LMFM Michael Reade Show Podcasts

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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