoke of her sadness at tragedy but also her anger that people can walk the streets of our towns armed with guns, while Marie Kierans spoke to locals on the streets of Bettystown who were trying to get their heads around the brutal murder in their home town.
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Today:The fatal overnight shooting in Bettystown dominated the show and we got reaction from locals in the village, Minister Helen McEntee, Bettystown based councillor Sharon Tolan and Stephen Breen, Crime Editor of the Irish Sun. Other items covered included the row surrounding disabled parking at Navan Town Centre and the return of ISIS bride Lisa Smith
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Today: The Ardee Bypass, attacks on gardai locally on Hallowe'en night , the return of ISIS Bride Lisa Smith, and reaction to the news that the Tallanstown water supply was contaminated for nearly 12 days before a boil water notice.
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Supt Andrew Watters of Drogheda Garda Station spoke with Michael about the success of Operation Polygon, part of their ongoing investigation into the sale and supply of drugs in the area -14 arrests were made along with numerous drugs seizures.He also spoke about the fact that members of the force came under attack in Dundalk and Drogheda when answering call outs.
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Today on the show: Shock and anger at attacks on emergency services in Drogheda & Dundalk last night , local TD's Fergus O Dowd and Imelda Munster call for those responsible to be brought to justice. Supt Andy Watters outlined details of their successful drugs operation in Drogheda yesterday resulting in 14 arrests & numerous seizures. Deputy Brendan Smith called for every possible resource to be used to bring those responsible for the threats and intimidation against the Quinn directors and as the homeless figures rise yet again Fr Peter McVerry told us there isn't any chance we'll see a drop in those numbers any time soon - these stories and more along with comments & calls from listeners to the show.
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Today on the show: With a snap election ruled out this side of Christmas, Sean Defoe looked at the Taoiseach's explanation as to why going to the polls was not in the interests of the public. As all 9 former ministers who have held responsibility for the National Drugs Strategy call on Government to restore confidence in the programme - Deputy John Curran outlined what needs to be done. The Irish Council of Civil Liberties told us why they've concerns that the use of body worn cameras by Gardai is likely to breach privacy rights and could ultimately hinder community policing - these stories & more along with calls & comments from listeners.
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Today on the show: We need to learn from the Brexit chaos - planning and preparation is key when it comes to a United Ireland vote according to Senator Mark Daly As we face serious shortages in the number of priests in the country we spoke to Fr Iggy O Donovan about what can be done to reverse falling numbers in the profession and as a new law combating dangerous overtaking of cyclists comes into force next month, Tony Toner of IAMI warns against creating an "us and them" mentality on our roads. These stories and more along with calls and texts from listeners to the show.
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Today on the show: As Brexit is postponed to avoid a no-deal divorce Matt Carthy MEP gave his thoughts on the flextension while Jim Wells discussed the possibility of a pre-Xmas election in the UK. Breege Quinn responds to Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald's comments on the murder of her son Paul and poor wages & living conditions in the childcare sector are leading to huge recruitment problems locally - the Big Start Campaign brought us all the details.
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Breege Quinn, mother of Paul, responds to our interview last week with Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald and tells us if the SF deputy really believes her family deserve justice for Paul's death then she needs to speak to Conor Murphy and tell him to come forward with whatever information he has about the murder.
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On today's show: Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald on the voting scandal, the Paul Quinn murder & the future for Sinn Fein. Deputy Fergus O Dowd meets with the TII in the hopes of keeping the Ardee Bypass project alive. Political Editor Daniel McConnell on the repercussions of the Dáil voting scandal and IRHA President Verona Muprhy called for tighter rules on Irish businesses registering their trucking companies abroad - these stories and more along with calls and texts from listeners.
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Today: 39 people found dead in a truck in England, how could this happen? We discussed with Brian Killoran of the Imigrant Council of Ireland, will those on the minimum wage get an increase or not? Deputy Peadar Toibin spoke about VoteGate and how he thinks TDs should be punished for voting for someone else.
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Brian Killoran, CEO of the Immigrant Council of Ireland says that while yesterday's horrific discovery in Essex of 39 bodies in a lorry is hugely tragic, it is not the first time that we've heard stories like this and unfortunately it won't be the last until proper measures are taken to really tackle the human trafficking trade.
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Today on the show we heard details of the Taoiseach's formal apology to those affected by CervicalCheck and the latest in the ongoing voting war in the Dáil from Gavan Reilly, Sinn Fein's John Brady outlined details of their Child Maintenace Bill, Sarah Lane Smith from Navan told us about her cancer battle and why she's appealing to Government to make Nivolumab available to other Stage 3 cancer survivors like her and John Mallon of Forest Ireland told us why he thinks Government are shooting themselves in the foot with their plans to ban vaping and e-cigarettes.
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Today on the show - the Dáil voting scandal escalates and extends to other parties, Sean Defoe joined us with all the details. Paddy Malone on the latest Brexit deal & how it's impacting on business locally and as the Taoiseach makes a formal apology to the women affected by the CervicalCheck scandal, Sinn Fein's Louise O Reilly told us what needs to happen next to ensure the women involved get the justice they deserve. This and more along with comments & calls from listeners to the show
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Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Health Deputy Louise O Reilly welcomes the apology due to be delivered in the Dáil today by the Taoiseach and says while it can never change what they've gone through and continue to go through, hopefully they will see it as an acknowledgement by Government of where they failed the women and their families.
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Today: Fianna Fail in hot water over Dail voting controversy - we got reaction from Deputy Thomas Byrne, What now for Brexit as doubt remains as to whether there will be another vote allowed in the House of Commons on Johnson’s Brexit deal later, and the plight of the country’s homeless children
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Fianna Fail Meath East TD Deputy Thomas Byrne joined us to discuss the Dáil voting scandal involving his party colleagues Lisa Chambers, Timmy Dooley and Niall Collins - he says there are questions to be asked and acknowledges reform of voting procedures should be considered.
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Today: Brexit deal reached but will it be passed in the House of Commons – we’ spoke to Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthy and also the Minister for European Affairs Helen McEntee, Pensioners will be €168 a year worse off due to price hikes next year after failing to get another €5 in the Budget, and a site earmarked for Dunboyne College of Further Education’s new campus knocked back by government
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Today: So close but yet so far ….could the DUP scupper the new Brexit deal currently on the table – we got reaction from Jim Wells of the DUP and separately from local MEP Mairead McGuinness, what will the amalgamation of the Meath and Westmeath garda divisions mean in terms of policing? Marie Kieraspoke to Chief Superintendent Fergus Healy at the Joint Policing Committee in Kells last night and also got the views of locals to the merger, more than half of fire fatalities are alcohol related,shocking new research has revealed and carers round on the government over Budget '20
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Today: On the brink of a Brexit deal or are we? We got reaction from local TD and Minister for Employment and Social Protection Regina Doherty, and also from the streets of Dundalk, new legislation to protect children in the drugs trade, the likelihood of a snap general election in event of Brexit deal and how has your local authority performed?
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Today on the show Aontu's Peadar Toibin and Sinn Fein's Imelda Munster gave us their take on the possibility of a Brexit deal, we had reaction to the revelation that some personal injury solicitors are warning their clients to keep their social media accounts private, The Beef Taskforce talks were suspended before they even started yesterday after ugly scenes outside the Department of Agriculture - we spoke with the Farmers Journal as to where talks go from here and we had the latest on the Colaiste Lu controversy after a public meeting hosted by the parents council in Dundalk last night
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Today: Is a last minute Brexit deal possible, we got reaction from both Mairead McGuinness and separately journalist Karen Coleman, and the DUP’s Jim Wells, the mother of murdered Paul Quinn discusses the investigation into his death being re-opened by the cold case team,and the campaign for a Bypass for Julianstown steps up a gear.
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Ahead of a public meeting this week, Marie Kierans spoke with local residents in Julianstown as the campaign for a bypass of the town steps up a gear.
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On today's show - Deal or No Deal Sinn Fein's Martin Kenny gave us his thoughts on the latest Brexit developments, Sean Moynihan CEO of ALONE explained why they feel Budget2020 failed the elderly. Alcohol Action Ireland spoke with Michael about the dangers of alcohol mis-use and Declan Power, security and defence analyst told us why there has to be a Garda investigation in the Lisa Smith case- these stories and more along with comments & texts from listeners.
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The Family Addiction Support Network is an organisation that helps families in the North East affected by addiction, Marie Kierans paid a visit to their hub in Dundalk to find out more about the work they do.
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Budget and Brexit analysis with Minister for European Affairs Helen McEntee, Deputy Fergus O Dowd addresses concerns about the shooting incident in Ardee and Garda resources in the area. Michelle Murphy of Social Justice Ireland outlines why they feel Budget2020 failed the vulnerable and Carrickmacross Cllr Colm Carthy discusses the concerns among residents about asylum seekers being brought into the town without the proper forward planning and services - these stories and more along with calls & comments from listeners.
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With mixed reaction from charities and business groups to the announcements in Budget2020, Michael Brennan of the Sunday Business Post brought us an overview of the main areas causing dissatisfaction. Local politicians Minister Regina Doherty, Deputies Thomas Byrne and Peter Fitzpatrick outlined their thoughts and Active Retirement Ireland & Fr Peter McVerry addressed concerns that Govt have failed the elderly and the homeless in this budget - all of this with comments and calls from listeners.
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Caitriona Kenny of Extinction Rebellion Ireland spoke to Michael about her own reasons for getting involved in the protests in Dublin - she says a state of emergency has been declared on our climate and people have to take action before it's too late.
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Today: We discussed what the Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe is likely to introduce in Buget 2020 with one eye firmly on Brexit while people on the streets of Drogheda outline what they’d like to see included. Also today: hospital car parking charges, the number of fraudulent whiplash cases and Extinction Rebellion protest in Dublin.
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Today: The dangers of vaping, is time running out a new Brexit deal, budget day tomorrow, controversy over the decision to move the DkIT graduation ceremony from the college campus, Bishop reiterates his offer to mediate in the Drogheda gangland feud and retired Detective Inspector Pat Marry, who was based in Louth and North Co Dublin, joins us in studio to discuss his fascinating new book, The making of a Detective, which follows his career through the stories of key cases he worked on and investigations he led.
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Former Detective Inspector on the Louth Division Pat Marry joined Michael in studio to discuss his new book "The Making of a Detective" and some of the high profile local cases he worked on over his 30+ yrs on the force.
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Women and the church, Brexit, the human face of the Meath Housing/homeless crisis and concern around children posting inappropriate images online – just some of the stories we’ll be covered on the show today
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Marie Kierans spoke with several local people directly affected by the growing housing crisis in Co Meath and the difficulties they've encountered in getting accommodation for their families.
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Today: We discussed the British proposals for a Brexit deal which don’t meet the agreed objectives of the backstop agreement, calls for the state pension to be increased by seven euro in next week’s budget, and should there be longer sentences for knife crime? We also heard from parents of Colaiste Lu in Dundalk after they took their protest to Dail Eireann yesterday.
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Sean Moynihan, CEO of ALONE speak with Michael about the group's call on the Finance Minister to increase the state pension by €7 a week in Budget2020 - he says the increase would help lift many elderly people above the poverty line.
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On today's show we spoke with Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee about Boris Johnson's "final" Brexit proposals and what they could mean for Ireland, Deputy Paul Murphy joined us to discuss his departure from the Socialist party and his new political movement RISE, Conradh na Gaeilge told us of their support of the Colaiste Lú campaign and Dundalk Cllr Maeve Yore outlined her solutions to tackling the ever increasing problem of dog dirt on our footpaths and streets - these stories and more, along with comments/calls from listeners
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Custom posts on both sides of the border is the latest suggestion from the British Government to replace the backstop - we've reaction to the proposals from the DUP's Jim Wells and Paddy Malone of Dundalk Chamber of Commerce. The National Federation of Pensioners Associations speak to us in advance of their Dáil protest and their call for a Commissioner for Older People and Sinn Fein Deputy Leader & Spokesperson on Finance Pearse Doherty joins us to discuss their alternative Budget.
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Today: John Delaney steps away from the FAI as question marks remain over his exit package and the way the FAI operates, Brexit is just 31 days away and Budget day here is in eight days – we’ll be hearing from FF’s Brexit spokesperson Lisa Chambers as the clock ticks down and do you think children are spending too much time on the internet, we took to the streets of Ashbourne to get the views or ordinary people on the streets
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Chairman of the Oireachtas Committee on Sport Fergus O Dowd joined us in studio in the wake of John Delaney's resignation - he says the FAI can try to play whatever games they like to bury this but the Sports Committee will continue to push for answers and the truth will out in the end
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As Meath residents digest the news that they are to lose their garda divisional headquarters to Westmeath we had reaction from Junior Minister Damien English and also separately from local councillors. A four day working week - would you approve, we spoke with one business owner operating this initiative on a trial basis. We looked at the need for more investment in home care to reduce so called ‘ bed blockers’ and as a new survey from SIPTU revealed that childcare workers are leaving the sector due to bad pay and working conditions the union spoke to us about the challenges facing their members.
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Today: We got reaction to the news that the Meath Garda Divisional headquarters was being moved from Garda Liam Hennessy who is based in Slane and a GRA rep as well as deputies Shane Cassells and Peadar Toibin, the SF bill to ban co-living was discussed by Deputy Eoin O'Broin, Political Editor of the Irish Examiner Daniel McConnell reflected on an event 24 hours in both the UK and USA, deputy Thomas Byrne spoke about the FF motion for five year projection of special needs education and the garda HQ being moved
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Garda Liam Hennessy, the Meath representative on the Garda Representative Association tells Orlaith that force members are hugely disappointed at the decision to move divisional headquarters to Mullingar. Local TDs Shane Cassells (FF) and Peadar Toibin (Aontu) react angrily to the news and tell Orlaith it will have a massive impact on the county.
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Today: Trump and Johnson dominate the news agenda today as the US President faces a formal impeachment inquiry while Boris Johnson’s future hangs in the balance also after the Supreme Court ruled his suspension of parliament as unlawful, How one family’s return home after years of living abroad has been marred by high rents and low wages and the commitment of authorities to enforce road traffic laws is being questioned following reports that nearly half of all summonses for motorists to appear in court for speeding offences have not been served and
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Larry Donnelly, Law lecturer and political columnist speak with Orlaith about the drama of the last 24 hours in the U.S following Nancy Pelosi's announcement that a formal impeachment inquiry will be launched into President Donald Trump over reports he sought foreign help to smear a political rival.
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Today: Gavan Reilly of Virgin Media discussed the Taoiseach's meeting with Tusk and looked ahead to his meeting with Boris Johnson in New York later today while we got reaction from Oisin Coghlan of Friends of the Earth Ireland to the Taoiseach's address on climate change to the EU Summit, Martin Varley of the IHCA urged the Health Minister to meet with the group as it emerged 1 million people are on acute hospital waiting lists, Stephen Breen gave the latest on the Kevin Lunney attack and Sinn Fein Councillor Ruairi O'Murchu explained how invites to an event he was hosting in Dundalk ended up being posted in Oireachtas envelopes.
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As part of Fraud Awareness Week former Government Minister Mary O'Rourke spoke with Orlaith about her own experience with fraud where a man called her home claiming to be with Revenue , told her she was due a tax rebate and tried to obtain her bank details - Mary warned people to be vigilant at all times and never give private information over the phone.
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Today: We got reaction from European Affairs Minister Helen McEntee following the European Commission President’s ‘hard border’ comments as the Taoiseach is expected to meet European Council President Donald Tusk to discuss Brexit, why a Ballivor mum is having to drive 400km every week to get her son to school because of red tape, we heard from protesters at the rally in Dundalk over the decision to no longer teach through Irish at Colaiste Lu , Eamon Curley of the Beef Plan movement joined us to discuss the standing down of all pickets, and Irish Examiner journalist Michael Clifford on why he believes the public services card row is being pushed back until after the general election.
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Ballivor woman Marie Devine speaks with Orlaith about driving 400km every week to bring her son, Michael, to and from school because the Department of Education refuses to allow him on a bus that picks up his twin brother, James , daily to bring him to the same school.
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Today: The Ardee Bypass review – residents have their say, Leo on election footing, rally in Dundalk tomorrow over the ongoing row at Colaiste Lu, could a Brexit deal possibly be edging closer and ahead of a talk in Duleek on surviving Domestic Abuse we spoke to a detective sergeant at the coalface.
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Today: Just as it was finally due to go out to tender, Ardee’s long awaited by pass has hit a major stumbling block, facing an 18 month delay at least to allow a review to take place as fears intrensify that it may not happen at all, a school secretary from Navan will be telling us why she and other colleagues around the country will be taking industrial action tomorrow, the European parliament reaffirms its commitment to the Brexit backstop and is an end to the beef dispute in sight after blockade lifted at Dawn Meats in Slane with others set to follow.
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She’s faced a barrage of criticism over the controversial public services card including calls for her resignation but Minister Regina Doherty has come out fighting rejecting the findings of the Data Protection Commission’s report which was finally made public yesterday.
Fears for policing in Louth and Meath over the proposed changes to Garda divisions, Aontu’s Peadar Toibin launches bill to ban below cost selling in the beef sector, restaurants are warning that beef could soon be off the menu. and after a child attending a Meath school was penalised for not taking part in the communion choir is it time to convene a citizen’s assembly on the relationship between Church and State?
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Eamonn Curley, Co-founder of the Beef Plan Movement spoke to us after meeting with farmers last night about where they plan to go next in the ongoing dispute. He says farmers are feeling very let down by how they've been treated and feel Government could and should be doing more to help reach a resolution.
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As calls to increase the Local Property Tax in Louth next year were defeated at the Louth Co Co meeting we spoke with some of the local Cllrs involved in the heated debate. Eamonn Curley of the Beef Plan Movement joined us with the latest on the beef prices dispute and Kevin Stewart of Meath County Council discussed some of the early results from their ongoing Meath Commuter Survey.
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Today: A question mark hangs over the Ardee By Pass after the shock decision to pause the proposed construction to address concerns of residents living in the area, with the Taoiseach talking of a general election in may 2020 a new opinion poll shows it’s all to play for, SVP seeks probe into the use of I pads in the classroom after it emerged that families are turning to loan sharks to pay for them and after an intense weekend of negotiations a deal’s been reached to end the long running beef dispute but the Independent Farmers of Ireland group has stressed that the decision can only be taken by protesters at the factory gates.
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Fine Gael TD and Chairman of the Oireachtas Committee on Transport Deputy Fergus O Dowd spoke with Orlaith about the question marks being raised over the future of the Ardee bypass project.
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An innocent victim of mistaken indentity in the Drogheda drugs feud spoke to Michael about the 2 terrifying petrol bomb attacks on her car which have left her petrified in her own home
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Today: The 'woman next door,' an innocent local lady tells us how she has been affected by the Drogheda gang feud even though she has no involvement in crime, the gender pension gap, just how bad will things get in the event of a no deal Brexit, and ahead of the All Ireland final replay tomorrow we took to the streets of Ashbourne to see where local loyalties lie.
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Independent TD in Kerry Deputy Michael Healy Rae spoke to Michael about his views on vaccinations that earned him criticism from Health Minister Simon Harris. He tells us he believes he would be failing in his duty as a politician if he did not represent the concerns being expressed to him by parents on the issue
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Today on the show - A no deal Brexit could see the return of the booze cruise as shoppers stock up on alcohol and cigarettes at low cost prices, Benny Gilsenan of Retailers Against Smuggling spoke to us about their fears of how this will impact on their members. Pat O Toole of the Irish Farmers Journal asks if trust can be salvaged in the ongoing beef dispute talks and Safe Ireland tell us why they're calling for more funding to be made available for garda domestic violence training.
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Peter McEneaney, IFA Louth Livestock Chairman spoke with Michael about the impact of the continuing protests outside meat plants around the country and the knock on effect the stand-off is having on farmers locally and nationally.
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Today: We talked Brexit, the new European Commission, world suicide prevention day and the beef protests. And as it's Tuesday we paid a visit to our weekly crime slot with local gardai
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Today: We got reaction to the make up of the new European Commission from local MEP Mairead McGuinness, children spend the equivalent of 61 days a year online, according to the annual report from CyberSafeIreland, Peter McEnaney told how the beef dispute is pitting farmer against farmer ,action needed to end the postcode lottery for students, and SIPTU warns that hundreds of jobs are at risk due to the worsening beef industry dispute.
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Today on the show : Deputy Thomas Byrne says the Public Services Card debacle highlights Government's arrogance in how they deal with the public. Crime Editor with the Irish Sun Stephen Breen joined us with the latest details on the arrests in the ongoing investigation into the attempted ATM raid in Virgina and Lorraine O Connor of the Muslin Sisters of Eire gave us her thoughts on the horrible attack carried out on a hijab wearing teen in Dublin recently - these stories and more along with comment and calls from listeners.
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Today: Fermanagh bomb attack heightens fears of a return to violence if there's a hard Brexit, lack of consultants pose a serious risk to women's health, intimidation of a local councillor, and Children's Mental Health services in Meath are ‘only half of what they should be' –we heard more from Deputy Peadar Toibin.
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Today on the show: The Irish League of Credit Unions tell us more and more students are skipping lectures so they can work to cover their term costs. ISME outline why they welcome the decision by the CCPC to carry out a full investigation into the insurance industry and as the Fleadh takes it's leave of Drogheda, Mayor of the town Cllr Paul Bell joins us to take a look back at the busy week that was - these stories and more along with comments & calls from listeners to the show
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Today on the show : With the Public Services Card found to be in breach of several aspects of data protection law the Irish Council for Civil Liberties call on Government to fully disclose how they plan to fix the problems with the PSC system. As Gardai appeal to motorists to stop "killer behaviour" by using their mobiles while driving Conor Faughnan of AA Ireland joins us to discuss this worryingly common driver habit and the Irish Heart Foundation outline why they're urging Government to take a more dynamic approach to reducing smoking rates by increasing the price of cigarettes to €20 a packet by 2025 - these stories along with calls and comments from listeners.
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Today on the show as data shows that 27% of people living in Direct Provision centres are children Fianna Fail's Anne Rabbitte voices her concerns about the living conditions for residents in these centres. FORSA General Secretary Barry Cunningham outlines why staff at the Louth County and Our Lady of Lourdes Hospitals have decided to take strike action at the end of the month over staffing issues and Dermott Jewell of the Consumer Association of Ireland offers advice to holiday makers facing widescale disruption with the pending strike action by Ryanair pilots. These issues and more along with calls & comments from listeners.
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Today on the Michael Reade show we were joined by Fianna Fail's Thomas Byrne who slammed the Education Minister for not tackling the third level funding crisis while tractor safety, the push to get learner drivers to sit their driving test, and the need for hate crime legislation were some of the other topics under the spotlight.
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Today: Our old age pensioners under attack in their homes, we discussed the latest on the talks aimed at resolving the beef sector dispute with Pat O'Toole of the Irish Farmers Journal, the leaving cert results are out today but students being urged not to drink excessively by Drinkaware, internet porn and it's Tuesday so we paid a visit to our weekly crime slot with local gardai.
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Today: Local councillors Maria Doyle and Emma Coffey spoke to us from Blackrock where they had been speaking to the famil y of the 93 year old man stabbed over the weekend, Deputy Shane Cassells discussed the car-jacking in Trim on Friday and concerns over a shake up of garda divsions while Joe Healy of the IFA and former Green Party MEP Patricia McKenna discussed the UN Climate change report .
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Today on the show as UN tell us we should limit our meat intake to help save the planet Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice and Catherine Devitt of the Stop Climate Change Coalition debate the key findings of the UN report on climate change.Susan Gray of PARC calls on the authorities to do more to ensure that banned drivers surrender their licenses while local Labour Senator Ged Nash calls for a full public apology to a former Garda who was dismissed from his job in the 1980's for being gay - these stories and more along with calls & comments from listeners.
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Today: Dog fouling, Brexit, a united Ireland, insurance premiums and the plight of those in our defence forces - just some of the topics up for discussion
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Today: Shock and sadness at the death of a Navan teenager in a tragic fall in Lanzarote, concerns over plans to tender the TV licence service, and a report into the Cervical Check screening programme has found that more women than originally thought have been affected by the IT glitch.
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The DUP's Jim Wells joins us from his party's meeting with Boris Johnson at Stormont and other discussions on Brexit.
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Today: Minister of State for European Affairs Helen McEntee joins us after Borris Johnson and Leo Varadkar finally spoke yesterday and disagreed over the the backstop and as the new Briisth Prime Minister meets political leaders in Northern Ireland this morning, the motor industry warns that 12,000 jobs are under threat if the Government doesn't act, ICSA President Edmond Phelan told us why the money from the Beef Exceptional Aid Measures should get to farmers as quickly as possible and 67% of Irish drivers admit to using their phone while driving with one in four browsing the internet and reading texts, according to a new survey.
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Today: The poor condition of the country's mental health facilities, new approach urged to deliver traveller accommodation, reaction in Europe to Boris Johnson's election, two proseuctions at Dundalk court for illegally parking in disabled parking bays and a prisoner in garda custody escapes by jumping out a window at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital before being re-arrested.
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Today: Borris wields the axe as the risk of a no deal Brexit intensifies, unprecedented challenges facing the farming sector, Ray Butler's de-selection in Meath West and students warned to be on the alert for accommodation scams ahead of the new college year.
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Today: We had reaction from our Political Correspondent Sean Defoe and separately Minister Helen McEntee to Boris Johnson's election, thousands of social welfare recipients penalised over inadequate attempts to find employment, and is the removal of visitor books from major tourist attractions over GDPR fears a step too far - we heard from Fianna Fail Transport and Tourism Spokesperson Marc MacSharry.
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Today: Boris Johnson is expected to take over as leader of the UK's conservative party today but what does it mean for Brexit and for Ireland, insurance threat for bouncy castle firms, Meath lagging behind in the provision of primary, community and long term health care services and we paid a visit to our weekly crime desk with local gardai.
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Today: Horror at the Blessing of the Graves in Dowdallshill, Fianna Fail on the introduction of charges for excessive water use, why unionists fear a united Ireland, and the mixed messages from government regarding the situation of Lisa Smith and her daughter.
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Today: Deputy Paul Murphy responds to the introduction of water charges for excessive use , is the public services card illegal, and Google suspends controversial ticket website from advertising.
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Today: Households who waste water will be hit with fines of up to e500 euro, HSE shake-up, Deputy Fergus O'Dowd on why the entire FAI Board should go and the heartbroken sister of Jillian Thornton talk to us after the man convicted of causing a road crash which claimed the 20 year old's life was jailed for 14 years yesterday.
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Today: Tributes paid to former Fianna Fail councillor Tommy Byrne who died yesterday, we discussed Ursula von der Leyen's election as the first woman President of the European Commission with MEP Luke Ming Flanagan, and as at least 26 of the women at the centre of the latest CervicalCheck computer glitch crisis have had to be sent for futher investigation after testing positive for the HPV virus we got the latest on the story from Eilish O Regan of the Irish Independent.
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Today: Fianna Fail's Stephen Donnelly on the government's plan to scrap the HSE and replace it with six regional structures, Labour councillor in Louth Paul Bell wants to increase local property tax to help solve the housing crisis, back to school costs and claims that vacant health posts at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital is undermining hospital services.
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Today: The minimum wage is likely to be increased by 30 cents an hour from next year but not everyone is happy, the whopping cost of running a car, we discussed the controversial proposal to impose a complete ban on walking dogs off leash at any time on the east coast beaches of Laytown, Bettystown and Mornington, is it time to bring the Cervical Check screening back under public control in Ireland and the Green Party's Eamon Ryan talked to us following the party's annual convention over the weekend.
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Today: Senator Mark Daly spoke about the referendum to Unify the People of Ireland not being dealt with in the Risk Assessment process, Deputy Declan Breathnach reacted to the sad death of a 10 year old boy in a drowning accident in Carlingford while members of the Drogheda BID plan discussed this critial point in their campaign
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Today on the show: Minister for European Affairs Helen McEntee discusses the fears surrounding a No Deal Brexit, with beef farmers up in arms we speak with IFA President Joe Healy about the controversial Mercosur deal and Austin Stack, son of murdered prison officer Brian Stack joins us following the apology issued to his family yesterday by the Gda Commissioner Drew Harris - all of this along with comments and calls to the show.
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Many people joined us on the Michael Reade show today to pay tribute to Cllr Oliver Tully, who passed away suddenly.
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Today: Tributes paid to the late Louth Councillor Oliver Tully who passed away suddenly , Senator Gerald Nash spoke about the job losses at Coca Cola and the Tanaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney discussed Brexit preparations.
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Today: Second man jailed for murder of Dundalk mum of three Irene White, should the FG report on Swing-gate be published, Jim Wells on Stormont, and Brexit memos to be discussed at cabinet.
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Today on the show: We discuss the 1st day of Parliament and the trade deal of beef from South America with Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthy, Senator Gerard Craughwell talks about the defence forces pay rises and why it had to go ahead and Margaret McCormick tells us about rent pressure zones and what to expect with these new announcements - these issues & more along with comments & texts from listeners to the show
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Today on the show : We discuss the controversy surrounding the filling of the last vacant seat on Meath County Council with some of the Councillors involved, Fianna Fail's Spokesperson on Mental Health Deputy James Browne says it's unacceptable that young people are facing a "postcode lottery" when it comes to accessing treatments and Karen Coleman of EuroParlRadio tells us why she believes the EU are having such difficulty filling the top positions in the new parliament - these issues & more along with comments & texts from listeners to the show
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Today, as new laws on minimum pricing are set to be fast tracked by Government Alcohol Action Ireland discuss recent research showing Ireland is dearest EU country to buy booze and local TD's Fergus O'Dowd & Peter Fitzpatrick join us to discuss recent gang activity in Drogheda, these stories & more from 9-11
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Today: FF's Ann Rabbitte discussed how the cost of the National Children's Hospital going to impact on HSE services, the plight of a homeless family of nine being moved from hotel to hotel and Deputy Michael Fizmaruice spoke about Eir's claims in relation to the National Broadband plan
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Today: Should Ireland's participate in a German led battle group next year - we discussed with SF's Aengus O Snodaigh while Catherine Cox of Family Carers Ireland discussed depression among carers. Deputy Imelda Munster outlined details of her nursing home charges bill and Minister of State Patrick O'Donovan was quizzed on the government's summer economic statement.
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Today: The government has published its summer economic statement and our political correspondent Sean Defoe had all the details and also discussed the politics of the health support workers' strike while Oireachtas representatives from Fine Gael and Fianna Fail debated the issues surrounding the dispute, Sean Moynihan of Alone the impact that any cuts to home help hours would have and Cllr Pio Smith on the latest petrol bomb attack in Drogheda.
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Today: 10,000 health support workers set to strike tomorrow after talks ended without agreement, - Michael spoke to Paul Bell of SIPTU, the IFA claims that Irish farming is being sold out by the EU in a proposed new trade deal with South American countries, single parents and people with disabilities facing unlawful discrimination in the rental sector, according to a new report and it's Tuesday so we paid a visit to our weekly crime slot with local gardai
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Today: Local Oireachtas members spoke about the ongoing gangland feud in Drogheda and expressed concerns that not enough was being done to tackle the gangs, increase in First Communion spend, Cllr Joanna Byrne discussed period poverty and a new initiative that Louth County Council is considering and Michael O' Keeffe from the BAI spoke about online regulation.
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Chief Superintendent Christy Mangan and Fire Chief Eamon Woulfe spoke about the shooting in Drogheda and the petrol bomb attacks respectively while local councillors Pio Smith and Kevin Callan responded to the latest developments in the gangland feud.
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Today: Siptu 's Paul Bell discussed the planned strike by 10,000 hospital support staff being been called off so more talks can take place, local TDs Fergus O'Dowd and Thomas Byrne went head to head over Fine Gael's claim that Fianna Fail would scrap key road projects given half the chance, and a record number of third level students are receiving counselling for mental health problems - we got the details from Gertie Rafferty of the Psychological Counsellors in Higher Education Ireland.
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Today : Noeline Blackwell of the Dublin Rape Crisis Cetnre discussed the Ana Kriegel murder case following the guilty verdict yesterday. Deputy Imelda Munster spoke about the current state of affairs within Sinn Fein as pressure mounts on the party leader and the government's plans to tackle insurance fraud was discussed with Neil McDonnell of ISME
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Today: The Government's Climate Action Plan – what does it mean and how will the ordinary person be impacted we discussed with Timmy Dooley of Fianna Fail and Hildegarde Naughton of Fine Gael, Senator Gerald Nash spoke about the podiatry clinic in Drogheda being slashed from four days to one, and Louth Co Council's newest councillor Declan Power joined us after his controversial co-option yesterday
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Today: Fine Gael deputy Bernard Durkan on pending strike by hospital support staff sex education in Catholic Schools, the damaging affects of home help cuts and and what's happening to Sinn Fein as latest opinion poll shows significant drop in support for the party while Fianna Fail is on the rise.
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Today, insurance costs up 204% in 5 years, Focus Ireland report finds 9 out of 10 recently homeless families lived in their last home for over a year and Deputy Peadar Toibin on the Holles Street termination case. These stories and more.
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Cllr Kevin Callan discusses why he has decided to propose Declan Power to fill his seat in the Drogheda Rural area on Louth Co Council. Also on the show Michael spoke to the mother of Danny Ryan who died four days after being born in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in 2017
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Today: Sinn Fein Senator Paul Gavan and Adrian Cummins of the Restaurant Association of Ireland discussed the controversy surrounding tips for hospitality workers, we got reaction to the latest report on the Cervical Smear check scandal and Fine Gael under pressure to back ban on fur farming.
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Today: Water charges could be on the way back with plans to hit households for 'excessive' use , enticing old people to downsize in order to ease the housing crisis., the mental health of men, and suicide prevent - just some of the topics covered today
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Today, the Rockall fishing dispute, restoring the institution in the North, cocaine use in Ireland & gang feud in Drogheda, commuter hell hurting family life & should we have gender quotas in elections? These stories and more
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Donald Trump's brief and divisive visit to Ireland comes to an end, contaminated horse meat investigation leads Gardaí to search seven premises in five counties and the number of motorists disqualified for drug-driving rose by 12% last year - do we need harsher penalties to curb the growing numbers of people driving under the influence? These stories and more on today's Michael Reade Show
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Today, cannabis seizure in Co Meath, Hospital support workers to down tools later this month, should our defence forces be better paid? And, he's here....we have all the details of President Trump's arrival to Ireland plus, we discussed the sending of intimate images - have you ever had a sexual image of yourself shared online without your consent or do you know someone who has? According to a new study more than 1 in 10 young people between the ages of 15 and 18 have.
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IT's all about one man today as Donald Trump makes his first visit to Ireland as President of the USA. We spoke to Peter O'Connell, Editor of the Clare Champion to find out how locals in Co Clare are preparing for his arrival, and got reaction from newly elected MEP Clare Daly and Catherine Devitt of the Stop Climate Chaos Coalition while people on the streets of Drogheda shared their views with Ross Leahy.
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After insulting the London Mayor and dining with the Queen the 'Trump Show' is set to roll into town, local councillor Paddy Meade vows to protect the right of way to Bettystown Beach and petrol prices are at their highest in 6 months as the AA look for more Gardai on Irish roads. These stories and more.
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Today: Junior Housing Minister and Meath West TD Damien English responded to the latest housing figures which show record levels of homelessness in Ireland, parents unhappy over the use of ipads at Ratoath College, violent and aggressive customers are proving a huge concern for a many newsagents in Ireland, and Deputy Peadar Toibin on Aontu's election results
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Today|: We discussed the gangland feud with Sinn Fein's David Cullinane, anti-social behaviour in Trim with Cllr Noel French, his re-election as an MEP with Luke Ming Flanagan and criticism of children getting a smartphone for their communion present with Laura Erskine of Mummypages.ie
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Today: The Irish Independent's Kevin Doyle discussed the Maria Bailey debacle and the Taosieach being described as a 'media whore' ' reform of our immigration system needed according to a new report and Drogheda getting Fleadh ready.
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Today : From Cheers to tears…..there were shocks galore at the Meath CO Council Count yesterday as a number outgoing councillors lost their seats with Sinn Fein being the biggest losers. We looked back on an eventful day as we discussed the new look council and spoke to Ireland's first black councillor Yemi Adenuga. Kevin Callan who won two seats on Louth County Council spoke about what happens next and we heard from re-elected MEP Mairead McGuinness
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Yemi Adenuga, the newly elected Fine Gael Cllr in Navan shared her delight with Michael about making Irish political history by becoming the first black female to be elected to a local authority in this country.
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Thrills, spills and everything else in between – it can only mean one thing - it's ELECTION TIME.
Today, we had reaction and analysis from the Louth Local Elections where all 29 seats have been filled in a bruising dog fight which saw five outgoing councillors lose their seats and we came live from the Meath count where only 15 of the 40 seats so far had been filled. We looked at the European Elections both nationally and elsewhere and how things are looked in the Midlands North West Constituency.
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Today: Theresa May's long goodbye, support for EU plans to introduce speed assistance technology, protesting against Trump's visit , and major garda activity in Louth and Meath targeting criminal gangs.
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Today: Ahead of the European elections vote M chael host to back to back debates live in studio with eight candidates in the Midlands-North West Constituency including
Dominic Hannigan (LAB),Peter Casey (IND),Fidelma Healy Eames (IND)
Diarmuid Mulcahy (IND), Luke Ming Flanagan (IND),Matt Carthy (Sinn Fein)
Brendan Smith (Fianna Fail) and Dr Dilip Mahapatra (IND)
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Today : Party leaders Micheal Martin, Eamon Green, Peadar Toibin and Brendan Howlin spoke to us with two days to go until polling, , both sides in the referendum camp Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan and Brian Flanagan of the Catholic Association debated the referendum, candidates from the Ardee Electoral area laid out their stall, and the plight of a local 13-year-old autistic boy who is almost two weeks in the children's hospital ward in Our Lady of Lourdes hospital because of a shortage of places in residential disability services
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On today's show as voting day draws ever nearer our political correspondent Sean Defoe joined us to take a look back the local and European campaign trails, Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthy was in studio for the last of our one-to-one interviews with European hopefuls and local election candidates from the Kells electoral area debate the key issues facing people in their community - all of this along way comments and texts from listeners.
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Paudie McGahon, sexual abuse survivor waived his anonymity to speak with Michael this morning following the sentencing of Seamus Marley and he called on the Garda Commissioner to fully investigate claims that Sinn Fein members tried to pervert the course of justice.
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Earlier this month Seamus Marley, an alleged IRA member, was jailed for seven years for raping and sexually abusing two boys in the 90's at a republican safe house. Today one of his victims Paudie McGahon waived his anonymity to speak for the to the Michael Reade Show. Also toda:y housing campaigner Fr Peter McVerry joins us following the raise the roof protest in Dublin over the weekend, outgoing MEP Mairead McGuinness outlines why she should get your vote in the European Parliament election and with just days to go until polling day candidates from Meath will discuss the issues dominating on the doorsteps.
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Today, protest in Navan over school buses, crime problems in Louth and the need to protect ATMs, families of Dublin and Monaghan bombing victims still seeking justice 45 years on, Fidelma Healy Eames on her European Election Campaign and candidates from Drogheda lay out their stall.
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Should hospital car parking charges be abolished after it emerged that over €60,000 a day is collected by hospitals in parking revenue, with Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital making a whopping €618,000 in one year! Also today: Olive O'Connor of Families Speak Out discusses her European Parliament bid and candidates from Meath will be discussing the big local issues.
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Today: Drogheda gang boss escapes gun attack in Dublin, we got details from Niall O'Connor of the Irish Mirror , Fianna Fail European Parliament election candidate Brendan Smith discussed his campaign, Brendan Ogle of Unite Trade Union on his hard-hitting remarks at the union's policy conference, and continuing our local election coverage candidates from the Laytown and Bettystown Electoral Area debated the issues affecting their community
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Today on the show : The Vintner's Federation of Ireland accuse Government of abandoning rural communities with new drink driving legislation, Group Political Editor with the Irish Independent Kevin Doyle discusses proposed changes to how the State will deal with cases of familicide in the future and our election coverage continues when European Parliament Candidate Diarmaid Mulcahy joins us in studio - we also have an in-studio debate with candidates from the Rathoath Electoral area.
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On today's show: Shots fired in Dundalk over the weekend, amger as Drogheda's Thatch Pub is set on fire again. Fine Gael's approach to the North South Interconnector to be highlighted at a public meeting organised by the North East Pylon Pressure Campaign in advance of the elections. Renua's Michael O Dowd joined us in studio to discuss his EP19 bid and candidates from the Ardee Electoral area will be debated the issues affecting their community
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Today: Fine Gael and Sinn Fein go head to head over the National Broadband Plan, no excuses – government launches three year anti sexual harassment campaign, Dundalk based European Parliament Independent election candidate Dr Dilip Mah a patra lays out his stall and local election candidates from the Kells Electoral area were in studio to discuss the issues affecting their community.
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Today: 2.5 million euro worth of cannabis and two hand grenades discovered during raid in Gormanston, we had further reaction to the government's national broadband plan, Labour's Dominic Hannigan was live in studio to discuss his European Parliament Election campaign and local election candidates from the Dundalk Carlingford Electoral Area debated the issues affecting their community
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Today: Clampdown on additional fees being charged by nursing homes, from the Rose of Tralee to the world of politics - Fine Gael European Election candidate Maria Walsh discusses her campaign and we were joined in studio by candidates from the Navan Electoral Area to debate the issues affecting their community.
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It's D-day for Government on the National Broadband - Timmy Dooley gives his thoughts on how the project has been managed thus far. We hear from the Drogheda Stands Together Against Violence Demo at the weekend. European Election Candidate Cyril Brennan lays out his stall and we're joined by Drogheda Urban candidates for the latest LE19 debate.
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Today: Chief Superintendent Christy Mangan reassured Drogheda people that he will tackle the crime gangs involved in the local fued, Junior Minister English was quizzed on the worsening homeless figures, European election canddidate James Miller outlined his campaign issues and Michael spoke to local election candidates from the Trim Electoral Area
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Today: Housing minister under pressure as figures show record number of homeless people last month, revenge porn and upskirting could soon be a criminal offence, Green Party candidate Saoirse McHugh will discussed her European Parliament Election Campaign and our local election panel debate focussed on issues concerning Dundalk South Electoral area.
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With the Garda Commissioner Drew Harris due to send an additional 25 gardai to Drogheda in the coming weeks and the elite Emergency Response Unit already deployed to the town - will this be enough to deal with the current gangland feud? We discuss this with Government TD Fergus O Dowd. Also today: yet another data breach at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, the National Youth Council of Ireland launch their education manual aimed at stamping out hate speech and candidates from Laytown and Bettystown debate the issues in the next of our local election debates
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Today: : Drogheda gang feud under spotlight at annual Garda Representative conference, European election candidate Peter Casey outlines his campaign issues, and local election candidates from the Drogheda Rural Election Area spoke about the issues dominating their campaigns.
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Garda Derek O'Donoghue is a guard based in Drogheda and is the GRA CEC Representative for Louth, he speaks with us from their AGM where the gang feud in Drogheda had led to renewed calls for better training, equipment and facilities for their members.
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As the gang feud continues on the streets of Drogheda local TD's Fergus O Dowd and Declan Breathnach call for more resources for Gardai and action from the Justice Minister.
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As fear on the streets of Drogheda builds pressure mounts on the Justice Minister to provide additional resources to deal with the ongoing gangland feud - local TD's Fergus O Dowd and Declan Breathnach give us their thoughts. The local and European elections are just over three weeks away and we kick off our coverage of both with the first local debate dealing with issues from the Ashbourne Electoral area
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Today: Superintendent Andrew Watters spoke about the shooting in Drogheda yesterday outlining the details about what happened, discussed his plea for more garda resources to respod to the ongoing feud and appealed for witnesses. We also discussed the shooting with local councillor Richie Culhane and separately with Deputy Imelda Munster and Senator Gerald Nash. We also spoke to Sinead Brown about the tragic death of her son Ian who sadly took his own life
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Today: We reveal details of the terrifying ordeal local ambulance personnel were subjected to whilst transporting a patient, a local couple in their 80s recovering after being tied up and threatened in their home and will the murder of Lyra McKee be a turning point in the North?
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Proposed Urban Area Committee for the Drogheda / Laytown- Bettystown Area
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Today: Orlaith Carmody filled in for Michael today and opened with a discussion on criminal activity in Louth following a spate of incidents in recent days, Stephen Breen from the Irish Sun spoke about the ATM thefts in Kells, while Kevin Doyle of Independent News and Media discussed the killing of journalist Lyra McKee ahead of her funeral tomorrow.
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Today, new figures show that almost 5,000 drivers were caught on their phones in the first two months of this year, Deputy Imelda Munster tells us that it is not enough for John Delaney to just step aside and that he has to go along with the rest of the FAI board and we talk Nancy Pelosi's visit and other issues with Fianna Fail leader Michael Martin, the stories and more.
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Today, Shane Ross and Sport Ireland to appear before Oireachtas Sports Committee as John Delaney steps aside and the board of the FAI are due to resign, we talk to Fianna Fail Education spokesperson as Minister Harris backs school ban for unvaccinated children and Community Employment supervisors announce five days of strike action. These stories and more.
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Today, the latest in the John Delaney/FAI controversy, Dept of Defence returns huge sums of money to the exchequer despite low pay concerns, confusion over the National Broadband Plan and will Gender Pay Gap Bill increase pay transparency in firms nationwide? These stories and more.
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Today, with speculation building about John Delaney's departure from the FAI Deputy Imelda Munster gives her thoughts on the unfolding events, England and Wales are to ban 'upskirting' and the latest report from Social Justice Ireland finds that 1 in 5 children in Ireland are living in poverty, these stories and more.
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Today: Minister Helen McEntee was live in studio to discuss the latest on Brexit and the implications of the new deadline extension while separately we spoke to FF's Brexit Spokesperson Lisa Chambers. Fianna Fail Transport Spokesperson Robert Troy spoke about the FAI controversy while people on the streets of Ardee give us their views, half of tenants have to top up HAP because of rising rents, a new Threshold study has found and counting the cost of the new National Children's Hospital.
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Today on the show: Brexit has been delayed until Halloween - we have reaction from Dundalk Chamber of Commerce and the DUP's Jim Wells, the FAI does itself no favours at yesterday's sitting of the Oireachtas Committee on Sport and the director of Women's Aid joins to discuss the findings of their annual report which highlights that their services have dealt with almost 20,000 reports of domestic violence in the past year - these issues and more along with comments and input from listeners to the show.
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Chair of the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs, Deputy Brendan Smith joined us to discuss the expected announcement of a further #Brexit extension
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Today: All eyes on Brussels today for the crucial summit of EU leaders to decide the future of Brexit and on the Oireachtas Sport Committee as the FAI's John Delaney is expected to face a grilling, rural retailers demand action to prevent further ATM robberies and gender pay under the spotlight
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Dundalk Cllrs Ruair O Murchu and Conor Keelan discuss the Lisa Smith case and the possibility of her return to her home town.
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Today: Claims that one restaurant a week is closing down due to the rising cost of doing business, what's to be expected when the FAI's John Delaney appears before the Oireachtas Sport Committee , what's the feeling in Dundalk to the possible return of ISIS bride Lisa Smith, and we paid a visit to our weekly crime desk with local gardai
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Today: HSE recruitment freeze, addressing sexual violence and harassment in Ireland's third level colleges, another key week in terms of Brexit and Deputy Peadar Tobin joined us following the national launch of his new party Aontu
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Aontu Leader and TD for Meath West Peadar Toibin spoke to us about the party's official launch over the weekend and outlined what he wants to see a reasonable and respectful debate on immigration.
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Today: Navan play centre owner Linda Murray joined us after her plea yesterday to the Oireachtas finance committee to help save her business which faces closure due to soaring insurance costs, Minister for European Affairs and separately Paddy Malone of Dundalk Chamber gave us their take on the latest Brexit developments and we spoke to Deputy Peter Burke on Local Property Tax
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Today: Could you survive on the 38.80 which asylum seekers in direct provision are expected to live on. We spoke to Lorcan O'Donnell of UL who is attempting to do so in order to shine a spotlight just one aspect of what living in direct provision is like. Michael also spoke to Deputy Imelda Munster after John Treacy of Sport Ireland, when pressed by the Louth TD, declined to express confidence in the FAI, and Marie Kierans took to the streets of Dundalk to ask locals what they would say to Theresa May if they got the chance.
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Today on the show as May continues her fight for consensus Vice President of the European Parliament Mairead McGuinness MEP told us she doesn't envy the task the UK leader faces , Chair of the Transport Committee Fergus O Dowd outlined why he believes the work of the committee will help to lead to more openness and transparency within the FAI going forward and Fianna Fail's Spokesperson on Education Thomas Byrne called on Government to do more to tackle the growing numbers of homeless children in the education system- all of these issues and more along with comments/calls from listeners to the show.
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Today: Are drones the answer to illegal dumping, rural crime under the spotlight as new report recommends increased patrols, lack of fines for dog fouling in Louth, where to now as the the UK parliament rejects alternatives to Theresa May's deal and it's Tuesday which means that local gardai were in studio to highlight various crimes carried out in the North East.
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Today: A cigarette factory and alcohol bottling plant discovered in n Co Louth, Minister McGrath pressurised into u-turn over controversial garda comments, Dundalk outcomers respond to the decision to impose death by stoning for gay sex in Brunei and all eyes will be on the UK parliament again today as the clock ticks down on Brexit.
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Today: Michael spoke to Peter McVerry as the number of homeless people in Ireland topped 10,000 for the first time ever, we heard from the Border Communities Against Brexit about their protests around the country tomorrow and a four fold increase in carbon tax on the way over the coming years as the Oireachtas climate change committee finalises its recommendations.
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Today: Mairia Cahill on the guilty verdict in the rape of two teens by an alleged IRA member, we dicussed the latest on Brexit after May offers to resign in a desperate bid to get her deal across the line, the campaign to improve powers of local authorities, and the low number of women in Ireland working in Ireland's transport sector.
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Today: Is it the last throw of the dice for Theresa May today as she tries to gather support for her Brexit withdrawal agreement, sex workers in Ireland are less safe since the introduction of the new Sexual Offences bill, it's been claimed and Louth councillors vote to retain election posters.
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Today, Theresa May loses another vote in the House of Commons and the British Parliament effectively takes control of the Brexit process, the latest on the John Delaney saga as undre-fire former CEO given new role in FAI & People Before Profit outline details of their emergency climate change bill, these stories and more.
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Joe Stafford and John Shanahan of Drogheda BID Development Committee joined us in studio to discuss their plans for the future of the town
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Today: We discussed the main talking points from the Fine Gael Party Conference at the weekend, woman dies in Bettystown house fire, newly created post in the FAI for under-fire John Delaney, investigations under way into hoax emergency call in Navan and we heard about plans for Love Drogheda Business Improvement District.
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Today: EU leaders have agreed to delay Brexit but have hit the UK with an ultimatum we discussed the latest on what's happening with MEP Marian Harkin and also Paddy Malone of Dundalk Chamber, following an eventful day in Brussels, Senator Gerald Nash joined us in studio to discuss his proposals for a four day working week and are you concerned about drones?
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Today May seeks short delay to Brexit, the 5 euro increase in pension and welfare payments pledged in the budget have started, we'll l have the latest on the cash in transit robbery in Drogheda yesterday and we speak to the Senator looking for a UK style honours system to be introduced in Ireland to recognise unsung heroes
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Today, only 9 days away from Brexit deadline as May formally requests a short delay, should students be given consent classes in college? Nurses dispute continues as Labour Court adjourns a hearing on the dispute over pay and staff shortages until next Monday and Deputy Noel Rock responds to our feature on Viagogo and ticket touting. These stories and more.
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Today: Sheena Horgan of Drinkaware.ie discussed the need to change the stereotypical view of us as "the Drinking Irish" while Cllr Kevin Callan spoke about the havoc caused in Drogheda town by a gangs of drunken teens on St Patrick's Day. Chief Fire Officer in Louth Eamon Wolfe spoke about the battle fire services faced while tackling the blaze at Donaghy's Mill on Friday evening and Cllr Antoin Watters of the Cooley Community Alert Group outlined details of a vigil planned in honour of Ruth Maguire, who tragically died while attending a hen party in Carlingford.Michael Reade also spoke about his experiences at the hands of the Viagogo ticketing website and how they scammed him out of 100's of euro for concert tickets.
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Today: Tony Doherty, whose dad Paddy was shot dead on Bloody Sunday, discussed the impact that decided and the decision to prosecute just one former soldier for the shootings that claimed thirteen lives. Also today:British MPs vote to delay Brexit, and Leo meets Donald at the White House.
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Today: After another night of drama in Westminster and another defeat for Theresa May, is a delay to Brexit now inevitable? Also on the agenda: Seminar on housing/homelessness in Meath, underfunding of the national cancer strategy described as truly shocking , beef tarriff proposals and we had a special report from the Brexit Border Conference in the Carrickdale hotel yesterday from Marie Kierans
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Theresa May's Brexit withdrawal deal fails for a second time in UK Parliament as no-deal deadline quickly approaches. Marie Kierans comes live from a cross border Brexit conference in Dundalk. These stories & more.
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Today: Legal assurances given to the UK over the backstop but will the 11th hour Brexit deal get approval in Westminster today and what does it mean for Ireland, nursing talks impact of minimum age hike and we paid a visit to our weekly crime spot with local gardai
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Today: What now for ex Irish solider Lisa Smith from Dundalk who is currently being detained in Syria on suspicion of being associated with Islamic State? It's a key week for Brexit with negotiations remaining deadlocked and British MPs voting on the withdrawal deal again tomorrow, should we be boycotting the Eurovision, drugs bust in Meath, waiting times for driving tests and Deputy Imelda Munster gives us her reaction to Minister Shane Ross' apology after he likened her a donkey
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Today: Pharmacists nationwide have been threatened with knives , syringes and even guns, concern over the ambulance service in the North East last night and it's international women's day but what does that mean – Michael spoke to Jennifer McCarthy Flynn of the National Women's Council of Ireland while our reporter Marie Kierans asked ordinary women on the streets what the day means to them
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Today: The victim of a terrifying car-jacking in Enfield yesterday told Michael exactly what happenend , Deputy Fergus O'Dowd discussed the the need for green cards to travel in the North if there's a no deal Brexit and Northern Ireland secretary Karen Bradley in hot water over controversial Troubles comments.
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As the Dundalk Joint Policing Committee hear stories of parents paying off their children's drug debts Cllr Ruairi O Murchu says people are living in fear after being intimidated by these drug gangs. Security Correspondent with the Irish Examiner Cormac O Keeffe brings us the latest on the investigation into the 3 explosive packages mailed to London and Linda Murray of Play and Activity Ireland told us about their contining fight against spiraling insurance costs - all of this & more along with comments from listeners to the show
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Last night Dundalk's Joint Policing Committee heard that a local father paid off his daughter's €40,000 drug debt , Cllr Ruairi O Murchu spoke with us about other cases that have come to his attention and he says people are living in fear from this intimidation.
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Arguably one of the country's fittest TD's Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick was in studio today to discuss if the Dáil gym is value for taxpayers money and revealed that @ nearly 57 yrs of age he has the body of a 41 yr old
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Today: Should banned drink drivers be given an exemption to drive to work - we discussed with Deputy Michael Healy Ray, Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick, who revealed a test showed he has a body of a 41-year old, discussed the value of the Dail gym and we spoke to MEP Luke Ming Flanagan as the Brexit deadline draws closer.
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Today, we talked about the possibility of providing free contraception being examined, SIPTU Nursing contract talks adjourning, Child abuse records being sealed off for 75 years, new laws making the internet safer to use and the explosives and ammunition find in the Cooley area.
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Today: The row over the impounding of two UK registered boats and should Catholic run hospitals be expected to ditch holy symbols were among the topics discussed while our reporter Marie Kierans spoke to businesses along the border with four weeks to go until the March 29th Brexit deadline
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Today: The lack of garda manpower in Drogheda was discussed following Tuesday's shooting and the ongoing gangland feud, counting the calories - restaurants must display calorie counts under new proposals and Junior Minister
Counting the calories – restaurants must display calorie counts under new proposals and Junior Minister Damien English on housing and older people
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Parents are being warned about a twisted online game, ‘Momo Challenge' which has spread to Ireland and which allegedly encourages children to self-harm, and has been linked to deaths in other countries.
Here are some tips for parent from Cyber Safe Ireland
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Following yesterday's shooting at the M1 retail park fears mount of a full scale return to the gang feud experienced in Drogheda last year, we hear from The Sun's Crime Editor Stephen Breen about criminal activity of those involved, while local Cllrs Pio Smith and Richie Culhane called for more Garda resources for the town. Fianna Fail Spokesperson on Education Deputy Thomas Byrne spoke to us about the controversy that's erupted over the Dunshaughlin Primary School patronage issue amid claims of rules being breached and Saoirse Brady of the Children's Right Alliance tells us why they believe Government deserve an overall C grade for delivering on their promises on issues relating to children - these issues and more along with texts and calls from listeners to the show
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"Bullets don't discriminate and they don't always hit their intended target so it's but for the grace of God that no innocent bystander was injured in the incident" Local Cllrs Pio Smith and Richie Culhane gave their reaction to yesterday's shooting in Drogheda and called for more Garda resources to be made available in the town.
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Today: Pat Cusack, a victim of Michael Shine and Bernadette Sullivan of Dignity4Patients ,who blew the whistle on the former surgeon, spoke about the four year jail sentence the 86-year-old received. Jim Wells of the DUP gave us his thoughts on the latest Brexit developments and , and the family of Clodagh Hawe, who was murdered by her husband before he also killed their three young children, want answers.
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Parents warned over online ‘Momo' Challenge game which allegedly encourages children to self-harm, anger over fire at Drogheda's Thatch pub which gardai are treating as suspicious, 32 days to go until Brexit but can a deal be reached and we discussed the main talking points of the Fianna Fail Ard Fheis with Deputy Shane Cassells as party leader Micheal Martin says pulling of out Government in the run up to Brexit would only leave the country exposed at a time of great threat.
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Today: The plight of the ambulance service in the North East which was raised in the Dail following the revelations on the Michael Reade Show yesterday. was discussed again today with Deputy Declan Breathnach , Government to publish proposals today to limit damage of no deal exit, fears that lives may be lost after Coastguarad staff and volunteers told they can no longer use blue lights and sirens on vehicles, and a no deal Brexit could see food prices rise by up to 45%
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Today: Ambulance services in the North East seriously compromised last night as a result of staff shortags due to roster changes , church leaders from around the world have been summoned by Pope Francis for a summit on how to deal with cases of sex abuse by clergy, health Minister Simon Harris as expected surives a no confidence vote , business confidence is plummeting as Brexit draws closer and fears that a UK Brexit plan would crush Irish Beef Trade.
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The clock is ticking down to Brexit with only 37 days to go until Britain leaves the EU with or without a deal -we discussed the current state of play with the Minister for European Affairs Helen McEntee who also gave us her reaction to the Supreme Court decision on the North South Interconnector yesterday, Maeve o'Hanlon of the Pro Life Campaign on safe zones to prevent campaigners from protesting outside abortion service providers and was it you…….someone has woken up this morning in Ireland 175 million euro richer after last night's euromillions jackpot was won by a single ticket.
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Meath Cllrs Paddy Meade and Wayne Harding joined us in studio to discuss the council's beach management plan for Meath.
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Today: Anti-abortion campaigners may be prevented from protesting outside abortion service providers in Louth following a proposal from Cllr Emma Coffey who spoke to us about her proposal to establish so called safe zones. We discusssed housing with Sinn Fein's Eoin O'Broin. and we also spoke to Senator Paul Gavin about new legislation to protect the rights of hospitality workers to keep tips they get from customers
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Fianna Fail Cllr Emma Coffey calls on Louth County Council to introduce bye-laws allowing for the provision of safe zones around clinics providing abortion services locally.
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Row erupts after local east meath councillors vote for a beach management plan which includes a proposal to ban cars, dogs off leashes from beaches and includes a restriction on horses. Cllrs Wayne Harding and Paddy Meade debated the controversial plan. A clampdown on learner drivers and fears for a return to violence in the event of a hard border if the UK crashes out of the Eu with no deal were also covered on the show
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Today: Harris apologises but is it enough and what will the effects of the over-spend be for other capital projects, families who turn down two offers of social housing now face a five year wait, under a new government proposal and Theresa May denies trying to run down the clock as Brexit approaches.
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Today: Closure order placed on two kitchenette areas of Our Lady's Hospital in Navan after a dead rat was found for the second time in two months, projects to suffer in numerous government departments as a result of the overspend on the National Children's Hospital, putting the North East on the map….Marie Kierans reports from the launch of the M1 corridor initiatve yesterday. and justice at last for victims of disgraced Dr Michael Shine – one man Pat Cusack gave us his reaction to the verdict
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"Friday I celebrated a sense of closure, we've eventually arrived at justice for the victims and I hope now that I can get on with my life" Pat Cusack, victim of Michael Shine, speaks of his relief at the guilty verdicts handed down last week to the former Doctor.
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On today's show, Deputy Sean Fleming, Chair of the Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee discusses the cost of the overspend on the National Children's Hospital project as Minister Simon Harris face a motion of no confidence from Sinn Fein. A major new M1 Corridor initiative is being launched today in Louth and Fianna Fail's Spokesperson on Urban Affairs outlines details of his proposals for new legislation to deal with noisy neighbours.
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Today: As the impact of the nurses strike action begins to be felt we'll be discussing the escalating dispute with a number of guests while Marie Kierans took to the streets of Ashbourne to gauge public opinion. As pressure mounts on Simon Harris his former party colleague Peter Fitzpatrick said it was time for the Minister to go while FF'S Thomas Byrne said there is huge incompenece now being shown in the Fine Gael party.
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Today: It's the third day of the nurses strike resulting in thousands of patient appointments being cancelled, school secretaries campaign for fair pay, Minister Michael Creed on the launch of the regional enterprise plan today, mounting pressure on the government and the Health Minister over the cost over-run of the National Children's Hospital, a local GP discusses the protest by NAGP and Cllr Paul Bell responds to an SF accusation that he and others deliberately talked down the clock to avoid a motion being heard at Monday's Drogheda Municipal meeting to support the strking nurses,
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Today: The head of Newry Chamber of Commerce responds to Theresa May'svisit to the North yesterday and fears over a hard Brexit, Cllrs Kenneth Flood and Pio Smith on why Drogheda Borough Councillors failed to discuss a motion backing nurses in their industrial action, and Lucia O' Farrell, mother of the late Shane, responds to the government announcement of a scoping inquiry into death of the young Carrickmacross man
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Today: Nurses take to the picket line again for a second day of strike action, households not registered with authorised bin collection companies could face fines, only nine fines for dog fouling were issued in Meath in 2018, and pressure mounts on the government over the massive cost overrun of the new National Children's Hospital
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Today: Louth County Council to consider banning posters during elections, nurses step up their industrial action with two additional strike days announced, a Sinn Fein bill protecting mortgage holders form vulture funds is passed despite the government voting against it, and the government is urged to establish a five year plan to eradicate poverty in Ireland.
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Sinn Fein Cllr Joanna Byrne gives details of a proposal before the LCC Policy Committee to ban the use of election posters in future election campaigns.
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Today: Government to hold referendum to ease restrictions on divorce, the Psychiatric Nurses hold a second day of industrial action today, the final cost of the new National Children's Hospital could top 2 billion euro and do you support the strikes by nurses – we took to the streets to get the views of ordinary citizens.
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Today: “We don't get to go to the toilet somedays never mind breaks or something to eat”, nurses speak to the Michael Reade Show from the picket line. Hear what they have to say on today's show when we also discussed the staggering cost of the new National Children's Hospital , the plight of our rough sleepers as the freezing temperatures look set to continue and as fears mount for a no deal Brexit we spoke to the DUP's Jim Wells.
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Today: The nurses strike and the vote by British MPS to reject the Brexit backstop are the two stories dominating the news agenda today and we covered both this morning while we also discussed the move to change how sex is taught in our schools.
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Today: We spoke to our Political Correspondent Sean Defoe and also to local MEP Mairead McGuinness on Brexit ahead of events in the UK today, the Chair of the Save Hospital Deputy Peadar Toibin discussed the nurses strike tomorrow and also the naming of his new political party. Other topics covered including why people living with dementia are lonely and warning over bogus calls to elderly
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Today: It's another crunch week on the Brexit front as the British parliament gives its verdict on Theresa May's Plan B and Michael spoke to Sinn Fein's David Cullinane ahead of tomorrow's vote, we heard from a desperate school principal Enda McGorman who can't get substitute teachers to cover for three teachers on maternity leave and Deputy Imelda Munster claimed that residents of private nursing homes are being forced to pay for therapies that they are entitled to free of charge as medical card owners
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Today: Deputy Fergus O'Dowd and Senator Gerald Nash discussed the job cuts at Coca Cola in Drogheda , we spoke to Minister Helen McEntee on Brexit, Fianna Fail local election candidate, who worked for a summer in Coca Cola , discussed yesterday's shock announcement and a crime meeting he is hosting in Drogheda while we heard about the latest plans from Raise the Roof Campaign
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Today: We were joined by Supt Andrew Watters of Drogheda Garda Station regarding the drugs seizure in Termonfeckin, Sinn Fein's Louise O'Reilly on the thousands of women who need repeat smears because their original test is now out of date due to backlog, are gardai to be taken off the streets to man the border in event of no deal Brexit, and we heard from representatives of Border Communities against Brexit ahead of Saturday's demo.
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Today: Concern as the number of homeless children attending A and E increases, we heard from Virgin Media Television's political correspondent Gavan Reilly on the latest Brexit developments, the GAA up the cost of match tickets, will there be a St Patrick's Day parade in Dundalk this year and a survey highlights the problem of uninsured driving in Meath.
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Sinn Fein TD for Louth Deputy Gerry Adams describes the Tories approach to Brexit as calamitous and condemns the actions of those responsible for the recent attacks in Derry, saying they are hijacking the IRA name and need to go away as they represent no-one.
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Today : We got reaction to Theresa May's Brexit plan B from a number of guests including Sinn Fein's Gerry Adams and also Fine Gael MEP Mairead McGuinness, A Meath man is the first person in the country to be convicted of buying sex under new prostitution laws, the Archbishop of Dublin blasted for not giving moral leadership and a bill to protect farmers from compensation claims by hillwalkers who use their land.
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Today: Motorists travelling to the North will need a green card to cover insurance if there's a no deal Brexit, should dogs be allowed off their leads on our local beaches, when charges for excessive water usage are likely to kick in and 100 years of Dail Eireann
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Today: Helping families threatened with eviction to stay in their homes, Independent TDs call for a new rural crime taskforce, the spiralling cost of the new National Children's Hospital and how parental alcohol misuse impacts on children.
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Today: Matt Carthy and Jim Wells went head to head on Brexit, people on the streets of Dundalk give us their reaction to the defeat of Theresa May's deal and their fears for a hard border, while our political correspondent Sean Defoe looks at the ripple effects here at government level. Also today : tsunami of repossessions before the court and is the Christmas break for senators too long?
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There was only one story dominating the headlines today - Theresa May's humiliating defeat and what now for Ireland as the possibility of a No Deal Brexit looms, we've reaction and analysis from Minister for European Affairs Helen McEntee, Deputy Brendan Smith (FF) , Senator Rose Conway Walsh (SF) and ICSA President Patrick Kent, along with comment and reaction from listeners to the show
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ICSA President Patrick Kent reacts to comments by the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar who announced he is cutting back on his meat consumption in a bid to lessen his carbon footprint, Patrick describes his comments as reckless in the extreme and sadly misinformed.
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Today: It's Brexit day in the UK and Elaine Loughlin of the Iirsh Examiner discussed this evening's crunch Brexit vote and what happens next if as expected Theresa May's draft deal is defeated while Paddy Malone of Dundalk Chamber of Commerce also gave us this thoughts. Other topics covered included protecting the national anthem, house prices in Louth and Meath expected to rise further in the next 12 months and dumping on Drogheda's Chord Road.
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Today: We discussed Brexit ahead of the crucial vote in the House of Commons tomorrow, the big issues likely to dominate the return of the Dail, ahead of a meeting in Dundalk tonight concerning his new All Ireland party we spoke to Meath's Deputy Peadar Toibin and Senator Ronan Mullen joined us to discuss protests outside hospitals and GPs providing abortion services.
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Today: We talked Brexit with DUP MLA Jim Wells, abortion services with Sinn Fein's Louise O'Reilly and discussed how gardai are not equipped to enforce the new domestic violence laws with Noeline Blackwell of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre
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Today: We were joined in studio by Minister Helen McEntee to talk Brexit as Theresa May faces another call for a general election, political columnist Larry Donnelly on the latest Trump controversy and meningitis alert as three lose their lives in recent weeks.
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Bob McGuffin (Chair) and Kevin Byrne (Secretary) of the No Name Change Committee joined us in studio to discuss the controversy surrounding the proposed name change at Our Lady of Lourdes hospital and why they're fighting to retain the existing name.
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Today: We spoke to retired detective garda Richie Culhane about the murder in Ardee which has shocked the local community, nurses to strike on six dates from the end of January – we talked to the INMO - and members of the committee to save the name of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital were in studio to discuss their campaign.
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Local Councillors Emma Coffey and Paul Bell joined us in studio to discuss yesterday's anti-abortion protest at Our Lady of Lourdes hospitals and the possibility of buffer zones being introduced around medical centres offering abortion services.
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Today: We got reaction from local councillors Emma Coffey and Paul Bell to the abortion protestors at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, real action urged on the country's waste management crisis, should we be increasing taxes to combat climate change and it's Tuesday so we spoke to local gardai about various crimes carried out in the North East during the past week
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Today: Local Minister for Employment and Social Protection Regina Doherty discussed the contingency plans for Brexit and the the politcal year ahead. Should protests be permitted outside places providing abortion services and saving the name of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital after the protest rally yesterday
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We spoke with Mayor of Drogheda Frank Godfrey and Cllr Pio Smith about the protest that took place in the town over the weekend against the proposed name change at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital.
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Today: Ministers spent three hours yesterday discussing Brexit contingency plans as the Taoiseach resassures people there won't be a shortage of food if there's a no deal, new laws for drones , the ISPCA calls for an immediate ban of fur farming in Ireland and we heard about a new respite service for North Louth which is expected to be operational by the middle of the month.
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Today: The minimum wage has increased but is it enough, dumping in the countryside, plans to make it illegal for motorists to overtake cyclists within certain distance are scrapped, and the cabinet to consider opt out organ donation legislation
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Independent TD in Meath West joined us in studio to discuss the establishment of his new political party and it's policies.
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Today: . Former Sinn Fein TD Meath West's Peadar Toibin was e in studio to discuss his new All Ireland party, we talked Brexit with Mairead McGuinness , abortion is now available in Ireland and we got reaction from Sinn Fein's Louise O' Reilly and what's your hopes for Ireland for 2019 – we took to the streets to find out
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IT's the last programme of 2018 and we'looked back on the local stories that made the news and the political stories that dominated the headlines. We were joined by Minister Helen McEntee to talk Brexit and whether we are really prepared for a no deal departure, Marie Kierans spoke p locals who will be spending their Christmas day working rather than putting their feet up like the rest of us and Ross Leahy took to the streets to ask people if religion will be playing any part in their festive celebrations.
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Today: "The rain is battering on the window but it's not the rain that's keeping me awake, it's the tears in my eyes" – powerful words from John Donohoe, News Editor of the Meath Chronicle who joined us to discuss the pressures facing men in today's world. Also on the show today - the grim reality of a no deal Brexit and another pipe bomb discovered in Drogheda,
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Today: Nurses vote for strike action over pay and staff shortages, ice box bomb found in Navan was destined for use in Drogheda feud and Duleek community vows to rid the village of drugs with Cathal Dervan sitting in for Michael Reade.
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On today's show : More than 760,000 are currently living in poverty in Ireland, a viable explosive device found in Navan, should people be evicted from their homes and we have our weekly visit to the crime spot with local gardai , along with comments and text from listeners to the show.
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Today: the ongoing gang feud in Drogheda, 'alarming' levels of assaults on hospital staff in the North East, the confidence and supply agreement & all the latest Brexit developments.
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Today: criminal gangs threaten local Gardai, the latest updates on Brexit, RTB index shows rents continue to rise and new survey finds only 20% would drink less if minimum alcohol pricing is introduced - these stories & more.
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Today: Theresa May lives to fight another day, Brexit chaos, Confidence and Supply Agreement extended between FF and FG and spotlight on Scouting Ireland
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Today: Is a No Deal Brexit edging closer, landlords facing hefty fines if they illegally increase rents, the controversial Lourdes Hospital name change raised in the Dail , gardai investigating the death of a 65 year old man in Ashbourne, and less respite care being provided in Meath
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Today: What now for Brexit and the backstop as Theresa May cancelled today's parliament vote on the UK's withdrawal deal, arrests after garda raid on a house in Drogheda, our reporter Marie Kierans spoke to some of those protesting yesterday against the renaming of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital and Ireland ranked the worst country in Euopre on climate action for the second year in a row.
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LMFM's Marie Kierans spoke to some of the people at the protest yesterday against the renaming of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda. Here's what they had to say..
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Today: What helps older people to stay happy, crunch Brexit showdown ,the government is accused to being too slow when it comes to tackling violence against women and opposition mounts to the HSE's controversial move to rename Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda as we speak to Anthony Moore who has launched an online petition
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Today: The HSE wants to change the name of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda, we ask - should it be renamed? People give their thoughts on Brexit and we chat about removing the reference to a 'Woman's Place in the Home' from the Constitution.
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Today: A third of calls to Threshold from tenants faced with losing their homes, a spate of petrol bomb attacks in Drogheda overnight, abortion legislation finally passes through the Dail. Is enough being done to combat illegal parking in disabled bays in Louth? AND How much cash will you be splashing this Christmas? - we took to the streets to find out.
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Today: All eyes will be on the UK parliament today as Theresa May's government's expected to publish the legal advice it received over its Brexit deal after losing an historic Commons vote yesterday -we heard from MEP Mairead McGuinness, many households will be left cold this winter as a result of energy price hikes, according to St Vincent de Paul, we spoke to Mary Fitzgibbon of the Nurses and Midwives4Lives Ireland and Cllr Joanna Byrne discussed the additional homeless services being provided in Drogheda to facilitate those with alcohol and drug issues.
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Today: petrol bomb attack in Drogheda, direct provision centres overstretched, Marian Harkin talks the House of Commons Brexit vote, the Consumer Association of Ireland on the delay in gift voucher expiry date legislation and our weekly crime spot with local Gardai.
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Today: Peadar Toibin looks to establish new political party, Declan Breathnach on vacant housing units in Louth, 1 in 8 motorists admit to drink driving in past 24 months & Budget 2019 adopted on 3rd attempt.
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Today: Rise in the number of homeless people in Ireland, petrol bomb attack on a house in Drogheda overnight and the ASTI vote to reject the government's pay deal for new entrant teachers with strike action an option
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Today: Should there be a cap on the interest charged by moneylenders, Louth County Councillors reject Budget for 2019 and Meath Councillor Noel French revealed how a phone call left him feeling threatened and intimidated.
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Today: The National Broadband plan, the dangers of quad bikes, and what we can do for elderly people who are feeling isolated or lonely- just some of the topics we covered on the Michael Reade this morning's show
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Today: Following the launch of their annual report CEO with the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, Noeline Blackwell told us why they believe the voices of victims of rape and sexual assault are not being heard in this country. The Irish Cancer Society gave a broad welcome to the Health Minister's confirmation that his department will be capping hospital parking charges in 2019 and as the festive season draws ever nearer we look at the local impact of cross border shopping trips with Dundalk Chamber of Commerce.
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On today's show, following EU politicians agreeing on a draft deal in Brussels over the weekend, Minister for European Affairs Helen McEntee joined us in studio to outline why the deal currently on the table is the best option for everyone. With the launch of their Femicide Watch 2018 campaign, Women's Aid Director Margaret Martin spoke about the urgent need for a new system of reviewing domestic homicides here and former Garda, John Wilson told us why he believes a total overhaul of the legal sytem & bail laws is the only way to successfully tackle crime and gang feuds in this country.
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Today: Setback for the controversial Narconon drug rehabilitation centre in Ballivor after An Bord Pleanala ruling, arrests in Drogheda, what's happening with the Louth Co Grounds, and it's Black Friday but what are your entitlements when you buy online?
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Today: A Massive rise in carbon tax needed if Ireland is to meet its international targets, the Dail agrees to support the draft Brexit agreement, e-coili found in private water supplies and alleged abuse in Scouting Ireland….
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Today: Deputy Imelda Munster and Senator Gerald Nash discussed the ongoing gang feud in Drogheda and the comments made on this show yesterday by the Chief Superintendent Christy Mangan, Deputy Joan Collins discussed the move to hold a referendum on the public ownership of water services, Noeline Blackwell talked about changes needed in the law and public attitudes to towards rape and Junion Minister Damien English discussed housing for older people
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Deputy Imelda Munster and Senator Gerald Nash respond to issues raised in our interview with Chief Supt Mangan and the impact this feud is having on the town
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Today: Chief Superintendent Christy Mangan defended how gardai are responding to the curreng gang feud in Drogheda and Minister Helen McEntee talked Brexit.
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Chief Superintendent in Louth Christy Mangan joined us in studio to respond to questions being asked of the Gardai's handling of the ongoing gang feud in Drogheda
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Today: We discussed the main talking points of the Fine Gael Ard Fheis, Ratoath girl attacked at Bus Shelter, concern over the number of motorists using their mobile phones whilst driving, the latest on Brexit and one in four children in Ireland are overweight or obese.
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Today: Meath West TD Peadar Tobin spoke about his decision to quit Sinn Fein, we got reaction to his resignation from Deputy David Culinane who also discusssed the fall out from the draft Brexit withdrawal deal as Theresa May's future hangs by a thread,
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Today: Deal or no deal – we had analysis and reaction to the draft Brexit withdrawal agreement from our political correspondent Sean Defoe and also Minister Helen McEntee as Theresa May faces a huge battle to get it passed through parliament , 80,000 home owners face excessive water usage fees when the new water charges system kicks in and as Christmas looms over 1,000 people a day are seeking help from St Vincent de Paul.
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Today: It's d-day for Brexit as government's on both sides meet to consider the draft withdrawal agreement, as Drogheda remains under the spotlight over the ongoing gang feud Deputy Imelda Munster revealed that she is aware of at least three local mothers, desperate for help, have had to put their sons on planes to get them out of the country for their own safety and should what you are wearing be used against you in rape trial?
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Local Sinn Fein TD Imelda Munster tells us there is "naked fear" on the streets of Drogheda given the ongoing feud in the town and she has been contacted by several parents who are scared for their children's safety.
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Today: As garda leave in Louth is cancelled to deal with the Drogheda gang war we got the latest on the ongoing situation from retired Garda Detective Richie Culhane and also Stephen Breen, Crime Editor of the Irish Sun. Also today: Can a Brexit deal be reached, rent controls urged in Meath as the cost doubles and we'll be paying a visit to our weekly crime desk with local gardai.
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Today: Terror in Drogheda…..the garda commissioner has been asked to intervene following a spate of tit-for-tat attacks in Drogheda, crunch time for Brexit but the DUP not happy, rent prices now 30% higher than it was at the peak of the Celtic Tiger and tributes to former Louth Manger Paddy Clarke who passed away over the weekend.
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Today : DCU research shows the high number of teachers being bullied by pupils online, European Affairs Minister Helen McEntee brought us details of the latest developments with Brexit, Gavan Reilly looked as the implications of the O Cuiv sacking from the Fianna Fail Front Bench and questions remain over the provision of a new x-ray room planned for the newly extended emergency department at the Lourdes Hospital - all of this and more along with calls and comments from listeners to the show.
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Today: Should there be a blanket ban on the advertising of unhealthy food and drinks to children, we'll be discussing the implications of the mid term election results, heated exchanges at the Oireachtas Health Committee as amendments proposed by pro life TDs were rejected, Ruary Martin spoke to us about the Fitness to Practice case against a registrar involved in his daughter's birth and we heard from Fine Gael in relation to those controversial comments from the Taoiseach
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Today: The latest on the Brexit backstop, sadness as elderly pedestrian is killed in Dundalk collison, Chrsistmas cancelled for health care staff, fears for Navan Hospital, and how women are afraid of being judged if they speak about their mental health problems.
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Today: Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthy on the Brexit backstop, Neil McDonnell of ISME on the whiplash awards, the stigma faced by lung cancer patients was discussed by Liz Yeates of the Marie Keating Foundation and local councilors Wayne Forde and Darren O'Rourke responded to comments made by former HSE head Tony O'Brien regarding Navan hospital
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Today: Senator Gerald Nash was live in studio to discuss the main talking points of Labour ‘s party conference over the weekend, was the Casey Presidential vote rural Ireland raising its voice, and there's been a major jump in the cost of running a home, according to a new report from AA Ireland
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Today, there's reaction to the suspension of Meath West TD Peadar Toibin, with Sinn Fein's Chief Whip Aengus O Snodaigh joining us to discuss the punishment handed down by the party and Deputy Toibin himself spoke at length about what the suspension might mean for his political future. Also Dundalk Sub Aqua Club oulined concerns they have about the environmental impact of new dredging proposals for Carlingford Lough - all of these & more, along with calls and comments from listeners.
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Meath West TD Peadar Toibin spoke with us about his 6 month suspension for breaking the Sinn Fein party line on the abortion vote and what it could mean for his long term relationship with the party.
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Today on the show, Minister of State on Housing Damien English discusses the progress being made by Government strategies to tackle homelessness, Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Transport Imelda Munster responds to calls for greater security on rail services following a growing number of violent incidents on trains in recent months and as Garda whistleblower Sgt Maurice McCabe begins his retirement we hear from the former PAC Chairman John McGuinness about his admiration for Sgt McCabe and the contribution he made to bringing about change within the Gardai - these topics and more along with calls/comments from listeners.
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Today : Co-Director of Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre, Martin Collins outlines why he doesn't believe those controversial comments by Peter Casey are the sole reason behind his jump in popularity during the Presidential campaign. Now that Fine Gael and Fianna Fail have exchanged files reviewing the confidence & supply agreement thus far and with negotiating due to meet soon, Gavan Reilly joins us to look at the wish list for both parties going forward and Vice President of the European Parliament Mairead McGuinness is in studio to discuss details of a recent vote by MEP's on single use plastics - these issues and more along with calls & comments from callers to the show.
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Martin Collins, Co-Director pf Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre joined us to discuss the controversial comments made by Peter Casey during his Presidential campaign and if these comments alone were responsible for the surge in popularity he saw in the final days of the campaign.
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On today's show local Fine Gael TD Fergus O Dowd joined us in studio to outline why he believes there's something rotten at the core of the residential care system, as the dust settles on the presidential election Eileen Brophy took a look back at the contentious race for the Aras and Independent TD Peter Fitzpatrick discussed the Justice Committee's recent meeting with the new Garda Commissioner Drew Harris on the future of policing in Ireland - all of this and more along with comments and texts from listeners.
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Fianna Gail TD for Louth Deputy Fergus O Dowd joined us in studio this morning to discuss the latest disturbing revelations about the serious crisis in residential care in Ireland and why he believes there is "something rotten at the heart" of the current system.
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Today: Shots fired at a house in Drogheda's Moneymore estate, new drink driving laws came into effect last night, the do's and don't of voting today and homeless families being told to sleep in garda stations.
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Today: Five Meath schools to be checked amid structural concerns, tackling illegal smuggling in border communities, suspected puppy farm uncovered in Co Louth and we spoke to the mother of Elizabeth Clarke who disappeared from Navan five years ago.
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Today: We spoke to Meath West TD Peadar Toibin who faces suspension from the Sinn Fein party after voting against abortion legislation in the Dail yesterday, Senator Ronan Mullen and Deputy Paul Murphy debated the blasphemy referendum ahead of Friday's vote, and Marie Kierans took to the streets to find out if the ordinary person knows what the referendum is about.
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Presidential candidate Peter Casey joined us this morning to talk about the proposals he'd like to implement if elected and how he views the role of President in modern Ireland.
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Today: With the Presidential election just days away Michael put the hard questions to Independent candidate Peter Casey, Brendan Ogle of Unite Trade Union discussed the closure of the Authentic Food Company in Dundalk and half of mums interviewed in a new survey believe Ireland does not support motherhood.
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Today: What now for the workers of the Authentic Food Company in Dundalk, should the state pay for women to have abortions and we were joined in studio by Presidential candidate Gavin Duffy.
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Presidential Candidate Gavin Duffy joined us in studio as we enter the final few days of the campaign, to discuss the key issues that he would like to work on if elected and why he believes he has what it takes to be the next man in Aras an Uachtaráin
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Drogheda Cllrs Pio Smith and Kenneth Flood joined us for a heated discussion on revisiting parking fees in Drogheda - Pio had a motion before the council this month to bring the charges back in line with previous pricees and Kenneth was vehemently opposed to the suggestion
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Today: The plight of a 65 year old Ashbourne woman who has nowhere to live after being asked to vacate the home she's been renting for the past 17 years, as the Taosieach warns people to realise Brexit is a storm that is not going to pass we spoke to Minister Helen McEntee on the developments of the past few days and concerns grow over the backlog of cervical smear tests.
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Today: Sinn Fein's Presidential candidate Liadh Ni Riada was live in studio to discuss her campaign, farmers call for the establishment of a rural crime task force and Mick Clifford, special Correspondent with the Irish Examiner , discussed the state apology to Maurice McCabe
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Sinn Fein Presidential Candidate joined Michael in studio to discuss her bid for the Aras and her hopes for the role
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Today:, Michael put the hard questions to Independent Presidential Candidate Sean Gallagher, we discussed the latest on Brexit with MEP Mairead McGuiness and the the Irish Examiner's Elaine Loughlin spoke about the Taoiseach denying plans to indemnify labs who examined smear tests on behalf Of Cervical Check. and demands for Dail records to be corrected in relation to Frances Fitzgerald and Noreen O'Sullivan
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We spoke with Sean Gallagher, Presidential Candidate for Aras18 about his vision for the Presdency if successful at the ballots on Oct 26th
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Today : A no deal Brexit would be a disaster for the drinks industry, emergency repairs being carried out by Louth Co Council but there's a big black hole in the budget, vicious assault on a 12 year old Dundalk school girl, and a rise in the number of men seeking support for eating disorders
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Head of News with the Irish Sun Neil Cotter spoke to Michael about their front page story detailing a horrific attack on a 12yr old schoolgirl in Dundalk , she was set upon by 2 other girls outside their school and beaten & kicked repeatedly.
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Today: Hanging on by a thread – we look at the mini cabinet reshuffle triggered by Denis Naughten's resignation, wheelie bins under attack ,what now for Fianna Fail and Fine Gael and crunch time for Brexit.
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On today's show we spoke with Gavan Reilly of Virgin Media News and the Meath Chronicle about the growing speculation that we'll see an election before Christmas, Paul O Brien of Plan International Ireland discussed the findings of their latest report which showed that more than one third of Irish women have experienced physical harressment in public and John O Neill, Owner of the Hamlet Court Hotel in Meath told us why the hospitality sector are slamming the vat hike in this week's budget.
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Today: IT's all about the budget today and we kciked off the Michael Reade Show with Social Protection Minister Regina Doherty to discuss the key measures while we also got reaction from both Fianna Fail and Sinn Fein as well as representatives from various lobby and charity groups
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Today: It's Budget day and on the Michael Reade Show this morning our political editor Eileen Brophy looked at the likely winners and losers, asbestos dumped at bird sanctuary in Baltray sparking concern, two food businesses in Meath served with closure orders and claims that mothers in Drogheda are being targeted by drug dealers to pay off debts of other family members
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Today: Waiting times for cataract operations, two separate oil laundering operations in County Louth, need for more funding for community policing and it's Budget day tomorrow.
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Today: Housing, the Budget, Brexit and at risk water supplies in Louth and Meath were all on the agenda today while Michael also spoke to paramedic Tony Kelly, about having to deal with the grim consequences of road traffic collisions as part of LMFM's campaign to coincide with Irish Road Safety Week.
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Today: : Blow to local campaigners as an independent report finds that the overhead option for the North South interconnector is most beneficial, spouse killers to be prevented from profiting from the sale of family home, major crackdown on Ireland's online paedophiles under operation Ketch and as part of LMFM's Road Safety Campaign Marie Kierans accompanied driving expert Tony Toner to observe the behaviour and bad habits of road users.
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Today: Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick has finally ended weeks of speculation with his announcement last night that he has resigned from the Fine Gael Party and will run as an independent candidate in the next general election. He gave his first interview on the reason behind his decision on the Michael Reade Show this morning while we also got reaction from his FG's Fergus O'Dowd. Also today: Peadar Toibin on the Sinn Fein alternative housing budget, and we covered pedestrian fatalities with the Road Safety Authority for LMFM's own road safety camapign
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Today: Presidential hopeful Joan Freeman spoke about why she is running for President, as the EU prepares for the possibility of a no deal Brexit we were also joined in studio by Minister Helen McEntee and Cllr John McGahon discussed his selection to contest the general election in Louth following Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick's decidion not to run for the party
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Today: We'spoke to Deputy Brid Smith ahead of the Raise the Roof demonstration on Wednesday while separately we were joined by Junior Housing Minister Damien English. It's road safety week and as part of an LMFM ‘s own road safety campaign we spoke to the Transport Minister Shane Ross while in a special vox pop listeners told our reporter Marie Kierans if they think roads have become more dangerous and why.
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Matt Carthy, Sinn Fein MEP for the Midlands North West Constituency spoke with Michael about the recent decision by an EU court to uphold a decision that politicians are not required to reveal how they spend public money intended for their offices and to reject call for greater transparency on the issue of MEP's expenses.
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Today: We discussed the controversy surrounding the proposal to put cancer warnings on alcohol labels, the threat to the hospitality sector of Brexit, rising rents and the struggle on families to make ends meet
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Marie Kierans spoke with Lorraine Mulready from Finian's Park who waited over 7 weeks for Louth County Council to act on repairs needed to her council house because of a leak - the delay was due to a lack of council funding for repair works and as a result damage to her home is extensive.
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Today on the show - Sinn Fein react to the defeat of their motion of no confidence in Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy. The INOU voice their thoughts on the recent confusion over the fate of the Christmas payment and we spoke with a local woman facing huge financial headaches for repairs to her council house due a leak that hasn't been fixed for over 7 weeks as there's no money in the council funds to cover the costs - these issues and more along with comments & texts from listeners.
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Michael spoke with Francis Jones, Chairman of Magheracloone Mitchells GFC about the devastating landslide at their club grounds yesterday - he told us the sink hole and damage across the grounds and to their clubhouse is a massive blow to the local community and they have no idea when or even if, they will ever be able to use those grounds again.
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On today's show we heard from Fianna Fail Deputy Spokesperson on Housing and Urban Renewal Pat Casey about his party's stance ahead of the Sinn Fein no confidence motion in Minister Eoghan Murphy, Darina Collins of REA O'Brien Collins spoke about their survey showing that house prices in Louth rose by 7.7% in the last 12 months , Cllr Darren O Rourke told us about the anger in the local community over Meath Co Co's decision to scrap plans for a skatepark in Ashbourne and local Gardai joined us for the weekly Crime spot
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Today: Sinn Fein's no confidence motion in the housing minister, claims that illegal dumping along the border counties is being ignored, locals step up campaign to save Rathmolyn Post Office and the Minor Injuries Unit at Louth County Hospital to begin treating children from 5 years upwards from today.
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Today on the show Minister for European Affairs Helen McEntee spoke with us from the Salzburg Summit where Brexit negotiations continue, Anthony Foley, author of a new report from the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland told us that Irish punters are paying 1000% more in excise tax on their pints than our European neighbours and Sinn Fein Health Spokesperson Louise O Reilly explained why she feels a Commission of Investigation into the CervicalCheck scandal cannot be ruled out by Government.
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Today: A murder probe is underway after a young woman was stabbed to death in Dundalk yesterday afternoon. Our news reporter Ruth O'Connell outlined details of the brutal killing that has sent shock waves through the local community. Other topics discussed: Navan garda station unfit for purpose, the financial struggle of our soldiers and the main issues that dominated the Dail on its return.
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Today: Pay parking charges in Drogheda and Dundalk may be increased as the council faces a budget crisis, the dail resumes today and we discussed the main issues likely to dominate the new terms and local gardai highlighted details of various crimes carried out in the north east over the past week
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Louth Co Co Cllrs John McGahon and Pio Smith spoke to Michael about the difficulties facing the council when it comes to working out the details of Budget2019 for the county and outlined some of proposals being looked at to help generate extra revenue to make up the financial shortfall.
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Labour Leader Deputy Brendan Howlin joined us in studio as Day 2 of their party Think In got underway in Drogheda, he spoke to Michael about the party's disappointment at the polls in the last election, rumours of challenges to his leadership and where he sees the party going in advance of the next general election.
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Today: Labour leader Brendan Howlin was live in studio after facing tough criticism from some disgruntled party members at the first day of the party's think in in Drogheda yesterday, Green Party leader Eamon Ryan discussed his party's think in and our Political Editor Eileen Brophy spoke about the Presidential race after Sinn Fein named its candidate and the main issues facing the Dail after the summer recess.
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Today: Minister Damien English was quizzed on the government's new land development agency set up to tackle the country's housing crisis, we spoke to the CEO of the Marie Keating Foundation who has described the Scally report as ‘disturbing and shocking' and the Meath Crime Prevention Officer joined us to discuss the spate of jeep robberies in the county over the past three months.
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Today: A system doomed to fail at some point – on today's Michael Reade Show we got reaction to the Scally report into the Cervical Smear test scandal, a Meath farm family's plight to keep their land and concern over water supply in the Navan area after another burst to the water main.
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On today's show, Drogheda woman Rosie Condra, one of the 220 women affected by the CervicalCheck scandal, described yesterday's leak of aspects of the Scally report as very upsetting and massively disrespectful to the women affected. Barnardos CEO Fergus Finlay spoke about the increased pressures their services are under as they deal with higher than ever levels of calls and what Government can be doing to better protect our children, Eilis Barry of FLAC outlined why they are pushing for legal aid for those facing home repossessions and Miriam Taber of Drinkaware appealed to parents to speak with their teens about the dangers of overindulging as the Junior Cert results are released
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Michael spoke with Drogheda woman Rosie Condra, who is one of the 220 women affected in the Cervical Check scandal about the leaking of parts of the Scally report before she and the other women affected were briefed on it, she told us the whole incident has been hugely upsetting and massively disrespectful to the families involved.
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We spoke with Minister Regina Doherty, Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection, about the leaked information from the Scally report on the CervicalCheck scandal. She also spoke to us about the return of the Dail after the summer recess and the key issues facing the Oireactas members on their return.
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Minister Regina Doherty discussed the issues dominating the political agenda ahead of the return of the Dail next week and spoke about the leaking of the scally report ahead of its full publication, we covered the new report from CyberSafeIreland which revealed that more than a quarter of children with smartphones are speaking to strangers online every week, elderly patients are travelling to Northern Ireland to have their cataracts removed because of the long wait here, and Sinn Fein's Louise O' Reilly also discussed the Scally report and said claimed it was a 'political leak'.
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Michael Reade spoke with Tony Fitzpatrick, Director of Industrial Relations with the INMO (Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation) about the series of lunchtime protests they are holding across the country over the coming days. The protests are aimed at highlighting the lack of planning by the HSE to deal with the inevitable understaffing and overcrowding at ED's nationwide as we enter into the winter months.
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Today: Deputy Thomas Byrne on the Confidence and Supply arrangement with FG, Tony Fitzpatrck on the INMO discussed the lunchtime protests over the HSE not having an emergency plan in place for the winter, Ann Dempsey of Third Age discussed the trolley crisis and the property tax exemptions for pensioners and SF's Eoin O'Broin spoke about the housing crisis and his no confidence in Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy
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Today: The Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy has written to some local authorities threatening to take powers off them if they don't do more to tackle the homeless crisis, we'spoke to his junior Minister Damien English as housing dominated the first day of the Fine Gael think in, we also heard from our Political Editor Eileen Brophy, the salary of MLAs in the North to be slashed - we got reaction from DUP Jim Wells and women in the traditional music industry looking for equal rights.
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Today: Fianna Fail's Deputy Declan Breatnach on the Confidence and Suppply arragnement with FG, Kacey O Riordan reports from the Louth Co Council meeting after just one Presidential hopeful Gavin Duffy turned up to address the councillors, and Fr Connaughton, PP in Drumconrath spoke about his annoyance at the medial coverage of the papal visit and a local delegation from Meath meet the Transport Minister regarding the N2
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Cathal spoke with Minister Damien English Minister of State at the Dept of Housing, Planning and Local Govt on the latest homeless figures, he also responded to criticism on yesterday's show from his fellow Meath West TD Deputy Peadar Toibin about his ability for his role as Jnr Housing Minister
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Today: Louth Co Council has run out of money to carry out housing repairs - we spoke to Cllrs John McGahon and Emma Coffey, Junior Housing Minister Damien English responded to the criticism from Deputy Peadar Toibin on this show yesterday when he said he had no confidence in either him or Minister Eoghan Murphy and Deputy Shane Cassells spoke about the housing situation and also his party's supply and confidence arrangement with FG
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Today: We were joined in studio by Minister Helen McEntee as the October deadline for the conclusion of Brexit talks looms, parking charges in Drogheda to be reduced by 20 cents after a heated council meeting last night, Deputy Peadar Toibin called for the resignation of Junior Housing Minister Damien English during a discussion on the FG think in and Presidential hopeful Gavin Duffy gets the nod from Meath County Council.
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Cathal spoke with Fianna Fail Spokesperson on Communications Deputy Timmy Dooley about the plans to close rural post offices and his pledge to fight the closures. Cathal also spoke with Christy Ryan of Ryan's Shop in Rathmoylon about their community's plan to fight the closure of their own post office.
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Today: Children denied a place on the school bus walk 10k from Kildalkey to Trim to highlight their plights, Trump's coming to Ireland but is likely to face protests, a new chapter for An Garda Siochana as the new garda Commissioner is sworn in, outrage as dressing rooms of a Navan soccer club damaged in suspected arson attack and as locals in Rathmolyn prepare to meet tonight to save their post office we hear from Timmy Dooley of Fianna Fail who have warned the Government that it will raise the issue as part of the forthcoming budget process
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Today: : Out of date smear tests and a delay to the Scally report – wediscussed the latest in the cervical smear test scandal with the Sinn Fein's Health spokesperson Louise O'Reilly, not enough school places in Ashbourne for children starting school, another dragon enters the Presidential race, we heard about the public meeting in Kildalkey last night as anger mounts over students still being left with no place on the school bus, the number of old people homeless is on the rise, and we looked ahead to the All Ireland clash between Dublin and Tyrone.
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On today's show : 3,800 children in Ireland are now homeless as the figures in emergency accomodation rose again in the latest count, resulting in mounting pressure on the Housing Minister. Residents in Summerhill woke to the news that the winning €4.7M Lotto ticket was sold locally. Cllrs Nick Killian and Joanna Byrne voiced their concerns that the updated Staleen Water Treatment Plant won't be able to supply the water needed in the future. Pat O Shaughnessy, our reporter joined us to mark the reopening of Faughart Community National School and Michéal Brennan, Scout Leader in Dunshaughlin paid an emotional tribute to Marious Bors, one of their members who was tragically killed in a RTA while on holidays with his family
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Today: Seven post offices in Meath and one in Louth to close as part of 159 closures nationwide, Cllrs SHaron Tolan, Alan Toibin and Oliver Tully responded to the unexpected request from Fine Gael not to support Presidential hopefuls seeking the support of councils ,the homeless crisis is getting worse and we talked Brexit with MEP Mairead McGuinness following Theresa May's comments.
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Cathal spoke with the Party Whip for Fine Gael in Meath Cllr Gerry O Connor, who told us that all Fine Gael representatives across the country received an email from party HQ directing them not to propose or support other Presidential hopefuls as the party has already declared it's support for Michael D.
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Today: Delays to processing the back to school allowance is placing huge pressure on families – we heard from St Vincent de Paul and local TD Declan Breathnach, the decision to reintroduce charges at Dunboyne's park and ride has been met with anger, a new survey reveals lack of amenities for young people is major concern in Johnstown and we had more reaction to the Papal visit from One in Four
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Cathal spoke with parents in Kildalkey, Una Sword and Karl Stewart about the difficulties they've faced trying to secure school bus tickets for their children this school term, local councillor for the area Noel French also spoke about the issue, saying it's a huge headache for parents
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Today: Did the Pope's visit live up to expectations? We got reaction and discussed the main talking points with our Political Editor Sean Defoe, John Kelly of SOCA (Survivors of Child Abuse) and Fr Michael Cusack from Dundalk. In other news our reporter Kacey O Riordan was live ve from Meath Co Council where councillors were preparing to hear from those hoping to get a Presidential nomination, no places on the school bus for some pupils in Kildalkey – we heard from angry parents and we explored how businesses in the North East should be preparing for Brexit.
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Colm O Gorman, Organiser of the Stand4Truth event spoke to us in advance of the Pope's visit to Ireland this weekend, Minister Regina Doherty told us why she believes the new pension scheme being proposed by Government will greatly benefit workers in their retirement and James Bloodworth, Author of Hired: 6mths undercover in Low Wage Britain joined us in studio to talk about his investigation into the work conditions of those in low paid jobs and how it impacts on their lives
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On today's show VFI CEO Padraig Cribben joined us to talk about the high number of pub closures across the country in recent years, Michael Brennan of the Sunday Business Post gave his thoughts on the race for the Aras and the future of the Labour Party and Peter Kavanagh of Active Retirement Ireland gave a cautious welcome to Government proposals for the introduction of a mandatory pension scheme for employees.
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Today: Local priest Fr Michael Cusack joined us to discuss the World Meeting of Families all things Pope related, the plight of third level students trying to secure accommodation, we heard details of a meeting being held locally to address some of the pressing issues facing farmers and revenue seeking a new 43% tax rate for country's high earners.
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Today: Presidential hopeful Kevin Sharkey discussed his bid for the Aras, childcare costs, John Kelly of SOCA discussed the Pope's statement on clerical child sex abuse, following the latest revelations from Pennsylvannia,and the Papal Visit and as it's Tuesday we paid a visit to our weekly crime desk with local gardai
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Loretto Martin, who was abused by Fr Brendan Smyth, gave us her thoughts on the Pope's visit to Ireland and latest revelations of clerical child sex abuse from Pennsylvannia, leave for workers to mind elderly parents is just one of the demands being sought by the Independent Alliance in Budget 2019, concern over the long waiting time for Jigsaw youth mental health services in Meath,and a public meeting to be held in Drogheda to highlight the plight of construction workers.
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Today: Concern that maintenance work on Louth County Council houses is still being delayed, rental properties out of reach for those on Housing Assistance Payment, the latest Brexit discussions and we spoke to a spokesperson for PARC (Public Against Road Carnage) following the inquest into the death of Karl Robertson who was killed by a disqualified driver whilst out jogging
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Today: More questions about the Catholic Church and clerical abuse as a new report claims 1,000 children were abused by Catholic priests in Pennsylvania, should the office of President be subjected to the Freedom of Information Act, local Labour councillors give us their thoughts on Brendan Howlin's leadership ,the vicious nature of Ireland's sex trade and Iarnrod Eireann responds to complaints about overcrowding on the Enterprise from Dundalk
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Today, students across the country receive their Leaving Cert results, the Union of Students in Ireland on student accomodation, our weekly roundup of local newspapers with Marie Kierans, the dangers of vaping, We Are Church Ireland on the cost of the Pope's visit & the removal of three cardinals from Papal events and the homeless situation to be declared a national emergency.
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Today, Deputy Declan Breathnach calls for solution to distressed mortgages following Ulster Bank loan sale, Irish Cancer Society survey finds that GP's are too expensive for two in five people, contorversial weedkiller linked to cancer at centre of US courtcase being used in Irish parks & playgrounds, Deputy Noel Rock welcomes Ticketmaster closing resale websites Seatwave & Get Me In, Immigration Council of Ireland's anti-racism transport campaign & advice for parents of teens getting Leaving Cert results.
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On today's Michael Reade Show, local TD Peter Fitzpatrick not to stand for Fine Gael in next general election, Fr Peter McVerry on the continued homelessness crisis, hospitality sector to lose special 9% VAT rate, Colm O'Gorman calling for those hurt or abused by the church to attent solidarity meeting - these stories and more.
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On today's show as the housing crisis continues to dominate the news, Deputy Paul Murphy on why he's believes Government's committment to the private housing market is responsible for the escalating problem. FORSA Spokesperson Bernard Harbor brought us the latest on the industrial action by Ryanair pilots as over 400 flights across Europe are grounded due to the strikes and PARC Chairperson, Susan Gray, describes the findings of the latest Policing Authority report which show Gardai are not performing breath tests at all serious road crashes as "totally devastating" These issues and more along with comments & calls from listeners.
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Today on the show - the INMO outlined why funding is the real challenge facing the Slaintecare strategy and why Government need to provide the public with more information on where they are going to get the money from. Alcohol prices are now so cheap that for €10 you can buy enough drink to cause a fatal overdose - Alcohol Action Ireland joined us with details of their latest report and Sinn Fein discussed their concerns for Garda reform following the publication of the latest Policing Authority report
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On today's show - Fine Gael TD Fergus O Dowd joined us in studio to talk about internet safety and the measures needed to keep ourselves and our children safe online. AA Ireland warn Government that taxing motorists on the basis of miles they travel could end costing more than it raises and local man Tom Matthews, Co-founder of SOUND tells us about their bid to ensure the State provide duty of care for narcolepsy sufferers.
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On today's show, local Labour Senator Gerald Nash joined us in studio to discuss the future of the party given recent from his party colleagues for a leadership contest. Supt Gerry Curley and GRA rep for Louth Derek O Donoghue expressed their concerns about the working conditions for staff working in Dromad Garda Station particularly if a hard Brexit comes to pass and Anne Dempsey of Third Age responded to the ongoing public debate about the proposed "Granny grant" - these issues along with comments/ texts from listeners to the show.
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Local Labour Senator Gerald Nash joined us in studio to discuss the recent calls by some party members for a change of leadership and the future for the party as they face into the next election.
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Today: Over half of people under-estimate their daily water usage, according to new research from Irish Water which we discussed with Deputy Joan Collins, Sinn Fein TD Imelda Munster gave us her views on the continuing Ryanair strike action, and farmers feeling the pain because of the drought - we heard from Patrick Kent of the ICSA.
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On today's show - we heard about the financial struggles facing families as they try to get kids back to school with Barnardos Ireland who renewed their call for free education. Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthy launched a blistering attack on the Dept of Communications over it's close relationship with Eirgrid. Ciaran McEntee of the Irish Postmasters Union spoke to us about the alternative provision of postal services following the voluntary closure of over a 100 rural post offices and local Fianna Fail Cllrs Wayne Harding & Emma Coffey gave us their thoughts on the upcoming Presidential Election and possible candidates.
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Deputy Declan Breathnach, Fianna Fail TD in Louth spoke to Michael about the speculation that his FF colleague Éamon Ó Cuív will run for the Aras and who he plans to back in the race for President.
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Today: Padraig O' Reilly of the NEPPC claims that Eirgrid are misleading the Department of Communications on technical issues, increase in energy prices and the implications, Deputy Declan Breathnach reveals he will be breaking the party line and won't be supporting Michael D Higgins for President, students of Avant Garde Make up Academy still seeking answers, and anti-social behaviour in Meath.
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We spoke with Sharon Plant, who is currently halfway through her course with Avant Garde Academy, about a meeting the owner Emma Woods held with students yesterday about the future of their courses and the options available to them.
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