LMFM Michael Reade Show Podcasts

Today on the show - General Manager of SOSAD Carol spoke with Ken Murray about the difficult decision they were forced to make to close down their messaging service due to financial problems. Minister Thomas Byrne spoke with us about the fallout from the Zelensky / Trump spate and Peadar Toibin called for an investigation into how a suspended doctor was taken on at Navan hospital. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Our Political Correspondent Seán Defoe spoke with us about the continuing row over Dail speaking time , Peadar Toibin gave us his opinion on the Govt overspend on the National Gallery scanner and Ruairi O Murchu spoke to us about his appointment as disability spokesperson for Sinn Fein Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Cllr Alan Lawes calls for better access to mental health services as 100's of people are being turned away from some services, Larry Donnelly speaks to us about Donald Trump's actions on Ukraine and the Children's Rights Alliance call for more action from Government to make up for the gaps in services & supports left by the outgoing Government Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Will the introduction of a Housing Tsar help tackle the housing crisis in Ireland - Labour's Ged Nash gave us his opinion on the issue. Dr Michael McCorry of the DkIT told us about his involvement in the revamping of the Garda Recruit Fitness test and John Lannon of Doras spoke with us on the 3rd anniversary of the war in Ukraine & about what life is like for Ukrainians still living in Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Seán Defoe outlined why the speaking time row has broken out in the Dáil again this week, former army Sgt & Independent Senator Gerard Craughwell gave us his thoughts on whether Ireland's neutrality is under threat and the IMO say more consultants will need to be employed if standard working weekends become the norm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - We talked with our U105 colleague Peter McVerry as the Omagh inquiry wrapped up for it's 1st phase about how the process is progressing, Social Justice Ireland talked to Alan about our ranking with UN Sustainable Development Goals and Cllr Paddy Meade told us about ongoing broadband issues in Co Meath Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - MEP Ciaran Mullooly spoke to us about Europe's response to Trump's attempt to bring about a ceasefire in Ukraine. The Irish Council for International Students gave us details of their housing report which shows some students are facing proposals of rent free accommodation in exchange for sex and local hotel owner Marc McGowan gave us his thoughts on the possible introduction of a "tourist tax". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Peadar Toibin calls for answers from Government on the continued rising costs of the National Children's Hospital, Antoin Watters welcomed the move by Louth County Council to bring in CCTV in the Cooley area to help tackle the problem with illegal dumping and SOSAD Ireland called on Minister Butler to keep her promise to help the charity with it's financial struggles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - MEP Barry Andrews joined us as Europe prepares it's response to Trump's bid to end the war in Ukraine. The Irish Cancer discussed the findings of a new report which shows that Ireland has the 2nd highest cancer rates in Europe and the IFA talk to us about the Housing Order on poultry issued by the Department to curtail the spread of bird flu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Minister for European Affairs Thomas Byrne spoke to Alan about Ireland's response to Trump's tariffs, Turn2Me outline some of the red flags to watch out for in our relationships this Valentine's Day and the incoming VFI president Michael O Donovan speak about the need for a VAT reduction to help the industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Political Correspondent Larry Donnelly discussed the impact of Trump's comments & interference in the Gaza ceasefire, Women's Aid spoke to Alan about the launch of their new initiative Ally Action List to help educate men on the issue of male violence against women and Gardai made a renewed appeal for information on the anniversary of the disappearance of Ciara Breen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - North Louth Cllr Antoin Watters spoke to Alan about the increase in the amount of illegal dumping of tyres in scenic areas in his local area and the impact it's having locally. The INMO gave us details of their "Beyond the trolley numbers" survey & outlined how overcrowding is impacting on their members and Meath East TD Gillian Toole spoke to Alan about the ongoing problems with the local bus service in which is causing major disruption for commuters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Darren O Rourke says proposal in Kells for IPAS accommodation is another example of Govt's failed approach on International Protection, Greg Fry, AI expert spoke to Alan about the impact of AI on the business sector and Alison Comyn joined us in studio to talk to us after her appointment by the Taoiseach to the Seanad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Our Political Correspondent Sean Defoe spoke about Senator Martin Conway's resignation from Fine Gael, Ged Nash spoke to Alan about meeting people in his clinic on a weekly basis who are struggling hugely to find accommodation and in advance of Internet Safety Day tomorrow the ISPCC spoke to us about the importance of keeping children safe online Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Road signage changed we discussed how it will impact road users we have an update from Sarah Jane on her housing issues Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Today on the show - We had reaction to Trump's comments on Gaza with Larry Donnelly of the Journal.ie Peadar Toibin expressed his outrage at An Post's plan to increase the price of a postage stamp yet again and Cllr Robert Nash called for better monitoring of vape stores Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Meath East Independent TD Gillian Toole gave us her reaction to the decision by the Ceann Comhairle on the Dáil speaking rights issue. The Irish Cancer Society joined us to mark World Cancer Day and Stephen Breen, Crime Editor with the Irish Sun told us details about the "Black axe" gang who were running a money laundering operation with ties to the North East Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - We'd reaction to the news of 70 job losses at Glen Dimplex from SIPTU and local TD's Paula Butterly. Aviation safety auditor Kevin Byrne gave us his thoughts on what caused the Washington plane crash and Michael Gallagher spoke to us about the progress being made at the Omagh Inquiry as the 1st full week of proceedings drew to a close Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - We spoke with Thomas Byrne and Niamh Smyth about their new Junior Ministerial roles, Gavan Reilly discussed the unhappiness in some political circles about the lack of gender balance in the new Government cabinet and Caroline Reidy of the HR suite talked to Alan about the importance of gender balance in the workplace Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - We spoke with Joanna Byrne & Darren O Rourke about their new appointments to the Sinn Fein front bench. Dublin Rape Crisis told us details of their research on Irish people's attitudes to sexual consent and the Cooley Peninsula Community Alert warned listeners to be vigilant in light of a recent spate of robberies in North Louth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Peter McVerry joined us to speak about the launch of the Omagh bombing inquiry , Meath and Louth County Councils brought us the latest on the clean up and restoration works following last week's storm and the Simon communities of Ireland spoke to Alan about the ongoing housing crisis in the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Newly appointed Minister for Education Helen McEntee joined us to discuss her new role and the disruption over the formation of Government. We had updates with the local authorities and ESB about the continuing issues after the storm and the Irish Hospice Foundation spoke with us about Grief Awareness week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a status red warning hits the northeast with storm Eowyn we gave local insight to the damge caused by the storm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This morning alan spoke to the follwoing TD's Peader Tobin (aontu) , Thomas Byrne (ff) , Gillian Toole (ind) and Ged Nash (lab) in relation to the adjourned dailwe also spoke to Cahal Nolan as Ireland prepares itself for a status red weather warning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Gavan Reilly joined us to discuss the Dáil reconvening and the possible Ministerial changes to be announced tonight. Ruairi O Murchu outlined why Sinn Fein are objecting the Technical Group being allowed Dáil speaking time and Mandy Kelly spoke of her delight at winning her latest legal battle against her mother in law in her fight to get her boys back home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Deputy Erin McGreehan on FF members backing the programme for Goverment, Dyslexia Ireland on the difficulties facing students trying to get an exemption for Irish and the Children's Rights Alliance on the dangers of giving kids mobile phone when they are too young Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Michael Healy Rae joined us this morning to talk about his new role as a junior Minister and the criticism he and the other Independents are facing over the Programme for Government. Holocaust Awareness Ireland explained to us why they are calling on President Higgins to stay from the Holocaust memorial later this month and the Red Cross Ireland welcomes news of the Gaza ceasefire and outlined the level of humanitarian work that will be needed to help the people there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Minister Helen McEntee spoke with Alan about the keys details of the programme for Government and the newly announced ceasefire in Gaza. Independent TD's Marian Harkin & Gillian Toole discussed the negotiations that took place between Independents & the Govt parties to form a new Government and with a fresh outbreak of foot & mouth in Germany, the Irish Farmers Journal spoke to us about the need for vigilance amongst farmers here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Sean Defoe brought us the latest details of the deal reached in the Government formation talks, the VFI spoke to Alan about the impact of yet another price increase by Diageo on their members and the DRCC spoke about this new trend where by apps are using AI to send naked pictures . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Ruairi O Murchu spoke with us about the pressures facing the health services in the North East, Drogheda Vacancy & Dereliction Group raised concerns about the state of the footpaths in the town and Senator spoke with us about the possibility of a ceasefire in Israel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Cllr Antoin Watters expressed concerned about the impact of the new ETA document on tourism in NI and North Louth, Sage Advocacy are forecasting a doubling of demand on their services over the next 3 years and SIPTU consider strike action to save the last publicly owned domestic bin collection service Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice spoke to us about what he'd like to see happening as part of the formation of Govt talks, UCC School of Applied Psychology told Alan how their recent research has shown that technology is an established part of the mourning ritual in Ireland and Green Party Senator Pauline O Reilly outlined why she's support the introduction of a State allowance for stay at home parents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - The latest report from MyHome.ie shows that first time buyers are taking on more debt relative to their income, SIPTU call for the introduction of a safe pass system for farms and Friends of the Earth tell Government that we need faster and fairer action on our climate issues Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Pat O Toole of the Farmers Journal joined us to discuss the formation of Government talks, the Irish Blood Transfusion Board call on people to attend local blood clinics and donate due to serious blood shortages and former Fine Gael TD Fergus O Dowd told us about receiving a shock diabetes diagnosis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - We had the latest update on the weather from the IFA and Meath County Council. Age Alliance urges action from the new Government on critical issues relating to older people and the HSE spoke to us to their Time to Quit programme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Local Cllr and Founder of Meath Homeless Outreach, Alan Lawes told us about the work the group is doing with the local council to ensure that any person in need of emergency accommodation in Meath is being catered for during the cold snap. Loretta Dignam of the Menopause Hub spoke about their new research which shows that 60% of Irish men believe their relationship has been impacted by menopause symptoms and Conor Horgan of IBAL spoke to us about the performance of local towns on the latest litter league Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - We spoke with Climate Scientist Cathal Nolan about the weather warnings we're facing the coming days. ALONE appealed to people to take the time to check in on elderly relatives and neighbours during the cold spell. Unicef Ireland told us that 2024 was one of the worst years ever for children in conflict Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - We kick off the new year discussing the continuing house price crisis with MEP Ciaran Mulllolly and Ronan Lyons of Daft.ie . Paramedic and Louth County Councillor Debbie McCole spoke to Alan about pressures and issues facing emergency departments during flu season and the Irish Cancer Society called on people to have any worrying health symptoms checked out and to make a resolution to take better care of their health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - we took a look back at the year that was with a review of some of the biggest news stories from the past 12 months Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the show today Shop local ..Poor Rurai robbed by the seaguls in Dublin and the possibility of a ceasefire in Gaza Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - we discussed new research from the ESRI which shows that there are high levels of prejudice against travellers and Roma in Ireland, Eoghan Corry of Travel Extra spoke about the increase in the price of flights due to damage done during Storm Darragh and newly elected TD Erin McGreehan spoke to Alan about derogatory remarks made about FF / FG female candidates and the impact such comments can have. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - The Irish Hauliers Association spoke with us in advance of their meeting with the Transport Ministers today about the backlog at ports due to Storm Darragh, SOSAD Ireland told Alan they face imminent closure as they continue to be ignored by Government and the EPA spoke with us about Ireland's recycling rates Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.