Podcasts about fianna f

 Wear an Easter LillyI did not think Easter is almost upon us. It has crept up on me. For Irish republicans Easter holds a special significance. It is synonymous with the 1916 Easter Rising and the heroism over a century ago of those who rose up against the British Empire and declared for a Republic. It is also a time when we remember all of those women and men – over countless generations – who gave their lives in pursuit of Irish sovereignty and independence.In the course of my activism I have travelled widely. I have visited many countries. Time and again I have been struck by the determination of nations to honour the patriots and freedom fighters who gave meaning to their desire for freedom and self-determination.Across the world there are countless memorials to those who fought in wars against colonialism. National ceremonies of remembrance are held. Buildings or lands and even prisons associated with struggles for freedom are protected and used as aids to teach young people the value of citizenship and the importance of freedom and democracy.Across this island and beyond there are many such monuments to Irish patriots. Next Sunday tens of thousands of people in towns, villages and cities, at country crossroads and at lonely hillside graveyards across the country, will gather for commemorations. They will gather also in Britain, Australia, Canada, the USA and many other places.Most will wear an Easter Lily. This is a symbol of our enduring commitment to the ideals of 1916 and of the Proclamation of the Republic and is a mark of respect for all those, from every generation, who paid with their lives in the cause of Irish freedom.  Micheál Martin and Moore St.Micheál Martin visited 14-17 Moore St. last week. Number 16 is where the leaders of the Rising held their last meeting before their execution. Numbers 14-17 are the planned location for a National Monument to those who fought in the 1916 Easter Rising and who evacuated to that street as the GPO was in flames. Martin's visit comes 12 years after he called for the "protection and enhancement" of Moore Street. It comes 19 years after the Fianna Fáil government of Bertie Ahern designated 14-17 Moore St. as a National Monument. During that time the buildings lay derelict and have fallen into a dangerous state of disrepairNow almost two decades later Martin takes an interest, on the cusp of Easter, in a site that his government has starved of funding. Moreover, Martin has backed the plan by the London based developer Hammerson to obliterate the Moore St. Battlefield site, including historic buildings that are part of that period.The rumour was that he was to make a public statement about this. Representatives of the Moore Street Preservation Trust were there to respond, including the grandson of James Connolly, James Connolly Heron. James presented An Taoiseach with the Trusts plan for a 1916 historic and Cultural Quarter. This encompasses the preservation, restoration and management of the Moore Street Battlefield Area, as designated by the High Court in 2016 “the lands, buildings, streets and lanes within an area including Moore Street, Henry Place, O'Rahilly Parade and Moore Lane, in which the 1916 Rising Volunteers travelled after evacuating the GPO”.  Two different Voices on UnitySpeaking of Micheál Martin, the Fianna Fáil leader was interviewed for the Belfast Telegraph last week. I was disappointed but not surprised by his assertion that he wasn't even thinking of a ‘border poll'. When pushed about the constitutional future of Ireland in 50 years-time he couldn't even bring himself to utter the words ‘united Ireland.' In the 15 years he has been leader of Fianna Fáil Martin has engaged in a deliberate strategy of obfuscation when it comes to unity. His current excuse for not pursu

Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Ireland South MEP for Fianna Fáil and Member of European Transport and Tourism Committee, joins The Anton Savage Show to talk Airbnb regulation, housing pressure, and how Airbnb could devestate rural communities.Listen here.

Pat Leahy and Harry McGee analyse the latest Irish Times / Ipsos B&A poll results, which show that Sinn Féin has regained its position as the most popular party in the Republic while Fine Gael has slumped to a record low in the series. The new data also show voters have little enthusiasm for the Fianna Fáil-Fine Gael-Independent Coalition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A teenage boy has died and another has been hospitalised following a tractor crash in Carrigalene, Co Leitrim on Tuesday afternoon We speak to Paddy O'Rourke, Fianna Fáil Councillor in Carrigallene.

Tucker Carlson, the American media personality, was in Ireland yesterday – he interviewed Conor McGregor, while also visiting his pub in Crumlin.It was reported that approximately 40 people showed up at the Black Forge Inn.But, why did this happen?Joining Kieran to discuss is one of those who attended: Conor Lenihan, former Minister for Science, Technology & Innovation, and former Fianna Fáil TD.

A teenage boy has died and another has been hospitalised following a tractor crash in Carrigalene, Co Leitrim on Tuesday afternoon We speak to Paddy O'Rourke, Fianna Fáil Councillor in Carrigallene.

Labhair an Teachta Dála Aindrias Ó Muíneacháin le Dara Ó Cinnéide faoin eolas is deireanaí atá faighte aige faoi scéim tuilte Bhaile Mhuirne, Bhaile Mhic Íre agus Bhéal Átha an Ghaorthaidh.

There has been plenty of talk over the last number of weeks about people socialising on Drury Street.But, should we be embracing this sort of socialising rather than condemning it?Joining Andrea to discuss is Town Planner Derek Whyte, owner of Drury Buildings Ronan Rogerson, Fianna Fáil Cllr Michael John Crowe, Newstalk's own Katie Gallagher and more.

Dara Calleary, Minister for Social Protection, and Rural and Community Development and Fianna Fáil TD for Mayo

Kerry County Council has reported the apparent theft of historic road signs near Kenmare to An Garda Síochána. The heritage signs were located beside a monument commemorating IRA volunteers Lieutenant Denis Tuohy and Con Looney - who were killed during the War of Independence and the Civil War. The signs were among the last remaining road signs in the country written in miles.             Amber spoke to Fianna Fáil senator Mark Daly who’s Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann.

A full review of the accessibility features of Ennis Swimming Pool is to be carried out. Fianna Fáil Councillor Antoinette Baker-Bashua has called for the measure, claiming the facility has become "rundown" in recent years. Ennis Municipal District has committed to a "comprehensive review" which it says will "ensure that accessibility standards are upheld" while it will also "identify opportunities for further improvement". Councillor Baker-Bashua says while the facility has a very strong offering, a "facelift" is required to bring it up to modern standards.

We take a look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Pat on the show this morning was Malcom Byrne, Fianna Fáil TD for Wicklow/Wexford, Rose Conway-Walsh Sinn Féin TD for Mayo. Also on the forum this morning was Jennifer Bray, Political Editor, The Sunday Times Ireland and Dr Emma Howard, Lecturer in Economics, TU Dublin.

D'fhógair Uachtarán Mheiriceá Donald Trump aréir go gcuirfí táillí trádála ar sos ar feadh 90 lá, agus go laghdófaí an ráta taraifí go 10%.

An Taoiseach and Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South Central Micheál Martin

Cathaoirleach of Listowel Municipal District, Fianna Fáil councillor Jimmy Moloney asked the HSE when a review into the care of young people attending North Kerry Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) will be published. It had been originally due to be completed in March last year.

Shane Moynihan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Mid-West; Marie Sherlock, Labour TD for Dublin Central; Ken O'Flynn, Independent Ireland TD for Cork North-Central; Cónal Thomas, Political Correspondent for the Business Post

Shane Moynihan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Mid-West; Marie Sherlock, Labour TD for Dublin Central; Ken O'Flynn, Independent Ireland TD for Cork North-Central; Cónal Thomas, Political Correspondent for the Business Post; Kevin Cunningham, Founder of Ireland Thinks and Lecturer in Politics at TU Dublin

Shane Moynihan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Mid-West; Marie Sherlock, Labour TD for Dublin Central; Ken O'Flynn, Independent Ireland TD for Cork North-Central; Cónal Thomas, Political Correspondent for the Business Post

Cónal Thomas, Political Correspondent for the Business Post, gives a history of the Water Charges. Political reaction from Shane Moynihan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Mid-West; Marie Sherlock, Labour TD for Dublin Central; Ken O'Flynn, Independent Ireland TD for Cork North-Central

Paul Mason, author and columnist with The New European; Barry Andrews, Fianna Fáil MEP for Dublin and Kiri Paramore, Professor of Asian Studies at University College Cork.

Jerry spoke to Fianna Fáil councillor Michael Leane about a major gorse fire that broke out in Kerry Head, Ballyheigue on Saturday evening.

Fianna Fáil MEP for Ireland South Cynthia Ní Mhurchú has got updated regional crime figures from the CSO. Whilst recorded shoplifting offences did drop by 10.7% between 2023 and 2024 in Kerry, the trend over the past 20 years has been upwards with a 108% in the number of recorded incidents of shoplifting in the Kerry Garda Division between the years 2003 and 2024, going from 340 in 2003 up to 707 in 2024. 2023 and 2024 are the years with the highest recorded incidents of shoplifting in Kerry since 2003. Kerry had 707 incidents of shoplifting recorded by the CSO in 2024 but Donegal, by comparisons, had 384 incidents of shoplifting recorded in 2024.

We take a look back on the big news stories of the week with our 'Friday Forum'. Joining Pat in studio this morning was Senator Anne Rabbitte, Fianna Fáil, Spokesperson on Public Expenditure, Ged Nash TD, Labour, Louth, Party Chair, Spokesperson on Finance and Public Expenditure. Also in studio was Kevin Doyle, Group Head of News, Mediahuis Ireland and Christina Finn, Political Editor of TheJournal.ie.

Today, the Irish Government published its latest tax returns and spending outline for the month of March.These are more significant given the news of President Trump's 20% Tariffs last night for the EU…To discuss, Kieran is joined by Jack Chambers, Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Reform & Digitalisation in the Government of Ireland and Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin West.

Seamus McGrath, Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South–Central; John Brady, Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow; Sinead Gibney, Social Democrats candidate for Dublin Rathdown; Gráinne Ní Aodha, Dublin Reporter with PA Media

Seamus McGrath, Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South–Central; John Brady, Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow; Sinead Gibney, Social Democrats candidate for Dublin Rathdown; Gráinne Ní Aodha, Dublin Reporter with PA Media

Seamus McGrath, Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South–Central; John Brady, Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow; Sinead Gibney, Social Democrats candidate for Dublin Rathdown; Gráinne Ní Aodha, Dublin Reporter with PA Media

D'éirigh leis an rialtas lena rún muiníne sa gCeann Comhairle a chur tríd an Dáil aréir le 96 vóta ar a son agus 71 a vótáil ina aghaidh. Pléádh an scéim HAS agus tionchar stoirm Éowyn sa Dáil chomh maith.

Fianna Fáil Senator Malcolm Byrne and Sinn Féin's Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin join us to give their views on two big political stories — the recent vote of no confidence in the Ceann Comhairle and the growing concerns over new U.S. tariffs.

Fianna Fáil Senator Malcolm Byrne and Sinn Féin's Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin join us to give their views on two big political stories — the recent vote of no confidence in the Ceann Comhairle and the growing concerns over new U.S. tariffs.

Pat Leahy, political editor of the Irish Times // Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fáil MEP for Ireland South // George Lawlor, Labour TD for Wexford

Martin Daly, Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon-Galway; Rose Conway-Walsh, Sinn Féin TD for Mayo; Peadar Tóibín, Aontú leader and TD for Meath West;Jane Matthews, Political Correspondent with The Journal

Martin Daly, Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon-Galway; Rose Conway-Walsh, Sinn Féin TD for Mayo; Peadar Tóibín, Aontú leader and TD for Meath West;Jane Matthews, Political Correspondent with The Journal

Martin Daly, Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon-Galway; Rose Conway-Walsh, Sinn Féin TD for Mayo; Peadar Tóibín, Aontú leader and TD for Meath West;Jane Matthews, Political Correspondent with The Journal

Stuart McNamara, spokesperson for The Irish Craft and Artisan Distilleries Association and director of Portmagee Whiskey in Kerry, and Barry Cowen, Fianna Fáil MEP discuss the exposure of the Irish Whiskey Industry to US tariffs and what can be done to insure the future of jobs.To catch the full conversation, press the play button on this page.

Two people have been killed while two children were injured following a crash in Mallow, county Cork, yesterday afternoon. Ralph Riegel, Southern Correspondent for the Irish Independent and Bernard Moynihan, Fianna Fáil Councillor for Mallow-Kanturk joined us on Newstalk Breakfast.

Bhí comh-rún ag an mbeirt chomhairleoir Duibhneach, Breandán Mac Gearailt agus Roibeard Ó Brosnacháin, ag cruinniú den gceantar bardasach inné, ag éileamh go ndéanfadh an chomhairle rud éigin chun an fhadhb le cairteacha bheith á bpáirceáil ar fud na háite ar Mhám Clasach.

Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil TD for Wicklow-Wexford // Sinead Gibney, Social Democrats TD for Dublin-Rathdown // Gráinne Ní Aodha, Dublin Reporter, PA Media // Dr. Barra Roantree, Assistant Professor Economics, Trinity College Dublin

James O'Connor, Fianna Fáil TD for Cork East // Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin

Fianna Fáil Senator Teresa Costello has said that radical reform is needed for women under the age of 50 who present with breast cancer symptoms, having previously been diagnosed with the disease at the age of 36.Ahead of Daffodil Day 2025, she is calling on the Minister for Health to discuss the matter in the Seanad.Hit the ‘Play' button to hear her chat with Matt.

A public meeting on the proposed housing development near Carraig Midhe in Corbally will take place later this evening. KPH Limited are planning to build a large-scale residential estate with 101 homes in Athlunkard, Corbally. Shannonbanks Scout Hall is the venue for this evening's meeting. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Fianna Fáil Cllr, Rachel Hartigan. Photo (c): https://scontent.fdub7-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/480967976_468253546370244_1920187724016246484_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=833d8c&_nc_ohc=tbxuwm402XMQ7kNvgGqZfmk&_nc_oc=Adkf-ImeYxQMOprlrcWS0SE-kE0dWWj7a-Fj3V5m3XfM0o3L7g0SBheuZm9vDofKdwE&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.fdub7-1.fna&_nc_gid=V-3AFMO5xqNoT21stCYtMg&oh=00_AYE3PgixQFyADAM4gl4GrWQghje8q1QrBVSytmtyuflM3w&oe=67EB0BC6

The US will be introducing tariffs on pharmaceuticals, specifically citing Ireland among the countries where many pharmaceutical products are made. For more, we hear from Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association Chief Oliver O Connor, Fianna Fáil MP Bill Kelleher, and Sinn Féin spokesperson on Foreign Affairs and Trade, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

Bhí lá drámatúil i nDáil Éireann inné faoi chearta cainte, cur síos ó na Teachtaí Dála faoi sheasamh Sinn Féin ó Phiaras Ó Dochartaigh agus seasamh Fianna Fáil ó Pat The Cope Ó Gallachóir.

The Dáil had to be suspended yesterday as the row over speaking rights to independent TDs, who support the government but want designated time to question the coalition, rages on. Kerry TD Danny Healy-Rae is one of the independents who now qualify for this speaking time as it was passed in the Dáil yesterday. 0pposition parties say it’s wrong to allocate opposition speaking time to TDs who support the government. The new speaking time allocation will also allow backbench Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael deputies question the government. Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald said this was stroke politics and would not allow the government to be held to account. The Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the opposition was completely disproportionate in their response over what he said was an additional eight minutes of speaking time on two days in the Dail. The image that went viral from yesterday’s chaos was Tipperary North TD Michael Lowry of the Rural Independent Group – who was at the heart of the deal that independents made with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael - giving a two-finger gesture to Paul Murphy of People Before Profit. Jerry spoke to Deputy Danny Healy-Rae and Fianna Fáil TD for Kerry, Michael Cahill. Jerry also spoke to Fionnán Sheehan, Ireland editor with the Irish Independent.

The Dáil returned this afternoon after a day of chaos yesterday. Where did all of this come from, and will it eventually lead to Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy's resignation?Kieran is joined by Daniel McConnell, Editor at the Business Post, Terry Prone, Chairman at the Communications Clinic and Niall Collins, Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration and Fianna Fáil TD for Limerick to discuss.

Anne Rabbitte, Fianna Fáil Senator; Conor Sheehan, Labour TD for Limerick City; Rory Hearne, Social Democrats TD for Dublin North-West; Tabitha Monahan, Political Reporter for the Irish Independent

Anne Rabbitte, Fianna Fáil Senator; Conor Sheehan, Labour TD for Limerick City; Rory Hearne, Social Democrats TD for Dublin North-West; Tabitha Monahan, Political Reporter for the Irish Independent

Thomas Byrne, Fianna Fáil TD for Meath East, Minister of State for European Affairs, at the Departments of the Taoiseach, Foreign Affairs, Trade and Defence // Matt Carthy, Sinn Fein TD for Cavan Monaghan, Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs & Defence

The long-awaited resolution of the speaking rights debate has seemingly come to a head following a passing vote on speaking rights, with 94 votes to 74. So, what happens now?Kieran is joined by Louise O'Reilly, Sinn Fein TD for Dublin Fingal West and Timmy Dooley, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and the Marine and Fianna Fáil TD for Clare to discuss.

Rudy joins Oisín Gilmore and David Landy, authors of Fragments of Victory Fragments of Victory: The Contemporary Irish Left for a discussion on the unique political history of the Republic of Ireland. We talk about why the country never developed a strong social democratic tradition, the dominance of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, the economic turmoil of the Celtic Tiger crash, and Ireland's distinctive response to austerity compared to Southern Europe. We then move to the major social movements—water charges, abortion rights, and housing—highlighting their impact and legacy. The discussion also covers the role of trade unions, the evolution of the Irish left from Labour's decline to the rise of Sinn Féin and Trotskyist parties, and the influence of figures like Clare Daly and Mick Wallace. Finally, the episode reflects on the recent election results and what they mean for the future of Ireland's left-wing politics.