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Barry Andrews, Fianna Fáil MEP // Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin MEP // Christina Finn, Political Editor with The Journal.ie // Gerard Howlin, Columnist and Public Affairs Consultant

Frank McDonald, journalist & author and Seamus McGrath TD, Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Housing

On tonight's episode of The Tonight Show, we examined the government's response to overcrowding at Oberstown Child Detention Centre after two Dublin teenagers were released despite being denied bail. Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan announced the creation of extra spaces, citing the need to protect public safety.Joining the discussion were Fianna Fáil Senator Robbie Gallagher, Solas Project's Ashling Golden, children's law barrister Amy Deane, and court correspondent Tom Tuite.We also turned to Washington, where President Trump said he had yet to decide whether to deploy B-52 bombers to Iran. Our correspondent Toni Waterman explored the divisions within Trump's inner circle and MAGA supporters as the situation evolved.And finally, Belfast rapper Liam O'Hanna — known as Mo Chara of Kneecap — appeared in a London court facing a terrorism charge linked to alleged support for Hezbollah. He was granted unconditional bail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thomas Byrne, Fianna Fáil TD for Meath East, and Minister of State for European Affairs, Trade and Defence

Clare County Council is being urged to set about acquiring a disused piece of land in Ennis with a view to turning it into a playground or leisure area. Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat Daly has identified an overgrown vacant site located behind St Joseph's Hospital in the centre of the Crescent estate. Ennis Municipal District says the site in question isn't in Council ownership but it can "investigate the ownership issue further with a view to legally acquiring" it if there is sufficient interest. Councillor Daly says there's scope for an amenity that would be of great benefit to residents.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 13ú lá de mí an Mheithimh, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1975 chuaigh an costas maireachtála suas agus chuaigh sé thar an dara chéim. I 1997 bhí an rialtas chun faigh le huacht eacnamaíocht a mbeadh chun fás níos tapúla. I 1986 bhí na bóthair timpeall an chontae ag titim as a chéile go háirithe in Iarthar an chontae. I 1997 bhí Fianna Fáil an páirtí is cáiliúla sa chontae ag an am. Sin Hanson le Mmm Bop– an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1997 Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1975 chuaigh John Lennon ar an teilifís don uair dheireanach nuair a bhí sé ar Salute To Sir Lew Grade agus chan sé Slippin And Slidin agus chan sé Imagine chomh maith. Rinne siad taifead ar an léiriú ag Óstán Waldorf Astoria an bhliain sin. I 2003 chan The Arctic Monkeys don chéad uair ag The Grapes I Sheffield sa Bhreatain agus fuair siad 27 punt tar éis an cheolchoirm. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh aisteoir Mary-Kate agus Ashley Olsen I Meiriceá I 1986 agus rugadh aisteoir Chris Evans I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 1981 agus seo chuid de na rudaí a rinne sé. Beidh mé ar ais libh an tseachtain seo chugainn le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 13th of June, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1975: the cost of living rise had already out paced the second phase. 1997: the next government were to inherit an economy that was to grow even faster than was predicted. 1986: the clare county roads were falling apart especially in the west of the county. 1997: Fianna Fail were back in the driving seat in clare That was Hanson with Mmm Bop – the biggest song on this day in 1997 Onto music news on this day In 1975 John Lennon made his last ever TV appearance when he appeared on 'Salute To Sir Lew Grade', performing 'Slippin And Slidin', and 'Imagine'. The performance was recorded at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on April 18, 1975. 2003 Arctic Monkeys made their live debut at The Grapes pub in Sheffield, England. They received £27 from ticket sales. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – actresses Mary-Kate and Ashely Olsen were born in America in 1986 and actor Chris Evans was born in America on this day in 1981 and this is some of the stuff he has done. I'll be back with you next week with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

The issue of the use of smartphones by kids is back in the headlines, because the Department of Education has, from today, instructed primary schools to implement policies banning the use of phones…But, should we be delaying giving smartphones to older kids, up to the age of 16?Joining Kieran to discuss is Mary Lovegrove who has spearheaded the ‘Smartphone Free Childhood Ireland' campaign and Fianna Fáil Education Spokesperson, Ryan O'Meara...

Fianna Fáil Senator Anne Rabbitte and IND Councillor Mike Cubbard joins us to discuss Rent pressure zones and nursing homes Sports preview with Ollie Turner

We've now been living some version of a housing crisis for two decades. First there was the Celtic Tiger and its crazy house prices. Then there was “the crash” and its ghost estates. Now there's the booming economy and the lack of supply. The latest effort from the Government is a rewriting of the rules around rent pressure zones, but it will take years before we know if it's a good plan or not. The man who is now centre stage of trying to fix the housing crisis is ‘the quiet minister' James Browne. Is the success of Fianna Fáil riding on his shoulders? Host: Kevin Doyle. Guests: Mary Regan and Gabija GataveckaiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Clare county councillor claims the rules around interruptions at meetings need to be revised following an incident this week. At the June meeting of Ennis Municipal District, Councillor Tommy Guilfoyle was prevented by Mayor of Ennis Clare Colleran-Molloy from finishing a point of clarity he was making concerning the use of taxation revenue to fund water services. After Councillor Guilfoyle claimed the Mayor doesn't have "the authority" to cut a point of clarity short, Ennis MD Senior Engineer Seán Lenihan said points of clarity are "at the discretion of the chair". The Sinn Féin representative believes the interruption by his Fianna Fáil colleague was politically motivated but says he's no stranger to such clashes.

Clare County Council has agreed to ask the Government to "investigate and instigate" actions that can be taken to end Irish complicity in the Gaza genocide. Unanimous support was given to a motion tabled by seven Fianna Fáil councillors this week calling on the Government to "prevent the funding of Israeli war bonds" and "fast track the Occupied Territories Bill into law". It comes two weeks after Clare's three Government TDs, including Fianna Fáil's Timmy Dooley and Cathal Crowe, voted against a Sinn Féin bill which would have prohibited the Central Bank from approving the prospectus for Israeli bonds at EU level. Maghera Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat Hayes says it's "tough luck" for the Government if they don't agree with what the motion is proposing.

Shane Moynihan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Mid-West; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Mark Wall, Labour TD for Kildare South; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Mirror

Shane Moynihan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Mid-West; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Mark Wall, Labour TD for Kildare South; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Mirror

Shane Moynihan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Mid-West; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Mark Wall, Labour TD for Kildare South; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Mirror

Shane Moynihan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Mid-West; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Mark Wall, Labour TD for Kildare South; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Mirror

Shane Moynihan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Mid-West; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Mark Wall, Labour TD for Kildare South; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Mirror

Shane Moynihan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Mid-West; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Mark Wall, Labour TD for Kildare South; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Mirror

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, or DMD as it is commonly known, is a progressive neuromuscular disease that causes the weakening of muscles over time.It affects almost exclusively boys, with symptoms typically appearing between the ages of one and three. In Ireland today, around 110 people are known to be living with DMD. Most of them are under the age of 18.Fianna Fáil Senator Teresa Costello has called on the European Commission, HSE and Minister of Health to regulate the drug Givinostat here for children with DMD.Joining Kieran to discuss is Senator Teresa Costello, as well as Úna and Eilish, both parents of children who suffer from Muscular Dystrophy.

Rent Pressure Zones are to be extended to cover the entire country. Sweeping new changes will be brought to cabinet for approval today following a meeting of government leaders last night. In a major change to how renting works in the country - every single tenancy will be in a Rent Pressure Zone This means yearly rent increases will be capped at 2 per cent or linked to inflation - whichever is lower. However, rents in newly built homes will only be linked to inflation. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tulla-based Fianna Fáil Minister of State, Timmy Dooley and Shannon Sinn Féin Representative and Homeless family support worker, Shane Doody. Photo(C): Salang889 via canva

Martin Daly, Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon-Galway; Thomas Gould, Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central; Rory Hearne, Social Democrats TD for Dublin North-West; Christina Finn, Political Editor for The Journal

Martin Daly, Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon-Galway; Thomas Gould, Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central; Rory Hearne, Social Democrats TD for Dublin North-West; Christina Finn, Political Editor for The Journal

Martin Daly, Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon-Galway; Thomas Gould, Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central; Rory Hearne, Social Democrats TD for Dublin North-West; Christina Finn, Political Editor for The Journal

Martin Daly, Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon-Galway; Thomas Gould, Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central; Rory Hearne, Social Democrats TD for Dublin North-West; Christina Finn, Political Editor for The Journal

Norma Moriarty, Fianna Fáil member of Kerry County Council, discusses the resumption of boat services to Sceilg Mhichíl.

Tá próiseas earcaíochta ar bun ag Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte faoi láthair le teiripeoirí saothair a fhostú i gConamara don tSeirbhís do Pháistí faoi Mhíchumas, a chuireann seirbhís ar fáil do pháistí atá faoi mhíchumas i gceantar Chonamara.

Timmy Dooley Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture and Fianna Fáil TD for Clare; Michael Fitzmaurice Independent Ireland TD for Roscommon-Galway; Michelle Murphy, Research and Policy Analyst with Social Justice Ireland and Sinead O'Carroll Editor of the Journal.ie

Jerry spoke to Minister for Children Norma Foley who’s a Fianna Fáil TD for Kerry. She believes that now boat landings may resume on Skellig Michael/Sceilg Mhichíl from tomorrow (weather depending), that the season for such visits should be extended this year given the delays as a result of legal action. She also spoke to Jerry about the capping of childcare fees which will affect those paying the highest rates.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 6ú lá de mí an Mheithimh, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1975 tháinig an nuacht amach go mbeadh an phacáiste comhrialtas chun dífhostaíocht a laghdú agus go mbeadh boilsciú ann, agus bhí plé cráite ann I rith an deireadh seachtain. I 1986 bhí coimhlint idir stailceoirí agus gardaí agus mar sin de tháinig an airm isteach chun é a stopadh I mBaile Átha Cliath. I 1986 bhí coiste nua sa chontae ag iarradh cuimhneacháin a bheith acu in Iarthar an chontae in aice leis an Spanish Armada. I 1997 throid Fianna Fáil faoin tSionainn. Sin Doctor & The Medics le Spirit In The Sky – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1986 Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1974 tháinig Dolly Parton agus RCA Records amach le hamhrán darbh ainm I Will Always Love You – bhí sé a dara hamhrán ón albam Jolene. Rinne sí taifead ar an amhrán bliain roimhe agus scríobh sí an t-amhrán do Porter Wagoner. I 1987 shroich Whitney Houston uimhir a haon lena amhrán I Wanna Dance With Somebody – a dara hamhrán a shroich uimhir a haon sa Bhreatain. Shroich sí uimhir a haon I dtír eile agus bhuaigh sí Grammy don amhrán I 1988. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh aisteoir Paul Giamatti I Meiriceá I 1967 agus rugadh aisteoir Jason Isaacs sa Bhreatain ar an lá seo I 1963 agus seo chuid de na rudaí a rinne sé. Beidh mé ar ais libh an tseachtain seo chugainn le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 6th of June, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1975: the coalition package to cut unemployment and inflation was due to be ready by the weekend following agonising deliberations. 1986: a violent confrontation between corporation strikers and gardai ended in an army squad being forced to abandon a clean up operation in central dublin. 1986: A new committee was formed in co.clare to have a memorial erected in west clare to the spanish armada. 1997: Fianna Fail had a 'dogfight' over shannon. That was Doctor and The Medics with Spirit In The Sky – the biggest song on this day in 1986 Onto music news on this day In 1974 RCA Records released 'I Will Always Love You' by Dolly Parton, the second single from Parton's thirteenth solo studio album, Jolene. Recorded on June 13, 1973, the singer wrote the song for her one-time partner and mentor Porter Wagoner, from whom she was professionally splitting at the time. 1987 Whitney Houston had her second UK No.1 single with 'I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)'. It reached No.1 in over a dozen other countries and won a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1988. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – actor Paul Giamatti was born in America in 1967 and actor Jason Isaacs was born in the UK on this day in 1963 and this is some of the stuff he has done. I'll be back with you next week with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

Craoladh clár faisnéise le RTÉ Investigates aréir faoin gcaoi inar caitheadh le hothair i dtithe altranais leis an ngrúpa Emeis Ireland, Orpea mar a bhí. Dar leis an Teachta Dála O'Sullivan go bhfuil an scéal scannalach.

Dr Martin Daly, Fianna Fáil TD Roscommon Galway and party Spokesperson on Health

The Government is preparing major changes to planning laws, including proposals to allow attic conversions, garden cabins, and home extensions for elderly relatives without planning permission.It's a move aimed at relieving pressure on the housing system and speeding up development. But questions remain about the effectiveness of these plans and whether they will move the needle at all.Tom Philips, Managing Director of Tom Phillips and Associates and Adjunct Associate Professor of Town Planning at UCD and later James Browne, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and Fianna Fáil TD for Wexford join Kieran to discuss.

A Minister of State believes the death of a white-tailed eagle in Clare was the result of illegal activity. An investigation is underway following the death of Caimin, one of Ireland's oldest breeding white-tailed eagles, whose body was found in Mountshannon on Saturday May 24th. Caimin held territory at the Mountshannon nest site on Lough Derg for 17 years and was brought to Ireland from Norway as part of a programme aimed a re-establishing a population of the previously extinct species here. The misuse or illegal use of poisons accounts for nearly 50% of eagle deaths and Fianna Fáil Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O'Sullivan, says it's likely this is how Caimin died.

The man who died during a shooting incident at the Fairgreen Shopping centre in Carlow town was out on bail on firearm charges at the time of the shooting. It has prompted new calls for a wider review of the enforcement and operation of bail laws. Fianna Fáil TD & barrister Cynthia Ní Mhurchú & Matt Carthy SF Spokesperson on Justice & Home Affairs.

RTÉ Reporter, Eleanor Burnill is live from Carlow with the latest updates on yesterday's shooting in Carlow town. Reporter Helen Donohue talks to Fianna Fáil Councillor amd Mayor of Carlow, Fintan Phelan.

Scott, a listener from Arisaig, Scotland sets today's first question  - “We have rebranded tourism, to backpacking, walking, cycling, mountaineering and exploring etc, so as to get an authentic experience of a place. Though in getting that authentic experience, often we turn a blind eye and we see places how we want to, not how they really are. In ways that fit our own narrative, maybe overly romantic? Maybe that's why when we revisit a place it often is not as good as we remember it? So those authentic experiences are skewed and informed by our own internal habits and processes. We readily overlook the impacts we are having, behaving like sheep, following the crowd, and going on mass to get these authentic experiences?”Join co-hosts Stuart and William on a wild ride through the contradictory world of travel. Stuart argues that all that backpacking, hiking, and cycling is mere "passing through"—nothing like truly diving into the heart of a culture. He even recounts safari adventures that leave you questioning if you're witnessing nature or a scene from a horror flick (spoiler: those animals aren't just posing for a selfie—they're feasting without mercy!). Meanwhile, William champions the power of local interactions, insisting that true cultural insights come from chatting with the locals, not ticking off tourist landmarks on a map.In each episode, our duo engages in a hilarious tug-of-war: Is travel about immersing yourself in the raw, unpredictable pulse of a foreign land, or merely curating a safe, picture-perfect postcard life? Stuart's anti-tourism stance collides with William's conscious, soul-searching travel vibe, leaving no cliché unchallenged and no tourist untouched. Their final piece of advice? If you're going to be a tourist, do it sustainably—think outside the mass flock and embrace your inner rebel.Strap in for candid debates, laugh-out-loud stories, and a fresh perspective on how travel can either be a genuine adventure or just another scheduled excursion. Tune in, because when authenticity meets absurdity, the conversation is anything but ordinary!What unconventional travel mishap or unexpected local encounter has made you question your holiday choices? Let's keep the conversation going!Oisin, from Cork, Ireland sets the second question  - Oisin's QuestionHistory isn't just written—it's wielded. In this thought-provoking chat, Stuart and William unravel the complexities of Ireland's past and its lingering impact on today. From the historic rivalry between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael to the British government's strategic hands-off approach that allowed internal strife to flourish, they explore how political maneuvering has shaped nations.Stuart delves into how famines can be leveraged for social change, citing the Irish famine as a tragic example where suffering became an opportunity—intentional or not. Meanwhile, William sheds light on the erasure of Irish history in British education and asks: What do we conveniently forget, and why? The conversation expands to immigration, drawing parallels between past acceptance of Irish migrants in America and current hostility toward newcomers.Together, they emphasize a vital message: We must acknowledge history without weaponizing it—learning from past injustices without falling into the trap of blame. Tune in for an educational deep dive that challenges perceptions and uncovers the hidden forces shaping societies today.Which overlooked moments in history have shaped the world more than we realize? Let's dig into it!Send us a question to discuss to ⁠thepeoplescountryside@gmail.comSign the Petition: change.org/ImproveTheOxfordshireCountrysideAccessibilityForAllDisabilitiesAndAbilitiesFundraiser For An Extreme 8 All-terrain Wheelchair: justgiving.com/wowHelp us to spread the podcast. Share this link with 5 friends podfollow.com/ThePeoplesCountrysideEnvironmentalDebatePodcast⁠. Find out all about the podcast via this one link: linktr.ee/thepeoplescountryside

We take a look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Pat today was Paul McAuliffe, Fianna Fáil, TD for Dublin North West, Janet Horner, Green Party Councilor Dublin North Inner City and Pat Leahy, Political Editor from The Irish Times.

Martin Daly, Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon-Galway; Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent Ireland TD for Roscommon–Galway; Aubrey McCarthy, Independent Senator; Sarah Burns, Reporter with The Irish Times

Martin Daly, Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon-Galway; Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent Ireland TD for Roscommon–Galway; Aubrey McCarthy, Independent Senator; Sarah Burns, Reporter with The Irish Times

Martin Daly, Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon-Galway; Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent Ireland TD for Roscommon–Galway; Aubrey McCarthy, Independent Senator; Sarah Burns, Reporter with The Irish Times

Martin Daly, Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon-Galway; Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent Ireland TD for Roscommon–Galway; Aubrey McCarthy, Independent Senator; Sarah Burns, Reporter with The Irish Times

Peter ‘Chap' Cleere, Fianna Fáil TD Carlow-Kilkenny and Claire Kerrane, Sinn Féin TD and Spokesperson for Children

Tom Brabazon, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Bay North; Laura Harmon, Labour Senator; Charles Ward, 100% Redress TD for Donegal; Tadgh McNally, Political Reporter with the Irish Examiner

Tom Brabazon, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Bay North; Laura Harmon, Labour Senator; Charles Ward, 100% Redress TD for Donegal; Tadgh McNally, Political Reporter with the Irish Examiner

Tom Brabazon, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Bay North; Laura Harmon, Labour Senator; Charles Ward, 100% Redress TD for Donegal; Tadgh McNally, Political Reporter with the Irish Examiner

Tom Brabazon, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Bay North; Laura Harmon, Labour Senator; Charles Ward, 100% Redress TD for Donegal; Tadgh McNally, Political Reporter with the Irish Examiner

Are arguments that some towns have too much social housing simply a case of NIMBY snobbery or a fair argument that towns should reflect society as a whole? There was a row at the monthly meeting of Kerry County Council last week over social housing in Milltown. Jerry spoke to Fianna Fáil councillor Tommy Cahill.

A meeting of Ennis's local representatives has heard that parked vehicles are preventing the town's streets from being properly cleaned. Fianna Fáil Councillor Antoinette Baker-Bashua is calling on Ennis Municipal District to publish its schedule of street sweeping in local areas so residents know when to move their cars and other obstacles such as bins. The response issued by Ennis MD says roughly 50% of its planned maintenance is "reactive" to the likes of litter and flooding, and because of the size of the area, it isn't "operationally practical" to commit to a fixed schedule. Councillor Baker-Bashua says if residents had notice, there could be a more thorough clean.

Thomas Byrne, Fianna Fáil TD for Meath East, and Minister of State for European Affairs, Trade and Defence // Sinéad Gibney, Social Democrats TD for Dublin-Rathdown // Mary Regan, Political Editor with the Irish Independent // Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor with the Irish Examiner

Alan Kelly, Labour Party TD for Tipperary // Cathal Crowe, Fianna Fáil TD for Clare and Chairperson of the Oireachtas Committee on Education and Youth // Lorraine Dempsey, former board member and CEO Inclusion Ireland

PRESIDENTIAL VOTING RIGHTSIn a historic vote in the Assembly last week its members overwhelmingly passed by 46 votes to 25 - a motion calling on the Irish government to implement the recommendation of the 2013 Constitutional Convention on the Constitution to extend “the right to vote in elections for President of Ireland to all Irish citizens on the island of Ireland.” The reality of course is that successive Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael governments have deliberately refused to implement this recommendation despite having 12 years to do so. DONNACHA RYNNEDonnacha died last week. I had planned to visit him in July. Unfortunately, that will not be. Donnacha loved West Belfast. And West Clare. He loved life. He lived in the nowness. Donnacha remains an inspiration.