Podcasts about fine gael councillor

Joining Emmet Oliver to go through the main stories from the Sunday papers is Emma Blain, Fine Gael Councillor & former Lord Mayor of Dublin; Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer, University of Galway and Columnist with the Journal.ie; and Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at Dublin City University.

New figures on ambulance calls highlight the misuse of Ireland's emergency services, according to Angie Bailey, Fine Gael Councillor for Tralee who spoke to Anton on the show this morning.

New figures on ambulance calls highlight the misuse of Ireland's emergency services, according to Angie Bailey, Fine Gael Councillor for Tralee who spoke to Anton on the show this morning.

Gardaí say they are following a definite line of inquiry following a three-car collision in Co Limerick. The collision claimed the life of a nurse Áine O'Reilly, who was on her way to work on Friday night. Anton spoke to Noreen Stokes, Fine Gael Councillor for Cappamore-Kilmallock in Limerick.

Gardaí say they are following a definite line of inquiry following a three-car collision in Co Limerick. The collision claimed the life of a nurse Áine O'Reilly, who was on her way to work on Friday night. Anton spoke to Noreen Stokes, Fine Gael Councillor for Cappamore-Kilmallock in Limerick.

Joe is joined by Olivia O'Sullivan, Fine Gael Councillor, to discuss Limerick's dog parks.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A wave of festive spirit is set to hit Shannon this week with the turning on of the town's Christmas lights. The occasion will be held in Shannon Town Park on Monday December 1st, with festivities kicking off at 5:30pm. Events include festive music by DJ Chris Walshe and carol singing from the Shannon Gospel Choir before special guests Santa & Mrs. Claus make an appearance. Fine Gael Councillor, John Crowe, it's a special occasion for everyone in the town, not just children.

he Tánaiste is leading tributes to former Minster of State and Clare TD Donal Carey, who passed away overnight, at the age of 88. The clarecastle native was first elected to Clare County Council in 1974 and served as a TD for the Clare constituency from 1982 to 2002, while he also served as a Senator for the Labour Panel from 1981 to 1982. In 1995, he was appointed by the Rainbow Government on the nomination of John Bruton as Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach with responsibility for western development and rural renewal and Minister of State at the Department of Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht with responsibility for the Gaeltacht, holding the posts until the change of government in 1997. His son Joe Carey was a Fine Gael TD for Clare from 2007 to 2024, while his daughter Leonora Carey ran for Fine Gael in last year's General Election. Fine Gael Leader, Tanaiste and Minster for Finance Simon Harris says Donal Carey's “legacy of service and his contribution to Irish public life and to the Fine Gael family will always be remembered”. Paul Murphy, Fine Gael Councillor spoke with Alan Morrissey on Wednesday's Morning Focus. Photo (c) Simon Harris via Facebook

A Clare farmer and Fine Gael Councillor has expressed disappointment over his party colleague's decision not to increase bovine tuberculosis compensation rates in Budget 2026. As it stands, farmers who lose non-pedigree cows to TB can only receive up to €3,000 under the On-farm Market Valuation. Speaking to Clare FM, however Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon confirmed the rates wouldn't be increased in budget 2026 and that the focus instead will be on eradicating the disease. O'Callaghans Mills Councillor Conor Ryan says some farmers have been left heavily out of pocket.

A Cork City Councillor has proposed that 15 and 16 year olds be allowed to drive ‘microcars'. Quadricycles, as they're officially known, are small battery-powered cars which are very popular on the continent.So, should it happen?Joining Kieran to discuss is Damian Boylan, a Fine Gael Councillor in Cork City.

Máire Ní Mhurchú, CEO of the Irish Self-Catering Federation and Peter Flynn, Fine Gael Councillor in Westport

Fine Gael Councillor for Donegal, Jimmy Kavanagh is calling for Ireland's third patron Saint, Saint Colmcille to get his own bank holiday at the beginning of July. Ciara discusses this further with John Barry, Director of MSS the HR people and is on the National Council for ISME.

Fine Gael Councillor for Donegal, Jimmy Kavanagh is calling for Ireland's third patron Saint, Saint Colmcille to get his own bank holiday at the beginning of July. Ciara discusses this further with John Barry, Director of MSS the HR people and is on the National Council for ISME.

A Lahinch councillor is seeking a solution to parking chaos in the seaside town following a weekend of heavy tourist traffic. Fine Gael Councillor Bill Slattery is calling on the local authority to redirect camper vans and buses from the Lahinch Promenade Car Park to the Liscannor Road Car Park amid serious congestion issues. He claims there were more than 25 camper vans parked at the prom on Friday and Saturday night and this is understood to also be causing a severe waste management problem. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Fine Gael Councillor Bill Slattery.

Should communities boycott the owners of holiday homes, to pressure them into selling? That was the proposal from Tom Gilligan at Mayo County Council today. For reaction Máire Ní Mhurchú, CEO of the Irish Self-Catering Federation & Peter Flynn, Fine Gael Councillor for Westport, and chairman of Mayo County Council's strategic housing policy group.

Joe is joined by Fine Gael Councillor, Olivia O'Sullivan, to discuss the plan for a new mixed-use development site on the northside to be named 'The Greenhills'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Janice Boylan, Sinn Féin Concillor for North Inner City Dublin and Ray MacAdam, Fine Gael Councillor for the North Inner City in Dublin

Sally-Ann Barrett speaks to people in the west of Ireland who are still without power almost a fortnight on from Éowyn and Andrew Reddington, Fine Gael Councillor, Headford Co. Galway on the response that has been shown in the last two weeks.

Enda McGloin, Fine Gael Councillor for the Ballinamore district in Leitrim // Declan Conboy, Principal Carrigallen Vocational School, Leitrim // Michael Healy Rae, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture with Special Responsibility for Forestry, Horticulture and Farm Safety

Matthew Martin, Met Éireann // Liam Galvin, Fine Gael Councillor in Abbeyfeale in Limerick // Dr. Máire Finn, Clare based GP

Rebecca Cantwell, Met Éireann // Brian O'Connell, RTÉ Reporter // Liam Galvin, Fine Gael Councillor, Abbeyfeale, Limerick

Legal Affairs Correspondent Orla O'Donnell on the charging of doctor and former Fine Gael councillor Bill Tormey with a human trafficking offence and possession of child pornography images.

Do you have a neighbour or property in your community that is failing to cut that hedge or keeping their property in a terrible state?Angie Baily, Fine Gael Councillor for Tralee has called for private property owners to be fined for untidiness. She, along with Maura Healy-Rae, Independent Councillor for the Killarney Municipal District, join Kieran to discuss.

Dublin is now the second most expensive city in Europe, and number of homes built so far this year is behind the number of properties completed by this time last year. Fine Gael Councillor & Lord Mayor of Dublin James Geoghegan, Owner of Liberty Blue Estate Agents, Regina Mangan and Labour Party Senator Marie Sherlock.

Should every city in Ireland follow Cork's lead and have Community Wardens to deal with parking and littering offences?Cork City Council has had them since 2008 and say that they are extremely effective, so what's stopping other cities employing them?Guest host Adrian Kennedy is joined by Fine Gael Councillor in Cork Shane O'Callaghan as well as listeners to discuss.

Safety improvement works have been taking place at the Cliffs of Moher Coastal Walking trail. The works are in response to health and safety concerns being raised. The concerns come in the wake of recent tragic deaths, with specific fears centering around the 14-kilometre Cliff Edge walking route, which links Doolin and Liscannor to the world-famous tourist attraction. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Fine Gael Councillor, Joe Garrihy and the CEO of Clare Local Development Company, Doirín Graham. Photo (c) Visit Clare

Shane was joined by Fine Gael Councillor for Arklow, Sylvester Bourke, to pay tribute to 11-year-old Clodagh Phelan from Co Wicklow, who tragically died after falling from a hotel balcony in Majorca, Spain.

We speak to James Geogheon Lord Mayor of Dublin & Fine Gael Councillor and also Criminologist Trina O'Connor to get reaction to the scenes in Coolock yesterday.

The removal of forest park furniture in Shannon has led to an outcry from displeased locals. The removal of the furniture from the picnic area in Pinewood Forest has not gone down well with those who made use of the amenity. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tony Mulcahy, Fine Gael Councillor, Shannon MD. Picture (c): Clare County Council

The US city of Phoenix, Arizona is one of the cities twinned with Ennis. The process involves these Youth Ambassadors home hosting a young person from Phoenix, with the Ennis ambassadors then travelling across the Atlantic Ocean to spend some time in Phoenix. On Wednesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Mary Howard, Fine Gael Councillor who is involved with Ennis-Phoenix Twinning Board. Jack Healy, Ennis Youth Ambassador and Alex Wimsatt, Phoenix Youth Ambassador also joined Alan in studio.

With Paul Ginty, local business owner, and Jarlath Munnelly, local Fine Gael Councillor

The Taoiseach, Simon Harris, has announced a new Dublin Taskforce to propose recommendations for improving safety in Dublin's city centre. But will this initiative lead to genuine change? James Geoghegan, Fine Gael Councillor for Dublin, and Darragh Moriarty, Labour Councillor for Dublin, join Kieran to discuss the task force's potential impact.

James Geoghegan, Fine Gael Councillor on Dublin City Council // Keith Gavin, from the Irish Parking Association

We get the latest from Minister of State Jennifer Carroll McNeill; Barry Saul Chair of the Fine Gael Councillor's Association and analysis from our Political Correspondent Paul Cunningham.

Concern has emerged that Ennis Train Station is becoming a "flashpoint" for anti-social behaviour. Iarnród Eireann has appeared before a meeting of local representatives to address concerns over persistent illegal dumping and fly tipping at the site. In the latest Irish Business Against Litter Report, Ennis Train Station was one of three areas in the town to be classed as "heavily littered". According to Ennis Tidy Towns, on one day alone last week sixteen bags of household rubbish and six bags of leaves were recovered from the site, shopping trollies were observed abandoned there and graffiti was removed. In the first six months of 2023 alone, 44,000 passengers passed through the doors of Ennis Train Station. Ennis Tidy Towns Chair and Fine Gael Councillor, Mary Howard believes the lack of maintenance is blighting a key entry point for visitors to the county. Iarnród Eireann is now calling for further support from the local authority to combat what it's described as a "severe spate" of fly tipping. The public transport provider has appeared before a special meeting of Ennis Municipal District on foot of concerns raised over persistent littering at the site. According to Ianród Eireann, millions of euro have been invested there in recent years and while a review of the CCTV system is currently underway, a number of blackspots still exist near Station Court. Business Development Manager Jim Dempsey says the situation is extremely disappointing for staff and customers. A number of Councillors also raised concerns over anti-social behavior incidents at the Station, following an incident in August which saw criminal damage caused to a number of vehicles. Ennis Station Master, Philip Conway insists additional security measures have been put in place and they're committed to making Ennis a world class facility.

It's just over a month since the deposit return scheme launched but the teething problems are far from over.. It's now been revealed that you can scam the deposit return scheme, as Newstalk Reporter Sheila Naughton has been finding out.Kieran was also joined Sheila Clarke, who runs Clarke's XL shop in Ballina, Co Mayo and Cllr Noel McCarthy, Fine Gael Councillor in Cork and also owner of CarryOut in Fermoy...

Noel Coonan, local Fine Gael Councillor, on a meeting held in Roscrea last night following confirmation to local representatives that the Racket Hall hotel is to be used to accommodate people seeking asylum.

Damian Boylan, Fine Gael Councillor for Cork City

Emma Blain, Fine Gael Councillor for Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown; Dan Boyle, Green Party Councillor for Cork City South-Central; Daithí Doolan, Sinn Féin Councillor for Ballyfermot-Drimnagh; Fiona McLoughlin-Healy, Independent Councillor for Kildare-Newbridge

To discuss the fallout from the Ringsend fire is Fine Gael Councillor for the South Inner City on Dublin City Council Danny Byrne.

The capital city is attempting to get back to normal today after the horrific stabbing of three children and one woman yesterday which were followed by hours of rioting and looting. Garda Commissioner Drew Harris described last night's riots as “disgraceful” and said a 'hooligan faction driven by far right ideology' contributed to the unrest.Kieran was joined in studio by Ray McAdam, Fine Gael Councillor for North Inner City Dublin and Neale Richmond, Minister of State with responsibility for Employment Affairs & Retail Businesses, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown, Richard Guiney, CEO of Dublin Town, Ciaran Cuffe, Green Party MEP for Dublin, Pat Leahy, Former Assistant Garda Commissioner, Hazel Chu, Green Dublin City Councillor, Lorraine O'Connor of the Muslim Sisters of Eire and Fianna Fáil spokesperson for Justice and TD for Dublin Bay South, Jim O'Callaghan....

Susan McCarthy, Fine Gael Councillor and Donna Hennessy, Magnolia Wedding Accessories, both from Midleton in Cork, on the flood damage done to their businesses.

On Thursday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Nancy Collins and Tadgh Mullooley, Youth Ambassadors from Rice College and Fine Gael Councillor for Ennis, Mary Howard, who was involved with last month's visit by a delegation from Phoenix, one of the cities twinned with Ennis. Nancy and Tadgh, who both attend Rice College, were youth ambassadors over the summer, where they home hosted a young person from the US city of Phoenix, Arizona in June. This was then followed by a journey for them across the Atlantic Ocean, where they spent three weeks in Phoenix. The search for 2024 youth ambassadors is currently underway. Those interested can contact Councillor Mary Howard on (086) 878 0298 or maryhoward2009@gmail.com

Jim Moore, Fine Gael Councillor, Wexford County Council and Fr Patrick Mernagh, Parish priest, Kilmore, County Wexford

At a press conference given yesterday by the Government in relation to Housing For All, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar claimed multiple offers for social housing have been refused by people in emergency accommodation. Jim Gildea, Fine Gael Councillor for Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown, and Colette Bennett, Economics and Social Analyst at Social Justice Ireland joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

A Fine Gael Councillor claims a prominent town in the south-east of county is struggling to keep up with its rapid population growth. The latest census results showed that an average of 183 people are living in each square kilometre of Sixmilebridge. There are currently fifteen housing estates under construction in the locality, while there are currently 55 people waiting on the town's approved social housing list. Sixmilebridge Councillor, John Crowe says its vital infrastructure keeps pace with demand for essential services to ensure the community can continue to thrive.

On Monday's Morning Focus, Morning Focus broadcast from the Perochial Hall in Sixmilebridge in honour of the unveiling of the Dr. Brendan O'Regan statue later today. Guests included Family members of Dr. Brendan O'Regan Andrew and Margaret, and long standing friend Fr. Harry Bohan. Andrew and Margaret explained how they had aided the creation of the statue. Fr.Harry, who had been featured on the show recently, described his and Dr. Brendan's relationship. Syl O'Connor, Sixmilebridge Hurling Club Chairman, Niall Gilligan, former senior hurling All Ireland Winner and Derrick Lynch, Clare FM's Sports Editor also joined the conversation and discussed Clare's recent heartbreak defeat in yesterdays All Ireland Semi-Final against Kilkenny. Afterwards, Shannon based Sinn Féin Councillor Donna McGettigan spoke about her recent achievement of becoming the first woman to be appointed Cathaoirleach and her main priorities. Owner of EI Electronics Mick Guinee also made an appearance to speak about Brendan and why EI Electronics has funded the statue. Communications officer of Sixmilebridge Town Team, Mark Noonan and Town regeneration Officer for the Clare County Council, Linda Earlie discussed the Sixmilebridge Town Team Plan. Alan then interviewed Neil Pakey, President and CEO of the Toronto City Airport's passenger terminal about his involvement in the funding of the statue. CEO of Shannon Chamber Helen Downes highlighted how Shannon Chambers helped to find sponsors for the project. John Crowe, Fine Gael Councillor for the Shannon area from Sixmilebridge and PJ Ryan, Independent Councillor for the Shannon area from Cratloe took the time to discuss some of the issues that the Sixmilebridge community are facing. Chairperson of the Sixmilebridge Historical Society, David Deighan stated that without the work of Dr. Brendan O'Regan, the community of Sixmilebridge may not even exist today. Finally, our final guest that had appeared was Seamus Connolly, one of the country's leading bronze sculptors and the creator of the statue of Dr. Brendan O'Regan. He described the process he went through to create the statue. To coincide with this event, Clare FM's programme director Padraic Flaherty has produced an hour-long documentary on the life of Brendan O'Regan and has recently been aired here on Clare FM.

Dungarvan in Co. Waterford is set to get a public toilet. But why has it taken so long for a hugely popular seaside town to get the necessatry facilities despite it being an issue. Sean was joined by Cllr Declan Doocey, Fine Gael Councillor for Waterford County Council...

Sharon Tolan, Fine Gael Councillor in County Meath joined Sean on the show to discuss why she is calling for more dog wardens in the Meath area...