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It's part two of our summer Ask Me Anything, with the panel tackling questions sent to politicspodcast@irishtimes.com by listeners. Hugh, Pat, Jack, Ellen and Cormac address topics from disapora voting rights to the lack of representation of migrant communities in Dáil Eireann, the meaning of populism and the efficiency of government spending. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Social Democrats have criticised the Government's proposal to raise the size limit for cabins or garden homes to 45 sq.m, calling it a "half-baked plan" to relocate people into what they describe as "glorified garden sheds." The Cabinet was informed that a public consultation on the proposal to increase the permitted size for such structures to 45 sq.m will launch today. This is larger than the original suggested upper limit of 40 sq.m. Under current rules, an extension to the rear of a property is exempt from planning once it is 40 sq.m and is attached to the property. Under the plan, the units must comply with building regulations while the size of the residual private garden space of 25 sq.m must be retained and set back from boundary walls. To discuss this further, Derrick Lynch was joined by Timmy Dooley, Tulla-based Fianna Fáil Minister of State and Donna McGettigan, Sinn Féin spokesperson on Further and Higher Education, Shannon TD.

On The Tonight Show with Kieran Cuddihy:The government seeks to overhaul planning laws in order to boost housing supply, but should garden cabins really be exempt? Plus, Europe capitulates to Trump over tariffs, but what does the trade deal mean for budget planning and Irish jobs? And should the Irish hospitality sector still get its tax cut?

Should summer Gaeltacht courses be mandatory for school kids? Minister Helen McEntee has been asked to consider this by Fianna Fáil's Spokesperson for Education Ryan O'Meara, who said he is concerned whether we are addressing improving and increasing the presence of the Irish language.Joining guest host Mandy Johnston to discuss this is Fianna Fáil's Spokesperson for Education, Ryan O'Meara, and by Cúla4 Presenter, Seán Ó Maoilchiaráin.

Ellen Coyne and Pat Leahy join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:· With Independent TD Catherine Connolly and former MEP Mairead McGuinness having declared their candidacy, there will now be at least two names in the race for the Áras. But with no sign yet of a clear candidate for Fianna Fáil or Sinn Féin, are any of the potential names currently being discussed likely to gain party support? · Fianna Fáil's Niall Collins would be 'very uncomfortable' with a one-size-fits-all approach to a blanket VAT cut for the hospitality sector, given that luxury and five-star hotels would benefit from a measure they don't necessarily need. Some Fine Gael Ministers are unhappy with Mr Collins for criticising a policy that would help support entry-level jobs in rural Ireland. · And as the humanitarian crisis deepens in Gaza, urgency around the Occupied Territories Bill increases. The inclusion of services is still the big question given the huge potential knock-on effects for some businesses here. Plus, the panel picks their favourite Irish Times pieces of the week:· A new exhibition exploring the legacy of the Magdalene Laundries, fifty years since the release of Stanley Kubrick's Barry Lyndon, and Joe Canning's take on Tipperary's triumph in the All-Ireland hurling final against Cork. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Timmy Dooley, Fianna Fáil TD for Clare // Roderic O'Gorman, Green Party Leader and TD for Dublin West // Claire Scott, Political Correspondent with the Sunday Times // Louise Bayliss, Head of Social Justice and Policy at St. Vincent de Paul

Jonathan Turner, Chief Executive of the UK Lawyers for Israel; and Shay Brennan, a member of the foreign affairs committee and Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Rathdown.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 10ú lá de mí Iúil, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1981 bhí timpeall 3,500 fear bus chun a bheith ar an dól. I 1987 bhí a lán daoine ag déanamh na scrúdaithe an bhliain seo agus de bharr sin cheap siad go mbeadh na torthaí ag teach amach déanach. I 2001 tuar daoine go mbeadh Toni Hayes ó Fhine Gael ag dul chuig an Dáil mar go raibh sé I gcoinne Fianna Fáil agus An Lucht Oibre. Bhí a chéad rogha vótáil suas 9% ag an am agus toghadh é I gCluain Mheala gan a bheith ag an chuóta. I 2012 tháinig an nuacht amach go mbeadh an líne iarnróid I mBaile Uí Bhróithe chun níos mó seirbhís a fháil I rith mí Iúil ó Bhaile Uí Bhróithe chuig Luimneach. Dúirt Duncan Martin go raibh sé go hiontach agus má úsáideann a lán daoine é bheadh sé seasta ag deireadh an mhí. Sin The Pet Shop Boys le It's A Sin – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1987 Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1989 chúisigh David F Pearsall a raibh aois 18 ó Manchain de bharr gur ghoid sé giotár de Richie Sambora de Bon Jovi ag ceolchoirm. I 2012 thug An Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Slash ó Guns N' Roses réalta ar an Hollywood Walk of Fame. Dúirt Charlie Sheen go raibh sé oiriúnach go mbeadh réalta aige ar an tsráid go mbeadh Axl Rose ag coladh air I gceann tamall. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh amhránaí Jason Orange sa Bhreatain I 1970 agus rugadh amhránaí Imelda May in Éirinn ar an lá seo I 1974 agus seo chuid de amhrán. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 10th of July, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1981: 3,500 busmen were to face dole. 1987: record exam rush was to leave results a little late. 2001 - AS predicted, Fine Gael Senator Toni Hayes comfortably got elected to Dáil Eireann, following a campaign which left Fianna Fáil and Labour once again in the wilderness. Mr. Hayes, increased his first preference vote by 9%, was eventually elected without reaching the quota amid scenes of unbridled jubilation at the count centre in Clonmel.  2012 - THE Ballybrophy rail line that serves towns from Ballybrophy to Limerick is to get an extra train service during July. The new service was welcomed by Dr Duncan Martin, PRO of the Nenagh Rail Partnership, who said that if enough people used this temporary service, the group would press Iarnród Éireann to make it permanent.  That was The Pet Shop Boys with It's A Sin – the biggest song on this day in 1987 Onto music news on this day In 1989 David F Pearsall age 18 from Manchester, New Jersey was charged with theft after stealing a guitar at a concert in Riverfront Park belonging to Richie Sambora of Bon Jovi. 2012 The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honoured Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Master of ceremonies at the event actor Charlie Sheen commented, "It seems quite fitting that Slash is getting a star on the very street Axl Rose will one day be sleeping on." And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – singer Jason Orange was born in the UK in 1970 and singer Imelda May was born in Ireland on this day in 1974 and this is one of her songs. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 7ú lá de mí Iúil, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1989 bhí na Daonlathaithe ag iarradh dhá shuíochán sa chomh-aireacht chun idirbheartaíocht a bheith acu le Fianna Fáil. I 2000 bhí scoilt sa chomhar creidmheasa de bharr go raibh chostas 30 milliún níos mó ar plean a bhí acu do na ríomhaire. I 2009 rinne an bord iascaigh theas fiosrúchán nuair a fuair siad amach gur maraíodh a lán iasc ar an Abhainn Mall in An Teampall Mór. Bhí tuairimíocht ann den dúnmharú de 2000 breac agus a lán bhradán sa Abhainn Mall. I 2012 bhí 19 tí sa chontae leis an leibhéal gás nach raibh sásúil ón RPII. Bhí tí I gCluain Mheala thar an tairseach radaíocht 9 n-uaire agus bhí siad ag fáil radaíocht de sé x-gha gach lá. Sin Eminem le The Real Slim Shady – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 2000. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1969 rinne George Harrison taifead ar a amhrán nua Here Comes The Sun le Paul McCartney agus Ringo Starr ag Abbey Road I Londain. Ní raibh John Lennon ann de bharr go raibh sé I dtimpiste carr san Alban. I 2003 tháinig sé amach go rinne Britney Spears 500 míle dollar brabús tar éis a dhíol sí a tí in LA. Cheannaigh sí an tí do 1.8 milliún dollar I 2001 agus dhíol sí é do 2.3 milliún dollar. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh drumadóir Ashton Irwin san Astráil I 1994 agus rugadh amhránaí Richard Starkey (Ringo Starr) sa Bhreatain ar an lá seo I 1940 agus seo chuid de amhrán. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 7th of July, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1989: two seats in the cabinet were a absolute must for the progressive democrats in negotiations with fianna fail. 2000: credit union rift as computer plan costed £30 million extra. 2009 - The Southern Fisheries authorities carried out investigations into a major fish kill on the Mall River in Templemore. Speculation was rife as to the cause of the kill, which led to the deaths of 2,000 trout as well as a number of salmon smolts on a stretch of the Mall River.  2012- Nineteen homes in Tipperary were identified as having radon gas levels above the acceptable level by the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland (RPII). A single home in Clonmel was found to have nine times the acceptable level of radon, receiving the radiation dose equivalent to six chest X-rays a day.  That was Eminem with The Real Slim Shady – the biggest song on this day in 2000 Onto music news on this day In 1969 George Harrison recorded his new song 'Here Comes the Sun' with just two other Beatles, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr at Abbey Road in London. John Lennon was absent recovering from a car crash in Scotland. 2003 It was reported that Britney Spears had made $500,000 profit after selling her 5 bedroom home in Los Angeles. The singer had paid £1.8m for the house 2 years ago and sold for £2.3m. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – drummer Ashton Irwin was born in Australia in 1994 and musician Richard Starkey aka Ringo Starr was born in the UK on this day in 1940 and this is one of his songs I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

2005 – Twenty Years OnNext Monday one of the most historic and transformative events in the Irish Peace Process took place. Twenty years ago on the 28 July 2005 the IRA issued a statement which ended its decades long armed struggle. In its statement the IRA said: "The leadership of Óglaigh na hÉireann has formally ordered an end to the armed campaign. This will take effect from 4pm this afternoon.  All IRA units have been ordered to dump arms. All Volunteers have been instructed to assist the development of purely political and democratic programmes through exclusively peaceful means. Volunteers must not engage in any other activities whatsoever.”The IRA leadership also said that it had authorised its representative to engage with the IICD (Independent International Commission on Decommissioning) to “complete the process to verifiably put its arms beyond use in a way which will further enhance public confidence.” This was confirmed two months later on the 26 September by the Commission.The IRA initiative opened up opportunities for progress.Peace processes are by their very nature challenging and difficult. They frequently fail. Many of the wars of the 1960s and 70's were a response to the colonial occupation and exploitation of native peoples by colonial powers.  Africa saw many examples of these. Some conflicts went on into the 1980s and 90s. Algeria, Kenya, Zimbabwe (then Rhodesia), Angola, Mozambique, and others, including in Asia the Vietnam War and in the Middle East the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories. The South African peace process brought an end to apartheid and witnessed the election of Nelson Mandela as President of that country in 1994. In our own place our peace process brought an end to decades of conflict and heralded processes of change.Today, in a world still bedevilled by wars, the Irish Peace Process is frequently held up internationally as an example of a peace process that is working.  The governments occasionally try to root it in the Anglo-Irish Agreement of 1985. But the truth is that it started in the 1970s when Republicans began to claim back the word ‘Peace.'A Welcome Electoral ChangeThe decision, announced last week by the British government, that it will be lowering the voting age to those aged 16 and 17, is a welcome move. There is already widespread support for a reduction in the voting age. Last September the Assembly backed a Sinn Féin motion calling for this change. In the South the policy has received widespread cross-party support from Sinn Féin, Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil, The Green Party, The Labour Party, Social Democrats, People Before Profit, and many Independents.The London government is focussed on the 2029 Westminster election but the North will have local government and Assembly elections in 2027. The focus now must be on ensuring that the necessary legislative steps are taken to ensure that 16 and 17 year olds can vote in those elections.Updating the electoral register and ensuring that this new tranche of young voters have suitable identification, will be a big job of work but with political will it can be done. It would also send entirely the wrong message to future voters if the 2027 deadline is missed.Legislating for young people to have the right to vote is the right thing to do. All parties in the North, with the exception of the DUP, support changing the voting rules. Young people should have the right to vote on decisions that impact on their lives, including voting for a united Ireland.Gaels le Cheile In Conversation with Peter CanavanMonday 28th July, 7:30pm - Naomh Eoin CLG Corrigan Park

Niall Collins, Minister of State at the Department of Justice and Fianna Fáil TD for Limerick County // Pat Crotty, Chief Executive of the Vintners Federation of Ireland.

Cathal Haughey, Fianna Fáil Councillor for Howth–Malahide Paul O'Brien, Labour Party Councillor for Wicklow Erika Doyle, Green Councillor for Bray East and Cathaoirleach of Bray Municipal District

There is currently no practical driver training or test for tractors in Ireland. Paul Daly, a Fianna Fáil Senator and farmer, is calling for this to change, and joins Seán to discuss.

The final elements of the €200 billion National Development Plan have been agreed and published earlier today, with the Government setting out how we will invest in all our infrastructure for the next 10 years.So how will the €200 billion be spent?Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Reform and Digitalisation, Fianna Fáil Deputy Leader and TD for Dublin City West, Jack Chambers, joins Kieran to discuss.

There is currently no practical driver training or test for tractors in Ireland. Paul Daly, a Fianna Fáil Senator and farmer, is calling for this to change, and joins Seán to discuss.

Deputy Michael Cahill says he’s been told of the addition of two services from Killarney to Dublin Heuston, at 8.20 and 9.15am on Sunday. According to the Fianna Fáil TD there will be two additional services from Heuston Station to Tralee's Casement Station, at 8.10pm and 8.50pm, as well as one additional service to Killarney from Dublin at 7.50pm.

Residents of Miltown Malbay are said to be concerned about the activities of casual traders in the area during the Willie Clancy Week. Fianna Fáil Councillor Shane Talty has raised a motion at this week's West Clare Municipal District meeting seeking a review of casual trading byelaws. It's understood that locals have complained about the way in which food trucks and stalls are conducting their business. Councillor Talty says the proximity of traders to people's homes and their impact on road safety are among the issues being raised.

The Dáil broke for its summer recess ahead of the weekend. TDs won't return to the chamber until the middle of September. Proceedings in the chamber led to heated debate between opposition and Government on the cost of living on the last day, as you heard in our news last week. So how has the Government done in its first 59 days it sat in the Dáil? To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by, Timmy Dooley, Tulla-based Fianna Fáil Minister of State and Donna McGettigan, Shannon-based Sinn Féin TD.

Cormac McQuinn and Jack Horgan-Jones join Pat Leahy to look back on the week in politics: · The latest Irish Times/Ipsos B&A opinion poll shows Sinn Féin on 22 per cent (down four), with Fianna Fáil on 22 per cent (no change) and Fine Gael on 17 per cent (up one). Given just 14% of voters feel Government is successfully tackling the country's problems, do Sinn Féin need to find a new strategy in order to stimulate support? · One of the most notable findings of the poll is the clear growth potential around the Independents (up five) and new conservative parties like Aontú. · The poll also shows that support for the Occupied Territories Bill is softening with voters as just one-fifth of voters (20 per cent) say the Bill should be passed quickly, with a further 14 per cent saying its scope should be expanded and it should be passed quickly. The Bill, which would ban trade in goods with the occupied Palestinian territories, is due before the Dáil in the autumn. Plus, the panel picks their favourite Irish Times pieces of the week:· The plans to lower the UK voting age to 16, the Epstein Files present a new crisis for Donald Trump, and can Tipperary triumph in the All-Ireland hurling final against Cork? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 18ú lá de mí Iúil, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1970 tháinig sé amach go mbeadh an phraghas de bheoir agus biotáille chun dul suas. I 1991 fuair duine 380 míle punt de bharr gur chúisigh duine iad go raibh siad ag gadaíocht siopa. I 1980 bhí iarthar an chontae cóireáilte mar choilíneacht lobhar. I 1991 dhiúltaigh Fianna Fáil iomaíocht d'achainí do chathaoirleach an chomhairle. Sin Bryan Adams le Everything I Do I Do It For You – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1991. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1992 phós Bobby Brown agus Whitney Houston ina eastát I New Jersey. Chaith sí gúna leis an chostas 40 míle dollar. Bhí daoine ann cosúil le Stevie Wonder, Gloria Estefan, Natalie Cole, Patti LaBelle agus Freddie Jackson. Rinne sí iarratas ar cholscaradh I 2006. I 2001 tháinig an bhanna cheoil Kiss amach le táirge eile darbh ainm Kiss Kasket. Bhí sé cónra le haghaidh de na baill den bhanna ceoil air, bhí an lógó Kiss air agus na bhfocail Kiss Forever air. Fuair giotáraí Dimebag Darrell ón bhanna ceoil Pantera bás I 2004 agus fuair sé ceann agus cuireadh é faoi thalamh. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh Nelson Mandela san Afraic Theas I 1918 agus rugadh aisteoir Kristen Bell I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 1980 agus seo chuid de na rudaí a rinne sí. 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 18th of July, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1970: the price of beer and spirits were to be increased sharply. 1991: there was a £380,000 award for shoplifting slur which shocked stores. 1980: west clare was treated like a leper colony. 1991: fianna fail refused opposition plea for council chair. That was Bryan Adams with (Everything I Do) I Do It For You – the biggest song on this day in 1991 Onto music news on this day In 1992 Bobby Brown married Whitney Houston at her New Jersey estate who was dressed in a $40,000 Marc Bouwer wedding gown. Those in attendance included Stevie Wonder, Gloria Estefan, Natalie Cole, Patti LaBelle and Freddie Jackson. After years of making tabloid headlines, she would file for divorce in September, 2006. 2001 Kiss added another product to their ever-growing merchandising universe: the "Kiss Kasket." The coffin featured the faces of the four founding members of the band, the Kiss logo and the words "Kiss Forever." Pantera guitarist Dimebag Darrell was buried in one after he was shot and killed on-stage in Dec 2004 And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – Nelson Mandela was born in South Africa in 1918 and actress Kristen Bell was born in America on this day in 1980 and this is some of the stuff she has done. I'll be back with you next week with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon Galway and spokesperson for Health, Dr. Martin Daly, is calling for a full ban on sunbeds, warning they pose a serious and immediate risk to public health. Dr Martin explained by to Newstalk Breakfast.

Joining Pat this morning to this week's Friday Forum was Shane Moynihan TD, Dublin Mid-West, Fianna Fáil, Claire Kerrane TD, Spokesperson on Children, Disability and Equality, Roscommon-Galway, Sinn Féin and Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent, Irish Independent.

Deir an Teachta Connolly, go bhfuil sé dóchasach go mbeidh laghdú ar na táillí tríú leibhéal ó mhí Mheán Fómhair na bliana seo, ach nach bhfuil a fhios aige fós cé mhéad de laghdú a bheas i gceist.

Dr. Martin Daly, Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Health and Disability and TD for Roscommon–Galway

Fianna Fáil's Sean Fleming, Chairman of the new Oireachtas Committee on Infrastructure, discusses a report published today on requirements needed in order to deliver a revised national development plan.

Fianna Fáil senator Paul Daly spoke to Jerry about his call for dog owners to have to take a theory test before they get a licence.

A heavy goods vehicle driver in Clare has to replace his mirrors at least twice a year due to obstructions from overgrown vegetation. Kilmurry Fianna Fáil Councillor and Owner of O'Callaghan Fuels, Alan O'Callaghan has called for roadside hedges to be exempt from the wildlife act in order to combat a serious road safety hazard. Clare County Council will now write to the Department of the Environment to see what can be done. Clare FM's Daragh Dolan was speaking with Councillor O'Callaghan. Meanwhile, councillors, farmers and hauliers across the county have voiced their discontent over the restrictions of the wildlife act and the window for hedge cutting on road safety. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Pat Burke, Whitegate Fine Gael Councillor and Joe Killeen, Corofin Fianna Fail Councillor.

A Cork City Councillor has claimed Ireland is becoming “a cold place for Catholics and Christians” after Cork city councillors voted to consider a renaming process for Bishop Lucey Park. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was Terry Shannon, Fianna Fáil Cllr for Cork City council and South–East area.

Is Dáil Eireann serving the Irish public or is it too often a forum for performative antics? Are elected representatives serious about tackling the key issues facing young people?Three first-time TDs - Albert Dolan, Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East, Kiera Keogh, Fine Gael TD for Mayo, and Paul Lawless, Aontú TD for Mayo, - join The Last Word to reflect on their first Dáil term and discuss what more needs to be done to create a better future for those in their 20s and 30s in Ireland.Catch the full discussion by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Ellen Coyne and Harry McGee join Pat Leahy to look back on the week in politics: · When Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald was asked on Monday if she was ruling herself out of this year's contest to succeed Michael D Higgins, she replied, “we're not ruling anything in or anything out.” But could a tilt at the presidency be a potential career-ender for Mary Lou?· Elsewhere, those ruling themselves firmly in include Galway West Independent TD Catherine Connolly, who says she plans to launch her presidential election bid next week. The veteran Donegal TD Pat the Cope Gallagher says he is considering seeking Fianna Fáil nomination to run, but Fine Gael's Seán Kelly has ruled himself out, with Mairead McGuinness now widely expected to seek Áras election.· The Occupied Territories Bill is now undergoing pre-legislative scrutiny. The big question remains whether the proposed bill will include services along with the prohibition of trade in goods with Israeli companies operating in the illegally occupied Palestinian territories. Plus, the panel picks their favourite Irish Times pieces of the week:· The throwaway lyrics of Oasis, the social cohesion of the July 12th bonfires, and when crying in public is the natural thing to do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Niall Collins, Fianna Fáil TD for Limerick County // Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats TD for Wicklow // Ellen Coyne, Political correspondent with The Irish Times // Mary Regan, Political Editor with the Irish Independent

The District Court has refused an application by Killorglin publicans for an exemption which would allow them remain open until 3am at Puck Fair next month. Jerry spoke to Fianna Fáil TD Michael Cahill.

Joining Ivan for the Friday Forum today was Robert Troy TD, Minister of State at the Department of Finance with special responsibility for Financial Services, Credit Unions and Insurance, Fianna Fáil, Longford-Westmeath. Gary Gannon TD, Spokesperson for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Social Democrats, Dublin Central. Also on the panel was Jane Matthews, Political Correspondent, at the Journal.

There's been an accusation that "democracy wasn't let happen" at a meeting of Ennis's elected representatives. At this week's Ennis Muncipal District meeting, Fianna Fáil Councillor Tom O'Callaghan called for a vote on the removal of proposals for the reduction of two-lane access to the county town's orbital roads from the Draft Ennis Local Transport Plan, after his motion on the matter received unanimous support. Mayor of Ennis, Fine Gael Councillor Mary Howard, denied the request however, claiming it couldn't be allowed as public consultation is still ongoing. Councillor O'Callaghan says he can't understand the decision.

As you've been hearing in our news bulletins, there's been an accusation that democracy hasn't been upheld at a meeting of Ennis's elected representatives. Tense exchanges took place during this week's Ennis Municipal District meeting where residents and business owners flooded the public viewing gallery to observe a discussion about the Draft Ennis Local Transport Plan. After a motion tabled by Fianna Fáil Councillor Tom O'Callaghan calling for the removal of proposals to reduce two-lane access to Carmody Street, Mill Road, Clare Road, Clonroad, Lifford Road and Highfield Park received unanimous support, the Clarecastle representative asked for a vote on the matter. This request was denied by Mayor of Ennis, Fine Gael Councillor Mary Howard, however, who stated that it couldn't go to a vote as public consultation is ongoing. This was met with fierce opposition from Councillor O'Callaghan as well as Sinn Féin Councillor Tommy Guilfoyle and members of the public in the gallery. Clare FM's Seán Lyons was at the meeting and spoke to local businessman Michael Barry who was one of those in attendance. Meanwhile, a local community group is lending its support to the Ennis Local Transport Plan, saying “Ennis Can't Stay Stuck in the Past”. Better Ennis, which advocates for healthier town centres, and active and public transport for all ages and abilities has robustly defended many of the proposed interventions that they believe will make the town a much healthier and attractive place to live and work. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Gearóid Mahon and Síle Ginanne from Better Ennis.

Jerry spoke to the newly elected Cathaoirleach for the Kenmare Municipal District, Fianna Fáil councillor Norma Moriarty.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 7ú lá de mí Iúil, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1989 bhí na Daonlathaithe ag iarradh dhá shuíochán sa chomh-aireacht chun idirbheartaíocht a bheith acu le Fianna Fáil. I 2000 bhí scoilt sa chomhar creidmheasa de bharr go raibh chostas 30 milliún níos mó ar plean a bhí acu do na ríomhaire. I 1972 bhí Cill Chaoi laghdaithe chuig stádas sráidbhaile portach. I 1989 bhí imní ann mar go raibh ganntanas de shagairt ann sa chontae. Sin Eminem le The Real Slim Shady – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 2000. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1969 rinne George Harrison taifead ar a amhrán nua Here Comes The Sun le Paul McCartney agus Ringo Starr ag Abbey Road I Londain. Ní raibh John Lennon ann de bharr go raibh sé I dtimpiste carr san Alban. I 2003 tháinig sé amach go rinne Britney Spears 500 míle dollar brabús tar éis a dhíol sí a tí in LA. Cheannaigh sí an tí do 1.8 milliún dollar I 2001 agus dhíol sí é do 2.3 milliún dollar. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh drumadóir Ashton Irwin san Astráil I 1994 agus rugadh amhránaí Richard Starkey (Ringo Starr) sa Bhreatain ar an lá seo I 1940 agus seo chuid de amhrán. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 7th of July, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1989: two seats in the cabinet were a absolute must for the progressive democrats in negotiations with fianna fail. 2000: credit union rift as computer plan costed £30 million extra. 1972: kilkee was being reduced to bog village status. 1989: the shortage of priests raised concern. That was Eminem with The Real Slim Shady – the biggest song on this day in 2000 Onto music news on this day In 1969 George Harrison recorded his new song 'Here Comes the Sun' with just two other Beatles, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr at Abbey Road in London. John Lennon was absent recovering from a car crash in Scotland. 2003 It was reported that Britney Spears had made $500,000 profit after selling her 5 bedroom home in Los Angeles. The singer had paid £1.8m for the house 2 years ago and sold for £2.3m. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – drummer Ashton Irwin was born in Australia in 1994 and musician Richard Starkey aka Ringo Starr was born in the UK on this day in 1940 and this is one of his songs I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

Fianna Fáil Councillor Lisa McDonald joins me in studio to speak out on what she calls “control of women by stealth.” She says the government is failing families, with vacant creches sitting idle and working parents left without options. We unpack the crisis, the consequences, and the urgent need for action.

Fianna Fáil Councillor Lisa McDonald joins me in studio to speak out on what she calls “control of women by stealth.” She says the government is failing families, with vacant creches sitting idle and working parents left without options. We unpack the crisis, the consequences, and the urgent need for action.

As the Dáil winds down for the summer, how have first time TDs found the experience in Dáil Éireann? We are joined by two new TDs: Albert Dolan of Fianna Fáil and Sinéad Gibney of the Social Democrats along with our political correspondent Seán Defoe.

Jack Horgan-Jones and Harry McGee join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics: · The drive to inject some impetus into the Irish presidential race has not yielded anything of note just yet with the starter pistol not expected to sound until Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, and Sinn Féin nominate their candidates. · The Coalition remains divided over Minister for Further and Higher Education James Lawless's recent assertion that the student contribution could increase by as much as €1,000 next year for third-level students. · The pause on Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs is almost up – is there a plan in place to keep Ireland's pain to a minimum?Plus, the panel picks their favourite Irish Times pieces of the week:· The puffins of Rathlin Island, the digital revolution that didn't turn out as expected, and how the wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez destroyed quiet luxury. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tá doiléireacht faoi an ainmneoidh Fianna Fáil aon iarrthóir le seasamh mar iarrthóir do thoghchán na hUachtaránachta.

Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fáil MEP for Ireland South; and Lynn Boylan, Sinn Fein MEP for Dublin; on EU climate funding.

On Thursday's Monring Focus Alan Morrissey was joined by Mike Taylor, Director of Policy FASD and Lucy Killackey, Clare Macra Member. Almost nine in 10 18-to-34 year-olds know someone who is still living at home because they can't afford to buy their own home. A new survey also shows a staggering number of this age cohort know someone who is planning to emigrate because of the housing crisis. Dubliners were most likely to know someone who has left Ireland due to housing affordability, at 45 per cent - while those living in Munster were least likely, at 33 per cent. This begs the question: how can the younger generation start a family, if they can't move out of their parents' home and build their future elsewhere? And, given the situation, will that elsewhere be abroad, where it could be easier to find a home of their own? Earlier, Alan spoke with Fianna Fáil Councillor Rachel Hartigan.

The Coalition remains sharply divided on the issue of college fees after opposition parties united in anger at recent suggestions from Fianna Fáil Minister for Further and Higher Education James Lawless that the student contribution could increase by as much as €1,000 next year. We discuss this further with Fine Gael TD John Clendennen.

Joe Mag Raollaigh, Political Coverage Editor, outlines what is due to come before Cabinet as ministers await an update on US-EU tariff talks.

Suim aice a bheith ina hiarrthóir ag Fianna Fáil i dtoghchán na huachtaránachta.

Eamon Ryan, former Green Party leader and Minister and James O'Connor, Fianna Fáil TD for Cork East

Jerry spoke to Minister of State Michael Healy-Rae. Today's Irish Independent reports that he and other independent ministers are putting pressure on their Government colleagues, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, to abolish the means test for carers.

Tá an chlann iomráiteach polaitiúil Blaney as Ros na Cill Fanaid i dTír Chonaill ag comóradh 100 bliain sa pholaitíocht inniu.