Podcasts about aontu

On Fridays Tipp Today, Johnny Luby was live in studio for his take on the week that was, Deirdre told us about her experiences with Tusla, Tony on a life perspective for the non religious, Martin spoke to us about his protest in Carrick on Suir, Shane Smith from Aontu on the Ask for Angela campaign, John on his anger that teachers and students are crossing the picket line, John on the problems with the driver licence system and our friday Panel of Mark, Liam and Phil unpacked the hot topics of the week..

Peader Toibin from AONTU talks to Niall about what should be done after the child's tragic death

 The Government is considering plans to charge asylum-seekers up to €238 a week for accommodation in IPAS centres. The proposed measure comes as costs for housing international protection applicants surged past €1 billion last year. For more on this we heard from Peadar Toibín, Meath West TD and Leader of Aontu.

 The Government is considering plans to charge asylum-seekers up to €238 a week for accommodation in IPAS centres. The proposed measure comes as costs for housing international protection applicants surged past €1 billion last year. For more on this we heard from Peadar Toibín, Meath West TD and Leader of Aontu.

Joe speaks with Aontu representative, Eric Nelligan, about Independent Councillor Ursula Gavan's recent calls for a Garda station in Castletroy, and concerns about antisocial behaviour in the area. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following the publication of the Grace Report last week, many questions were raised about the level of care that people in our system have been receiving. We want to turn our eyes to the issues facing those who work in the system today and whether the system is fit for purpose? Kieran spoke to Leader of Aontu, TD for Meath West Peadar Toibin and Terry Dignan Director Of Don Bosco Care and Spokesperson for the Children's Residential and Aftercare Voluntary Association (CRAVA)

On Wednesday's Tipp Today, Fran spoke to Aontu leader Peadar Tobin about calls for parity in education supports, Edwina and Kathleen spoke to us about the issue of cyclists versus motorists on Tipp roads. John on the news that Katie Hopkins planned shows in Ireland have been cancelled, Caller Padraig on concurrent prison sentence, Garda Jamie Ryan had this week's Garda news, Brian on his experience with cyclists on the road, Gardening expert Ultan Nesbitt answered your grdening queries and this week's Village Tour came from Ballyporeen!

Wexford is set to receive over 23 million euro for local and regional road maintenance.

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/23r77m8z Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Over €1bn spent on accommodation Breis agus €1bn caite ar lóistín d'iarratasóirí tearmainn i 2024. For the first time ever, the state spent over €1bn in 2024 on providing accommodation for applicants for international protection. Den chéad uair riamh, chaith an stát breis agus €1bn i 2024 ar lóistín a chur ar fáil d'iarratasóirí ar chosaint idirnáisiúnta. New figures, provided by the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Norma Foley, show that on average, the state spends €2.75m per day on accommodation for people applying for international protection. Léiríonn figiúirí nua, atá curtha ar fáil ag an Aire Leanaí, Comhionannais, Míchumais, Lánpháirtíochta agus Óige, Norma Foley, gur ar an meán, go gcaitheann an stát €2.75m in aghaidh an lae ar lóistín do dhaoine atá ag cur isteach ar chosaint idirnáisiúnta. The figures were provided to Aontu leader, Peadar Tóibín. Cuireadh na figiúirí ar fáil do cheannaire Aontú, Peadar Tóibín. They show that €1.005bn euros was spent last year on applicants for international protection. Léiríonn siad gur caitheadh €1.005bn euro anuraidh ar iarratasóirí ar chosaint idirnáisiúnta. This represents a 54% increase in the amount of money spent on them in 2023. Is ionann sin agus ardú 54 faoin gcéad ar an méid airgid a caitheadh orthu in 2023. The state has spent €2.5bn on providing accommodation for applicants since 2019. €2.5bn atá caite ag an stát ar lóistín a chur ar fáil d'iarratasóirí ón mbliain 2019. Minister Foley indicated that on average the state spent €84 per day on each applicant for international protection during 2024. Thug an tAire Foley le fios gur ar an meán gur chaith an stát €84 in aghaidh an lae ar gach iarratasóir ar chosaint idirnáisiúnta i rith 2024. This represents a 9% increase on the €76.80 spent on each applicant per day during 2023. Is ionann sin agus ardú 9 faoin gcéad ar an €76.80 a caitheadh ar gach iarratasóir in aghaidh an lae le linn 2023. Included in this expenditure are accommodation costs, facilities management and other costs. San áireamh sa chaiteachas sin, tá costais lóistín, bainistiú áiseanna agus costais eile. The largest proportion of international protection applicants currently staying in state-provided accommodation are of Nigerian origin, according to the latest figures provided by IPAS, the agency responsible for providing accommodation for asylum seekers. Is de bhunadh na Nigéire iad an sciar is mó de na hiarratasóirí cosanta idirnáisiúnta atá ag fanacht i lóistín atá curtha ar fáil ag an stát i láthair na huaire, de réir na bhfigiúirí is déanaí atá curtha ar fáil ag IPAS, an áisíneacht atá freagrach as lóistín a chur ar fáil d'iarratasóirí tearmainn. There are currently 6,914 Nigerians in the system. 6,914 Nigéarach atá sa chóras i láthair na huaire. There are 3,072 Georgians, 2,733 Algerians, 2,388 Somalis, 2,209 Zimbabweans, 2,157 Jordanians, 1,715 Afghans, 1,656 Pakistanis, 1,373 Bangladeshis and 1,249 South Africans. Tá 3,072 Seoirseach ann, 2,733 Ailgéarach, 2,388 Somálach, 2,209 ón tSiombáib, 2,157 Iordánach, 1,715 Afganastánach, 1,656 ón bPacastáin, 1,373 ón mBlanglaidéis agus 1,249 ón Afraic Theas. There are 694 from the Occupied Territories in Palestine. 694 atá ann ó na Críocha Gafa sa Phailistín. South Africa, Algeria and Georgia are currently classified as safe countries. Tá an Afraic Theas, an Ailgéir agus an tSeoirsia rangaithe ina dtíortha sabháilte i láthair na huaire.

Aontu Leader Peadar Toibin.

Tonight we're joined by Jennifer Bray, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times. Dr Theresa Reidy, Political Scientist UCC. Derek Mooney, Public Affairs Consultant & former Fianna Fáil Government Adviser. We also heard from Peader Toibin, from Aontu, James Browne, Fianna Fail. Ciaran Cannon, Fine Gael and Pearse Doherty from Sinn Fein.

On Wednesdays Tipp Today, Fran spoke to Father Michael Twomey about a new statue in Ardfinnan, Cllr Jim Ryan on the sad death of a man in Thurles, Dave spoke to us about his hopes for the election, as did Christine, Dr Conor Reidy gave us his thoughts on the Leaders debate televised the night before and our final Tipp FM Election candidates debate saw Independants Justin Phelan and Liam Minehan and Aontu's Francis O'Toole set out their stall.

The final Tipp FM Election candidate debate saw 2 Independants, Liam Minehan and Justin Phelan and Aontu's Francis O'Toole set out their stall ahead of friday's vote...

Gary Brennan chats to Peader Toibin, leader of Aontu ahead of the upcoming election

On this episode Peadar Toibin of Aontu chats about reducing the cost of a pint, holding Ministers accountable and making cider in his bathtub.

Today on the show - Aontu leader Peadar Toibin spoke with Alan about the party's stance on immigration, IFA president Francie Gorman gave us his thoughts on the promises made by the main political parties as they tried to woo the farmers and Ronan Lyons, author of the Daft.ie report spoke to us about the current trends in the rental market Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Thursdays Tipp Today, Aontu's Peadar Tobin talked about the hate speech vote in the Dail the night before, George on his concerns about St Marys Church, Pat on parking on footpaths, Sarah Gillen on the Killenaule Community enhancement programme, Richard Kennedy from the GRA on the shortage of Garda resources, Frank on assisted dying, Desy gave his views on the hate speech bill, Muriel on aging, a taste of this week's Down Your Way and the farming news with Rachel Donovan from the Farmers Journal.

Peadar Toibin, leader of AONTU and TD for Meath West, discusses being approached by a consultancy firm and offered a trip to Russia with a chance to meet Vladimir Putin, when he was a Sinn Fein TD in 2017.

On this morning's show... The New Zealand Rose crowned this year's Rose of Tralee... Are electric cars more likely to go on fire? The recipient of the 2023 Tipperary (Ireland) International Peace Award announced... Why are ‘trad wives' trending online, Our Producer Leanne will discuss this..... Aontu leader left unhappy by HSE comments... Inspector Aidan Lonergan has your Garda updates..... A Clonmel man is set to take on Everest.... And Ultan joins us for this week's Gardening Slot...

AONTU leader Peadar Toibín has accused the government of being soft on crime which has added to a rise in criminal activity and has highlighted the issue of prison space availability as one of the reasons for this. He joined Drivetime to debate the issue with Fine Gael Senator Barry Ward.

Peadar Toibin, Leader of Aontu, TD for Meath West and candidate for Midlands North West Candidate, Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fáil Senator and candidate for Midlands North West Candidate and David Cullinane, Sinn Féin TD for Waterford

Candidates for the Midlands North West constituency discuss the issues that matter to you in next Friday's vote. From our Galway studio, Fine Gael MEP Maria Walsh, Sinn Fein MEP Chris McManus, Green Party Senator Pauline O'Reilly, Aontu leader Peadar Toibin, and Social Democrats candidate Rory Hearne.

Maria Walsh from Fine Gael, Michelle Gildernew from Sinn Fein, Independent Luke Ming Flanagan, Pauline O'Reilly of the Green Party, and Peadar Toibin of Aontu.

In the first of a series of interviews with candidates ahead of the June 7th EU elections, John McGuirk talks to Aontu leader Peadar Toibin about immigration, candidates, war, peace, farming, Palestine, and why he's going to personally run in two elections less than a year apart.

We take a look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Pat this morning was Regina Doherty Fine Gael Senator for Dublin, Harry McGee Political Correspondent for the Irish Times and Peadar Toibin Leader of Aontu & TD for Meath West.

A number of criminals and sex offenders have changed their names to hide their identities and past. We discuss with Peadar Toibin, Meath West TD and Leader of Aontu.

RTÉ reporter Gavin O'Callaghan spoke to voters in Killester. Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People, Mary Butler. Sinn Féin TD Donnchadh O'Laoghaire. Aontu leader Peadar Toibin. Established Professor of Law at University of Galway, Donncha O'Connell. Deputy Political Editor with the Irish and Sunday Independent, Huge O'Connell.

In this podcast, we bring you an extended debate from both sides of the Care Referendum, which takes place on March 8th.Damien Peelo – CEO of Treoir. Tom Clonan - Independent Senator, Orla O'Connor – Director of the National Women's Council and Becky Kealy – Cork North West candidate with Aontu joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

An Ennis Soroptimist is seeking supports from the government for people who have experienced domestic violence. Clare County Council has announced that they will be joining with Ennis & District Soroptimists to highlight a United Nations campaign to end violence against women and girls. The most recent Aontu report shows that Gardaí in Clare received over 800 reports of domestic violence in the space of a year. With the annual campaign launching tomorrow, Fianna Fail Councillor Clare Colleran Molloy urging women that find themselves in this situation to speak out.

Jim Codd, Councillor for Aontu in Rosslare and Eanna Ni Lamhna, Wildlife Expert

Expulsions and suspensions have increased significantly post-pandemic, we ask why with Eric Nelligan Assistant Principal of St Munchins College in Limerick and member of Aontu.

David Quinn, in his article in the Sunday Independent yesterday, questioned if Down Syndrome was disappearing from the world. David details that because of ever more sophisticated screening tests, conditions such as Down syndrome can be detected in the womb at ever earlier stages of pregnancy. David stated that in almost every case where the condition is detected, the baby is aborted. Former Professor of the Rotunda, Professor Fergal Malone provided statistics in late 2022 that stated 95% of cases in the Rotunda, the mother traveled to the UK for an abortion Why is this and are people with Down syndrome disappearing from our society? Former Mayor of Drogheda, Michael O'Dowd, father to Conor (27) who has Down syndrome and is an Aontu representative in Louth joined Kieran Cuddihy on the show.

There has been backlash to the NCT's decision to make their mandatory services cashless. Peadar Toibin, Aontu leader and TD for Meath West, and John Lowe, Financial Advisor, and Author of The Money Doctor joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

RTÉ have been criticised for giving up 4 hours of air time on Saturday morning to the Royal Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as king and queen of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. But are RTÉ right to air the ceremony? Kieran was joined by Michael O'Regan, journalist and broadcaster and Peadar Tobin, Aontu leader and TD for Meath West

Jack Chambers, Minister of State at the Department of Transport & Fianna Fail TD for Dublin West Peadar Toibin, Leader, Aontu & TD for Meath WestSarah Carey, Comumnications Consultant and ColumnistLouise Bayliss, Founder of SPARK & Campaign Co-Ordinator at Focus Ireland

President Michael D Higgins has said that schools should provide “basic information regarding sexuality in the fullest sense”. His comments come just days after the Catholic Primary School Management Association (CPSMA) wrote to ministers voicing its opposition to teaching transgender issues to primary school children. Kieran was joined by Peadar Toibin, Leader of Aontu and Brid Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central to discuss…

We take a look back on the news stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat in the studio today was Peadar Tobin Leader of Aontu, SF Louise O' Reilly Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal, and Jennifer Carroll MacNeill Minister of State for Financial Services, Credit Unions & Insurance. Fine Gael TD Dún Laoghaire. Spokesperson on Equality.

The launch of the St Patrick's Festival took place yesterday, and as with many things, many people loved what was on show, and many had issues with it. The theme for the festival is ‘We are ONE'. Kieran was joined by Eric Nelligan, who is an Aontu representative in Limerick and Ray Yeates, who is City Arts Officer with Dublin County Council to discuss… Image: Sasko Lazarov/RollingNews.ie

Aontu's Midwest representative is calling for a 'substantial increase' to the household electricity credits due to be paid next year. Eric Nelligan says there's still time to pass the change through the Oireachtas.

A bill is being introduced in the Dail calling for a minimum 10-month prison sentence for stealing a family pet. For more on this, Shane was joined on the show by Aontu leader, Peader Toibin who has been instrumental in introducing this bill.

Fresh concerns are being raised about whether there are adequate numbers of Gardai serving in county Clare. This county's Garda Division currently has the third lowest number of personnel in the country. There are 310 Gardai assigned to this county as of the end of September. Clare has one Chief Superintendent, two Superintendents, ten inspectors, 58 sergeants and 239 rank-and-file Gardai. Only the joint Sligo/Leitrim division, along with Cork West, have lower numbers of personnel than this county. PRO for the Aontu party in the Midwest region, Eric Nelligan, believes the number of resignations and retirements are now higher than new recruits. Meanwhile Sixmilebridge-based Fine Gael Councillor John Crowe is confident numbers will filter into this county in 2023.

A look at Irish Political Parties Joe.ie state of us podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0kUT83RHZUFp3hlOksqeY1 Email: whydocountriesexist@gmail.com Website: https://whydocountriesexist.libsyn.com/?_ga=2.163721407.1811888857.1664732243-649707094.1662943320 Feedback/request forum: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5m6cVniic8zkY13UZmUAxwLTNuVdBEkYqHmQCvvyAkGcUSg/viewform?usp=sf_link   Intro 0:00 Background and political structure 1:10 Fianna Fail 4:37 Fine Gael 5:58 What's is the difference between Fianna Fail and Fine Gael? 7:21 Green Party 11:21 Sinn Fein 13:43 Labour party 17:08 Social Democrats 19:49 People Before Profit/Solidarity (PBP/S) 21:36 Aontu 23:10 Right to Change 23:57 Human Dignity Alliance 24:32 Independents 4 Change (I4C) 25:04 Outro 25:43

Peadar Toibín, Leader, Aontu & TD for Meath West, Elaine Loughlin, Deputy Political Editor of the Irish Examiner, Gabija Gateveckaite, Political Reporter, Irish Independent, Ged Nash, Labour TD for Louth & East Meath, Niall Collins, Minister of State and Fianna Fáil TD for Limerick County

This week Claire is joined by: Peadar Toibin Leader of Aontu & TD for Meath, Neale RichmondFG TD Dublin Rathdown and spokesperson European Affairs, Christina Finn Political Correspondent, Thejournal.ie and Louise Burne Political Reporter, Irish Daily Mail.