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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.

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

Fianna Fáil councillor Anne O’Sullivan said at yesterday’s meeting of Kerry County Council that a constituent’s name and address was submitted in a planning objection. However, the man knew nothing about this – his identity was used to make a bogus objection, Cllr O’Sullivan said.

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

Fianna Fáil Councillor, Mayor of Tralee and a member of the HSE Health Forum South, Mikey Sheehy is calling on the Minister for Health to introduce legislation regulating the use of vapes in workplaces and indoor public spaces.Mike explained why to Newstalk Breakfast.

Fianna Fáil Councillor, Mayor of Tralee and a member of the HSE Health Forum South, Mikey Sheehy is calling on the Minister for Health to introduce legislation regulating the use of vapes in workplaces and indoor public spaces.Mike explained why to Newstalk Breakfast.

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. 

It's feared casual traders could be damaging the viability of permanent businesses in Clare. Fianna Fáil Councillor Tom O'Callaghan has this week called on the local authority to review of its policy in relations to Casual Trading Licences which are permits granted to the likes of food truck operators and stallholders. There are 12 designated casual trading areas in Clare, namely the Ennis Market area, Ballyalla Lake, Ennistymon Town Centre, Doolin Pier, Fanore, Kildysart Square, Kilfenora Square, Killaloe Car Park, the Square in Kilkee, Miltown Malbay, Drumgeely in Shannon and Tulla. Councillor Tom O'Callaghan says he wants to be sure that all casual traders are fully compliant with the law.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 16ú lá de mí Bealtaine, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1986 bhagair John Boland go mbeadh sé chun rudaí a dhéanamh leis na pobail tógála mura mbeidís chun na rátaí úis a ghearradh. I 1997 tháinig an phobalbhreith amach ón olltoghchán agus tháinig sé amach gur chaill Fianna Fáil 3 pointe. I 1986 rinne an eagraíocht altranas aird a tharraingt ar an anordúil staid a bhí sna hospidéil sa tír agus tháinig siad amach le ráiteas a raibh criticiúil den chás a raibh san ospidéal in Inis. I 1997 bhí borradh I líon na mbreitheanna sa chontae agus chuaigh sé suas 12% I gcomparáid leis an bhliain roimhe agus laghdaigh an méid is mó leanbh a bhí ag fáil bháis chomh maith. Sin Johnny Logan le What's Another Year – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1980. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1987 chuaigh U2 chuig uimhir a haon I Meiriceá lena amhrán With Or Without You. Bhí sé a chéad uimhir a haon I Meiriceá agus d'fhan siad ann ar feadh trí sheachtain. Bhí sé a tríú hamhrán óna albam The Joshua Tree ó 1987 agus bhí sé a amhrán is cáiliúla. I 2009 chuaigh Bob Dylan chuig uimhir a haon I Meiriceá lena albam Together Through Life. Bhí sé a 33ú halbam. Fuair sé dhá ainmniúchán ag The Grammys I Best American Album agus Best Solo Rock Vocal don amhrán Beyond Here Lies Nothin. Bhí an t-albam seo suntasach de bharr go raibh sé uimhir a haon sa Bhreatain agus I Meiriceá ag an am céanna. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh aisteoir Megan Fox I Meiriceá I 1986 agus rugadh amhránaí Janet Jackson I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 1966 agus seo chuid de a amhrán. 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 16th of May, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1986: Minister john boland threatened to get tough with the building societies unless they cut their interest rates quickly. 1997: the first opinion poll of the general election showed fianna fail support had slipped by 3 points. 1986: The irish nursing organisation highlighted the chaotic state of the irish hospitals and issued a statement which is highly criticial of the situation in the ennus general hospital. 1997: Clare experienced a baby boom last year with the total number of births increasing by 12% and the no. of infant deaths dropped to their lowest level ever. That was Johnny Logan with What's Another Year – the biggest song on this day in 1980 Onto music news on this day In 1987 U2 started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart 'With Or Without You', the group's first US No.1. The third track from their 1987 albumThe Joshua Tree the song was the group's most successful single at the time. 2009 Bob Dylan went to No.1 on the US album chart with ‘Together Through Life', his 33rd studio album. The album received two Grammy Award nominations in Best Americana Album category and Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance category for 'Beyond Here Lies Nothin'. The album also is significant as the only album by Dylan to top the US and UK charts consecutively. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – actress Megan Fox was born in America in 1986 and singer Janet Jackson was born in America on this day in 1966 and this is one of her songs. I'll be back with you next week with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

Jack Chambers, Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, public service reform and digitalisation and Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin West

The Ennis Local Transport Plan is going to a public consultation. The Plan, which is being delivered by the Ennis Municipal District office of Clare County Council and Systra Ltd., will guide funding for future transportation projects across the County Town and surrounding areas, including road, cycle, and pedestrian infrastructure. The six-week public consultation will run from this Friday (16th May) until Friday, 27th of June. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Ennis Municipal District Director of Services, Seán Lenihan, Engineer with the local authority, Eamon O'Dea and Fianna Fáil Ennis MD Cllr and Mayor of Ennis Clare, Clare Colleran Molloy.

Fianna Fáil TD for Clare and Member of the Oireactas Transport committee, Cathal Crowe believes learner drivers should be allowed to drive without being accompanied in the car by a licenced driver. Cathal explained why to Newstalk Breakfast and in response we spoke to Motoring Expert, Geraldine Herbert.

In this episode, Niall asks: Should learner drivers be allowed to drive unaccompanied? The debate heats up after Fianna Fáil TD Cathal Crowe suggested that current rules — which require learners to be accompanied by a fully licensed driver — are too restrictive, especially for students and young people living in rural areas.Supporters of relaxing the law say it's a practical move. In rural Ireland, public transport is limited, and many young people are left stranded or dependent on others for the simplest tasks — from getting to work, to attending college, or even visiting the GP. They argue that responsible learner drivers, especially those with some experience or awaiting a delayed test, should be trusted to drive alone under certain conditions.On the other hand, critics warn that relaxing the law could be dangerous. They argue that L-plate drivers lack the experience and judgment to drive solo, and the current system exists for a reason — to protect everyone on the road. Some callers highlight the increase in road deaths and say safety should come before convenience. If learners want independence, they say, they should wait until they pass the test.This episode weighs freedom against responsibility and rural need against national safety. Where do you stand?

It's being argued that the ongoing public realm works in Ennis will prevent further business closures. Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat Daly has called for a strategy to be devised to address the root causes of businesses closing their doors in the county town. Recently published data from the Companies Registration Office shows Clare has the third-highest rate of business closures nationwide so far this year. Ennis Municipal District Director of Services Sean Lenihan says when it comes to driving commercial prosperity in the town, it's a case of "build it and they will come".

John Connolly, Fianna Fáil TD for Galway West; Pa Daly, Sinn Féin TD for Kerry; Richard O'Donoghue, Independent Ireland TD for Limerick County; Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor with the Examiner

John Connolly, Fianna Fáil TD for Galway West; Pa Daly, Sinn Féin TD for Kerry; Richard O'Donoghue, Independent Ireland TD for Limerick County; Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor with the Examiner

John Connolly, Fianna Fáil TD for Galway West; Pa Daly, Sinn Féin TD for Kerry; Richard O'Donoghue, Independent Ireland TD for Limerick County; Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor with the Examiner

John Connolly, Fianna Fáil TD for Galway West; Pa Daly, Sinn Féin TD for Kerry; Richard O'Donoghue, Independent Ireland TD for Limerick County; Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor with the Examiner

Norma Moriarty, Fianna Fáil member of Kerry County Council, discusses the ongoing suspension of access to Sceilg Mhichíl.

Seamus McGrath, Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South Central // Joanna Byrne, Sinn Féin TD for Louth // Sinéad O'Carroll, Editor of the Journal.ie // Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent

Sarah McGuinness, Political Correspondent, Irish Daily Mail, Lynn Boylan MEP, Sinn Féin, Dublin and Senator Lorraine Clifford Lee, Fianna Fáil, Finglas West make up our Friday Forum this week.

Shay Brennan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Rathdown; Donna McGettigan, Sinn Féin TD for Clare; Paul Gogarty, Independent TD for Dublin Mid-West; Paul Hosford, Deputy Political Editor with the Irish Examiner

Barry Lenihan, RTÉ Radio 1 reporter; Shay Brennan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Rathdown; Donna McGettigan, Sinn Féin TD for Clare; Paul Gogarty, Independent TD for Dublin Mid-West; Paul Hosford, Deputy Political Editor with the Irish Examiner

Shay Brennan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Rathdown; Donna McGettigan, Sinn Féin TD for Clare; Paul Gogarty, Independent TD for Dublin Mid-West; Paul Hosford, Deputy Political Editor with the Irish Examiner

Shay Brennan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Rathdown; Donna McGettigan, Sinn Féin TD for Clare; Paul Gogarty, Independent TD for Dublin Mid-West; Paul Hosford, Deputy Political Editor with the Irish Examiner

Shay Brennan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Rathdown; Donna McGettigan, Sinn Féin TD for Clare; Paul Gogarty, Independent TD for Dublin Mid-West; Paul Hosford, Deputy Political Editor with the Irish Examiner

Shay Brennan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Rathdown; Donna McGettigan, Sinn Féin TD for Clare; Paul Gogarty, Independent TD for Dublin Mid-West; Paul Hosford, Deputy Political Editor with the Irish Examiner

Businesses in Ireland are taking a “wait and see” approach to capital investment, amid ongoing uncertainty over US tariffs. That's according to the Government's Annual Progress Report, which has been published. It highlights the unpredictability of US trade policy, as President Donald Trump continues to threaten sweeping tariffs. In the report, the Government has revised down its economic growth forecasts due to global uncertainty and warned that a transatlantic trade war will lead to a further economic weakening. It expects Ireland's domestic economy to expand by 2.5% this year, down from an earlier forecast of 2.9%. In the event of a tariff war between the EU and US, it said growth this year would be forecast at 2%, falling to 1.75% next year. Alan has been discussing this with the Ennis economist and Assistant Professor of Social Policy at UCD, Micheál Collins.. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tulla-based Fianna Fáil Minister of state, Timmy Dooley.

Tony McCormack, Fianna Fáil TD for Offaly and Spokesperson on Small and Medium Enterprises and Retail; Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo–Leitrim and Spokesperson on Agriculture; Michael Collins, Independent TD for Cork South-West; and Christina Finn, Political Editor for The Journal

Tony McCormack, Fianna Fáil TD for Offaly and Spokesperson on Small and Medium Enterprises and Retail; Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo–Leitrim and Spokesperson on Agriculture; Michael Collins, Independent TD for Cork South-West; and Christina Finn, Political Editor for The Journal

Tony McCormack, Fianna Fáil TD for Offaly and Spokesperson on Small and Medium Enterprises and Retail; Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo–Leitrim and Spokesperson on Agriculture; Michael Collins, Independent TD for Cork South-West; and Christina Finn, Political Editor for The Journal

Tony McCormack, Fianna Fáil TD for Offaly and Spokesperson on Small and Medium Enterprises and Retail; Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo–Leitrim and Spokesperson on Agriculture; Michael Collins, Independent TD for Cork South-West; and Christina Finn, Political Editor for The Journal

Aaron McElroy speaks to locals in Finglas after a drone carrying a pipe bomb crashed into a house in the area and Paul McAuliffe, Fianna Fáil Party Whip and TD for Dublin North West reacts.

Tatler Jack bar and restaurant in Killarney has announced that it won’t allow vaping indoors. Fianna Fáil councillor Mikey Sheehy has praised the venue; he’s calling for indoor vaping to be banned.

Fianna Fáil's housing spokesman and TD for Cork South Central Seamus McGrath.

Pat Leahy and Harry McGee join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:· Nama chief executive Brendan McDonagh almost became housing ‘tsar' until Fine Gael blocked his appointment this week. It seems communication between the two main parties was not at its strongest when it came to Fianna Fáil's push to have McDonagh head up the new Housing Activation Office.· Both the Government of the 34th Dáil and Donald Trump reach the milestone of 100 days this week, although it feels like night and day in terms of activity with the Government's executive functions here barely getting off the ground. · But nobody could accuse Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan of inactivity as he has taken that portfolio and ran with it. Building strongly on the work of his predecessor Helen McEntee, could Fianna Fáil be looking at a potential future party leader?Plus, the panel picks their favourite Irish Times pieces of the week:· Has the EPP become a cold house for Fine Gael? Recollection of a soirée in Beijing, and Westminster's long memory for its murdered MPs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christopher O'Sullivan, Minister of State at the Department of Housing with resposibility for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity and Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South West.

Europe Day is looming large on the horizon. The day, which celebrates "peace and unity in Europe", is celebrated on the 5th of May by the Council of Europe and on the 9th of May by the European Union. An event to mark Europe Day will be held today in Ennis. “Europe: Past, Present, Future” will take place at the Old Ground Hotel later (10am-12pm). It is being hosted by the Mayor of Ennis, Committee of Regions member, and Fianna Fáil Councillor, Clare Colleran Molloy. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined in studio by Ireland South Fianna Fáil MEP, Billy Kelleher and Mayor of Ennis, Committee of Regions member, and Fianna Fáil Councillor, Clare Colleran Molloy.

Peter 'Chap' Cleere, Fianna Fáil TD for Carlow–Kilkenny; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Paul Lawless, Aontú TD for Mayo; Sarah Burns, Reporter with The Irish Times

Peter 'Chap' Cleere, Fianna Fáil TD for Carlow–Kilkenny; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Paul Lawless, Aontú TD for Mayo; Sarah Burns, Reporter with The Irish Times

Peter 'Chap' Cleere, Fianna Fáil TD for Carlow–Kilkenny; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Paul Lawless, Aontú TD for Mayo; Sarah Burns, Reporter with The Irish Times

Peter 'Chap' Cleere, Fianna Fáil TD for Carlow–Kilkenny; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Paul Lawless, Aontú TD for Mayo; Sarah Burns, Reporter with The Irish Times

Amanda Ferguson, Belfast based journalist; Alison Comyn, Fianna Fáil Senator; Darren O'Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Robert O'Donoghue, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal West; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent for the Irish Independent

Alison Comyn, Fianna Fáil Senator; Darren O'Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Robert O'Donoghue, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal West; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent for the Irish Independent

Gerard Murray, a victim of Michael Shine; Adrienne Reilly, Chief Executive Officer for Dignity4Patients; Alison Comyn, Fianna Fáil Senator; Darren O'Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Robert O'Donoghue, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal West; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent for the Irish Independent

A comprehensive plan relating to areas suited to offshore wind development along Clare's coast will be completed by the end of 2027. Tulla-based Fianna Fáil Minister of State at the Department of Climate, Environment and Energy, Timmy Dooley, has confirmed that a national Designated Maritime Area Plan, or D-MAP, is in the works, with details to be published this summer. The plan will identify areas along Ireland's entire coastline suitable for offshore renewable energy projects such as offshore wind farms. Speaking at a meeting of Clare's Economic Development Strategic Policy Committee at Moneypoint Power Station, Minister Dooley says it's good news for western counties.

Fianna Fáil councillor Bridie Collins wants the Adare Bypass to be extended by another 3km to further alleviate traffic in the area. She believes the current plan will cause even further tailbacks in the area as motorists travelling from the Limerick side will need to stop on a single-carriageway and make a right turn to access the bypass. She wants the Government to look at extending the bypass a further 3km to eliminate this right turn: A Departement of Transport spokesperson says Limerick City & County Council (LC&C) are currently progressing construction of the 7km long bypass of Adare Town, as approved by Government. At the recent contract signing for this scheme, the Minister for Transport requested that LC&C assess the possibility of extending the scheme by 3kms east to the M20 at Attyflin and to prepare a report on same. This work is currently underway, a number of factors need to be as considered as part of this assessment including funding, deliverability, progress and programme and risk, to what is already a very tight timeline for completion. LC&C are currently in detailed discussions with the Contractor and hope to be in a position to submit a report to TII in approx. 3 to 4 weeks. TII will then review and forward on to the Department of Transport for consideration.

Adrian Weckler, Technology Editor with the Irish Independent / James Lawless, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, and Fianna Fáil TD for Kildare North / Justin Urqhart Stewart, economist and markets commentator

 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

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.