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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 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today on the show - We'd reaction from Chair of Meath CoCo Tommy Reilly to shocking footage of an altercation in Navan yesterday and Sinn Fein Chief Whip, Padraig Mac Lochlainn spoke with us in advance of the party Think in * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 . * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 . * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
