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Waterford County Councillors have unanimously passed a motion to make the national anthem a mandatory part of the Irish primary school curriculum The motion was proposed by Donnchadh Mulcahy, Sinn Féin Councillor for Waterford County Council. Donnachadh spoke to Anton this morning.

Waterford County Councillors have unanimously passed a motion to make the national anthem a mandatory part of the Irish primary school curriculum The motion was proposed by Donnchadh Mulcahy, Sinn Féin Councillor for Waterford County Council. Donnachadh spoke to Anton this morning.

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Police say they can't keep an ongoing presence at Auckland's new City Rail Link long term. The country's largest transport project is scheduled to open to passengers sometime in the second half of the year. But a Police official told an Auckland Council Safety Committee this month they're preparing to ramp up operations in quarter three. Auckland Councillor Alf Filipaina tells Ryan Bridge conversations need to be had. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Council has received a $6.7 million dollor boost to protect and rebuild the Fraser Coast Coastline.Upgrades are underway at Oleander Park and council is offering residents free Psychological First Aid Training. Join Blandy as he chats with our Councillors every Tuesday morning after 8.30amSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government has announced they will give more power to police to "move on" rough sleepers for 24 hours to people as young as 14. Nick speaks to Karl Tiefenbacher who is a Wellington City Councillor and business owner on his perspective from both these lenses. Tiefenbacher shares what the council have been doing to help this issue, and what needs to still be done. And does he agree with Police Association President Steve Watts, who said the police do not have the resources to be able to move people on. And where will they go? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A special meeting of Killaloe Municipal District has been held to review and approve the DRAFT Inis Cealtra (Holy Island) and Knockaphort Pier Bye-Laws prior to public consultation. There will be a focus on preventing illegal overnight parking and illegal camping. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey spoke with Cllr Pat Burke, Whitegate Fine Gael Councillor and Cllr Alan O'Callaghan, Sixmilebridge Fianna Fáil Councillor on Friday's Morning Focus. Photo (c) Clare County Council

Ward 13 Councillor David Ferreira on downtown development.

An Auckland City Counsellor says the Government's plans for the CBD won't be clear for a while. It's reducing the proposed homes allowed in the Supercity from 2 million to 1.6 million. The revision to new density rules will focus more on builds in the central city and around key transit hubs, than in suburban areas. Franklin Ward Councillor Andy Baker told Ryan Bridge he doesn't think it'll please everybody and isn't the silver bullet some people have been asking for. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Catherine Pope, District of North Vancouver Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An Auckland councillor says North Shore residents are becoming the "cash cow" of the city, as the government looks at tolling the Harbour Bridge. North Shore councillor John Gillon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Mayor of Limerick John Moran has alleged that local councillors are deploying tactics to make sure his term is not successful…Joining Ciara to discuss this is Nick Rabbitts, Reporter with the Limerick Leader.

Live95s head of news, Gillian Devlin, spoke to Councillor Noreen Stokes about the road crash that claimed the life of the young Limerick nurse, Áine O'Reilly.Image via Live95 news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Fraser Coast Community Expo was a huge success. Council is improving accessibility with a "Mobility Maps" initiative and how far could and should council along with the Police, attempt to deal with a worldwide crisis which exists in our own backyard?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Christchurch councillor's calling for a levy on all tickets to events at the city's new stadium to put the cost on users rather than just rate payers. At the moment the plan is for stadium goers to pay an extra five dollars on top of their ticket price but only if they are seeing an international act. Its estimated ratepayers will be picking up the tab for the stadium for decades to come with 1.75 percent of their rates going to cover costs. Councillor Yani Johanson spoke to Lisa Owen.

Clare County Council is being urged to rescind new information that it's released around burial ground rules. Elected Representatives have claimed that burial plots and fees for monument works applications are far too expensive. The local authority also heard that some sculptors risk being delisted by the council if they don't comply with what's been described as arbitrary rules. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined on Thursday's Morning Focus by Shane Talty, Ennistymon Fianna Fáil Councillor and Michael McTigue, Kilnamona monumental sculptor. Photo (c) Pat Flynn

Greg Brady & GUEST: Brad Bradford, Councillor for Ward 19, Beaches–East York, Jon Burnside, Councillor for Ward 16 Don Valley East discuss: 1 - Eglinton LRT 2 - City staff stealing packages, working other jobs on sick leave: What Toronto's auditor uncovered in 2025 3 - Chow's budget passes with low property tax hike, more spending on TTC, police Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & GUEST: Brad Bradford, Councillor for Ward 19, Beaches–East York, Jon Burnside, Councillor for Ward 16 Don Valley East discuss: 1 - Eglinton LRT 2 - City staff stealing packages, working other jobs on sick leave: What Toronto's auditor uncovered in 2025 3 - Chow's budget passes with low property tax hike, more spending on TTC, police Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Empty cannisters of nitrous oxide or 'nangs' discarded by Auckland motorway on and off ramps is concerning one south Auckland councillor, who suspects people are huffing and driving. There's growing calls for tighter regulation around Nitrous Oxide, a colourless gas, which is used as a painkiller in medical and dental procedures and also in catering to whip cream. But when inhaled for recreational use, it can have dangerous long-term side effects like nerve damage in the brain and spinal cord. Manurewa-Papakura Ward Councillor Matt Winiata spoke to Lisa Owen.

Greg Brady welcomed Lily Cheng, Councillor for Ward 18 Willowdale to the studio to discuss Toronto is facing a looming visitor parking crisis in new high-rise developments, particularly near subway stations & her confidence in Toronto's Chief of Police. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady welcomed Lily Cheng, Councillor for Ward 18 Willowdale to the studio to discuss Toronto is facing a looming visitor parking crisis in new high-rise developments, particularly near subway stations & her confidence in Toronto's Chief of Police. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carl Wastie chats to Cape Town’s MMC for Water and Sanitation, Zahid Badroodien, on The Flash Drive about the recent water supply hiccup that had the city talking. They unpack what really happened when a valve closure at the Voëlvlei Dam led to a sudden 55 percent drop in water supply, and how quickly teams moved to get things back on track. It is an easy, informative chat about why water saving still matters, how everyday behaviour like watering gardens and filling pools adds pressure to the system, and what residents can do now to avoid future restrictions. Zahid also addresses concerns about water safety and shares how the City is encouraging Cape Town to stay water-wise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Brady spoke to Shelley Carroll, Councillor for Ward 17—Don Valley North and Chair of Toronto Police Services Board about ‘Public trust in policing is fundamental:' Olivia Chow, officials react to arrests of several Toronto officers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke to Shelley Carroll, Councillor for Ward 17—Don Valley North and Chair of Toronto Police Services Board about ‘Public trust in policing is fundamental:' Olivia Chow, officials react to arrests of several Toronto officers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Criminal lawyer Boris Bytensky weighs in after a Toronto judge slams the conditions inside Ontario jails while handing down reduced sentences for gun‑related charges. Peel Police suspend three officers connected to the Project South investigation — Mark Mendelson joins Deb to break down what we know. The Eglinton Crosstown finally opens this Sunday! TTC Chair Jamaal Myers talks about the long road to opening day. Plus — do you put together your own furniture? Love it, hate it, or avoid it entirely? GUESTS:Boris Bytensky – Criminal LawyerMark Mendelson – Former Toronto Homicide Detective and NEWSTALK 1010 Crime ExpertJamaal Myers – Councillor for Ward 23 Scarborough North and Chair of the TTC

John Maytham speaks to Martin Makasi, Chairperson of the Nyanga Community Policing Forum, to unpack the assassination of yet another councillor in Crossroads and the alarming pattern of political killings in this part of Cape Town. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live95's Lauren Beirne spoke to Limerick Councillor Shane Hickey O'Mara to call for a sexual assault unit in Limerick.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ward 7 Councillor Corrine Rahman discusses concerns she has with the High School Bus Pass Pilot Project.

Just 25 Assessments of Needs were completed in Clare over a nine-month period last year. An assessment of need is a statutory process used to determine the health and educational needs of children with disabilities, and the HSE aims to deliver results within a six-month timeframe. According to the latest figures, however, 73 children in this county are overdue an assessment. Shannonbanks Sinn Féin Councillor and HSE Regional Health Forum West member James Ryan says it's nothing short of a disgrace.

A Wellington City Councillor says he's frustrated to see yet another example of the capital's water infrastructure failing. Heavy rain flooded the city's wastewater treatment plant's lower floors, causing sewage to leak into Tarakena Bay, writing off equipment and forcing the plant to shut down. Untreated wastewater is currently flowing into the southern coast, with Wellington Water saying it could take days to fix. Wellington Eastern Ward Councillor Sam O'Brien told Ryan Bridge it's an ongoing issue, and this isn't an isolated thing. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Norm Murray speaks with Mississauga Ward 1 Councillor, Stephen Dasko about what is going on in his part of the city, including the city's budget, Family Day activities and also, the up-coming tour by Canadian rock band, Triumph! #thenorm http://www.stephendasko.com

A Christchurch City Councillor is calling for a hotline for residents to dob in Air BnB operators that might be breaking the rules. New regulations came into effect in 2023 meaning anyone renting out a property for more than 60 nights a year needs resource consent. Since then, a council specialist Airbnb Compliance Officer has been employed and have found 41 operators to be non-compliant, while a further 54 remain under investigation. Councillor for Christchurch's Heathcote ward Nathaniel Herz Jardine spoke to Lisa Owen.

An Auckland councillor is urging a 40-strong pack of dirtbikers to think of their community after police say they were driving dangerously at the weekend. Finn Blackwell reports.

City centre upgrades will support the new Community Hub, Council strengthens focus on economic development and multi award winning authors will visit the Maryborough and Hervey Bay Libraries. Catchup as Blandy chats with Mayor George SeymourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Brady is joined by Jon Burnside, Councillor for Ward 16 – Don Valley East and Stephen Holyday, Councillor for Ward 2 – Etobicoke Centre to discuss: 1 - City of Toronto says there's a ‘gap in performance' around clearing sidewalks of snow 2 - Toronto saw record-breaking 28.2M visitors in 2025 3 - Growing Space for Trees: Protecting and Enhancing the Tree Canopy While Supporting Infill Housing and Addressing Concerns with Iceberg Homes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Artificial intelligence has become ingrained in all aspects of life from search engines, online shopping, and speech writing. Politicians, both at home and abroad, are increasingly starting to write speeches with the help of ChatGPT. One politician who has admitted to this is Fergal Dennehy Lord Mayor of Cork and Fianna Fáil Councillor for Cork City Southwest, and he joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss this morning.

Greg Brady is joined by Josh Matlow, Councillor for Ward 12 Toronto—St. Paul, to talk about whether Toronto's snow-clearing overhaul will hold up, what to expect from the Eglinton Crosstown LRT launch, and how much confidence residents should actually have Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Grootes speaks to Peter Armitage, CEO of Anchor Capital; Cobus Loots, CEO of Pan African; and Sithembile Bopela, an investment research analyst at FNB Wealth and Investments, about gold smashing through the $5 000 mark for the first time and what this historic surge signals for the global economy, investor sentiment and geopolitical risk. In other interviews, Cathrine Mushi, Councillor at ICASA and chairperson of the committee on End User Subscriber Charter talks about the new Icasa regulations on mobile data rollover and how they will affect consumers. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fianna Fáil Councillor, Keith Connolly reacts to the death of a teenage girl after she was struck by a scrambler in Finglas, West Dublin

The controversies surrounding the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region board continued this week after a sixth rural municipality, Springfield, voted to depart the group. In Episode 4, Councillor Mark Miller elaborates on their reasons, which echoed complaints that derailed the WMR's previous Plan20-50 development blueprint.This interview supplements our column in today's Winnipeg Sun - RM of Springfield exits WMR6.10 Part 2- Ward 3 councillor Mark Miller describes the district of 16,000 residents which includes the towns of Oakbank, Dugald and Anola. It's a rural setting east of Winnipeg with many commuting to the city for work and appointments. He explains how Plan20-50 was set up to allow Winnipeg to "dominate" development planning with a veto that undermines local autonomy. After being ordered back to the drawing board, that hasn't changed."We can breathe a sigh of relief to get out of this bad situation," Miller says, calling it "a horrendous horrible exercise" that cost his RM over $130K. While WMR defenders smeared opposition concerns, "It wasn't misinformation - you were providing accurate information... they did not consult. I'm thankful you were on top of this from Day One."He actually attended to the single Plan20-50 open house the WMR staged in Winnipeg in 2024, held on a weekday when "most of us are working stiffs" and couldn't go."I was disgusted, " Miller states. "They weren't catering to the citizen who is most affected in the rural municipalities... maybe it was strategy that they don't want the public to be involved" 23.23 Part 3- While Springfield will go back to the residents before any vote to re-join the WMR, residents of Winnipeg have had no say whatsoever on remaining in the organization, let alone be able to find out if taxpayers are getting value for their dollars."The hemorrhaging is continuing, and there could probably be more," Miller predicts, as other RMs determine "there's nothing for us. "27.10- The schedule for preparing a new regional plan runs concurrent to the fall municipal elections, which Miller agrees means support for the WMR can become an campaign issue.- "If our Mayor runs that he is for it, I can assure you his vote count will go way down because our residents don't want it. "- "The whole process was flawed and continues to be flawed if they don't consult with the public directly... it isn't an expensive exercise, don't tell me it's too expensive."- "I will not vote for anything that allows the City of Winnipeg to have veto power."At the council meeting before the vote, Mayor Patrick Therrien revealed “The City of Winnipeg will be looking to expand its boundaries in the very near future." Miller asks, "Does he know something we don't?... if that's the case are they just going to take parts of West St. Paul and Springfield and MacDonald or Headingley?... If that's their subtle agenda then we ought to be really cautious about this."*****OUR RECENT COLUMNS IN THE WINNIPEG SUNTop cop silent on drug siteExcuses for ridership decline fails to fool Transit usersTO DONATE TO THE SEASON 7 FUNDING DRIVE, EMAIL MARTYGOLDLIVE@GMAIL.COM

A meeting of Clare County Council has heard that community-run systems providing water to rural homes are being unfairly charged for water testing. Sixmilebridge Fianna Fáil Councillor Alan O'Callaghan is calling for an end to the billing of group water schemes, of which there are 186 in the county, for water quality testing. The local authority says groups can be refunded for these costs once they are paid. Councillor O'Callaghan believes Uisce Éireann should be billing the Council directly.

Greg Brady & Lily Cheng, Councillor for Ward 18 Willowdale Gord Perks Councilor for Ward 4 Parkdale–High Park Discuss: 1 - Ford government moves to pause affordable housing rules for new Toronto buildings 2 - Second social housing project coming to Toronto's Parkdale neighbourhood 3 - Canada's housing minister defends $10M cut to Toronto housing fund Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Chinese takeaway was forced to close after thousands of pounds worth of damage was caused to the shop.Police were called to the restaurant in Tunbridge Wells after a man went inside and lay down on the floor, before smashing up screens and equipment. Also in today's podcast, a group of doctors are calling for better resilience within NHS IT systems after a major outage affected GP surgeries across Kent.Medics were unable to access patient details, appointment lists or process prescriptions on Monday and health bosses say it's led to a huge backlog. A councillor who struggles to speak after developing motor neurone disease is using pioneering AI technology to communicate using his own voice.Nick Varley, who represents Kippington on Sevenoaks district and town councils, made recordings of himself speaking, which were used to train the AI to produce an accurate copy of his voice.Protesters held a large banner demanding “Keep your hands off Rays Bottom” as they voiced their anger over plans for a new housing estate.More than 300 letters of objection have been lodged in little over a month against proposals to build 75 houses on farmland near Deal.And an ice cream man who “gambled” on serving scoops when work dried up during the pandemic is in the running for a top national award. You can hear from the Rainham resident who runs Bossie's Ice Creams' who told us he's excited to have his hard work recognised.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Councillor for City of Maribyrnong, Jorge Jorquera joined 3AW Mornings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Brady & Alejandra Bravo, Councillor for Ward 9—Davenport Chris Moise, Councillor for Ward 13 – Toronto Centre Discuss: 1 - Mayor Olivia Chow is tightening the city's budget. Why she insists that won't hurt renters 2 - Can we fix Toronto's homelessness crisis? This is what it could cost to build a home for every person living in our parks and streets 3 - Ford government moves to pause affordable housing rules for new Toronto buildings 4 - Will John Tory run for Mayor again Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Waikato regional councillor says rising visitor numbers are damaging the Blue Spring near Putaruru, with rubbish clogging toilets, coins thrown into the water and unsafe parking. He wants an access fee and a share of the international tourist levy to help fund protection and upkeep of the popular site.

North-Cork Councillors are calling for those convicted of illegal dumping to complete community service litter clean-ups.Could this effectively tackle the problem?Joining Andrea to discuss is Ian Doyle, Fianna Fáil Councillor for North Cork, Noel McCarthy, TD for Cork East and Chairman of Fermoy Tidy Towns and listeners.

Calls have been made for Claire's workers in Ennis to receive fair redundancy packages amid closure fears. The fashion accessories retailer has been trading at the Dunnes Shopping Centre in Ennis for almost 23 years, however its US parent company has entered administration. The fate of the Modella Capital owned stores across Ireland and the UK remains in the balance, with the company citing high street conditions as a contributing factor. Clarecastle Sinn Féin Councillor and Clare Trade Union Council member Tommy Guilfoyle says it's vital the employees interests are prioritised.

Former Ennis councillor Brian Meaney has put forward an interesting – some might say provocative - idea aimed at slowing the decline of Irish pubs. He believes a modest charge for filtered tap water could help recognise the real costs of running a pub, reduce reliance on heavily marketed zero-alcohol products, and protect the pub's role as a vital social hub in Irish communities. Brian Meaney joined Alan Morrissey on Tuesday's Morning Focus to explain this. Photo (c) Mike Da Bell Getty Images via Canva