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The Minister for Health says regardless of the findings of the upcoming HIQA review, the focus should be on expanding the emergency care capacity of the Midwest region. The findings of a review into urgent and emergency care in the Midwest which will examine the case for a second emergency department are due to be presented to the Health Minister in May of this year. Following the publication of the review's interim report, Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has confirmed she expects the final review to be completed on schedule. Speaking to Clare FM during a visit to University Hospital Limerick, the Fine Gael Minister says the "throughput" seen in facilities across the country must be on display at UHL.

Nora Owen, former Fine Gael Minister for Justice and Dermot Ahern, former Fianna Fail Cabinet Minister

Ivan Yates joins Eamon to talk about the General Election and likely winners and losers around the country. Ivan Yates is a former Fine Gael Minister, a political commentator, and hosts his own podcast, "Calling It", on the General Election.Recorded on Wednesday 27th November 2024. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Broadcaster and Correspondent David-Davin Power has passed away at the age of 72.Guest host Mandy Johnston is joined by Ivan Yates, former Fine Gael Minister and Broadcaster to reflect on his legacy.

A Government Minister says he gives "every encouragement" to those working to bring about the reopening of Crusheen Railway Station. Clare County Council has already given its commitment to plans for the defunct rail stop to be reinstated, having recently announced its purchase of lands to provide a strategic landbank to be used for the station. A socio-economic analysis of the benefits of reopening the station commissioned by the local authority and published this month states it would have a commuter market of between 1,100 and 1,700 people while its 15-year employment income impact would be in excess of €25 million. Responding to a contribution by Tulla Fianna Fáil Senator Timmy Dooley on the subject in the Seanad, Fine Gael Minister of State Neale Richmond says he sees merit in the arguments being put forward by the station's champions.

A Government Minister has acknowledged the challenges facing the people of Kilrush. Alan Dillon who's Fine Gael Minister of State at the Department of Housing and Local Government says while the concerns and frustrations of communities are well-founded, he insists a line has to be drawn on any nuances made about the intentions of Asylum Seekers.

A long-awaited third MRI scanner for University Hospital Limerick will not be installed until 2026. Fine Gael Minister of State, Alan Dillon confirmed the news in the Seanad during a discussion over lengthy waiting lists for radiology diagnostics at UHL. Currently, there are just two scanners at the MidWest region's main hospital, but its understood that only one is operational at the moment. Inagh Green Party Senator Roisín Garvey insists the MRI deficits at Dooradoyle are directly contributing to poor patient outcomes in the ED.

John McGuinness, Fianna Fail TD for Carlow Kilkenny // Willie O'Dea, Fianna Fail TD for Limerick // Patrick Costello, Green Party TD for Dublin South Central and member of the Oireachtas Justice Committee // Neale Richmond, Fine Gael Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment and TD for Dublin Rathdown

The blame game is truly under way after a double defeat of the government's proposed amendments to the constitution at the weekend. To discuss the political fallout from the referenda Fine Gael Senator Barry Ward and by former Fine Gael Minister for Justice Alan Shatter who advocated for a No vote.

Campaigning on both sides has been heating up ahead of the vote for the two referendums on Friday. For our final debate Fine Gael Senator Mary Seery Kearney who is Seanad Spokesperson on Children, Disability and Equality and former Fine Gael Minister for Justice Alan Shatter.

The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and the Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez have written to European Commission President Ursla Von Der Leyen for an urgent EU review of its trade deal with Israel. Peter Burke, Fine Gael Minister of State for European Affairs & Defence Gary Gannon, Social Democrats Spokesperson on European Affairs & Defence.

2024 promises to be a big year for global politics and we here in Ireland are no different as we gear up for the local and European elections later this summer. But with a general election also on the horizon, how are we to make sense of all the coalition permutations? Joining Anton to discuss this as well as their new podcast 'Path to Power', is Ivan Yates, broadcaster and former Fine Gael Minister & author and broadcaster, Matt Cooper.

Peter Burke, Fine Gael Minister of State for European Affairs & Defence.

A Clare Independent TD believes the Justice Minister must face political accountability for the depletion of Gardaí and rising crime throughout the country. The government will hold a vote of confidence in Minister Helen McEntee in the Dáil from 3:30pm this afternoon. The Fine Gael Minister looks set to comfortably survive the vote though, with 88 TDS already having signalled their intention to back her, while Kilrush TD Violet-Anne Wynne is among the deputies to have entered a pairing arrangement. Scariff Deputy Michael McNamara believes however that a change is needed in the office to instil confidence in rank and file Gardaí.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar told the Dáil that he has full confidence in his justice minister Helen McEntee, amid increasing calls for her to resign from opposition parties. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast Pa Daly Sinn Féin's Justice Spokesperson and also Neale Richmond is Fine Gael Minister of State for Business, Employment & Retail.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar told the Dáil that he has full confidence in his justice minister Helen McEntee, amid increasing calls for her to resign from opposition parties. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast Pa Daly Sinn Féin's Justice Spokesperson and also Neale Richmond is Fine Gael Minister of State for Business, Employment & Retail.

The Government looks set to narrowly survive a confidence motion following its decision to lift the eviction ban. Speaking to Shane this morning on the show were Labour Leader Ivana Bacik and also Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Fine Gael Minister of State.

The Government looks set to narrowly survive a confidence motion following its decision to lift the eviction ban. Speaking to Shane this morning on the show were Labour Leader Ivana Bacik and also Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Fine Gael Minister of State.

Last night, Sinn Fein's motion to extend the eviction ban was debated in the Dáil The cabinet has signed off on a countermotion that includes more social housing, expanding the tenant-in-situ scheme, more housing supply, and tax changes. But what way is tonight's vote expected to go? Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was Kieran O'Donnell, Fine Gael Minister of State with responsibility for Local Government, and also Ivana Bacik, Labour Party Leader.

Last night, Sinn Fein's motion to extend the eviction ban was debated in the Dáil The cabinet has signed off on a countermotion that includes more social housing, expanding the tenant-in-situ scheme, more housing supply, and tax changes. But what way is tonight's vote expected to go? Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was Kieran O'Donnell, Fine Gael Minister of State with responsibility for Local Government, and also Ivana Bacik, Labour Party Leader.

Extended interview with Nora Owen, the former Fine Gael Minister, deputy party leader and grandniece of Michael Collins, in which she discusses her family's political influence and the history or women in Irish politics. (Interview took place for the 2022 TV documentary "Two Tribes".)

Extended interview with Phil Hogan, the former Fine Gael Minister and EU Commissioner, in which he talks about countering the Fine Gael heave against Enda Kenny, the 2010 General Election and about how Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael differ. (Interview took place for the 2022 TV documentary "Two Tribes".)

Minister Peter Burke, Fine Gael Minister of State at the Department of Housing.

The Glass Ceiling is back, as Ciara Phelan meets some of the most influential women on the Irish political scene. Ciara is the political correspondent for the Irish Mirror, and in series two she will find out what makes some of Ireland's most recognisable women tick. We look at the triumphs and the setbacks, as well as the issues that are uniquely experienced by women in politics. In episode one, we meet Fine Gael Minister of State at the Department of Education, Josepha Madigan. She tells Ciara about the life-changing decision to speak out about surviving sexual assault, as well as her unique experience of life in Irish politics. Out every Monday, make sure you subscribe wherever you get your quality podcasts.

Colm Brophy, Fine Gael Minister of State for Overseas Development and Diaspora discusses the government's victory in the vote of no confidence in Simon Coveney and the resignation of Fianna Fáil's Marc MacSharry from the parliamentary party.

A Fine Gael Minister said SIPO had found that Katherine Zappone did not engage in lobbying; SIPO disagrees; and a review of the Fianna Fail election review. https://gript.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/The-Next-5-years-.pdf https://www.businesspost.ie/news/zappone-was-not-lobbying-when-she-sought-un-special-envoy-role-anti-corruption-watchdog-says-c6de3ad2?auth=login https://gript.ie/anti-corruption-watchdog-denies-ministers-claim-it-said-zappone-did-not-engage-in-lobbying/ 

Eamon Ryan wants people to light less fires and use more electricity, a wonderful idea being complicated by the likelihood we'll be suffering rolling blackouts this winter; and why Martin should sack both Simon Coveney and the Fine Gael Minister who leaked the Zappone affair.    https://www.businesspost.ie/energy/electricity-system-amber-alert-issued-this-morning-f772c7e6 https://www.businesspost.ie/climate-environment/ryan-considers-new-rules-to-improve-air-quality-in-urban-areas-dce39b61?utm_campaign=article&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=web

Peter Burke, Fine Gael Minister of State for Planning & Local Government, talks to Sarah about the Government's Affordable Housing bill.

The Taoiseach should receive the coronavirus vaccine ahead of Cabinet colleagues to travel to the US, according to a Fine Gael Junior Minister. Fine Gael Minister of State for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora Colm Brophy said on Independent.ie's Floating Voter podcast that Taoiseach Micheál Martin should be vaccinated to be able to travel to the US for the St Patrick's Day visit. Mr Brophy said that Cabinet Ministers should then be vaccinated as per the vaccine priority list and should be “no exception” to the list. “I don't think that with the exception of the Taoiseach and for the reason of the US visit, that Ministers should come anywhere different on the list to where they would be based on the criteria outlined by medical professionals,” he said. Minister Brophy said that he is against changing the order of prioritisation on the vaccine list. “Lots of people make the case all the time as to why we should maybe move this group up here or this group down or change it around. I've always had the same view that we shouldn't and that applies to Ministers as well. “There's a logical clear exception as to why the Taoiseach should [be vaccinated] - to facilitate St Patrick's Day visit.” He also raised the question of if certain Cabinet Ministers were to be vaccinated, how the decision would be made between the Minister for Health or members of Nphet. “Everybody has important jobs, really important jobs. “Where do you vaccinate the people in Nphet, the CMO? Where do you vaccinate the head of the HSE versus the Minister for Health? It just becomes almost an impossible scenario,” he added. Minister Brophy also said on the podcast that the €500 fine for non-essential travel to overseas did not have a “sufficient” impact for some people, which is why the fine has been hiked to €2,000 in recent days. “For some people, €500 wasn't regarded as a sufficient impact and that's why you have to have that flexibility. I don't think there was anything wrong with choosing €500 as the initial figure.”

Gavan Reilly was joined by Colm Brophy, Fine Gael Minister of State with responsibility for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora and TD for Dublin South West to discuss Leo Varadkar’s response to the article on The Village magazine, about the leak to the GP, the timeline of events and what to expect from the Dail's response to the article on The Village magazine.  Listen and subscribe to On The Record with Gavan Reilly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Barry Ward, Fine Gael Senator, talks to Sarah about the controversy surrounding Michael D'Arcy, a former Fine Gael Minister, and his new role with the Irish Association of Investment Managers.

Fine Gael Minister for Finance, TD for Dublin Central and president of the Eurogroup Paschal Donoghue joins Gavan On The Record to discuss the July stimulus, his new responsibilities in the Eurogroup and much more. On The Record with Gavan Reilly Listen and subscribe to On The Record with Gavan Reilly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Regina Doherty, Fine Gael Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection, joined Gavan to discuss the changes to sick pay being introduced this week, the challenges of Coronavirus on Ireland's welfare budget and being an unelected minister in a caretaker cabinet during these uncertain times.

Fine Gael Minister, Patrick O'Donovan, has accused Independent TDs, Marian Harkin and Thomas Pringle, and others of running away from responsibility in Government formation talks. Deputy Pringle says he's bemused by such comments, that his position is well-known, and that Deputy O'Donovan never spoke to him once during the lifetime of the last Dail

In this 'Ireland Decides: Election Special' Susan Keogh gets the first reaction from political figures in what could turn out to be one of the most hotly contested elections in years. Susan is joined in-studio by Colette Browne, columnist and barrister & Eoghan Tomás McDermott, Managing Director at the Communications Clinic to get their take on the initial exit polls that were out last night. Joining Susan to get the latest political reaction is: Eoin Ó Broin, outgoing Sinn Fein TD in Dublin Mid West & Spokesperson for Housing Hazel Chu, Dublin City Councillor for Pembroke, Chair of The Green Party & Spokesperson for Enterprise Heather Humphreys, outgoing Fine Gael Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation & Fine Gael TD for Cavan Monaghan Thomas Byrne, outgoing Fianna Fail TD for Meath East & Education Spokesperson

Gavan Reilly goes through the Sunday newspapers with Mark Tighe of The Sunday Times, Alan Shatter former Fine Gael Minister for Justice, Lise Hand Columnist with The Times Ireland Edition and Cormac Lucey Financial Columnist and former political advisor.

Guest: Enda Kenny Enda Kenny speaks with about how education has changed since he did his Leaving Certificate almost 50 years ago in Co. Mayo and how we can adapt to those changes to provide hope and optimism. Bio: Enda Kenny is an Irish Fine Gael politician who served as Taoiseach from 2011 to 2017. He has been Leader of Fine Gael Minister for Defence, Leader of the Opposition, Minister for Tourism and Trade and Minister of State for Youth Affairs. However, many may not be aware that Enda spent four years working as a primary school teacher. Music Credit: https://www.purple-planet.com